The first time I saw this place I was staying at the Hard Rock Hotel and had walked down the path for a little jaunt, not expecting anything. I brought my family back later because I was literally convinced I was hallucinating, it is so arrestingly beautiful.
Thank you Demi for another great informative review! I was just pricing out a vacation to universal this summer with a stay at Portofino! Omg, what a beautiful resort!
@@MagicalHijinx I know, they did a fantastic job. Go look up Portofino Bay in Italy and it looks just like it except for the mountains behind the one in Italy. We will be back next December (2022). It gives me something to look forward to.
Good thing this is at Universal because Beast said never to go to the West Wing. I wonder if there’s a family Portofino Bay vlog on YT going, “You can literally hear everything in the room next door and some girl is vlogging and we can hear like everything.” Central Piazza. Yum yum. 😁🍕😂
Love watching your videos and seeing your reviews! Did you happen to stay at Royal Pacific? Curious on your thoughts about which resort you liked better between Portofino and Royal Pacific?
I haven’t yet! I have now stayed at all except Royal Pacific and Hard Rock. The only one not released yet is Aventura, that I stayed at this week, which is coming soon They’re the most expensive and I really splurged by staying at Portofino for the night even with my discount. But hopefully I will get to them soon, especially if more people become patrons on patreon🤞🤞
We just booked our room today at portifino because royal pacific was booked up. Reviews at both places seem pretty equal, so I'm thinking either is a win. Just depends on which style you prefer. She did mention the walls seem a little thin though and that makes sense since this place was constructed in 99. That is a little concerning for me because when you pay the money you do for a place like this, I would expect that I wouldn't have to listen to loud and obnoxious who have zero respect for other people. We do intend on eventually getting into Pacific tho.
I could not find one while I was there and I don’t see it mentioned online, but I could be wrong! I would call the hotel and ask! This place confused me so much!
Depending on the price, and that you get Express Pass, it’s probably worth it to stay at Portofino. But I LOVE Sapphire Falls! Here’s my tour of that if you want to compare! ua-cam.com/video/z1Q_Q0u_Mvc/v-deo.html
The first time I saw this place I was staying at the Hard Rock Hotel and had walked down the path for a little jaunt, not expecting anything. I brought my family back later because I was literally convinced I was hallucinating, it is so arrestingly beautiful.
Right?! It’s literally Italy!!
We just booked our trip there coming up in June. Can't wait! Thanks for the great tour and tips.
You’re going to have an amazing time!
Thank you Demi for another great informative review! I was just pricing out a vacation to universal this summer with a stay at Portofino! Omg, what a beautiful resort!
It is so beautiful! Let me know what you end up doing!
Loved the map part, gave us such a good perspective of the location etc. Thank you
You are so welcome!
I just love love this video 👍❤️
Thank you so much!
New subscriber here. Just found you the other day searching for Sapphire Falls videos. I watch another vlogger say BICE (rhymes with rice)!
It’s pronounced B-I-che. I knew the C in Italian is “che” but I accidentally said it wrong lol O say it correctly in my Bice video. And thank you! 😊
Thanks for doing this! Hoping to spend a night for my honeymoon!
I hope you get to it’s so beautiful and romantic! Especially if you decide to go to Bice for dinner!
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This is where we love to stay the hotel is beautiful and the people that work there are very nice.
It’s just breath taking!
@@MagicalHijinx I know, they did a fantastic job. Go look up Portofino Bay in Italy and it looks just like it except for the mountains behind the one in Italy. We will be back next December (2022). It gives me something to look forward to.
@@danasandoval624 That's awesome! I'm so glad you have a trip planned!!
Thank you for this detailed review and walk through. I loved it!
Thank you so much!
The video was great help me with my family trip next week...
I hope you have the best time ever!
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Good thing this is at Universal because Beast said never to go to the West Wing.
I wonder if there’s a family Portofino Bay vlog on YT going, “You can literally hear everything in the room next door and some girl is vlogging and we can hear like everything.”
Central Piazza. Yum yum. 😁🍕😂
Omg imagine that would be hilarious lol and 😂
Happy New Year Demi!! Did you publish the Bice video?
I will be this week!
Love watching your videos and seeing your reviews! Did you happen to stay at Royal Pacific? Curious on your thoughts about which resort you liked better between Portofino and Royal Pacific?
I haven’t yet! I have now stayed at all except Royal Pacific and Hard Rock. The only one not released yet is Aventura, that I stayed at this week, which is coming soon They’re the most expensive and I really splurged by staying at Portofino for the night even with my discount. But hopefully I will get to them soon, especially if more people become patrons on patreon🤞🤞
We just booked our room today at portifino because royal pacific was booked up. Reviews at both places seem pretty equal, so I'm thinking either is a win. Just depends on which style you prefer. She did mention the walls seem a little thin though and that makes sense since this place was constructed in 99. That is a little concerning for me because when you pay the money you do for a place like this, I would expect that I wouldn't have to listen to loud and obnoxious who have zero respect for other people. We do intend on eventually getting into Pacific tho.
@@mookyyzed2216 I think the sound had more to do with the connecting room. Best to request no connecting room if sound from neighbors will bug you.
Ok so I have 1 important question. Which hotel/resort do u feel would be the best place to stay with my 13yr old son?
It really depends on what you want and your budget, but my choice is Cabana Bay!
Wow, what a nice place to stay! Also I know it is a Universal Studios Resort but was that a Hidden Mickey @2:56? LOL
Hahaha!! I love that 😂
Oh that is such a cool place I've never been there before even though I've lived in Orlando for 20 something years
You don’t have to stay there to go! I super recommend going and grabbing a pizza and hanging out at the bay! Just take the boat from Citywalk!
@@MagicalHijinx Oh OK Cool thanks I plan to go back there someday 👍
Beautiful resort, can’t wait to return in August. AP rate not so great though 😭
Oh no! Check during Passholder appreciation!
You're channel needs more attention and followers
Thank you so much 😊
Do you happen to know if the garden rooms all have tubs? I prefer the walk in shower vs tub/shower but it looks like it’s only at club level. :-(
Hmm I’m not too sure about that. I would definitely call the hotel to ask 407-503-1000
Do you know if the front desk aré bilingual?? Does speak spanish??
I’m not entirely sure! I would call the hotel to find out!
@@MagicalHijinx does also provided shuttle yo universal??
Did they have a fireplace by chance?
I could not find one while I was there and I don’t see it mentioned online, but I could be wrong! I would call the hotel and ask! This place confused me so much!
Im choosing between Loews sapphire and portofino and I think I’m going to stay at Portofino
Depending on the price, and that you get Express Pass, it’s probably worth it to stay at Portofino. But I LOVE Sapphire Falls! Here’s my tour of that if you want to compare! ua-cam.com/video/z1Q_Q0u_Mvc/v-deo.html
@@MagicalHijinx yes just watched it so beautiful ! will you be uploading the BICHE restaurant video by any chance ?
Sorry just saw your comment. It came out last week! ua-cam.com/video/pjrum4poWA0/v-deo.html
the cabana bay starbucks looks prettier, but we didn´t get a Gelato bar ._. Plaza and pizza i do it too...dont worry your not alone
Right! I love Cabana Bay tho!
Cabana Bay will.always be my fav cos I am biased towards Vintage stuff..In general I missed universal sooo much
I love the theming there so much!
Beautiful resort, can’t wait to return in August. AP rate not so great though 😭