From Intricately-Themed Sand Sculptures to Delicious New Menu Items, these Special Hotel Offerings are Among the Unforgettable Experiences Guests can Enjoy across Universal Orlando this Summer
Universal Orlando Resort’s hotels are joining the summer fun with a lineup of limited-time offerings across its 11 resort hotels, now through August 10. From can’t-miss themed displays and menu items to special perks, these hotel experiences complement the seasonal entertainment across the theme parks – making Universal Orlando the place to visit this summer.
The centerpiece of this summer’s hotel offerings is brand-new, must-see sand sculptures on display in each hotel lobby. Crafted from 600 to 1,200 pounds of sand and taking up to 10 hours to complete, each larger-than-life installation creates a memorable, photo-worthy welcome for guests and is inspired by fan-favorite Universal characters and experiences, including:
- Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel: How to Train Your Dragon
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: Jaws
- Hard Rock Hotel: Ghostbusters
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort: Kung Fu Panda
- Loews Sapphire Falls Resort: Jaws
- Universal Aventura Hotel: Back to the Future
- Universal Stella Nova Resort: E.T.
- Universal Terra Luna Resort: Dark Universe
- Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Shrek
- Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites: Trolls
- Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites: Shrek
Hotel guests can also enjoy a delicious menu of summer-inspired food and beverages that include everything from refreshing cocktails – like the Mischief Mixer at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, complete with vodka, lemon juice, pineapple juice and grenadine – to tasty summer snacks, like fried funnel cake sticks at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Guests staying at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort can enjoy extra summer activities with special poolside experiences on Saturday nights beginning at 6:30 p.m. that include a live DJ, poolside games, giveaways and more.
This summer also brings a new theme park benefit to all Universal hotel guests, who can now enjoy exclusive character meet-and-greets at Universal Studios Florida every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – in addition to existing benefits such as Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation.
The summer activities across Universal Orlando’s hotels are just part of the excitement awaiting guests across the destination this season. In the theme parks, guests can enjoy a collection of limited-time, cinematic-inspired experiences that include can’t-miss photo ops, special character meet-and-greets, interactive activations, an assortment of new menu and merchandise items, and the return of fan-favorite seasonal entertainment (on select nights) – including Universal Mega Movie Parade, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular and Hogwarts Always in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Also, due to popular demand, Universal has added 11 extra dates for Volcano Bay Nights this summer, giving guests more opportunity to experience the water park after dark as they enjoy low wait times at Volcano Bay’s most popular attractions, appearances by beloved characters, exclusive food and beverage, and more.
For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and to plan an unforgettable summer getaway, visit www.universalorlando.com.
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Universal Orlando Resort – Four Parks. One Incredible Vacation.
With four world-class theme parks, eleven incredibly themed hotels, a nighttime entertainment complex and endless excitement, Universal Orlando Resort offers a week’s worth of experiences so compelling – it forever changes what a vacation can be.
Here, guests can create lifelong memories with those they love most in ways they never imagined – all while embarking on the most innovative and immersive theme park experiences ever created. They’ll laugh as they create mischief with the Minions, feel the ultimate adrenaline rush as they enter the raptor paddock to brave Jurassic World VelociCoaster, watch in wonder as they perform wand magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, relax as they take in the picturesque views of a paradise centered around a 200-foot volcano at the Volcano Bay water theme park – and so much more.
Universal Orlando Resort is home to four award-winning theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay and the all-new Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also enjoy incredible dining and entertainment for the entire family at Universal CityWalk, and stay near the excitement at one of 11 magnificently themed hotels that are destinations unto themselves: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites.
Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.