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Walt Disney World & Universal Vlog | Day 5 | Animal Kingdom & Hard Rock | October 2023 | Adam Hattan

Adam Hattan
Adam Hattan
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πŸ‘οΈ 61K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 38:29

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day of celebrations and travel, beginning with a birthday trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom. The group experiences attractions such as Dinosaur and Expedition Everest, noting a technical delay on the Everest ride that results in a lightning lane redemption. Following the park visit, the creator checks into the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. The hotel experience is met with several frustrations, including a check-in process that requires a printed document not clearly communicated by the booking agent, as well as concerns regarding room cleanliness and value for money. Despite these issues, the group enjoys dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, which receives a high rating for food and service. The evening continues at Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights, where the group utilizes express passes to navigate various haunted houses, including Dueling Dragons and The Last of Us. The creator provides individual ratings for the theme and scare factor of each house. The vlog concludes with a final assessment of the Hard Rock Hotel, where the creator expresses dissatisfaction with the room quality and overall value compared to other resorts.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Most British folks who plan Orlando trips know this trick that if you stay at one of the deluxe Hard Rock hotels, you get express passes for uh the day you check in and the day you check out.

I have found two hairs in the bed. Haven't slept in it yet, so they're not mine.

Hard Rock Cafe in Universal. This is honestly my favorite place to come because I know what I'm going to get.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Stay at a deluxe Hard Rock hotel to get express passes for check-in and check-out days.
βœ“Use Virgin Atlantic air miles to book holidays with Virgin Holidays and pay for the trip.
βœ“Book Halloween Horror Nights express passes in advance to save money and guarantee access.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Hotel check-in process β€” Ensure you have a printed voucher from Virgin Holidays, as the front desk requires it for check-in.
Value for money at Hard Rock Hotel β€” Consider staying at Portofino Bay or Cabana Bay for better value, as Hard Rock Hotel may not justify its premium price.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando worth the price?
QWhat are the benefits of staying at a deluxe Hard Rock hotel?
QHow can you use air miles to pay for a holiday?

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