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Trip Summary
8:55 AM Depart from Portland International Airport (PDX) - Portland International Airport (PDX)5:33 PM Arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Check-In at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort - Universal's Cabana Bay Beach ResortTake a Lyft from the Airport
8:00 PM Dinner at Toothsome Chocolate Factory
Grab a doughnut and coffee from VooDoo Doughnuts in CityWalkLine up at the turnstiles around 60 minutes before the park officially opensHead straight to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - HogsmeadeHagrid's Magical Motorbike Adventures*Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey*Skull Island: Reign of Kong*The Incredible Hulk Coaster*The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man*Doctor Doom’s Fearfall*Lunch Option #1: Have a quick lunch at Three Broomsticks.Lunch Option #2: Have a nice sit-down meal at Mythos.Poseidon’s FuryVisit the Mystic FountainJurassic Park River Adventures* (Wet Ride)Raptor Encounter (Various times throughout the day)Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Wet Ride)Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges (Wet Ride)The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train*The Cat in the HatCaro-Seuss-elDinner Option #1: Grab a drink and appetizers from Backwater BarDinner Option #2: Take a break from the park and eat at CityWalkOllivander’s*Flight of the HippogriffBonus Option: After park closing, go dancing at Red Coconut Club!
Day 1: Arrive in Orlando
Day 2: Islands of Adventure
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Head straight to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon AlleyHarry Potter and the Escape from GringottsGet in Virtual Line for Race Through New York Starring Jimmy FallonRevenge of the MummyRace Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon (Virtual Line)Hollywood Rip Ride RockitDespicable Me Minion MayhemLunch Option #1: Have a quick meal at the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley or Fast Food Boulevard in Springfield.Lunch Option #2: Have a sit-down meal at Finnegan’s Bar & Grill.See a Live ShowFast & Furious - Supercharged*Transformers: The Ride-3D*Shrek 4-DE.T. AdventureThe Simpsons Ride*Men in Black Alien Attack*Catch Universal’s Daytime ParadeExplore the Rest of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon AlleyUniversal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration*More Entertainment at Universal Studios Florida to Fit in Throughout the Day
11:00 AM Check out at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort - Universal's Cabana Bay Beach ResortDrop off luggage at the front desk
5:30 PM Depart from Orlando International Airport (MCO) - Orlando International Airport (MCO)8:34 PM Arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) - Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have breakfast at The Kitchen in the Hard Rock HotelTransport to the Airport using a shuttle or Lyft
Day 3: Universal Studios Florida
Day 4: Depart from Orlando
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Day 1: Arrive in Orlando
8:55 AM - Pacific TimeDepart from Portland International Airport (PDX)
5:33 PM - Eastern TimeArrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Check-In at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach ResortCheck-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Take a Lyft from the AirportThe cheapest option to get from the airport to Universal. A Lyft can accomodate up to 4 people and a Lyft+ accomodate upto 6 people.
A one-way trip from the airport to the Universal area costs about $30 via Lyft. This will cost you about $60 for two trips (toand from the airport).
A roundtrip using Universal's SuperStar shuttle system will cost $39 per adult and $29 per child.
A roundtrip using Mears Shuttle is also $35 per adult and $23 for children.
*The only way that the shuttles will end up being cheaper than a Lyft is if you are traveling solo.
8:00 PM - Eastern TimeDinner at Toothsome Chocolate Factory
AIRLINEAlaska Airlines
FLIGHT NUMBERAS 782
Portland International Airport (PDX)7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, US, 97218(503) 281-8555
AIRLINEAlaska Airlines
FLIGHT NUMBERAS 782
Orlando International Airport (MCO)1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL, US, 32827(407) 825-2001
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL, US, 32819(407) 503-3000
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Day 2: Islands of Adventure
Grab a doughnut and coffee from VooDoo Doughnuts in CityWalk
Line up at the turnstiles around 60 minutes before the park officially opens
Head straight to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Hagrid's Magical Motorbike Adventures*
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey*
Skull Island: Reign of Kong*
The Incredible Hulk Coaster*
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man*
Doctor Doom’s Fearfall*
Lunch Option #1: Have a quick lunch at Three Broomsticks.I suggest the Beef Pasties! The puff pastries filled with savory beef and veggies are so good. This is also a goodopportunity to try the famous Butterbeer!
Lunch Option #2: Have a nice sit-down meal at Mythos. This restaurant is highly recommended by Universal lovers. I had a really great Gnocchi Bolognese pasta here. Mythos isalso one of the best places to get a fresh latte in the parks.
Poseidon’s Fury
Visit the Mystic FountainInteractive entertainment that is continual throughout the day. You can stop by the fountain at any time.
