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Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Surfside Inn and Suites

Universal Orlando’s first Value property introduces extra affordability to your Universal vacation. The feeling here is relaxed and easy, with a cool surf vibe woven throughout.

Check out our recent episode of Travel Chat for an honest review of Surfside Inn & Suites, including feedback on the 2-bedroom suites!

ACCOMMODATIONS AND AMENITIES

In addition to standard rooms, Surfside Inn and Suites feature spacious, 2-bedroom suites, making it the perfect spot for families of any size to base their Universal Orlando Resort vacation.

  • 390 2-bedroom suites
  • 360 standard rooms
  • Complimentary WiFi in guest rooms and public areas
  • Universal Orlando Vacation Planning Center
  • Self-parking (daily fees apply)
  • Car rental available on-site
  • Universal Studios Store

DINING

Surfside Inn and Suites favors comfort over fuss. Guests will even find this free-spirited attitude in their dining options.

  • Beach Break Cafe – A casual food court offering SoCal inspired flavors with fresh ingredients
  • Sand Bar – Poolside bar offering signature cocktails, frozen drinks, wine, beer and smoothies
  • Starbucks® – Conveniently located in the lobby, serving premium coffee, tea, and fresh food items 4 Pizza delivery to room

RECREATION

The surf theme is everywhere here. Guests can recharge after a fun day in the theme parks.

  • Resort-Style Pool – in the shape of a surfboard with poolside activities
  • Fitness Center – with cardiovascular and weight training equipment, lockers, shower and changing facilities (complimentary to hotel guests)
  • Game Room (fees apply)

EXCLUSIVE HOTEL GUEST BENEFITS

Only Universal Orlando’s hotel guests get more ride time, more free time and more family time every day of their vacation. It couldn’t be easier.

  • Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay, one hour before the theme park opens (valid theme park admission required; select attractions).
  • Free shuttles so it’s always a quick hop between your room and the theme parks.
  • Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key.
  • Complimentary merchandise delivery to your hotel from Universal shops.
  • Complimentary Club-to-Club access at Universal CityWalk* to select venues for the length of your stay (age restrictions apply).

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals New Jurassic World VelociCoaster

Universal Orlando Resort has recently revealed the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster, which will be opening in Summer 2021.

Take a look at the thrills in store, with even more exciting details below:

 

Announced by Universal Orlando on September 28, 2020 —

Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster – along with a pack of fierce Velociraptors – will be unleashed at Universal Orlando Resort in 2021 with the debut of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Concepted and designed by the award-winning Universal Creative team in partnership with acclaimed filmmakers from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, this new species of roller coaster touts a series of intense maneuvers that will send guests catapulting up to 70 mph and more than 150 feet in the air with the swiftest of prehistoric predators.

Opening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, Jurassic World VelociCoaster will be the world’s first coaster based on the blockbuster franchise and will feature an original story that expands upon the thrills, dinosaurs, and environments fans have seen on the big screen. You will join the original cast of the films – Chris Pratt as Owen Grady, Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing and BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu – as Jurassic World unveils the next evolution of its “carnivore expansion”: the VelociCoaster, where riders embark on a high-speed chase and feel the rush of the hunt while racing alongside a nimble Velociraptor pack.

The Jurassic World VelociCoaster will raise the bar in extreme roller coaster design and become the ultimate experience for coaster enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. Spanning more than 4,700 feet of track and reaching heights of up to 155 feet, the coaster’s signature maneuvers will have you twisting and soaring above land, barrel rolling just inches above the water, speeding through near-misses and launches within the paddock, and more…with just a lap restraint holding you in place. Get ready to:

  • Accelerate through two pulse-pounding launches, the fastest reaching 70 mph in 2.4 seconds
  • Encounter a one-of-a-kind, 360-degree barrel roll right above the Islands of Adventure lagoon
  • Experience a zero-gravity inverted stall that will send riders upside down across 100 feet of track in a jaw-dropping maneuver that is the first of its kind
  • Go airborne during the towering “Top Hat,” which propels riders 155 feet in the air and then immediately into an 80-degree drop – Universal’s steepest drop yet
  • Brace for a total of 12 heart-pounding seconds of airtime – the thrilling sensation of weightlessness riders feel when they’re lifted from their seats – throughout the entire adventure

Jurassic World VelociCoaster will be the next exciting addition to Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Only in this immersive land can visitors come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs in incredible theme park experiences, including Jurassic Park: River Adventure, where a leisure raft ride turns into a daring eight-story plunge to escape a ferocious T. rex; and Raptor Encounter, where you can test your bravery and get up-close to Velociraptor Blue and the newest additions to the paddock – baby raptors – while learning more about the clever carnivores. Guests can also satisfy their cravings with all-new delectable food items inspired by Isla Nublar.

CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort

CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort features entertainment, dining, and shopping for every occasion!

Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular restaurants. Do you have a favorite? Leave us a comment and let us know!


Take a journey through the street carts of Mexico City at Antojitos!


Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is an enchanting 19th-century Steampunk inspired restaurant.


You won’t want to miss any of the action when you visit NBC Sports Grill & Brew.


Italian cuisine awaits at Vivo Italian Kitchen. “Made by hand. With love.”

Universal Orlando is Open!

Universal Orlando officially reopened on June 3, and the feedback from guests has been excellent! Everything is clean, organized, and safe. Guests are having a great time, enjoying the parks with significantly lower crowds than you would normally find in mid-July.

A few of our own Travel Planners here at Must Love Travel were able to visit Universal with their families since the parks reopened. Having our Team Members there has given us an inside look at what’s really going on.

Check out this video where we discuss EVERYTHING, such as the hotels, pools, parks, transportation, attractions, characters, dining, and more!

The Bourne Stuntacular Is Now Open At Universal Orlando Resort

The Bourne Stuntacular, the most technologically-advanced stunt show yet, is now open at Universal Studios Florida. Through the use of live performers, ground-breaking technology, extreme stunts, and captivating practical effects, your clients can now feel fully immersed in the world of Jason Bourne – blurring the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before.


The brand-new stunt show is inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise and delivers an all-new, original storyline that takes place within the Bourne universe.

Universal Orlando is OPEN and excited to welcome your family for an unforgettable vacation! If you’d like more information on available Universal vacation packages, leave us a comment and we’ll connect you with one of our Travel Planners.

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