Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

2022 was the year of a lot of travel redemption for most of us, but it was also the year I had to turn down trips to Portugal, Spain, and Paris, as well as have a trip to New Orleans cancelled due to Covid. But thankfully that didn’t stop me from a spring road trip to Texas, a few summer days in DC, two trips to Disney World, and lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 350 (!!!) places, including: 🖼️ 42 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions ☕️ 50 Coffee Shops 🍽️ 99 Restaurants, Bakeries, and Food Trucks 🛏️ 38 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs ✨ and a whole bunch more! Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

Universal Orlando has 4 different types of resorts: Premier, Preferred, Prime Value, and Value. Premier Resorts have the most value and amenities onsite, including having Express Passes included on any theme park tickets purchased. Express Passes give you access to skip the regular waiting lines for attractions inside the parks. Premier Resorts also get priority seating at select restaurants throughout the resort. Other benefits that all the resorts receive include early park entry, transportation to the parks (water taxis, shuttles, or walking paths), ability to charge purchases with your room key, and. merchandise delivery from the parks to your hotel room. This guide includes some personal insights from being or staying at the resorts, including GF eating options--enjoy!

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