Universal vacation packages – an insider’s guide

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On this page we are going to discuss official Universal Orlando vacation packages. My knowledge of this subject is particularly deep because, as I’ve noted before, I literally wrote the 100-page training manual for the vacation package department when I worked at Universal Orlando.

The purpose of this page is to give you the insider tips, tricks, and secrets about Universal’s vacation packages that they don’t necessary want you to know. That being said, it is important to note that any price, procedure, or policy related to Universal vacation packages may change at any time. So please, before you make any final decisions, contact a professional travel agency — we recommend Castles & Dreams Travel.

What exactly is a Universal Orlando vacation package?

Universal Orlando vacation packages present you with a way to “bundle” the components of a Universal vacation into one package. In its most basic form, a Universal Orlando vacation package must include accommodations (either at one of Universal’s on-site hotels or a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel) and theme park admission tickets.

In addition to these two basic components, a vacation package may also include additional entertainment (like Blue Man Group tickets), car rental, transportation to Disney, and even airfare.

How do I book a Universal Orlando vacation package?

There are two primary methods for booking Universal Orlando vacation packages. The first method for booking a Universal Orlando vacation package is through a travel agency. While there are many agencies around, we highly recommend that you contact the Orlando specialists at Castles & Dreams Travel.

If you are a travel agent and would like to learn more, visit UnviersalTravelAgents.com.

The second option is to book your package directly through Universal Orlando. This can be done via their website, UniversalOrlandoVacations.com, or by calling the vacation package department at 1-800-711-0080. When you call the vacation package department, you are actually calling Universal Orlando’s Guest Contact Center (where I used to work), and your “vacation package” call is routed to a Guest Contact Center team member who is trained in vacation packages.

It is worth noting that, in general, the price of a Universal Orlando vacation package is the same to guests whether the package is booked by a travel agency or directly through Universal. In other words, if you decide to use a travel agent, Universal pays them commission from the money Universal would otherwise have kept. The takeaway is that you, as the guest, will pay pretty much the same thing either way you go — so use a travel agent like Castles & Dreams Travel. They make a living by ensuring each one of their clients’ specific travel needs is met. Universal, on the other hand, is in the business of running theme parks.

What’s the point of booking a Universal Orlando vacation package?

Now we get to perhaps the most important question, what’s the point of booking a Universal Orlando vacation package, and is it worth it? I’m here to tell it like it is. Remember, I’m not trying to sell you a vacation package, so I’ve got nothing to hide. ...