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    Shortest walk from deluxe hotel to boats?

    My sister and I both have knee issues. Last October we rented two scooters and stayed at Sapphire Falls. Loved it! Very easy resort to navigate with a scooter. We did rent the smaller style scooter. They were delivered directly to the resort and picked up on the day we left. At Sapphire...
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    Non-Rider Question

    My sister and I just walked thru the queue at Gringotts. Lots of fun and a photo op if you have the Universal Photos package. Just see the team member when you enter and tell them you just want to walk thru and not ride. Then just after photos before they board the ride just ask the team...
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    Wheelchair parking?

    I injured my knee last year on the first day of our October trip. We chose to rent a wheelchair for me. I never had any issues with parking that chair while I entered stores, a few rides and restaurants. Just park it by the strollers. It did have a big sign on the back from the rental place...
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    WWYD? Express Pass or Suite?

    If you do not mind getting up and getting in the parks at opening I think with a bit of planning you could do without the express passes on a week's visit. Just pick which rides to head towards each morning. I can tell you that the 2 bedroom suite at Cabana Bay is amazing. We stayed there last...
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    Express Pass, do we need it or should we get an anual pass? (foreign tourists)

    I noticed you mentioned pool days. How about instead of Sapphire Falls stay at Cabana Bay? The pools are amazing and they have a lazy river. Also if you like water parks Volcano Bay is right next to Cabana Bay. Cabana Bay can be a bit cheaper than Sapphire Falls depending on what rooms you...
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    When to book for best rates?

    We are going October 22nd and I am just now seeing a few AP rates pop up. RP seems to be booked except for the expensive suites. So looks like about two months before you might see AP rates come up. On the Universal Orlando web site you can click on the header that says Annual Passholders and...
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    When to book for best rates?

    You can call Loews if you find a cheaper rate and they will help you rebook. I have not had to rebook but have called with other questions and they have been great. Booking one night at RP will give you two days of Express passes so you are set there if you want to do two days at Universal. We...
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    Split with Universal and Disney - stay at Universal and drive?

    We drove back and forth from Cabana Bay last year to Disney for 4 days of our stay then stayed one night at the Contemporary. Not too bad if you are used to driving interstates. I have read though there is construction this year on the route we used. I know if we did it again we would try and...
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    Split Stay Cabana Bay/ Disney POP

    We went the week of October 22nd. The only lines I remember of 30 minutes or more were the Harry Potter rides and Despicable Me. Going back same time frame this year and adult kids staying at Royal Pacific to get express passes. My sister and I are older and chose to try Sapphire Falls. I am...
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    Which first, Universal or Disney?

    We did Disney first then Universal. A wonderful way to end the trip. After 4 days of Disney and running to make fast passes and adrs I was done. LOL! Fell in love with Cabana Bay and Harry Potter world. Very relaxed pace at Universal.
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    Split Stay Cabana Bay/ Disney POP

    You will enjoy that split stay! We did a dual trip last October. First Disney then Universal. We loved ending the vacation at Universal and fell in love with the World of Harry Potter. Going back this year just to Universal. No need for dining plans at Universal. I can tell you that we...
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    Stay at Cabana Bay or Disney? Family of 6

    Last October we stayed at Cabana Bay and drove over to Disney each morning for four days then spent two days at Universal. Not too bad. We did have our car though since we had driven down. Loved Cabana Bay and it saved us a lot! You would need a car for best results and you do have to factor...




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