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[keishashadow]

when comparing onsite WDW accommodations to Universal's offerings, be sure to compare 'apples to apples'...the offerings @ U are truly deluxe.

example: weekend rates end of June @ the Contemporary (no AAA when i checked nor is AP typically available this time period over the past thru years) r over $500+ a night. I am getting a 900+ sq foot, 2 room suite (courtesty my Loews Platinum upgrade) rack is well over $900 a night...all for the AAA rate of $258+ woo-hoo!

While Loews has tightened the reqirements of their YouFirst program, they have always done right by me and rewarded my patronage. Will state that i do own DVC, yet it has thus far been more economical to do the weekends @ U properties...split stays r now standard m.o. for us lol

additionally: u must include the value of FOTL passes for all in your party. The price varies as to the day yet i've seen it listed on their website from a low of $25 up to $50 pp for our travel dates in the past. Note that u get said privledge for both the day of and day you check out....priceless imo

[keishashadow]

Originally Posted by Christine43

I am planning a big trip to Disney and Universal in 2010 when HPW opens. I wish I knew exactly when that will be.

rumoured to be "late" 2010, my crystal ball thinks either prior to/more likely after HHN, jmho

[Sheller712]

I have planned a Universal/Disney trip for August 2009. Will be at Universal for 4 nights 8/19 - 8/22 @ HRH, then moving over to the BC for 5 nights 8/23 - 8/27. This will be our first trip to Universal and our first stay at a Deluxe resort at Disney (we usually stay in Moderate). We are all very excited about this trip!

[jhoshowski]

You will love the Beach Club. . .my (now spoiled) family doesn't want to stay anywhere else at Disney.

[GinaMo76]

We are planning on Dec. 3-6, 2009 after Wonder cruise. Staying at HRH. I wish HPW was opening this year. We alternate years between WDW and Cruise/Universal. Maybe by the time we make it back all the kinks will be worked out.

[bitterchickey]

We definitely are planning on going, just depends when HPW opens! DD insists on the Hard Rock, but I'm thinking I'd love Portofino...any thoughts?

[smithsports]

staying may 18 thru the 26. traveling with late teens, any suggestions on night time activities for them. we are staying at the hard rock.

any idea what the aprk hours will be during our stay.

[Tinag408]

Going to Universal Nov 21-24, then it is on to Disney for 8 days. I am not sure where we are staying yet , still planning that part ot the trip.

[Shell_of_the_South]

Originally Posted by smithsports

staying may 18 thru the 26. traveling with late teens, any suggestions on night time activities for them. we are staying at the hard rock.

any idea what the aprk hours will be during our stay.

Universal posts their park hours on their website:

Universal Studios Orlando Hours, Park Hours, Islands of Adventure Operating Hours : Universal Orlando


My teens were usually tired and didn't want too many night time activities. There is a movie theater at CityWalk. Sometimes the HRH has concerts inside the hotel, so check their schedule for that, as well as the Hard Rock Live venue. Blue Man Group could be another option for them. Wet and Wild is close by if they want to check out a water park in the evenings.

[DopeyGirl]

We're going to do 2 days in the Universal parks before 9 days at WDW . . . we'll be at Universal Studios on June 22nd and at IOA on June 23rd.

I am also planning on heading back down once the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens.

It's kind of one of those "I MUST go." things.

[rabelgrils]

We are going down March 15th staying until March 20. We were going to do all Disney, but with the great ticket prices at Universal and the one free ticket I won on superbowl Sunday, Universal is the one for us this year. My only regret is that I had rented DVC points and we are staying at SSR. I really don't regret that because I got an awsome deal on the ressies. I would like to be closer to Universal though. I was already going to rent a car, so getting there will not be an issue.

[aliceinwdw]

We should be there mid-to-emd of September for 1 day each park while we're there for WDW. Did this last year and REALLY enjoyed the parks!! And City Walk...new tattoo and all!

[keishashadow]

Originally Posted by bitterchickey

We definitely are planning on going, just depends when HPW opens! DD insists on the Hard Rock, but I'm thinking I'd love Portofino...any thoughts?

i've stayed @ all three, they all r special in their own way

HRH, very casual yet visually interesting, esp if ur into rock memerobilia. Easy walk to US too. imo, the staff tries a bit too hard to be laid back/coolfine line to tow there (service vs being slick kwim?) yet enjoyed our stay & the pool is kicking

We like RPR more, overall theming, pool scene & dining; not to mention the generally lowest prices onsite

PBH, however; is my fav; so elegant...little slice of italy in MCO-now that is cool!

[bitterchickey]

Thanx Keisha! Yeah, I'm thinking we go PBH, because we stay at the Hard Rock in Biloxi ALL the time, so why go for more of the same? I DO kwym about the slickness of the staff, and I'm just a mom, so yeah, not their demographic!

[luckyprincess]

We're going to Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld from April 25 to April 28! It's not long but we'll make it chock full of fun!