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Old 01-11-2008   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Looking for a nice AFFORDABLE hotel near Discovery Cove

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Originally Posted by Jennatrz
One other thing, my dm is going to Universal next month and she said they have a dining plan, not sure if you saw it. But you pay $ 20.00 per person and it is all you can eat all day long. I couldn't believe it. They also have soda pop on this plan as well. I am not sure when they started this. Check it out on their website Universal Studios Orlando: Attractions, Accommodations, Shopping, and more
The Renaissance if I am not mistaken will still be cheaper than any Disney Resort.

Have a great time!
Personally this never appealed to me. The food service at Universal is not what it is a WDW. Now don't get me wrong - I hate it when people compare the two because they are just vastly different and should not be compared - a different type of experience. But, that being said - we don't like the food in the parks at Universal. It is mainly fast-food, counter service type thing and it is not nearly as good as WDW does it. The restaurants at Ciity Walk are great, but they are not on the meal plan (unless something has vastly changed from the last time I looked at it).

So, it is all you can eat at the counter-service locations in the park, and I believe you are limited to the ones that serve full meals (not the snack carts and stands) and I think there is also a limited menu as to what is available to you. When we do Universal we usually stay on-site and have only gone when we can afford to stay club level. So, we do breakfast there, snack mid-day and then have a nice early dinner at City Walk. We avoid counter service there.
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