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Stay and Play with Free Theme Park Passes

Stay 4 nights at one of our 3 luxurious Onsite hotels and receive 2 FREE Passes valid for admission to both Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure for the length of your stay!

From $129* per adult, per night

Stay and Play vacation includes:

  • 4 Nights Onsite hotel accommodations
  • 2 FREE Length of Stay Passes** valid for admission to both Universal Orlando theme parks for the length of your stay
    CityWalk Party Pass***
  • Valid for travel completed December 22, 2004

Plus, Universal Orlando On-site hotel guests receive special theme park privileges including:

Universal Express Ride Access at both Universal Orlando theme parks
Free onsite transportation to and from the theme parks and CityWalk
Priority seating at select Universal Orlando restaurants
Package delivery to your hotel room
Use of hotel room key card to charge purchases

*Rates are per adult, per night, double adult occupancy based on a 4-night stay for travel 4/15/04-6/7/04 and 8/15/04-12/22/04 at the Royal Pacific Resort standard room. Valid for hotel length of stay for consecutive days of unlimited admission to both Universal Orlando theme parks. Subject to availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply.

Hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded.

***Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Some venues may require age 21 or older for admission. Proof of ID required.


Universal Orlando Luxury Edition Vacation

Experience the utmost in luxury, service and recreation with a
Luxury Edition Vacation at one of Universal Orlando's magnificently
themed on-site hotels.

  • 3-Night On-site hotel accommodations at Portofino Bay Hotel,
    A Loews Hotel; Hard Rock Hotel; or Royal Pacific Resort,
    A Loews Hotel
  • Multi-Day Tickets to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
    CityWalk Party Pass**
  • 1-Day admission to Wet 'n Wild-Orlando water park or 1 lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, NASCAR Café Orlando,
    or NBA City***
  • 1 dining experience at The Sunset Grill (Hard Rock Hotel),
    Trattoria del Porto (Portofino Bay Hotel), Mythos Restaurant
    (Islands of Adventure), Confisco Grille (Islands of Adventure)
    or Lombard's Seafood Grille (Universal Studios)
  • Length of stay valet parking
  • $250 room credit
  • Choice from Exclusive Activities:
    • Full day cabana rental
    • Length of stay access to health club
    • Supervised children's activity centers: Campo Portofino,
      Camp Lil' Rock/Kid's Camp and The Mariner's Club
    • Quick Fix Facial at The Greenhouse Spa & Salon at
      Portofino Bay Hotel
    • 30-minute massage at The Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    • 18-hole round of golf at MetroWest Golf Club
    • Portofino Bay Hotel vacations only:
    • 18-hole round of golf at The Golden Bear Club at
      Keene's PointHard Rock Hotel vacations only:
    • Recreational activities including tie-dying t-shirts,
      glow-in-the-dark volleyball tournaments or pool raft rental
  • Portofino Bay Hotel vacations only also include:
    • 1 dining experience at both Mama Della's Ristorante and
      Delfino Riviera

There are some great ways to save on your Universal vacation. Here are the best tips our readers have found:

 

Loews First Card
If you are planning on staying on-site at any of Universal's three resorts, you can sign up for a free Lowes First Card (Loews is the company that operates Universal's resorts). To sign up go to http://www.loewshotels.com/loewsfirst.asp

For a free membership, here is what you receive:

Loews First Blue Benefits:

•Welcome Gift - including vintage Chardonnay or red wine, seasonal fruit, bottled water, or cookies and milk
•Free Newspaper Delivery - The Wall Street Journal, USA Today or the local paper
•Upgrade to Business Class room at time of reservation (if available).
•Free access to the Fitness Center.
•500 American Airlines AAdvantage or Midwest Express miles or 500 Amtrak Guest Rewards points.*


^Blackout dates and some restrictions may apply.
*Miles will be awarded once per stay.
American Airlines and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. Midwest Express is a registered trademark of Midwest Express Airlines.
Loews First benefits and mileage awards are based upon completion of a qualifying stay at any Loews Hotel. A qualifying stay is at any rate published by the hotel. Group, negotiated and third party rates do not apply.

