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Congrats on all of your FP. You've got to love the Disney website and all of its glitches. Sending that this trip comes off without a hitch, considering all that is going on in your life right now. Go ahead and make some changes. We're waiting to hear how you tweak things.
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Congrats on all of your FP. You've got to love the Disney website and all of its glitches. Sending that this trip comes off without a hitch, considering all that is going on in your life right now. Go ahead and make some changes. We're waiting to hear how you tweak things.
Thanks, Pris!! We are, so far, sticking with our plans.
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Congrats on getting your FPs!
Thanks, Cam!!
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Congrats on getting your FP’s
Thanks, Julie!!
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Congratulations on getting your FP's Tara! Your trip will be here before you know it!
We have just booked our Universal Studios portion of the vacation at Portofino Bay once again!!! We love every resort we have stayed at at USF but this one is our hands down favorite, especially at the holidays!!
There really isn't a whopping discount package out right now but we feel we got a pretty good deal. We bought the Wizarding World of Harry Potter package which includes:
Hotel - check in 16NOV18 and check out 19NOV18
LOEWS PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL
FREE* Universal Express Unlimited™ ride access to SKIP THE REGULAR LINES!
Priority seating at select restaurants throughout Universal Studios Florida™
Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
COMPLIMENTARY ON-SITE TRANSPORTATION
Despicable Me Character Breakfast at Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Reservation for Leaky Cauldron
Reservation for Shutterbutton's Studio
Cancel For Any Reason
Early Park Admission
We cannot wait to return to Portofino Bay!!!
I am hoping that Dave can help me with some dining plans here!!
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Congrats on Portofino Bay! I’m jealous about WWoHP! I’m just started reading the series for a second time (I’m only on book 2) in preparation of seeing Cursed Child on Broadway. But I’d LOVE to see everything for myself, and try a butter beer!
Oooh, how exciting! Portofino Bay is a beautiful resort!
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Thanks!! It sure is!!
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Congrats on booking Portofino Bay!
Thanks!
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Ooooh, Congrats on Portofino Bay! We loved our two days there a couple of years ago! Maybe again one day!
Thanks!!
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Congrats on Portofino Bay! I’m jealous about WWoHP! I’m just started reading the series for a second time (I’m only on book 2) in preparation of seeing Cursed Child on Broadway. But I’d LOVE to see everything for myself, and try a butter beer!
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Looks good for USF! I know how much you love that resort and I enjoyed it too when I dined at BICE! I didn't dine at a lot of eateries at Universal but the ones I did go to I enjoyed. These also include Anojito's on City Walk and the CowFish. I know you've been to the latter. I also dined in my hotel for sushi at the Orchid Court Lounge, which was quite good. Pretty informal and just sat at the counter. Probably not worth the trip over there but if you were at the Royal Pacific it would be a good option. Sushi Bar opens at 5 pm. There was also the Hotdog Hall of Fame on CityWalk which was very good for a CS eatery. Great hotdog combos named after parts of the USA. I've heard Vivo Italian Kitchen, Emeril's on CityWalk and at the RP are all good. Plan to try some of the others on another trip.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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