Alexsandra
Ready for the next adventure
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- Feb 23, 2011
Hi guys,
I just booked my flight to Florida and am now looking to book my hotel stay. We will be in Clearwater for the first leg of our trip but wanted to end the last 4 days of the trip with Universal. The kids really want to see the World of Harry Potter.
We have already been to Universal twice (before Diagon Alley was built). The first time, it was just me and my husband. We stayed at The Royal Pacific and found the grounds and the pool to be beautiful but we found the rooms were small and dark (that was before the refurb). The second time we traveled with the kids and stayed at Hard Rock. We all loved the cool vibe, the large rooms and the close proximity to the parks. Both times we did not have time to enjoy the pools because we only had two days at Universal.
I found a great deal for us Canadians on Costco Travel for a 4 night stay at Sapphire Falls including a 4 day park to park ticket for $2,780 CAD. They also have a 4 night stay at Portofino Bay for $3,880 including tickets.
If we don't book through Costco, Royal Pacific would cost $3,600 CAD for the same package and Hard Rock would cost $3,800 CAD.
My husband thinks we should choose one of the three Deluxe resorts so we can utilize the Express Pass. Since we are visiting from March 3rd -7th with a moderate crowd level (5/10) I don't know if we need the express passes,or if they are worth the expense.
Saphire Falls looks like a nice resort and is the best price but no Express Pass.
I am torn! Which resort should I choose?
I just booked my flight to Florida and am now looking to book my hotel stay. We will be in Clearwater for the first leg of our trip but wanted to end the last 4 days of the trip with Universal. The kids really want to see the World of Harry Potter.
We have already been to Universal twice (before Diagon Alley was built). The first time, it was just me and my husband. We stayed at The Royal Pacific and found the grounds and the pool to be beautiful but we found the rooms were small and dark (that was before the refurb). The second time we traveled with the kids and stayed at Hard Rock. We all loved the cool vibe, the large rooms and the close proximity to the parks. Both times we did not have time to enjoy the pools because we only had two days at Universal.
I found a great deal for us Canadians on Costco Travel for a 4 night stay at Sapphire Falls including a 4 day park to park ticket for $2,780 CAD. They also have a 4 night stay at Portofino Bay for $3,880 including tickets.
If we don't book through Costco, Royal Pacific would cost $3,600 CAD for the same package and Hard Rock would cost $3,800 CAD.
My husband thinks we should choose one of the three Deluxe resorts so we can utilize the Express Pass. Since we are visiting from March 3rd -7th with a moderate crowd level (5/10) I don't know if we need the express passes,or if they are worth the expense.
Saphire Falls looks like a nice resort and is the best price but no Express Pass.
I am torn! Which resort should I choose?
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