Jurassic Park River Adventures* (Wet Ride)You will get *soaked* on the wet rides! Wear a poncho or bring a change of clothes.
Raptor Encounter (Various times throughout the day)
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Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Wet Ride)
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges (Wet Ride)
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train*
The Cat in the Hat
Caro-Seuss-el
Dinner Option #1: Grab a drink and appetizers from Backwater Bar
Dinner Option #2: Take a break from the park and eat at CityWalkToothsome Chocolate Emporium is the best restaurant at Universal and can’t be missed. Other great options are Big Fire,Margaritaville, and Antijotos.
Ollivander’s*
Flight of the Hippogriff
Bonus Option: After park closing, go dancing at Red Coconut Club!
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Day 3: Universal Studios Florida
Head straight to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Get in Virtual Line for Race Through New York Starring Jimmy FallonWhile you’re heading to Escape from Gringotts, book your spot in line for this ride through the Universal Studios Orlandoapp.
Revenge of the Mummy
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon (Virtual Line)
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Lunch Option #1: Have a quick meal at the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley or Fast FoodBoulevard in Springfield.
Lunch Option #2: Have a sit-down meal at Finnegan’s Bar & Grill.You gotta get the Finnegan's Potato & Onion Webb from here. There’s nothing like crispy onion strings and potato wedgesto load up your carb intake!
See a Live ShowYou have a few options here and you might be able to squeeze in more than one show depending on your timing.
Universal’s Horror Make-Up ShowAnimal Actors on Location!Fear Factor Live
Fast & Furious - Supercharged*
Transformers: The Ride-3D*
Shrek 4-D
E.T. Adventure
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The Simpsons Ride*
Men in Black Alien Attack*
Catch Universal’s Daytime ParadeThere are three main parades that perform at Universal and they change depending on the season. The parade times varygreatly between the three of them too. Also plan your day around the updated times schedule!
Universal’s Superstar Parade - Performs any time it’s not Mardi Gras or the holiday season.Universal’s Mardi Gras - Performs during the Mardi Gras celebration typically between early February to early April.Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s - Performs during the holiday season typically between mid-November toearly January.
Explore the Rest of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley1. Before heading into Diagon Alley, stop by the Knight Bus. The Shrunken Head who’s in charge of the bus is interactive
and hilarious!2. Watch the story of The Tales of Beedle the Bard performed by master puppeteers or enjoy the live music of Celestina
Warbeck and The Banshees. The schedule for each show varies greatly. Check the times guide to be sure! Beedle theBard usually starts around 10:30 and performs every hour until 4:00 PM. Celestina performs anywhere between 10:30AM - 8:30 PM.
3. Take some time to wander through the themed shops like Magical Menagerie, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, andSugarplum’s for a sweet treat!
4. Grab an ice cream from Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour. There are a lot of unique tastes to try like Butterbeer,Earl Grey and Lavender, and Ron Weasley’s favorite flavor: Sticky Toffee Pudding.
5. Don’t forget to check out Knockturn Alley! It’s one of the most uniquely themed areas in the park. It’s based on thecreepy alleyway where seedy exchanges take place in the book. There’s a lot of interactive and hidden magic here too.
6. Exchange your muggle money for wizard bank notes at Gringotts Money Exchange. You can use the bank notes forpurchases inside of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. It’s a fun way to immerse yourself into the story of Harry Potter! Anycash leftover can be exchanged back to U.S. currency at Guest Services. The Goblin manning the bank is worth visitingeven if you don’t want to make the exchange.
Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration*
More Entertainment at Universal Studios Florida to Fit in Throughout the DayBeat Builders - Think “Stomp,” but with entertaining construction workers.The Blues Brothers Show - Blues Brothers impersonators who sing a few songs and entertain the crowdMarilyn & the Diamond Bellas - Marilyn Monroe impersonator featuring some dynamic backup dancers
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Day 4: Depart from Orlando
11:00 AM - Eastern TimeCheck out at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Drop off luggage at the front desk
5:30 PM - Eastern TimeDepart from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
8:34 PM - Pacific TimeArrive at Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have breakfast at The Kitchen in the Hard Rock HotelBreakfast buffet on most days and Sunday Brunch is offered.
Transport to the Airport using a shuttle or Lyft
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL, US, 32819(407) 503-3000
AIRLINEAlaska Airlines
FLIGHT NUMBERAS 727
Orlando International Airport (MCO)1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL, US, 32827(407) 825-2001
AIRLINEAlaska Airlines
FLIGHT NUMBERAS 727
Portland International Airport (PDX)7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, US, 97218(503) 281-8555
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