Cabana Bay Beach Resort At Universal Studios Orlando Announces Details Including Opening Date

While construction has been going on for a few months already Universal has been pretty tight lipped about details surrounding their new resort, the fourth hotel for the Orlando property. On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 they finally released some information regarding the resort. 

The hotel will offer 1,800 rooms spread out over two themed areas broken into a North and a South courtyard.   The two sections will each feature a unique take on the 1950’s and 60’s theme of the hotel and each will feature their own pool area.   The resort will offer two suite options- a value-priced standard room and a moderately priced family suite that sleeps 6.  The suites are a stunning 430sq ft (that almost the size of my apartment and bigger than almost any of those IKEA houses).

"We believe Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort will offer an experience unlike any other in Central Florida," said Alice Norsworthy, executive vice president of marketing and sales at Universal Orlando Resort. "And at the same time, it will create an entirely new, value-driven option for families that want to stay within the Universal Orlando Resort."

The North Courtyard pool area will feature a 100ft long waterslide and an iconic dive tower water feature surrounding its 10,000sq ft pool and 4,000sq ft interactive water play area.   While the South Courtyard pool area will have its own 700ft long lazy river, a first for any Universal Orlando resort, which links to an 8,000sq ft pool.  Both pools will feature sandy beaches, pool side bar areas, and zero-entry swimming pools.  Other amenities at the resort include its own 10-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a game room, and (of course) a Universal Orlando gift shop.  The hotel also promises plenty of bold retro design and neon lights.

The North Courtyard will open on March 31, 2014.  It features 600 family suites inspired by the sweeping motor courts of the mid-twentieth century.  The suites will sleep six and feature kitchenettes.   The North Courtyard will be spread across numerous four-story buildings with open corridors and direct access to guest rooms.

The North Courtyard Pool Area

The South Courtyard will open by July 1, 2014.  It draws inspiration from tropical aspects of the mid-twentieth century.  The South Courtyard features seven-story towers nestled along the lazy river.  It will feature 300 more family suites along with 900 guest rooms.

The South Courtyard area

Rates begin at $119 per night for guest rooms and $174 per night for Family Suites (guests who stay longer will save more, with discounts up to 25 percent off per night.  Package rates are available with savings based on length-of-stay; a family of four can stay for seven nights for $47 per person, per-day – including accommodations and tickets to both Universal Orlando theme parks.

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