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Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Nestled within the vibrant Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort offers a captivating Caribbean escape. This island-themed retreat opened in July 2016 and features lush landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and a serene tropical atmosphere. With 1,000 guest rooms and suites, this resort provides a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for families, couples, and business travelers alike. The Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is one of the Signature Collection hotels on Universal property. You get all the benefits of a Universal Orlando hotel guest including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (valid theme park admission required), resort-wide charging privileges using your room key card, and direct to hotel deliveries of purchases made at select stores in Universal's theme parks and CityWalk. Rooms Loews Sapphire Falls Resort boasts a variety of room categories to suit different needs and preferences, including Standard Rooms, Lagoon View Rooms, Poo...

Celebrate the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

The holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort is a magical time filled with festive cheer, unique entertainment, and delightful treats. From mid-November through the end of December, the resort transforms into a winter wonderland, offering a variety of experiences that cater to all ages. Here's a look at what you can expect during the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. Entertainment Offerings Universal Orlando Resort goes all out with its holiday entertainment. One of the main highlights is the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s . This parade features larger-than-life balloons and floats inspired by beloved characters from franchises like Despicable Me, Shrek, and Madagascar. Santa Claus himself makes an appearance, lighting up an 80-foot-tall Christmas tree. In addition to the parade, there are several live performances tailored to the season. You can catch The Blues Brothers, Beat Builders, and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees performing holiday-themed shows in various parts o...

Bring a Little Disney Magic to Your Holiday Season

The holiday season is one of my favorite times to visit Walt Disney World.   The weather is usually cooler and there are fewer crowds earlier in the season, but more importantly, the resorts and parks are decked out in their finest Christmas decorations.   I don’t always get the chance to visit the parks to see the decorations each holiday season but I have managed to bring a little bit of that Disney Christmas magic to my own home every year.  Here are a few ways you can bring the Disney magic home this holiday season! Decorate Your Tree with Disney Ornaments As a kid, my favorite ornaments on our tree were always the Disney ones so it is only logical that as an adult with my own Christmas tree to decorate, that I would have a tree entirely dedicated to Disney ornaments!   On each trip to Walt Disney World, I pick up a few new ornaments to add to my tree.  They are wonderful souvenirs and it’s a great way to remember our different trips!   I also frequen...

You Must Be This Tall to Ride...Walt Disney World Edition

There are certain milestones in a person's life that everyone looks forward to; when you're old enough to drive a car, when you graduate from high school or college and when you're tall enough to ride Space Mountain. I know I can't be the only person who counts being tall enough to ride Space Mountain as a major milestone!  Walt Disney World is a vacation destination the whole family will enjoy but there are some attractions that aren't meant for little ones. These attractions have specific height requirements for guests, meaning they must be the specified height in order to experience the attraction. If you're traveling with little ones, it's important to familiarize yourself with the ride height requirements so you know which attractions your little ones can and can't ride, based on their height.  Magic Kingdom 32 inches - Tomorrowland Speedway (54 inches if they want to drive alone)  35 inches - The Barnstormer 38 inches - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 40 i...

Top 10 Must-Do's at Universal Studios Florida

Welcome to Universal Studios Florida, where the magic of the movies comes to life in an unforgettable adventure! This iconic theme park invites guests of all ages to step into the worlds of their favorite films, from thrilling rides to immersive attractions. The theme park is home to 8 uniquely themed lands; Minion Land, New York, San Francisco, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, World Expo, Springfield U.S.A.: Home of the Simpsons, DreamWorks Land, and Hollywood.  Here's my list of the top ten Must Do's at Universal Studios Florida. 10. DreamWorks Land DreamWorks Land is a vibrant new area at Universal Studios Florida where guests can immerse themselves in the worlds of beloved DreamWorks Animation franchises like Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda. The area features attractions such as the kid-friendly Trolls Trollercoaster, interactive play areas like Po's Kung Fu Training Camp, and live entertainment including Po Live! and the DreamWorks Imagination Celeb...