We're here now and things are busier than I expected. Crowd levels at the resort seem similar to when we stayed here over Halloween in 2017. Admittedly we stayed on Universal property in July but it feels *very* different from two months ago. I'd say it's 50/50 with mask compliance in the towers. I haven't been in the main building/lobby yet but DH had to stop by the lobby Friday evening around 7 pm because our room keys were deactivated (6 hours after check in!) and he said it was a "madhouse". The Extra Holidays website shows no availability for check-in until tomorrow so I'm hoping some of the crowds clear out. I'm pretty sure they're not filling all the rooms, though. Lots of Florida license plates in the parking lot so I think locals are taking advantage of the ticket deals for the parks. Today is a resort day until dinner so I'll be able to check it out a bit more.
Thanks for the update andieb. I have a stay scheduled for early November and was hoping it wouldn't be crowded. This will be my first off-site stay and I just feel safer not having to rely on having to go to restaurants for every meal. Sorry to hear about the only 50/50 mask compliance. I'm in the Tampa Bay area and our county is still under a mandatory mask order.
I have a question about the parking garages. I'm a female solo traveler and I'm not crazy about parking garages for obvious reasons. While I don't imagine I'll be out late but it does get dark around 5:00 after we turn the clocks back on 11/1. In my shoes, would you ask for a building with surface parking or the garage or it doesn't matter. And I realize I may not get my request
No extra perks. Right now, of course, there is no fast pass or extra magic hours.Sorry if this has been asked, but do you get any of the Disney perks here? ie extra magic hours, early FP booking
40 inches is the size limit for the lazy river.Can anyone please tell me if there is a size limit on the tube for the lazy river? I know I sound crazy but a little bigger will do better for social distancing... just my thoughts
Thank you40 inches is the size limit for the lazy river.
They were $12 ish. There is also an air pump at the kiosk outside, near the lazy river. You can inflate them even if the kiosk is closed. FYI If its' important to you, the doughnut tubes don't have hand holds!How much are they charging for purchase of lazy river tubes?
I booked through Vacation Strategy a few weeks ago when they quoted me $280 for 5 nights in a 1 bedroom for October 25 to October 30. I didn't even shop around after that quote, because I can live with $56 a night!We stayed here several years ago and rented through Vacation Upgrades. I have friends who want to try it out. Who are the companies to get quotes from? Thanks!!!
The VU folks have been fantastic with all my rescheduling and moving around due to covid! Very happy with them!!We stayed here several years ago and rented through Vacation Upgrades. I have friends who want to try it out. Who are the companies to get quotes from? Thanks!!!
They require them. They even have you sign a form saying that you understand you are supposed to wear them. I'll be glad when that county drops the mask requirement. We won't be going back to Disney again until masks are voluntary.For those of you who are there now or just returning, are they requiring masks? By 50/50 mask compliance do you mean they are required but people aren't wearing them? I have trip scheduled in mid-November. If they aren't requiring masks, especially in the towers, we may have to cancel.