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Proud Redhead
The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! 
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07-31-2010, 09:01 AM
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Mouseketeer
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NJ
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Yes, you need to sign up, then each qualifying stay advances your status and perks. It used to be more generous now it is date determined. It confuses me. I have stayed three times but not in a single year. My last stay was days prior to the years end. I am hoping it is indeed counted and she was correct I can get an upgrade if available. When I stayed at Portofino the first time I was upgraded to a bay room. It was gorgeous.
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07-31-2010, 10:32 AM
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Mouseketeer
Join Date: Feb 2006
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PBH is the best!
Reviews on Tripadvisor can only be believed with a grain of salt as they say or 50/50. Never take a review as the gospel truth. If the majority of reviews are good for a hotel then I book it. But you will always find those one or two people that need to trash a really good hotel.
That said, PBH is the best Universal Hotel. In in our minds one of the top 3 in Orlando. (The other two being the Yacht and Beach Clubs). It is consistently excellent in theme, amenities, cleanliness, and proximity to the UO parks. You will not be disappointed with staying here.  Quote:
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08-08-2010, 08:20 PM
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Mouseketeer
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Poly-Anna,
We just returned from our stay and the hotel was beautiful and wonderful. We were in a Queen Deluxe with 5 people and we never felt crowded at all. The bathroom was fabulous and my husband even considered buying me one of the robes because I liked the ones in the room so much! Our children (all boys) loved the fitness center and I discovered that I like the elliptical machines. I never used the inroom wireless because my children specifically asked me NOT to use the computer while we were on vacation. Since thats the only thing they really asked me to-do or not-to-do, I decided it was really important to them and agreed. My computers sat in their cases for an entire week! The Geleteria and Sal's Deli were both great. The interior areas of the hotel were well maintained and I was very satisfied with our stay! |
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08-22-2010, 12:59 PM
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Mouseketeer
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ames, Iowa
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Can I fit a roll-away in a deluxe room? I know, most (if not all) of the deluxe rooms have a chair that folds out to a single bed. Can I also fit a roll-away in there?
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08-22-2010, 01:55 PM
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Proud Redhead
The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation!
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Hagrid's hut
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08-23-2010, 07:47 PM
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No longer needs to beg for updates at the Universal Orlando onsite resorts...well, at least she doesn't have to beg LOUDLY...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Always at DW & UO in my mind!
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Roll Away?
It may fit, but I think there is a lounge chair that may be more comfortable and leave more room.
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09-25-2010, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I had a hard time finding this thread, as I think it had fallen aways back! Too bad it isn't a sticky....it would be so much easier to locate it if it was. Anyway, I am very much looking forward to my stay here in Feb. I was second-guessing myself for a bit and thinking of switching to HRH for my 14 yo son, but the positive reviews here have made me think I will keep our CL reservation for PBH. It definitely looks like a beautiful resort!!
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10-05-2010, 07:02 PM
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Earning My Ears
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Hi, we've booked a club level room at Portofino Bay for March. Do I understand correctly that these rooms are scattered throughout the hotel? We've not stayed there before and would appreciate any tips on what we might request relating to room location. Also, is it possible to request a balcony - I understand there are few of these.
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10-05-2010, 07:08 PM
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DIS Veteran
I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Long Island, NY
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Hope you enjoy the resort as much as we do! 
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10-06-2010, 07:48 AM
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Earning My Ears
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Thank you very much. Are there any important differences between the west/east wings and main bldg? |
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10-06-2010, 08:24 AM
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Proud Redhead
DIS Cast Member The Tag Fairy knows you as more than just "Wife of Eric Roberts--XM Spy" 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Exeter (Reading), PA
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10-06-2010, 02:56 PM
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Admitted Disneyholic - No Cure Wanted
Dreams of tag fairies and pretty colors Will be spending my birthday at the WL 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PA
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We are going to Universal for a day before and a day or two after our cruise in February. We have always stayed at HRH when at Universal. I was thinking of trying PBH for a change after the cruise. I've read that PBH is the farthest walk to the parks. Can you tell me how far it is to walk to IOA from PBH? Should we stick with what we know or try a different resort? We have kids 8, 12 and 15 (at trip time) if that makes any difference??
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10-06-2010, 03:48 PM
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DIS Veteran
I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams!
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Long Island, NY
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To the left is the West wing - closest to boat dock; Straight on is Main Bldg where we stay, patio room, villa pool view. and all the way to the right is the East Wing furthest from every/anything. 
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10-22-2010, 04:35 PM
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Theme Park Momma
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Tennessee
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Okay, I am excited! I just switched my ressie from HRH to PBR for our January trip. For only $15 more a night I figured it was worth trying it out. We have stayed at HRH (once at club level) and RPR (3 times in a standard room). We have loved both hotels and we are really looking forward to trying out PBR.
Would love to know your educated opinions on a few things - 1. Should we do club level (is it better/worse than HRH)? 2. Is it too far to walk to the parks? 3. Any way to get a balcony? We are APHs and LoewsFirst members. Every time we go to US and stay onsite our trip has been awesome because of these boards. I appreciate all the help and tips I have gotten over the years and in the future! 
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