It’s time for the next Live Event with Jim Hill! This year Jim is bringing Dustin along for an event at Universal Orlando Resort™. Jim and Dustin are going to be talking all things Christmas at Universal Orlando™! We will tour the parks and resorts, enjoy some exclusive activities, and be there for a live podcast recording with audience participation!
Contact us today to get booked! DisneyDish@StorybookDestinations.com
Initial Schedule (Subject to Change):
Friday, November 15 –
2-6 PM Check in at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando™
6 PM Meetup for Dinner at Cabana Bay’s Bayliner Diner
7-9 PM Resort Holiday Decoration Tour
9 PM Meetup for Drinks at Bay 17 Bistro in Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Saturday , November 16 –
* 8 AM Private Breakfast in the Park
10:00 AM Walk Around Tour of Universal Studios Florida™ ($10 charge to rent headsets)
12:00 Lunch On Your Own
3 PM Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s
*8:00 PM Cinematic Celebration Dessert Party
Sunday, November 17 –
10 AM Historic Walk Around Tour of Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ ($10 charge to rent headsets)
12 PM Lunch on Your Own
1 PM Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular
* 5 PM Dinner and Live Podcast Recording at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
9 PM – Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle
Monday, November 18 –
8 AM Meetup for Voodoo Donuts
* Items have a set TBD additional charge
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. When is the event taking place?
The event begins in the evening on November 15, 2018, and ends the morning of November 18, 2018.
2. Where is the event taking place?
This year we are holding the event at Universal Orlando™!
3. Where should I stay?
The host resort is Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. We have great group rates of $209 a night plus tax! Some of our group activities will take place at Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort, so that is where we recommend staying, if at all possible. If you have special requests for other accommodations, let us know and we will see what we can do!
4. What if I want to stay longer than three nights?
Based on availability, we can extend your stay up to 3 nights in either direction at the group rate.
5. Is there an advantage to booking through Storybook Destinations?
Yes! Besides group rates on rooms and tickets, there will also be discounts on the paid activities if you book through Storybook Destinations.
6. Do I need a park ticket?
Many group activities will take place inside the theme parks, so you will need park tickets to participate in those. There will be group rate tickets available to anyone who books a hotel room.
7. What is the cancellation and payment policy?
The first night’s deposit is due upon booking a hotel room. The final payment will be due upon check-in. Park tickets are non-refundable when purchased. The individual activity costs are due upon booking, and are also non-refundable.
8. Are there any other costs?
There will be four optional upcharge events. The costs will vary and you can certainly choose which you would like to attend!
9. What is the podcast topic?
Jim and Dustin are going to talk about Universal at the holidays, with audience participation!
10. Can I bring my children?
Sure! While there are no child-specific events, children are welcome at any events you think they would enjoy.
11. What kinds of activities will there be?
The schedule above is fairly accurate, although some details may change!
12. Do I have to attend all of the activities?
Absolutely not! While we think all activities will be so exciting you won’t be able to resist them, you can pick and choose what you would like to do.
13. Will I get to meet Jim and Dustin?
Absolutely! Jim and Dustin are ultimately the reason we are going, and they will be around at most, if not all, events!
14. When is the deadline to book?
We will need a firm count of attendees by October 15th, but it is possible rooms and some events will fill up before then, so we recommend booking as soon as possible!
15. Where can I find other people going and more information?
We have a Facebook group for these events! If you are on Facebook, feel free to join in the conversations there. We will also post any new information on our website and send it out to anyone who registered for information by email.
16. How do I register?
Registration is open! Contact us at DisneyDish@StorybookDestinations.com to get registered today!
Or fill out the quote form here.
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