Cheapest Way to Find Universal Vacation Packages?

[twebber55]

whats the best way to set up a vacation to UOR? should I book directly through universals website? or some other place? maybe book hotel and tickets separately

 

[JungleSkip]

I'd shop around for hotels on UOR's site, Kayak, Priceline, etc. You can usually find a good deal somewhere, and then buy your tickets.

 

[traveller]

1st off sign up for You first rewards at Loews hotels, they send out pin codes randomly for discounts(up to 40% off) And while your at it sign up at Universals site as well,they do the same with pin codes. I just got one for 35% off a family suite at CBR.A annual pass is a great way to save as well.
Cheap Tickets.com is another site to sign up for.
I have been staying on site since 04 for our stays and have always booked separately for the best deal.
As for which site you can check prices with out comitting , But the packages from Universal have strict rules and are not 100% refundable. Any changes after booking can result in additional charges.
This is what I do for our annual HHN vacation.
Book room around Febuary, requires 1 nights deposit(universals website)
This is the smsm rate(staymore savemore)if a better rate comes along I call and have it changed(aph,pin code or the rate just goes down).
I send a check to Loews hotels when I can , If I have to cancel all money
is refunded.Unlike packages which will charge you a % for canceling, plus
a package requires full payment before your stay. Always keep checking rates, Last year 3 weeks before our stay the aph rate dropped lower than the smsm rate and I saved about $150.00. Hope this helps.

 

[NJBrandon]

Tickets from Undercover Tourist is probably your best option. I would NOT go with a package. Separate is usually better.

 

[graspthesun]

I've booked package before (Harry Potter so I could get the owl and breakfast reservations) and the price difference between a package and booking each item separately is negligible, but the package is a bigger hassle because of the outdated booking website and cancellation rules. I buy my tickets directly through Universal's website and book my hotel directly with Loews. So much easier and pretty. I use TripIt to keep track of ticket and itinerary numbers.

 

[Teebin]

AAA mag has a two page ad promoting UOR for 5 nights/6 days at RP, 2 day park/park, rental car for $639.00. AAA used to promote the hell out of Disney in the past but mag had nothing Disney.

 

[Mad Dog]

AAA mag has a two page ad promoting UOR for 5 nights/6 days at RP, 2 day park/park, rental car for $639.00. AAA used to promote the hell out of Disney in the past but mag had nothing Disney.

Heck, I threw mine away when I got it the other day. Should have kept it....Great Price. That's what it costs for one night at the Grand Floridian during value times.

 

[Teebin]

Ooops... devil is in the details.

One check-in date of Aug. 21, not sure if one can refuse the car rental to avoid parking fee, and early park admission which I believe may be forced on you for a price by the hotel. I will call AAA tomorrow for the details on these points and report back.

Sorry for the fuss.

 

[martymcflyy85]

Price is probably "per person"....but let us know.