Top Universal Orlando Tips for Families!
Traveling with children and families can be fun and exciting! Especially if you are visiting Universal Orlando. But it can also be stressful and overwhelming and we want to help!
If you are a first time visitor you probably have plenty of questions: What should I pack? What rides can we go on? How do I make the most of my Universal vacation?
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A vacation to the Universal Orlando resort should be fun and stress free. And to help you have the smoothest family vacation we have gathered some awesome tips.
Read on for the top Universal Orlando tips for families.
Pick a Meeting Place
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Before you even enter the park, identify an easy meeting place in case your family gets separated. Guest Services and entrance turnstiles are perfect options and easy to find! Both are located at the front of the park making it easy to find and identify!
Carry Important Contact Info
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Young Children Get In Free
- If I Ran the Zoo™
- Me Ship the Olive®
- Camp Jurassic
- Fievel’s Playland
- Curious George Goes to Town
Bring Extras!
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Consider bringing extra snacks, extra shoes, and extra clothing….especially if young children like the water rides. It is an easy way to remain comfy throughout the day.
Extra snacks help keep costs down and provide fuel and enough energy to keep going on a busy day! Of course, Universal offers plenty of tasty treats and snacks too!
Changing Station and Baby Care Needs
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The Mom Spot
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Stroll Around in Comfort
Child Swap Program
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Universal Orlando Resort Babysitting Service
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Select Universal Orlando Resort hotels offer fun for kids ages 4-14! Drop them off at a supervised children’s activity center so the adults can enjoy some Universal fun!
The activity centers offer movies, games, arts and crafts, and more. For more information contact the hotel concierge at one of the participating locations:
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel | 407-503-1200
- Hard Rock Hotel® | 407-503-2200
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort | 407-503-3200
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