The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary for a Tropical Vacation at Universal Orlando Resort
If there is one thing everyone is wanting right now, it’s a tropical vacation. The warm sun, cool relaxing waters, palm trees swaying in the breeze. Add that to some roller coasters screams and you have found the perfect Universal vacation!
Below you’ll find the perfect itinerary for the ultimate 3-day tropical vacation at Universal Orlando Resort. Take a look!
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DAY 1: A Day of Adventure at Universal Studios Florida + Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Any vacation to Universal Orlando needs an adventure day, so let’s start there! Where does tropical getaway meet adventure? Islands of Adventure, of course! From a journey through the jungles of Skull Island, to a river tour with prehistoric beasts, Islands of Adventure brings the epic to your tropical vacation.
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What To Do at Islands of Adventure
- Grab some fun-day fuel (aka breakfast and coffee) in Port of Entry
- Ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong and Jurassic Park River Adventure (Don’t forget a poncho!)
- Get up close and personal with a dinosaur at Raptor Encounter
- Coast around Marvel Super Hero Island at speeds of up to 67 mph on The Incredible Hulk Coaster
- Overlook the park’s inland sea with lunch at Mythos
- Embark on an undersea adventure in Poseidon’s Fury
Hope you didn’t think only Islands has all the fun. You can keep the tropical vibes going at Universal Studios Florida with plenty of treats and thrills.
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What To Do at Islands of Adventure
- Grab some fun-day fuel (aka breakfast and coffee) in Port of Entry
- Ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong and Jurassic Park River Adventure (Don’t forget a poncho!)
- Get up close and personal with a dinosaur at Raptor Encounter
- Coast around Marvel Super Hero Island at speeds of up to 67 mph on The Incredible Hulk Coaster
- Overlook the park’s inland sea with lunch at Mythos
- Embark on an undersea adventure in Poseidon’s Fury
Hope you didn’t think only Islands has all the fun. You can keep the tropical vibes going at Universal Studios Florida with plenty of treats and thrills.
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DAY 2: Relax at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort & Explore Universal CityWalk
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Relaxation awaits at all of Universal Orlando Resort’s hotels — Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is even walking distance from Volcano Bay — but for the ultimate in tropical bliss, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is our top choice. The blue waterfalls, sand between your toes, and palm tree-lined pool at this dreamy paradise create a vision straight out of your greatest Caribbean daydreams. (The availability of some offerings at our resort hotels may be temporarily limited, please check here for current safety information.)
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What To Do at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
- Kick off the day with the breakfast buffet at Amatista Cookhouse
- OR hit snooze and order room service while taking in your room view of the sparkling lagoon
- Experience the tropical landscape with a jog around the resort’s jogging paths
- Bury your toes in the sand and soak up some sun at the two sand beaches
- Make a splash at the pool or sit a spell in the hot tub
- Enjoy a tropical poolside lunch at the Drhum Club Kantine
- The Grilled Jerk Shrimp Bao and the Piña Colada Catch of the Day Sandwich are our favorites!
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- Keep up the fun with a ping pong tournament or relax by the fire pit
- Check out Strong Water Tavern and enjoy a rum tasting experience led by a literal Rum Captain
What To Do at Universal’s CityWalk
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- Take a water taxi to Universal’s CityWalk for a tropical meal at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
- OR head to Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food and go for the tableside guacamole and chips!
- Snap a gnarly photo on the Quiet Flight Surf Shop wave
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Stick the landing at Lone Palm Airport and enjoy a signature frozen margarita
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Pro Tip: Head over to Bar 17 Bistro at Universal’s Aventura Hotel for a drink and view from this rooftop bar to wrap up your evening.
DAY 3: A Day of Thrills and Chills at Universal’s Volcano Bay
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Of course we saved the most tropical for last! To cap off your three-day tropical getaway, head to Volcano Bay for an experience like no other. From the thrills of water slides (and even an aqua coaster!) to the relaxing shores of Waturi Beach, there’s something for everyone at this slice of paradise.
What To Do on Day 3
- Start things off with a trip down Kopiko Wai Winding River
- OR if you’re feeling brave, take on TeAwa The Fearless River
- Kick back and relax in the sand or surf of Waturi Beach
- Book yourself a private cabana with concierge service and cozy seating for a shaded snooze
- Take a relaxing stroll through Wave Village
- Stop at Dancing Dragon’s Boat Bar to unwind with a tropical cocktail
- Pop in to Krakatoa Katy’s and browse the seaside supplies
- Enjoy a taste of the tropics at Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club
- The Jerked Mahi Sandwich is our favorite!
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- Experience the power of a volcano on Krakatau Aqua Coaster
- OR if you have little ones, let them run amuck at Runamukka Reef
- Keep the thrills going with a spin on Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides and Taniwha Tubes
- Treat yourself to an edible rainbow with a Waturi Fusion cone from Koka Poroka
- End the day by braving the Ko’okiri Body Plunge
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Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for TapuTapu symbols throughout the park, and be sure to tap your wearable to them for fun surprise! You can even use it to talk to Vol, the fiery spirit trapped inside of Krakatau.
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And there you have it! We hope this guide helps you plan for the tropical getaway of your dreams at Universal Orlando Resort!
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