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The Wandering Wizard
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Hi! 👋🏻 I’m JJ and welcome to The Wandering Wizard Channel! ⚡️
I’ve been traveling since I was born and as a Florida resident, I’m a frequent theme park goer. Here, you’ll find videos about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal Orlando Resort as well as hotel and food reviews.
I’m a Gryffindor❤️🦁💛 and huge Harry Potter book fan. As I build my collection, I’ll be reviewing subscription boxes, Harry Potter merchandise and collectibles along the way.
If you want honest reviews and great travel tips, then subscribe to my channel and I’m happy to welcome you to The Wandering Wizard community!
You can also Follow me on Instagram @wanderingwizardchannel
This channel is owned and managed by JJ’s mom, Rose.
Email for business inquiries and collabs: wanderingwizardchannel@gmail.com
I’ve been traveling since I was born and as a Florida resident, I’m a frequent theme park goer. Here, you’ll find videos about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal Orlando Resort as well as hotel and food reviews.
I’m a Gryffindor❤️🦁💛 and huge Harry Potter book fan. As I build my collection, I’ll be reviewing subscription boxes, Harry Potter merchandise and collectibles along the way.
If you want honest reviews and great travel tips, then subscribe to my channel and I’m happy to welcome you to The Wandering Wizard community!
You can also Follow me on Instagram @wanderingwizardchannel
This channel is owned and managed by JJ’s mom, Rose.
Email for business inquiries and collabs: wanderingwizardchannel@gmail.com
Grinch Breakfast 2023 HONEST REVIEW
Is the Grinch Character Breakfast this year worth it? Or is it a total waste of money. In this video I break down the pros and cons of this super popular character breakfast. So popular that it was sold out even before it was properly announced. Most people who purchased the dining package did so based on the hype from previous years and without even reading the details and offerings- us included! We had such a great experience last year that we were sure we wanted to do this again. When we found out that it wasn't a buffet this year, that it wasn't in Circus McGurkus as usual and that it didn't even include a digital download photo despite the price increase, we decided to keep our reservation and give you this honest review. Find out what we thought and weather we will be doing this again.
If you want to check out our review of Universal Orlando's Grinch Character Breakfast from last year, 2022, you can find it in our Holidays playlist on our channel. Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed this video or found it helpful in any way, please consider subscribing!
#grinch #grinchbreakfast #grinchmeetandgreet #universalorlando
If you want to check out our review of Universal Orlando's Grinch Character Breakfast from last year, 2022, you can find it in our Holidays playlist on our channel. Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed this video or found it helpful in any way, please consider subscribing!
#grinch #grinchbreakfast #grinchmeetandgreet #universalorlando
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Hello. I stayed before in dockside and options look almost same i didn't see much difference. But it look less crowded may i know which date you were there ? Theme parks also were less crowded ? And you know when is least crowded in the year?
Thank you!
We have two kids, 7 and 5, and make regular trips to Central Florida. This has become our goto resort, especially versus over-priced Disney options. It is fairly priced and the suites with the mini kitchen help us eat in more. But the biggest draw is the amazing pool and lazy river right outside the door. Great channel, liked and subscribed!
Best Surfside Video!
Hey Jeff 👋 love the video. Also, started a UA-cam channel, too pretty cool videos keep on going🎉😊 miss u guys!!
Cabana bay also has 2-bedroom suites that sleep 8!
Best footage I have seen of this hotel thanks for sharing, I will be considering this hotel for my vacation.
Your detailed review is very helpful. Thank you🎉
Thank you so much for being so informative… I really appreciate the way you were able to break down each area I’m highlighting them in such a unique way… You really could be a great sales agent for Vacation and Resorts…
I was there last month!
Is CB close to hard rock resort? Can you use hard rock amenities?
Yes you can use the amenities at any Universal Resort but CB is a pretty far walk to Hard Rock- you’d have to walk all the way through City Walk and on the other side of Universal Studios where Hard Rock and Portofino Bay are. You’d be better off using the amenities at the hotels closest to you: in order they’re Aventura and Sapphire Falls and Royal Pacific is also down your walking path a bit further down.
@@WanderingWizardChannel thank you I appreciate your informative response!
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Excellent resource!
This wasn’t a honest review. This was a promotional video.. what a waste of time..... Edit... you did say full tour , i didnt see that b4 i spoke. Sorry
This is 100% our honest opinions of this hotel. This is not a promotional video. We paid for this stay ourselves and we’re not invited by the hotel or asked to create this review- nor were we told what to say. Thank you for your time watching our video.
