Universal Orlando Resort and its theme parks, City Walk, shows, shops and attractions are all a close distance from one another. This is one really valuable perk and one great reason to love this vacation destination. You can stay at one of the 4 on-site resorts and be within walking distance to anything. If you don’t feel like walking around Universal Orlando Resort there is of course, bus transport as well as water taxi service, but having the ability to walk makes your stay seamless.
Universal Orlando Resort is a walkable destination. As far as theme park resorts go, I like to refer to Universal as “quaint”. You can walk from the furthest resort and be in City Walk, or both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios in just 15 minutes. The walking paths are beautifully landscaped and very easy to maneuver, the paths are also a bonus for travelers that like to keep up their jogging routine while on vacation.
In addition to the walking paths there is a water taxi that connects to three of the resorts that runs continuously as well as shuttle buses form each and every on-site resort. I have little patience and still have to push my children in a stroller, so being able to just push my children down the walking path when we are ready to go instead of waiting a long period of time for on-site transport or having to get in my car to drive and buckle kids in car seats is a huge bonus for me!
When you want a day off from the theme parks there are so many fun options for entertainment all still within walking distance. Adults can take advantage of scheduling an appointment at the resort Spas. You can head to lunch at one of many on-site restaurants at Citywalk plus do some shopping and even get a tattoo! See a movie at the 24 theater Citywalk complex or play mini golf or go bowling at Universal Orlando Resort at the newest on-site hotel called Cabana Bay Beach Resort…and yes, you can walk to all of these locations
You never have to get in your car or leave the resort to do any of this. Grab your Starbucks in the morning and get ready for a day filled with activities or hang at one of the many amazing resort pools at the on-site resorts. You can be a guest at any resort and use the other resort pools and facilities interchangeably – you will never run out of things to do at Universal Orlando Resort and the convenience and walkability of Universal keeps stress away from your theme park vacation!
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