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Staying at Universal’s Premier Hotel the Hard Rock Orlando | Steps Away From the Theme Parks!!

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👁️ 69K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 38:41

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The creators document a staycation at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando to celebrate reaching 150,000 subscribers. They highlight the benefits of staying at a Premier Hotel, specifically the inclusion of Unlimited Express passes and the convenience of the walkway leading directly to the theme parks. The video provides a detailed tour of a standard double Queen room, noting the rock star theme, the view of the theme parks, and the amenities provided. The couple explores the hotel pool area, mentions the ability to charge purchases to the room, and experiences a minor issue with a dead battery in their room key reader. They also visit Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, sharing their experiences with various attractions and the new Pass Holder Lounge. In their final review, they praise the location, the comfortable beds, and the value of the Express passes. However, they note that the rooms feel somewhat outdated compared to other Universal properties, the pool area can be quite loud due to the music, and they found the room service limitations for The Palm restaurant to be a minor inconvenience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the convenience to just walk over to the parks that's what you're paying for by staying here on top of getting the include did Express unlimited passes you just can't beat it

we loved the convenience and the location I enjoyed the pool I enjoyed that you have so many different food options just at this hotel

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try to budget the cost of a premier Hotel into your budget because you get those Express passes
If you are staying at a universal Premiere Hotel you can actually just walk back and forth and use both pools at Portofino Bay and Hard Rock
Use your room key to charge everything back to your room at the hotel and theme parks

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Rooms might be outdatedYou're paying for the convenience and location, which is worth it
Pool can be very loudIt's still nice, but be aware of the live DJ and loud music

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando?
QHow do the Express passes work and what is their value?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the Hard Rock Hotel?

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