Adore this place Pete. We got engaged here 6 years ago and it’s my all time fav, even above Portofino. Hope you had a fab time pal!
@OrlandowithPete2 күн бұрын
It was superb, thanks ☺️
@killieboyd3 күн бұрын
Pete, June, just in time for the American holidays. If you listen to the UAOP podcast, there loads of good current info on there and I highly recommend it.
@OrlandowithPete2 күн бұрын
Thank you, I’ll check out that pod 👍
@killieboyd3 күн бұрын
Thanks Pete, we have looked at the Hard Rock for Aug 25 and Epic opening, coming out really expensive, so back at the Pacific
@OrlandowithPete3 күн бұрын
For me I wouldn’t pay anymore for HRH, arguably a few more places to eat and drink on site but the overall quality and experience I would say is a similar good quality. When are you thinking epic will open? - it looks tremendous
@andrewlearman488811 күн бұрын
It’s totally unfair to start ranking a hotel that you haven’t even stayed at. We have booked Aventura precisely for the reason that not much is going on. When we stayed at Cabana Bay facilities such as the pool were far too busy. Some people actually like to get away from theming after a fun day of it in the park. Just because it’s not what you are looking for does not mean it isn’t meeting the needs of others
@OrlandowithPete11 күн бұрын
With exception of the first but I actually agree with most of what you have said….its all about opinion and I reviewed it as I found it. To be fair, that being said, I do intend to go and stay there and review again and probably think about it more from different travellers perspectives but for me, for my feelings, I was very disappointed. Remember to like and subscribe 👍😉
@nonni3524 күн бұрын
I stayed at this hotel in the 80’s when it was called the Quality Inn Plaza 🤦🤦🤣🤣
@OrlandowithPete23 күн бұрын
The place has changed a lot since then, I started visiting in the 90’s…big changes but still awesome
@nonni3523 күн бұрын
Good to know- thanks 🙏
@killieboyd24 күн бұрын
Best water park in Orlando by miles!
@OrlandowithPete24 күн бұрын
Hard to argue with that, been a few years since I did blizzard beach but VB was certainly impressive 👍
@thelifeofmrsp850828 күн бұрын
Been looking at booking this hotel for our next trip, t
@OrlandowithPete27 күн бұрын
I’m certainly a fan, stayed a few times now 😃
@GraceNyalu29 күн бұрын
Great review,thank you!
@OrlandowithPete29 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad it was useful, much appreciated 👍😊
@Yippee_Ki_Yay8229 күн бұрын
Alright mate, have the videos stopped for this trip? Been a few weeks now and no new videos.only just discovered you a few months back and really enjoying the videos and helpful information for planning my family trip next year. Cheers mate 👍🏻
@OrlandowithPete29 күн бұрын
Hey! Thank you for watching the vids, much appreciate that 👍😄. Glad you are enjoy them. Life got a bit busy there, Day 3 will be up this weekend which ends the mini vlog series and then I’ve a few hotel review videos that will be up over the following weeks. I always enjoy watching other vlogs ahead of my trips, hope you enjoy your holiday when it comes 😊👍
@lukeb1215Ай бұрын
Very helpful! do you know if they charge you a resort fee?
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
There was no resort charge but there was a charge for car parking p/night around $22
@lukeb1215Ай бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete thank you!
@DisscotАй бұрын
Magic kingdom is my fav park. It’s just so magical! HEA is absolutely awesome. My fav Disney fireworks. So glad you got on space mountain after it being closed. Shame about 7 dwarfs. Glad you go on many of the classics though. There is just so so much to see and do in the MK.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
I think I’m more a universal fan these days but Disney holds my nostalgia from visiting as a kid. MK is a super park, the layout for me is the best and a good mix of rides 👍
@DisscotАй бұрын
Gog is awesome. I am also a soarin B1 person. Such a fab seat to get! I agree there are so so many food options at Disney but especially in Epcot. I am stay at a pop century so Epcot and DHS will be easy to get to and from. I also absolutely love frozen ever after. Just so so much to see and do!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Pop is a great location for a value resort, hope you have a super trip!! I’ve never stayed on site at Disney but Pop would be one of my first choices 😃
@DisscotАй бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete nor had I till last year. I got dining credits so it really was when you compare the prices of other hotels a better deal……and it has the skyliner 😍
@DisscotАй бұрын
Disney holds my heart. I love Disney parks so so much. I think you must have been there roughly when I was last year (May) I love so much of DHS including TOT. I am so excited to get on rock n roller later this year as it was closed when I was there last year. One of my fav things to do at DHS is watch Fantasmic. It’s such a good show!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Yep, it was last May when I was there. Only had a 1 day pass but managed 3 parks starting at 8am and ending at 10pm - long day but was worth it 👍
@DisscotАй бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete wow!! I bet you slept well that night. lol. What an awesome day. 😍
@DisscotАй бұрын
I think hulk is really jerky now. I used to love it. I do absolutely LOVE velocicoaster. One of my favs. I also love the blues brothers show. I have never seen the stunt show. It’s on my list of must dos for my up and coming trip 😍
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
I find the hulk gives me a sore head if I’m at the back, much prefer the front so I question for front row and it’s awesome ☺️
@darrendaly9370Ай бұрын
Loving the new travel series Pete. It has become my guilty pleasure to binge watch and plan my next trip over to the parks.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Thanks Darren, had a superb trip and was extra fun having company. Enjoy 😊
@Oliviarodrigofan10715Ай бұрын
Yess those are my top 5!
