Universal Orlando Introduces Dining-Inclusive Vacation Packages with Up To $1000 Dining Credit

Aug 16, 2024 in "Universal Orlando Resort"

Posted: Friday August 16, 2024 2:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled a new offer for guests from the U.S. and Canada, providing a complete vacation package that includes not only accommodations and theme park tickets but also a dining card valued at up to $1,000.

Available for select travel dates from November 7, 2024, through April 10, 2025, this new package is designed to enhance guests' experiences by allowing them to enjoy a wide array of dining options throughout Universal Orlando's theme parks, hotels, and CityWalk.

Package Details

The Dining Card Vacation Package is available for four- or five-night stays at Universal Orlando Resort hotels. The value of the dining card varies depending on the chosen hotel and the length of stay. Each package also includes a 2-Park Park-to-Park ticket, giving guests access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, with an option to add access to Volcano Bay water theme park.

Here's a breakdown of the dining card values and corresponding hotel options:

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, or Loews Royal Pacific Resort:

4-Night Package:
$800 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

5-Night Package:
$1,000 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort or Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort:

4-Night Package:
$500 Dining Card per room
Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

5-Night Package:
$600 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, or Universal Terra Luna Resort:

4-Night Package:
$400 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

5-Night Package:
$500 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites or Dockside Inn and Suites:

4-Night Package:
$300 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

5-Night Package:
$400 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket

Dining and Experience Options

The dining card can be used at over 200 dining locations throughout Universal Orlando, including both full-service and quick-service restaurants, as well as hotel dining venues.

Additional Benefits

In addition to the dining card, guests staying at a Universal hotel as part of this package will enjoy several perks, including:

  • Early Park Admission: Access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal Volcano Bay up to one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required).
  • Complimentary Transportation: Shuttle services to the theme parks and CityWalk.
    Exclusive Events: The package coincides with popular Universal events like the Universal Holidays celebration (November 22 through December 31, 2024) and Universal's Mardi Gras celebration (February 1 through March 30, 2025), where guests can enjoy parades, festive entertainment, and more.

For more information or to book the package, visit Universal Orlando Resort's official website.

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Minnesota disney fanAug 20, 2024

I have not tried their food, but we will give it a try this November! Thanks for the review.

JoeCamelAug 20, 2024

They have an impressive rum collection too......

networkproAug 19, 2024

Not yet, the description was a bit off-putting.

Animaniac93-98Aug 19, 2024

I thought the food courts at Surfside and Dockside were suprisingly good.

Weather_LadyAug 19, 2024

FWIW, have you been to Strong Water Tavern (Sapphire Falls Resort, an easy boat ride or few minutes' walk from Citywalk)? It's the best food we've ever had on-property: just don't be fooled by the "small plates" description. Some of their dishes are enough to comprise a generously-portioned entree all by themselves.

WDWFREAK53Aug 19, 2024

Volcano Bay is worth it. I'm not a big "waterpark guy" but my kids absolutely love VB and IMO it's the best waterpark in Orlando.

Minnesota disney fanAug 17, 2024

That starts the day we leave (the 7th) from a 5 1/2 day trip!!!

celluloidAug 17, 2024

You need to venture out into the Onsite Hotel's table service locations.

Andrew CAug 17, 2024

N/m. My awesome TA was able to maintain our dates under this promo. Thanks @Kingdom Konsultant !

larryzAug 17, 2024

Loew's Portofino, Hard Rock and Royal Pacific.

bwr827Aug 16, 2024

We would happily do multiple days — just rope drop Hagrid’s, do both Potter areas, and head back to the hotel for a long break. Grab dinner later at Citywalk, then pop back into the parks for a few more rides in the evening.

DarkMetroid567Aug 16, 2024

The relax days make a lot of sense. I haven’t stayed at a Universal resort yet (that’ll change next year) but things look really nice. That being said the park ticket inclusions always make the cost analysis weird for me, I tap out of the UOR parks after 2 days.

bwr827Aug 16, 2024

We’re staying 6 nights there in December. But 1-3* of those days will just be to chill and relax. *pool weather depending

DarkMetroid567Aug 16, 2024

My big issue with these packages is that 4 nights is an astronomically long time to stay at Universal. But I think I’m still not the target audience for these packages anyways.