We have stayed at portofino CL and loved it. Very relaxed feel. I thought the boat ride to parks was very easy. Would stay there again for sure. Have not done hard rock to comparePlanning a first trip to Universal and currently have Portofino CL booked. Any thoughts on Portofino CL vs Hard Rock CL? Considering a switch to Hard Rock given the shorter walk, but like the overall theme of Portofino better. If one CL is demonstrably better would seal the decision. Thanks!
Did PBH cl in May and booked HRH cl for this Wednesday.Planning a first trip to Universal and currently have Portofino CL booked. Any thoughts on Portofino CL vs Hard Rock CL? Considering a switch to Hard Rock given the shorter walk, but like the overall theme of Portofino better. If one CL is demonstrably better would seal the decision. Thanks!
We love the CL at AKL! The CMs would ask if I wanted a Coke Zero whenever they saw me come in or a Sangria. They did not keep the Coke Zero out or the Sangria but were happy to bring one out. They even brought me the pap from Boma when it was not out one day. I didn’t ask for it they asked if I wanted it.I’ve stayed at several CL, but never understood how y’all know the CMs by name and look for them. However, after AKL this time, I get it! We spent a lot of the time in the lounge with a baby, so really got to know the cast members. They knew what we wanted and it was truly a magical experience! They were amazing and made our crazy trip perfect. I can’t imagine how hard it would have been if we weren’t staying CL!
I arrived in time for breakfast Sunday, then spent hours in the lounge waiting for my room with my 4 week old grandson.
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Beautiful pictures. The suite looks amazing and the views are incredible. Thank you for sharing. Cannot wait to be there in January.A highlight of Tower Club/14th Floor rooms are the oversized balconies. They really make for excellent spaces and the updated furniture is really nice.
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These two sections of the balcony are off the living room/dining room.
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This one is off the bedroom.
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No doubt a room on the other side (TPV side) gives you all the buzz/action of the Seven Seas Lagoon... but a Bay Lake view sure is nice - especially since you can always get the TP view from the lounge.
Not complaining one bit about the sunrises.
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And the Electrical Water Pageant view doesn't get much better. I found the app had the accurate show time - which is currently right around 10:05pm.
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The CM/team/department who made the 50th tag for the Electrical Water Pageant should get a raise. It's so simple but has such a nice message and a beautiful design.
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Uugh. Thanks for the review. Was debating HR for next summer. Definitely won't if that's what it is. Would you do PBH CL again? When we went in August we enjoyed it. We liked the hot breakfasts. We only made evening drinks one night. So we basically got breakfast and sodas/water. Probably wasn't worth the upcharge but Disney didn't have CL yet and we were happy to get it somewhere lol.So we did PBH in May when they were still serving you/Covid restrictions.
I had just one night, tonight at HRH cl.
Pros you get off elevator and lounge is right there.
They set up a bar 5-7 with a nice selections of wine, and also had 2 mimosas. One was strawberry and the other apple. I asked for one to go since parks closed at 7p and it was 6:30.
I peeked at food and pathetic. One plate of veggies, one plate with just cheese cubes. A spring roll and chicken skewer.
There wasnt the bowl of fruit and meals like they had at PBH.
I had to get chicken nuggets downstairs and buy a fruit cup because only water and soda 7-8.
From 8-9 is desserts and NO cordial. I repeat, no alcohol of any kind. The desserts were a cookie a Chinese donut and a green tea tart.
Def not doing cl again. I’m canceling it for January.
The bar from 5-7 looked very nice, wish I had gotten a picture but I thought it would be there all night,
Upcharge got me one mimosa and 6 water bottles. Live n learn.
Yes I would do PBH again,Uugh. Thanks for the review. Was debating HR for next summer. Definitely won't if that's what it is. Would you do PBH CL again? When we went in August we enjoyed it. We liked the hot breakfasts. We only made evening drinks one night. So we basically got breakfast and sodas/water. Probably wasn't worth the upcharge but Disney didn't have CL yet and we were happy to get it somewhere lol.
Walkability was one of my factors in considering it but realistically we would never walk lol. My 17 yo has an issue with his foot and takes me logical when he has to walk a lot otherwise he's in a lot of pain. We're looking forward to going back and listening to the opera singer while drinking wine.Yes I would do PBH again,
HRH is good for rooms close to lounge and quick walk to parks. Portofino cl just had more stuff all hours.
I was expecting more with prices so close between the 2.
Ugh, just booked HRH and cancelled Portofino for next weekend. With just 2 nights, one being the OI Meetup, I wanted close walking distance with just snacks/breakfast really. If you stop in there in the morning, and have the time, would love a breakfast report. Enjoy!!Yes I would do PBH again,
HRH is good for rooms close to lounge and quick walk to parks. Portofino cl just had more stuff all hours.
I was expecting more with prices so close between the 2.
If we had arrived in time for the beverages 5-7 things would have been different. It was hard arriving at night.Ugh, just booked HRH and cancelled Portofino for next weekend. With just 2 nights, one being the OI Meetup, I wanted close walking distance with just snacks/breakfast really. If you stop in there in the morning, and have the time, would love a breakfast report. Enjoy!!
OK, this is something I didn't think about. We head to Disney after Universal, how did Poly check you in, did you have to call or they just did it? We move to CR CL Dec 12 and plan to hit park around noon.Using Genie + while waiting in line at US . Easy ! Poly checked us in at 7:01 which let us book. We chose a ILL for SDMT for 1:50. $10 a piece but only 2 of us. If you refresh it does change times . A 10:20 popped up after the times had been noon for a while for example.