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Universal Fan Club Card

This card is available only through your employer. Here is a current list of benefits available to Fan Club card members (taken from http://www.universalfanclub.com)

As a Universal Orlando Fan Club member, you can take advantage of the many exciting benefits available exclusively to Fan Club Members! With your Fan Club membership card, you will enjoy special admission prices, merchandise and restaurant discounts at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios HollywoodSM, as well as discounts on room rates at Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort - A Loews Hotel.

Be sure to watch for coming attractions, additional benefits and exclusive Fan Club membership promotions by visiting the Fan Club web site. Please see your company's Fan Club Director for additional membership cards and Member Benefits Guides. Here are some exciting Fan Club benefits:

Save online - Get great deals and save 10%* off Universal Orlando admission tickets by pre-purchasing your tickets Online.
Save at the FRONT GATE - Save $3.00 off a 1-Day ticket**, $4.00 off a 2-Day ticket, and $5.00 off a 3-Day ticket. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1-888-777-2131 (note: discounts are greater by purchasing online).
Save $4.00 off your 1-Day Ticket to Universal Studios HollywoodSM!
Contact Fan Club to receive special admission discounts to Universal Studios JapanSM and Universal's Port AventuraSM.

For more information on Universal Studios Japan visit www.usj.co.jp or call (81) 6-4790-7000. You may also e-mail info@usj.co.jp

For more information on Universal's Port Aventura visit www.portaventura.es or call (011) 34-902 20 22 20. You may also e-mail amigos@portaventura.com


*10% discount only available online at Universal Studios Theme Parks Fan Club web site. Not valid at front gate.

**Discounts on 1-Day Tickets are exclusively for Florida and Georgia Residents only (with a valid Florida/Georgia ID). Multi-day Tickets include unlimited park-to-park access to both Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks (per person and can be used for up to 6 people per group). Can not be combined with any other discounts, coupons, or offers.

Universal Orlando Bonus Pass
Plan ahead and save over $150 versus the cost of five single-day tickets. Plus, purchase now and save an additional $10 (regularly $99.95) per ticket for a limited time! The Universal Bonus Pass gives you the flexibility of visiting Orlando's two best theme parks anytime during your vacation. This ticket is only available online.

Get unlimited park-to-park access for 5 consecutive days, including first day of use
CityWalk Party Pass*** to select live entertainment venues, for 5 consecutive days, including first day of use
Universal Express Applicable - Click Here for complete details.
Parking not included. Limit of 6 tickets per purchase.
Signature required on ticket and photo ID must be presented at front gate.
***Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Some venues require 21 or older for admission. Proof of ID may be required. Additional restrictions may apply. Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice.

Annual Pass Discounts:
Save 10% off a 2-Park Annual Pass! Annual Pass Benefits Include:

Complete park-to-park access for a full year
No blackout dates
FREE self-parking
Special pricing on event tickets (like Halloween Horror Nights)

Merchandise Discounts:
Save 10% off Universal Orlando merchandise! Discount available in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure with a minimum purchase of $10.00 (before tax; film and collectibles excluded).

Universal Orlando Restaurant Discounts:
Save 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at the following Universal CityWalk locations:

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Enjoy live entertainment every night while you sip the ultimate margarita and savor your cheeseburger in tropical paradise.
Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom- Reggae the night away! Enjoy live music nightly and authentic Jamaican cuisine while you take in the music, heritage and lyrical imagery of the legendary King of Reggae.
MOTOWN Cafe - From America's most famous music label comes a chart topping medley of great food, authentic memorabilia and nightly entertainment.
CityJazz - Every night, enjoy an eclectic mix of high-energy funk, R&B, soul, rock and more! Home of the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame...the vibe is cool while the music is hot!
Pat O'Brien's - An authentic reproduction of the original Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans, featuring the original Patio with the Flaming Fountain, Piano Bar with Copper Top Pianos and world-famous Pat O'Brien's Hurricane drink.
Pastamoré - Treat yourself to the exceptional cuisine of this colorful Italian eatery.
NASCAR Cafe - Rev up your engines for great steaks, sandwiches and official NASCAR racing memorabilia.
Latin Quarter - "Spice it up" with the culture, cuisine, music, dance and art of all 21 Latin nations.

