Cabana bay, universal entry and attraction assist

lpop · 24 Jan 17, 07:34 PM

Hello, I've got a few questions. Not sure if this is the best place or I should add this thread to a different forum perhaps?

Anyway, we're looking at going to Orlando November 2018, 10 days Disney and 4 universal.

My wife has ms so staying in resort looks the best option as she'll need to sleep each afternoon.

Looking at the universal resorts, the cabana bay looks by far the cheapest and is rated higher on tripadvisor than sapphire falls.

My main question is whether universal park tickets are included in the accommodation price? There is info that early entry to Harry Potter is included for all universal resorts and some have the express pass but do you need to buy tickets in addition to this?

Also, my wife would qualify for

DOFFSTER · 24 Jan 17, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by lpop

Hello, I've got a few questions. Not sure if this is the best place or I should add this thread to a different forum perhaps?

Anyway, we're looking at going to Orlando November 2018, 10 days Disney and 4 universal.

My wife has ms so staying in resort looks the best option as she'll need to sleep each afternoon.

Looking at the universal resorts, the cabana bay looks by far the cheapest and is rated higher on tripadvisor than sapphire falls.

My main question is whether universal park tickets are included in the accommodation price? There is info that early entry to Harry Potter is included for all universal resorts and some have the express pass but do you need to buy tickets in addition to this?

Also, my wife would qualify for

Entry to Universal is extra to all the Hotel prices. Different Hotels have different benefits (as below) but none include the entry ticket to Universal.

universalorlando/Hot...-Benefits.aspx

**Andi** · 24 Jan 17, 11:53 PM

Yes you still need to purchase Universal tickets no matter which of their hotels you stay at.

We have stayed at Cabana Bay before and really enjoyed it, in fact we are booked for 2 nights again in November.

There is early entry to Harry Potter at each of their hotels but the express passes are not given at Cabana Bay or Sapphire Falls.

Unexpectedpenny · 25 Jan 17, 10:16 AM

You need to buy tickets separately no matter which hotel you stay in.

Hard Rock, Royal Pacific and Portifino Bay include express passes for free (but you still have to buy standard Universal tickets first)

lpop · 25 Jan 17, 10:58 AM

Thanks all, that's a lot clearer in that we will need tickets.

I realised I cut the end of my last post! My wife would qualify for the attraction assistance pass. Is this the same or better for accessing the rides than having express passes? Would we need the express passes?

Also, does anyone have any feedback on the cabana bay in comparison to the other universal resorts?

My thinking is if we can save money on universal accommodation costs we may be able to look at a deluxe Disney hotel.

Unexpectedpenny · 25 Jan 17, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by lpop

Thanks all, that's a lot clearer in that we will need tickets.

I realised I cut the end of my last post! My wife would qualify for the attraction assistance pass. Is this the same or better for accessing the rides than having express passes? Would we need the express passes?

Also, does anyone have any feedback on the cabana bay in comparison to the other universal resorts?

My thinking is if we can save money on universal accommodation costs we may be able to look at a deluxe Disney hotel.

I don't know much about AAP but this thread mentions it being handy for the Harry Potter rides that aren't included in the express pass.

To be honest with 4 days at Universal you'll probably get most things done anyway.

I haven't stayed at Cabana Bay but seen it in a few vlogs and may stay next year. Looks like a lovely hotel.

24 Jan 17, 07:34 PM	#1
	24 Jan 17, 07:34 PM lpop A Guest at All-Stars
lpop A Guest at All-Stars Join Date: Aug 16	Cabana bay, universal entry and attraction assist Hello, I've got a few questions. Not sure if this is the best place or I should add this thread to a different forum perhaps? Anyway, we're looking at going to Orlando November 2018, 10 days Disney and 4 universal. My wife has ms so staying in resort looks the best option as she'll need to sleep each afternoon. Looking at the universal resorts, the cabana bay looks by far the cheapest and is rated higher on tripadvisor than sapphire falls. My main question is whether universal park tickets are included in the accommodation price? There is info that early entry to Harry Potter is included for all universal resorts and some have the express pass but do you need to buy tickets in addition to this? Also, my wife would qualify for

25 Jan 17, 10:16 AM	#4
	25 Jan 17, 10:16 AM Unexpectedpenny Imagineer
Unexpectedpenny Imagineer Join Date: Apr 13	You need to buy tickets separately no matter which hotel you stay in. Hard Rock, Royal Pacific and Portifino Bay include express passes for free (but you still have to buy standard Universal tickets first)

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	25 Jan 17, 10:58 AM lpop A Guest at All-Stars Thread Starter
lpop Thread Starter A Guest at All-Stars Join Date: Aug 16	Thanks all, that's a lot clearer in that we will need tickets. I realised I cut the end of my last post! My wife would qualify for the attraction assistance pass. Is this the same or better for accessing the rides than having express passes? Would we need the express passes? Also, does anyone have any feedback on the cabana bay in comparison to the other universal resorts? My thinking is if we can save money on universal accommodation costs we may be able to look at a deluxe Disney hotel.