The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2018 (The Unofficial Guides) by Kubersky, Seth -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Half-Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of Maps About the Authors Introduction

Why “Unofficial”? Universal Orlando: An Overview

PART ONE Planning Before You Leave Home

Gathering Information

IMPORTANT UNIVERSAL ADDRESSES UNIVERSAL ORLANDO PHONE NUMBERS

Timing Your Visit

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO CLIMATE

Allocating Money

UNIVERSAL VS. WDW ADMISSIONS

Making the Most of Your Time and Money at Universal Orlando

PART TWO Accommodations

The Basic Considerations Universal Orlando Resort Hotels 101 Universal Orlando Resort Hotel Services and Amenities Universal Orlando Resort Hotel Profiles Universal Orlando Vacation Packages Off-Site Lodging Options Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked The 30 Best Hotel Values

THE 30 BEST HOTEL VALUES HOW THE HOTELS COMPARE HOTEL INFORMATION CHART

PART THREE Arriving and Getting Around

Getting There Getting Oriented

PART FOUR Bare Necessities

Money, Etc. Problems and Unusual Situations Services Universal Orlando for Guests with Special Needs

PART FIVE Universal Orlando with Kids

It’s a Small Universe, After All About the Unofficial Guide Touring Plans Stuff to Think About Strollers Lost Children Universal, Kids, and Scary Stuff

SMALL-CHILD FRIGHT-POTENTIAL TABLE POTENTIALLY PROBLEMATIC ATTRACTIONS FOR GROWN-UPS ATTRACTION HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Universal Characters

CHARACTER-GREETING LOCATIONS

Babysitting

PART SIX Dining and Shopping at Universal Orlando

Character Meals Universal Orlando Dining Plans Fast Food in Universal Orlando’s Parks

TOP SIX SNACKS OUTSIDE THE WIZARDING WORLDS

Universal Orlando Quick-Service Restaurant Mini-Profiles

TOP SIX MILK SHAKES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Universal Orlando Full-Service Restaurant Profiles

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE

Dining Near Universal Orlando Shopping at Universal Orlando Shopping Near Universal Orlando

PART SEVEN Universal Studios Florida

Getting Oriented at Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida Attractions Live Entertainment at Universal Studios Florida Special Events at Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida Touring Plans

PART EIGHT Universal’s Islands of Adventure

PART NINE Universal’s Volcano Bay

Getting Oriented at Universal’s Volcano Bay Universal's Volcano Bay Attractions Universal's Volcano Bay Touring Strategy

PART TEN Universal Orlando CityWalk

Arriving and Parking Admission Prices Contacting CityWalk CityWalk Clubs CityWalk Entertainment

Appendix Touring Plans Back Cover