Beat the Heat: 5 Tips for Enjoying Universal Parks During July Holidays

5 tips to cool off and enjoy more of the Universal parks during the July holidays.

There’s nothing better than spending July vacation at Universal Orlando Resort, but guests can make the trip even more fun and refreshing (yes, it’s hot in Orlando right now) by following a few helpful tips.

To help Latino visitors plan their “summer” vacations, the Universal team separated 5 recommendations on what to do during the hottest time of the year in Orlando:

Include Volcano Bay in your itinerary

Universal Volcano Bay is the most modern and technological water theme park in the city. Designed to please even those who are not fans of water parks, Volcano Bay offers radical and relaxing attractions, as well as facilities that make the visit much more pleasant, such as the TapuTapu – bracelet that reserves your place in the virtual queue -, tapes that carry buoys so no one has to carry them around the park, private cabins and more. And the best news is that guests can take advantage of a deal that gives them five days of access to Universal theme parks for the price of a two-day ticket. Now available for purchase, the “Get 3 Days Free with a 2-Day 2-Park Ticket” offer allows guests to save and enjoy 5 days at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay, which can be purchased add for about $40 more.

Enjoy the water attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure

In addition to cooling off at Universal Volcano Bay, guests can also beat the heat on a variety of water rides at Universal Islands of Adventure theme park. In the Jurassic Park area there is a fan-favorite attraction, River Adventure, a raft ride through the world of dinosaurs that ends in a 25m drop. Other very wet attractions include Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, where guests board “logs” and are herded down a road full of twists and turns, and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barge, a ride that places guests in front of rapids. extremes.

Stay in the complex and enjoy the most incredible pools

All eight Universal Orlando Resort hotels have amazing lounge areas and pools stand out. With different sizes and features, the pools at each hotel surprise visitors in different ways: the pool at Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites is shaped like a surfboard. The one at the Hard Rock Hotel has an underwater sound system: the visitor doesn’t miss a beat, even when diving! Cabana Bay Beach Resort, in addition to having two huge pools, is also home to a delicious lazy river. The Loews Sapphire Falls has the largest pool of any hotel and the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has a pool with a water slide reminiscent of a Roman aqueduct. In other words, swimming pools for all styles of travelers!

Using Universal Beverage Refills

Staying hydrated is very important. That’s why Universal offers special cups that guests purchase and fill with their favorite drink each time they visit Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Volcano Bay. There are two types: the “Universal’s classic refillable souvenir cup”, in which the visitor pays a small amount each time they want to refill, or the “Universal’s Coke Freestyle cup”, in which the visitor pays a single amount per day and you can recharge, as many times as you want, for 12 hours.

Taste the best milkshakes

Universal CityWalk is Universal’s dining and entertainment complex, which means that visitors will find the best restaurants, the best food and, of course, the best desserts there. The tip is to visit The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, a chocolate factory specializing in candies and huge milkshakes of various flavors. In addition, Universal hotel guests can experience the delights of the new Shakes Malt Shoppe at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, offering a variety of milkshakes (including adult alcoholic ones), ice cream cones, sundaes and other cold treats to combat the heat.