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UNIVERSAL Orlando NEWS and a FLASH GIVEAWAY….

January 10, 2014 by Julie @RunWalkRepeat


Have you been to Universal Theme Parks in Orlando?  I haven’t been there for years (and YEARS).  I am super excited to be heading there for one day when I am in Orlando next month. Been dying to  check out Harry Potter and all the parks have to offer and darnit, its time I tried the Butter Beer!

Lots of exciting news coming out of UNIVERSAL Orlando these days…LOTS GOING ON. My friend Jennifer Greene with Destinations in Florida travel has been keeping me updated and I thought I would share with y’all.

A New resort is coming….. Cabana Bay Beach Resort scheduled to open the end of  March 2014. This resort is a nod to the Florida of the 50’s and 60’s with 21st Century Amenities! 

With both Moderate and Value priced rooms Cabana Bay Beach Resort offers:

* Early Park Admission      * Complimentary Shuttle Buses      *  Resort Wide Charging Privileges
* Complimentary Deliver of Merchandise      * Complimentary Fitness Studio     
* HUGE Zero Entry Pools -one with a sand beach, Water Slides, A Lazy River
* Poolside Activities     * Galaxy Bowl 10 Lane Bowling Alley    
 * Restaurants, Quick Dining, Starbucks 
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Expansion!  
Building on the worldwide phenom of Harry Potter, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is EXPANDING as Universal launches a newly themed area:  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. This video released by Universal last month on their YouTube channel is a peek at what is to come.  Later this month even MORE detail will be released STAY TUNED!

Loews Universal Resort: Kids Eat Free Offer

Did  you know guests of certain Universal Resorts get the Express Pass for the parks…that is right, don’t waste your park time standing in lines.  Lowes is on of them! Through March 14th Lowes Resort is offering a KIDS EAT FREE PROMO!* Minimum 3 night stay and well an adult needs to be purchasing  meals.  You can contact my friend and Travel Agent Jennifer Greene with Destination Florida Travel for specifics.

This a big year for Universal Parks and Resorts in Orlando…..our family has been wanting to go and it looks like our options are getting better and better for more to do and places to stay!  I will be paying attention to what is happening at one of Orlando’s most popular attractions and will keep you posted.  If you intereseted in booking a trip to Universal, Contact Jenn Greene to

Get a quote on a Universal Orlando Vacation Package.
 
IN THE MEANTIME….Its a FLASH Giveaway……. 24 hours only.   STARTS 1/10/14 at 12AM for 24 hours only….yep…its quick but you can totally win some COOL Universal stuff!

Thanks to Jenn at Destinations in Florida Travel, I have a Harry Potter Bag, Thing 1 Luggage Tag and Spiderman Magnet to offer to ONE lucky reader. Winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter, must be 18 to enter and Only Eligible in the United States.  Fun little swag I think!


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Wife, Mom, Southerner, Former Cubicle Dweller, Sting Fanatic and Reluctant Runner. I got started on family a little later in life than most and run for my health. A fan of Food, Entertainment, Travel, Galloway Running and Disney, I like to find the fun in all things in life.
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Filed Under: Diagon Alley, Giveaways, Harry Potter, Universal Studios Theme Park Orlando, Universal's Cabana Bay, Universal's Loews Resort

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About Julie @RunWalkRepeat

Wife, Mom, Southerner, Former Cubicle Dweller, Sting Fanatic and Reluctant Runner. I got started on family a little later in life than most and run for my health. A fan of Food, Entertainment, Travel, Galloway Running and Disney, I like to find the fun in all things in life.

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  1. Carolyn Gonzalez says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:03 am

    We went a few years ago and it was so much fun. I loved he Harry Potter ride

  2. tina reynolds says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I wish I had been maybe some day

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Its all so expensive……I want to do it all, but its hard. Heard its lots of fun and this new resort pricing doesn’t look too bad….for a resort. GREAT amenities too!

  3. Rayray Cartucci says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I have never been…but I want to go! I am just waiting for my son to get old enough to enjoy it and we will drive down for a vacation!

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      Yep, our princess is now at the perfect age I think since she is a little daredevil with rides too and still enjoys the kids stuff.

  4. Lauren says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    We went during Tower of Terror weekend. I’m a huuuuuge Harry Potter nerd (with the tattoo to prove it and all), so obviously for me anything HP related was absolute heaven!

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      I think it looks so cool. Can’t wait.

  5. Suzanne says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I haven’t been to Universal in close to ten years. We accidentally happened to be there for the opening of The Revenge of the Mummy. Got to see Brendan Fraser and Arnold Vosloo also. But I digress. That one is fun. Also The Hulk and Spiderman are musts for us. I haven’t been since Harry Potter opened. Can’t wait to go though.

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      You have been there sooner than me LOL….. though I did go to Universal in CA about 10 years ago LOL.

  6. Anne says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    I have never been but it is on my list! Maybe in 2015 when I’m out there to do Dopey!!

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      I am excited about checking it out too!

  7. Amy Albers says

    January 10, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I haven’t been but that Cabana Bay resort looks adorable! Would love to check it out!

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      It looks so fun….love the theme. I was looking at the photos and thought of the Atlanta Cabana Hotel which was quite the place back in the day. Long gone. Affordable lodging too compared to others!

  8. Joshua Wassermann says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:39 am

    We just bought Universal AP for my son’s birthday. Love Rip Ride Rocket.

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Oh that ride looks intense…LOL…I can be a wimp. Your son is lucky! Good luck!

  9. Fairytales and Fitness says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:04 am

    We went to Universal for the first time in MANY years in November. We went to island of Adventure first because we wanted to got to the Harry Potter attraction. We were not impressed. Although I am a bit of a baby and would not go on any rides that have “Warning” on them. We much preferred the Universal Studios Park, we went there later in the evening and probably could have spent more time at that park but we never ended up going back, so our 3 day pass went to waste. I think Island of adventure would be fun for kids though! We did enjoy the restaurants at City walk. We ate at Bubba Gumps and enjoyed it lots!

    • Julie Franklin says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      City Walk is expanding too! They are really growing. I really want to see Harry Potter’s world and I know my daughter would LOVE alot of the attractions. I am looking forward to checking it out.

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