I've finalized my plans and only have one thing I'm rethinking. Please tell me what you think...
July 20: Leave the house at 5:30AM, arrive at 6:15 AM and check in (Portofino, club level). I know we won't get the room yet, but we only have a short time there. Get our theme park tickets and hope that the manager will allow us to go to the concierge lounge for a quick breakfast before heading over to Universal for the early entry. Spend time at the park, at the pool, etc.
July 21: Wake up early, have breakfast and head to Islands of Adventure for the day. Spend time at the park, pool, etc.
July 22: Request late check out, use the pool, check out and then continue using the pool and concierge amenities for the day (I'm not sure Universal allows this, but Disney did. Our room keys no longer worked, but we were able to access club level).
I know this is vague, but the problem is that I haven't decided on the dining plan yet. I currently have it booked, but with club level, we can save money eating their free food. Also, Im considering different restaurants. I'm considering the burger/sushi place and/or the chocolate place.
I checked the menus and found the most expensive thing on the menu and then added that to a quick service meal, a snack and a beverage and it seems like it might be a wash compared to the dining plan. However, I also know that there are limited menus for dining plan.
What are your thoughts on my plans and what are your thoughts on my dining plan conundrum?
July 20: Leave the house at 5:30AM, arrive at 6:15 AM and check in (Portofino, club level). I know we won't get the room yet, but we only have a short time there. Get our theme park tickets and hope that the manager will allow us to go to the concierge lounge for a quick breakfast before heading over to Universal for the early entry. Spend time at the park, at the pool, etc.
July 21: Wake up early, have breakfast and head to Islands of Adventure for the day. Spend time at the park, pool, etc.
July 22: Request late check out, use the pool, check out and then continue using the pool and concierge amenities for the day (I'm not sure Universal allows this, but Disney did. Our room keys no longer worked, but we were able to access club level).
I know this is vague, but the problem is that I haven't decided on the dining plan yet. I currently have it booked, but with club level, we can save money eating their free food. Also, Im considering different restaurants. I'm considering the burger/sushi place and/or the chocolate place.
I checked the menus and found the most expensive thing on the menu and then added that to a quick service meal, a snack and a beverage and it seems like it might be a wash compared to the dining plan. However, I also know that there are limited menus for dining plan.
What are your thoughts on my plans and what are your thoughts on my dining plan conundrum?