Universal Studios Vacations:
Fan Club members, book online and save 10% on a Universal Orlando vacation plus 5% on airfare! Fan Club members receive special coupons for added discounts when you book your vacation package with Universal Studios Vacations. Plus you can customize your vacation with your choice of options such as air, car rental, dining experiences, Orlando area attraction tickets, the Orlando FlexTicket, and much more! The 4-Park Orlando FlexTicket offers unlimited admission to Universal Studios, Universal's Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando and Wet 'n Wild - Orlando, while the 5-Park Orlando FlexTicket adds Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For more information on Universal Studios Vacations limited time offer or to book your vacation package online, click here and enter in Fan Club promotional code FAN62397 or call 1-888-777-2131.

Universal Orlando Hotel Discounts:
Stay at the following Universal Orlando Resort hotels and save up to 30% off regular room rates (Blackout dates apply.) Accommodations include an exclusive theme park benefits package available all-year long, featuring: Universal Express access, complimentary on-site transportation to parks, priority seating at select Universal Orlando restaurants and Universal Orlando-wide charging privileges and more! Call 1-888-777-2131 to make your reservations today!

Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel
This luxurious hotel re-creates the charm and romance of the Mediterranean seaside village of Portofino, Italy right down to the cobblestone streets and outdoor cafes. The Portofino Bay Hotel features a world-class spa, award-winning dining, three swimming pools, bocce ball and more!

Hard Rock Hotel
The heart of rock 'n' roll beating in the body of a luxury hotel. That's the breathtaking Hard Rock Hotel. From the sweeping California mission-style facades to the legendary Palm Restaurant to a palm-lined swimming pool where you're immersed in sound, not just water - it's the coolest hotel on earth!

Royal Pacific Resort, A Loews Hotel
Sail away to a tropical paradise at the new Royal Pacific Resort. From the dramatic bamboo forest and swaying palm trees, to its enchanting outdoor gardens and tropical lotus lagoons, to its sand beach swimming pool, Orlando's most exotic hotel will transport you to the enchanted isles of the South Seas.

Wet 'n Wild - Orlando Discounts:
Enjoy America's favorite water park, featuring the best variety of multi-passenger thrill rides that the entire family can enjoy together!

Save $5.00 off all-day admission all year long (excluding Memorial Day)
Save 10% off gift shop purchases
Save $10.00 off an annual pass

Additional Fan Club Discounts:
Spencer Gifts, Dapy & Glow! - Save 10% off merchandise*
Spencergifts.com - Save 10% off your total purchase between 6/15/02-6/15/04. Discount code: fanclub.**
NASCAR - For special offers to NASCAR events at Daytona International Speedway call (386) 947-6475.
Samsonite - Save 10% on Samsonite merchandise. Offer valid at the Samsonite company store only. Please call 1-800-262-8282 for the location of the store nearest you!
*Some restrictions apply. Does not include theme park tickets or gift card purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offer

**Does not include tax and shipping. Cannot be combined with any other offer

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AAA Discounts

AAA members can receive discounts on everything from food and merchandise, to park passes to hotel stays at Universal Orlando. Here are some of the ticket discounts you can receive by going to any AAA South Office (the Orlando office is located at 4300 East Colonial Drive. Phone (407) 894-3333.)

2 Park Annual Pass Price
At the gate: $159.95
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $109.95
AAA members save: $50.00

2 Park Annual Pass Renewal Price
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $99.95

1 Day/1 Park Pass

Adult Price
At the gate: $49.95
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $45.50
AAA members save: $4.45

Effective 05/01/02. Ages 10 yrs. and up. 1 Day/1 Park Pass which is valid for your choice of US or IOA. No park-to-park access.

Child Price
At the gate: $40.95
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $37.95
AAA members save: $3.00

Effective 05/01/02. Ages 3 to 9 yrs. of age. 1 Day/1 Park which is valid for your choice of US or IOA. No park-to-park access.

