Universal Endless Summer Resort - Surfside and Dockside Inn & Suites

[Brian G.]

Is the whole resort open or just the north tower?

Just the North for now, but the other tower looks ready

 

[shiekra38]

It is encouraging to see them finally opening this

 

[Disneyhead]

Just the North for now, but the other tower looks ready

The second tower will come online when Surfside shutters on Jan. 4th. Although they can use it over the holidays if necessary.

 

[HandsomePete]

I-Drive Access is ridiculously limited at both properties. There is a room key only access gate near the intersection at both properties, but the last time I was at Surfside, the gate was dead bolted (even a key wouldn't open it). The garage has an emergency exit staircase that drops onto I-Drive (that is hard to find), but it doesn't grant entry. The only reliably open spot is the Gate that is pretty far down Universal Blvd.

You can just walk through the garage at Surfside like these people are doing on Google Street View:

 

[Magic Feather]

You can just walk through the garage at Surfside like these people are doing on Google Street View:

Security was stationed there last time I was there, but I take it they’ve eased up.

 

[Scott W.]

What are your thoughts then @Brian G. ?

Looks like you had a good time on Twitter.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

What are your thoughts then @Brian G. ?

Looks like you had a good time on Twitter.

And how was the chicken?

 

[Joe]

And how was the chicken?

My buddy is there for a short stay ($24 RT flights) and says the meal is good enough for him to take another $24 flight down for it lol

 

[Nick]

My buddy is there for a short stay ($24 RT flights) and says the meal is good enough for him to take another $24 flight down for it lol

I’m not sure what to make of that

 

[Joe]

I’m not sure what to make of that

He liked it!

 

[Bulldog45]

Is there going to be a post/article about the opening? :look:

 

[Brian G.]

Is there going to be a post/article about the opening? :look:

In the process of writing it.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando has finally opened Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suites on December 15, 9 months after its original opening scheduled in March.

REVIEW: Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suites at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando has finally opened Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suites on December 15, 9 months after its original opening scheduled in March. We were able to tour the hotel back a week before opening and came away impressed, anticipating our opening night stay on March 17. "The h

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Scott W.]

Universal Orlando has finally opened Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suites on December 15, 9 months after its original opening scheduled in March.

REVIEW: Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suites at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando has finally opened Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suites on December 15, 9 months after its original opening scheduled in March. We were able to tour the hotel back a week before opening and came away impressed, anticipating our opening night stay on March 17. "The h

www.insideuniversal.net

Great review.

 

[GadgetGuru]

I’ve always thought that Cabana Bay was like a Value+ (or Moderate-) hotel that was a bit nicer than a typical value.

Is that still true? How do the two of these compare to Cabana?

 

[JoeCamel]

I’ve always thought that Cabana Bay was like a Value+ (or Moderate-) hotel that was a bit nicer than a typical value.

Is that still true? How do the two of these compare to Cabana?

I have not been but I think that is exactly how they are positioned, they are value but nice

 

[Joe]

I’ve always thought that Cabana Bay was like a Value+ (or Moderate-) hotel that was a bit nicer than a typical value.

Is that still true? How do the two of these compare to Cabana?

Premier - Hard Rock, Portofino, Royal Pacific
Preferred - Sapphire Falls
Prime Value - Aventura, Cabana
Value - Endless Summer

 

[Scott W.]

Looks like Surfside is closing and Dockside will remain open.

 

[Joe]

Looks like Surfside is closing and Dockside will remain open.

Yup this was announced awhile ago. 750 rooms vs 2,000. I imagine everyone is being shuffled to Dockside.

 

[Scott W.]

Yup this was announced awhile ago. 750 rooms vs 2,000. I imagine everyone is being shuffled to Dockside.

A socially distanced conga line across Universal Blvd.