@repboy1Ай бұрын
Love velocicoaster took 3 times for me to go ok I’m fine with this. At night it’s even better
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Great ride, I look forward to trying it out at night 😁
@muddlasvegasАй бұрын
We will be there tomorrow. Great video
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Thank you, have a super day 👍
@killieboydАй бұрын
Good to see you survived the big coasters, velocicoaster is on a different planet!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Thank you! It really is, tremendous coaster which I only wish I did sooner 😂😂
@killieboydАй бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete That it is Pete and just a lap bar to hold you in!
@richardbrown6159Ай бұрын
Haven't been to orlando since the 90s,planning another visit in2026,just wondering if you know if the rosen hotels on idrive were once called quality inn International and quality inn plaza,back in the day this is where ive stayed, thanks
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Hi Richard, I’m really not sure - sorry! Have a great trip when it comes 👍
@countofdownableАй бұрын
Stayed there in 2014. Thought it was great.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
A lot of good things happening at this hotel for sure 👍
@countofdownableАй бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete There was no resort fee when I was there, still the same as I'm thinking of returning next year?
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Yep still the same, I believe it is policy at the Rosen Inn chain not to have resort fees 😄😄
@countofdownableАй бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete Thank goodness unlike Las Vegas.
@DisscotАй бұрын
I always find an adjoining room noisy 🙈. Looks like a really lovely hotel and very handy for Universal.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
I’d say it’s the closest offsite hotel to Universal which I always enjoy
@DisscotАй бұрын
Looked like a great hotel for the price. Especially when you get so much space.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Space was great in my room, not sure if all the rooms had the same amount of room. Thanks for watching my vids and supporting the channel 👍
@DisscotАй бұрын
That looked like a fab day. Love it when the crows level is low. That sandwich shop looked amazing. I have never heard of it. I defo need to sample it on my next trip!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
The sandwich shop was delicious - there are quite a few good quick service options next to it also 😀
@zaksims1981Ай бұрын
Is this hotel worth a full 2 week stay ? From uk . Or instead stay in a aventura for 8/9 days and in the middle of the holiday go to royal pacific for 2/4 days ?
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Tough question - it’s certainly a nicer hotel the Aventura (IMO) must be said I have only visited the Aventura and not stayed but I wasn’t a fan based on that 1 visit - I will try to re-visit and stay to see if I think different. the main perk with RPR and what you pay extra for is the express passes. For the same luxury but a cheaper price tag I would consider Saphire Falls…I’ve a review video on that which is worth checking out. I don’t think I’d be paying for 2 weeks at RPR, although depends on how wealthy you are. Value for money for me is Saphire falls yet with the same luxury and if you want express passes a few days you could purchase separate or book a couple night at RPR. Hope that helps 😃
@zaksims1981Ай бұрын
@@OrlandowithPete definitely will consider that I only just came back last Sunday we stayed at cabanya bay , I’m now interested in something much nicer ; but not crazy money We did go in sapphire falls for a meal and the hotel is amazing and ain’t much more then cabanya and aventura I did stay at aventura last September for 3 weeks and it was good , but lacks theming So sapphire falls it is next!
