Universal Orlando temporarily closing two hotels as COVID-19 keeps tourists away
Sapphire Falls and Aventura will temporarily close on Aug. 21 as Universal consolidates guests into fewer properties.
Why Universal still needs more hotel rooms
In the past five years, the metro Orlando area has added approximately 7,100 hotel rooms. Universal Orlando alone accounts for half of that expansion — and according to experts in the tourism market, it’s still... Read More
Universal’s Aventura Hotel now open
Universal Orlando’s newest on-site resort, the Aventura Hotel, is now open for guests, offering a boutique feel, high-tech amenities and lower prices than many Disney World resorts.
Located adjacent to the Loe... Read More
What’s on the menu at Universal’s Bar 17 Bistro
One of the major draws of Universal Orlando’s newest on-site resort, the soon-to-open Aventura Hotel, will be its rooftop bar and grill. With its grand opening less than a month away, Universal is offering a sn... Read More
With Universal’s new resort, I-Drive neighbors need to ‘step up’
Since Orlando became the end-all, be-all of theme park destinations, there’s emerged a clear divide among visitors.
There are those staying on-site — immersing themselves in that Disney or Universal “bubble,” ... Read More
Universal booking rooms for its newest value resort
Universal Orlando is taking reservations for its new Aventura Hotel, which offers views of Islands of Adventure and its new Volcano Bay water park.
Although the hotel doesn’t open until August 1, 2018, Univers... Read More
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts reports fourth quarter earnings up 6 percent
Guest spending at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts helped boost fourth quarter earnings for the Walt Disney Company by 6 percent to a record $55.6 billion.
Higher average ticket prices and room rates, along with ... Read More
Universal Orlando adds sixth hotel
Universal Orlando announced it would begin taking reservations early next year for its newest hotel, which is scheduled to open in a year and a half.
Aventura Hotel will offer panoramic views of Universal Orla... Read More