Twoboysnmygirl said:SELFISHLY happy that you are headed home!!!
I LOVE the idea of the Clearwater Marina!
I just returned from my first Universal trip. We stayed onsite for the EP. We NEVER used the early entry - we hung by the pool for hours in the am, and went into the parks after 2pm. Much less crowded. WW of HP is mush nicer post 4pm. Cooler, less crowdeed, and more relaxed. The longest wait for the wand ceremony was 20 minutes, and 30 minutes for FJ. Really nice.
Onsite worked for us because we were there only 2 days and didn't rent a car, plus it was just 2 of us. The offsite sounds perfect for your family!
I cant wait to hear all about your beach trip!
SeptemberGirl said:Oh, great family pic!!!
I did not post about it, but i will send you my TR if you want!
Tink-erin-belle said:That is a beautiful picture of you and your family, Hope! Gorgeous!
BabyEeyore said:I'm sorry there were frustrations, but I'm glad that you had a nice vacation. It looks beautiful! Your family pictures are absolutely gorgeous, too.
macraven said:to answer the last thing you mentioned, you can checkin as early as you wish at the onsite UO resorts.
check in and all get a room key.
with that, you go to the kiosk in the hotel to have your picture made for the express pass usage.
your room key is not valid for the ex lines but the picture hotel pass will be.
i have checked in as early as 6:30 am before.
the park isn't open at that time but you can get your room keys and picture card made early.
you can store your belongings with valet when you check in early.
at your request, the belongings can be put in your room when it is ready.
your hotel key will be preprogramed w/ room number once assigned, therefore, you don't have to stop in at the front desk for room information.
After dinner sunset on the deck was a perfect way to end each day...
Alysa said:Gorgeous!