2 Day/2 Park Pass Information

Part 1. The 2-Day Pass may be used for one (1) day at Universal Studios and one (1) day at Islands of Adventure OR two (2) days at Universal Studios OR two (2) days at Islands of Adventure. The 2-Day Pass also allows same day park to park access. Members should call ahead for ticket availability. Valid for one (1) day each
at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure or two (2) days at Universal Studios or two (2) days at Islands of Adventure.

2 Day/2 Park Pass Information

Part 2. No expiration date on unused days. Pass does not have to be used on consecutive days. Pass allows same day park to park access and only uses one day's admission. The pass includes CityWalk for 7 consecutive days/nights from the first use of the 2-Day Pass. Show your 2-Day Pass at the clubs for entry.

2 Day/2 Park Pass

Adult Price
At the gate: $94.95
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $85.50
AAA members save: $9.45
Ages 10 yrs. and older. Effective 05/01/02.
2 Day/2 Park Pass

Child Price
At the gate: $81.95
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $73.95
AAA members save: $8.00
Ages 3 to 9 yrs. of age. Effective 05/01/02.

Seasonal Pass Info.
Adult and Child Seasonal Pass tickets have been discontinued by Universal Studios. They are no longer available at the gate.

Annual Pass Info.
Part 1 - Entitles one guest to admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for a 1-year period beginning with the first day of use. This pass includes park-to-park access (visit both parks in the same day). Valid only during regular theme park hours and is not valid for separately ticketed special events.

Annual Pass Info.
Part 2 - Includes free parking or $7 valet parking (regular $14), free studio kennel, "Passport to Universal" newsletter, 20% discount on CityWalk Party Pass, Food and Merchandise discounts at CityWalk. Includes $1.50 off regular adult admission after 6 pm at the Cineplex, discounts at on-site resort hotels and Wet 'n Wild, 10% savings on VIP Tours, discounts on separately ticketed special events and Spencer Gifts discount.

Annual Pass Price

At the gate: $159.95
At your AAA Auto Club South Office: $154.95
AAA members save: $5.00
ALL AGES. Effective 01/07/01.

Directions to the Orlando AAA Office:

From I-4 East - Take Exit 83B (Colonial Dr/SR 50) - (Old Exit # 41). Go east (make a right) approximately 3 1/2 miles to the intersection of Colonial and Bennett Rd. on left and Rickenbaucker on right. Turn right, the office is behind Bennigan's Restaurant in the west end of the plaza at the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center.

From I-4 West - Take Exit 83B (Colonial Dr/SR 50) - (Old Exit # 41). Go east (make a left) approximately 3 1/2 miles to the intersection of Colonial and Bennett Rd. on left and Rickenbaucker on right. Turn right, the office is behind Bennigan's Restaurant in the west end of the plaza at the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center.

From I-95 North - Take the I-4 west exit and then follow the above directions.

From FL Turnpike South - Take Exit 259 to I-4 east and then follow the above directions.

From FL Turnpike North - Take Exit 265 to East/West Expressway (408). Go east to Bumby Ave. Go north Colonial Dr./SR 50. Turn right and go east to Rickenbaucker. Turn right, the office is behind Bennigan's Restaurant in the west end of the plaza at the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center.


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Hard Rock ALL ACCESS Club:

$20 value toward food, beverages or merchandise purchased at the Cafes*
Limited edition membership pin ($12 retail value)
First available, preferred seating for your Cafe visits
Access to membership area on www.hardrock.com
Access to the "Love All, Serve Me First" Online PX "Preferred Seating" System
Monthly email newsletter
Access to special promotions throughout the year
For more info, and to Join the club- CLICK HERE

Parking Discounts

If you are an annual passholder, self parking (in the main garage) is free. Valet parking is $8.00 (versus the $16 full price).

You can also receive complimentary Valet parking if you eat lunch at Hard Rock Cafe, Margaritaville, Emerils, Latin Quarter and Nascar Cafe. You must return within 2 hours, and you must have your valet parking stub validated in order to receive complimentary valet parking (and DON'T FORGET to tip the Valet!!).

Parking for CityWalk is FREE after 6pm in the self park garage.

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