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SEA LIFE Orlando is an aquarium in the ICON Park complex on International Drive, home to more than 5,000 marine animals, from sharks and stingrays to sea turtles and a Giant Pacific Octopus. It's a family-friendly outing that suits kids who like to touch, explore and watch feedings, and adults who want a relaxed indoor stop between other I-Drive plans.
Visit info →Screamin' Gator is a zip line course inside Gatorland, the alligator park in Orlando, with lines that run over alligators and crocodiles. It adds height and speed to a day at the park. It is sold separately from regular park admission.
Visit info →Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is a bayfront resort on Universal's grounds, built to look like the Italian seaside town of Portofino. It's family-friendly and also suits business and leisure travellers who want to stay close to the parks.
Old Florida Riverboat Company runs The Lillie, a 75-foot restored sternwheel paddleboat that cruises East Lake Toho from St. Cloud Lakefront Park. The 90-minute sunset cruises, with a full bar and live music on some sailings, suit couples, special occasions, or anyone after a calm end to the day.
Visit info →Hard Rock Hotel is one of Universal Orlando Resort's on-property hotels, run by Loews and styled after California missions with rock-music memorabilia throughout. It's an upscale, family-friendly base within walking distance of both Universal parks and CityWalk. Theme park benefits make it a strong pick for people who plan to spend their days riding.
See pricesUniversal Aventura Hotel is a 600-room hotel inside Universal Orlando Resort, with a glass tower and a sleek, minimal look that sets it apart from the more heavily themed Universal hotels. Universal's own guide says it suits families, couples and budget-minded groups who want a stylish place to relax between park days.
See pricesUniversal Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a hotel inside the Universal Orlando area, within walking distance of the theme parks and CityWalk. With family suites that sleep up to six, two big pools and a bowling alley in the lobby, it suits families and groups planning a few days at the parks.
See pricesHyatt House across from Universal Orlando is an extended-stay hotel and Universal Partner Hotel on Caravan Court, with suites that mostly include a full kitchen and separate living room. It suits families and travelers spending their days at Universal's parks who want space to spread out and a free shuttle to the gates.
See pricesHyatt Place Orlando/Universal is a hotel of about 150 rooms on Caravan Court, roughly a 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive from the Universal Orlando Resort entrance. It suits families heading to the Universal parks who want breakfast included, a pool for downtime and room layouts with space for everyone.
See pricesThis Holiday Inn & Suites is an IHG hotel on International Drive, directly across the road from Universal Studios Florida, and is listed as a Universal partner hotel. It positions itself as a family-friendly base, with two-bedroom suites, kids' pool facilities and a free scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Aquatica.
See pricesOrlando International Drive North Hotel is a 192-room, family-friendly hotel on International Drive North, a short drive from Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk. It suits families and theme park visitors who want a year-round pool, included breakfast and a shuttle to the parks.
See pricesDoubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal is a large, family-friendly hotel on Major Blvd. in Orlando, an Official Universal Orlando Partner Hotel within walking distance of the Universal parks and CityWalk. It suits families and anyone planning a theme park trip who wants easy park access and a pool to come back to.
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