@LorniewАй бұрын
Hi Pete. I've booked to stay there and have a 'run of house' room. Do you know anything about this please as to what kind of room it'll be?? Thanknyou 😊
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Hi, the rooms at DT Universal are all fairly similar. I imagine you will have a standard double queen room. Even the so called upgrade rooms are only a little more spacious and/or a corner room. I’ve stayed in 2 or 3 room formats and found them to be much the same. I think it’s a great hotel for a universal visit and I’d stay again 👍👌
@DisscotАй бұрын
Fun day. Toothsome looks awesome. I might have to eat here on my next trip 😍
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
I really enjoyed it, the chocolate bread was an absolute treat! Enjoy 😊
@DisscotАй бұрын
Love a travel day vlog. Can’t believe you made the park after a long travel day. I just want my bed after travel day. lol. 😍
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
There are a few more travel day vlogs on my channel for you to watch!! I love hitting a park on travel day, I go for very short trips so try to make the most of it!! The hulk is good to feel awake 🤣
@cherylwaghorne1675Ай бұрын
Is there a Walmart close by x
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
A Walmart would be a drive or Uber away, there is a Walgreens within a 5 minute works for some essentials
@neallewis8628Ай бұрын
glad you did panda express - hoping to use it for first time this year
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
It was actually really nice, fast and quick so a perfect lunch whilst getting a break from the parks
@Mark_max83Ай бұрын
Brilliant video Pete! What a day it was!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
It was superb!! 👌
@geoffbarry7059Ай бұрын
Great video Pete- always makes we want to be back in universal- have stayed at portofino and royal pacific hotel but have yet to stay at hard rock- looking forward to seeing your review of it! Loved the other two.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😄 I found both HRH and RP of similar great quality, a real touch of loyalty. Hotel reviews will follow the series 👍
@calmingkingdom4103Ай бұрын
The Portland is my favorite!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
It was very nice indeed 👍 voodoo is an absolute favourite favourite for many 😀
@calmingkingdom4103Ай бұрын
Annual pass is the best money saving tip! It almost always is a money saver!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
If you visit more than once a year it’s a no brainer, great value from Universal - I couldn’t visit so much otherwise. I’m sure it works out for Universal too with AP holders visiting lots and spending lots in the parks, everyone wins 😀
@calmingkingdom4103Ай бұрын
We are going in June! Not ready for the heat but we will go to early park and can’t wait and spend the heat of the day to volcano bay then the evenings back to parks.
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Sounds like a great plan, definitely worthwhile getting to the parks early. Have a super trip 👍
@calmingkingdom4103Ай бұрын
We’ve stayed at Royal pacific, Portofino Bay, Cabana Bay and endless summer. We’ve never made it to this one. Good review!
@OrlandowithPeteАй бұрын
Thank you!! Beautiful resort, the only difference than this and the 3 premier hotels is the express passes 👌
@Mark_max832 ай бұрын
Great first video in the series Pete!
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, star of the show!!
@paulonelife2 ай бұрын
Great video Pete, looking forward to staying here
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated 😃
@neallewis86282 ай бұрын
great blog as usual - hopefully gatwick security wont be too bad in september
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thank you, hope you have a great trip!!
@neallewis86282 ай бұрын
@OrlandowithPete 2 weeks with my 9yr old son, his first visit. Me and wife haven't been since 2015
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
My wife and I honeymooned there in 2015, had a great time. A few changes since COVID but still an amazing place. I think it will be better taking kids, hopefully I’ll get to take my boys soon. Have a super holiday 👍
@leekennedy68752 ай бұрын
New subscriber! Awesome vlog thanks, looking forward to watching the trip! 😊
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thank you - should be uploading weekly! Hope you enjoy 😊
@aislingwalsh30432 ай бұрын
Love Orlando 🙌🌴
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
It’s the best place 😃👍
@paulcoffey42 ай бұрын
Great Vlog🙌
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thanks you, much appreciated
@comperoo2 ай бұрын
Really excited to see how much you fit in to such a small time
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how much you can do in a few days!! However, it is very tiring yet worth it 👍😀
@boa2332 ай бұрын
I'm loving this vlog very different to other travel days I've seen
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️ glad your enjoying 👍
@IbrahimITCorner2 ай бұрын
Great Vlog
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍😁
@darryljohncooper2 ай бұрын
Great Vlog 😀😀
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😁
@GillianReilly-bw3xh2 ай бұрын
Hi Pete, Gillian here! Great content, do you & Mark have any plans for a future Disney trip?
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Hi Gillian, thanks for watching 😀. I certainly do, I can’t speak for Mark but let’s start a campaign!! He’s a great wingman 👍😊
@alisonburton96672 ай бұрын
Looking forward to future vlogs in this series. Nice for you to have company on this trip.....counting down to my california trip...4 and half weeks to go.🇺🇲
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thanks Alison 🥰 hope all is well and hope you have a super trip. It will be nice and warm for you in June ☀️ 👍
@THErealBRITSofFlorida2 ай бұрын
great travel day, fun to go with someone and enjoy the parks. New and subbed for sure. Hope you have a great rest of your trip. Moved to Orlando last August from NY so very much enjoying seeing everyone and what they get up to here.
@OrlandowithPete2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing 🥰. We are having a fantastic time, thank you 🤩
@geoffbarry70592 ай бұрын
Great vlog Pete!! Stumbled across your videos a month back and I’m now a subscriber and have watched all of your videos…. Love the hints and tips series!!