My family is vacationing to Universal in 2025 and as we've never stayed there and there are several hotels to choose from, we wanted to find a good video review of the Dockside Inn. After watching dozens of videos, let me just say yours is BY FAR the best. This was so genuinely helpful. Really well organized, well written, you showed the stuff you were talking about, it wasn't a vlog, and you had really great good-to-knows in there! Keep up the good work! Would love to see more quality content like this.
Going to universal Studios Orlando my first time and I’m staying at cabana Bay resort looks like fun resort so excited!!!!!!
It's cool to make you feel like you are on the beach. But it's not the same as the beach though. But it cool.
Dont stay there during spring break with all the sports teams
Terrific, informative video. The only thing that needs to be fixed is the closing times. You say they close at 12pm when they should be 12am (midnight)
Great video..very well executed...we are going in a couple months..thanks❤
Great video! I'm gonna share with my clients ❤
Thank you!
Only thing i dont like is that you spend so much to stay at this resort. And nothing is included. I just made reservation for 1200$ for 2nights and no food, bowling, arcade, nothing is included. U pay for 1200 or more just for the room. Amd everything else is extra charge.
I love Cabana Bay Resort
I want to go here in my future
Is margarita Vill close walking distance
Nothing is really “close” walking distance but it is the closest because it’s the first restaurant once you go through security at city walk from the walking path.
Is it close to hard rock? Can you use the amenities from hard rock?
You’re genuinely the best educational UA-camr I’ve seen, your videos are absolutely perfect in terms of content, script, pacing and information. Everyone making these types of videos would do well to learn from your style. Thanks for uploading!
Thank you so much for this feedback!
I think the pool looks like a fish.
Great video! Thank you.
Hey great video I am glad to see a younger content creator and see some so knowledgeable about the theme parks I am the exact same way. I’m 12 and I know everything about Disney plan a whole Disney vacation great video!
Very nice video. I loved your commentary ❤
Great video!!
Just found your video. We thinking of visiting Universal for the first time. Your video was very informative. Really enjoyed it. Thanks so much ❤😊
I can’t believe they had actual green eggs ham❤😂😂
Subbed and liked!! Hoping to travel here in the future when I do start traveling
Thank you so much! Of you visit let us know how you liked the resort!
my freind andrea says it looks cute
my government name is on youtube?
the pool looks like a fish!
Great video! Thanks for the information.
Fantastic vlog young man.
Thanks so much!
Here now. Agree🎉
Jeff, congratulations on science fair🎉🎉
Hehe thanks!! 😊
Your videos are so well done and professional ❤
Thank you so much!!!
You must be so proud of yourself!!!!
Fingers crossed for a buffet next year 🤞
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The kids meal seriously shocks me! That’s crazy for the price! I didn’t have a terrible experience., it was lacking the theming and I do think it was a little overpriced. Hopefully next yr it will be back in Seuss Landing.
Thank you for watching! I’m sure the location will move back to Circus McGurkus, but I don’t expect the pricing to drop. Fingers crossed!
You did a great job reviewing cabana bay I’ve been there 3x and I learned a few new things today.
Thank you! ❤️⚡️
Hello, how much does the daily parking cost?
As of today, self parking at Dockside and Surfside is $15 per night.
We're staying at Surfside in February.
Enjoy it! 😎
What is the deposit hold fee at check in ?
That’s a great question… I’m not sure. I want to say it’s $100/ day but I would give the hotel a call and get a more accurate answer.
Great video and really in depth 😊! We went to Cabana Bay in May and you really captured everything! Didn't know about the family room, so will look at that next time ☺
U got me super excited to go - just 3 more days! 🏖 ☀️
That’s awesome! Enjoy your trip! ❤️⚡️
Just returned from Dockside 9/10 and honestly I wasn't impressed. The lobby is nice BUT way too small. Everyone is cramped and crowded that its hard to navigate. The customer service wasn't the best either. I ended up sick a couple days and the cleaning crew made so much noise, especially slamming doors.
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t have the best experience at Dockside. We agree the walls are a bit thin at Endless Summer Resort- and it sure doesn’t help if you’re not feeling well 🙁. Dockside has over 2000 rooms so it does get crowded. This is one of the reasons we prefer to stay at Surfside. It’s much smaller and feels a little more laid back. Let us know if you’ve ever stayed there. Thank you for sharing your experience- and we hope you’re feeling better! ❤️
@@WanderingWizardChannel I appreciate your kind words, especially because it’s not even your fault. Dockside was our first universal hotel experience and I am not sure we plan on returning. If we do, I will keep your suggestion in mind. Thank you!
Very well done. Gotta being more people to your channel
I appreciate that!