Which Hotel for all 3 parks?

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I’m currently holding three reservations :rofl:! This is a fall trip with a dear friend and we have 5 day park hoppers with 5 day single use express (fifth day will only be for a few hours). I’ve stayed at all of the OG hotels but haven’t stayed at any of the Epic hotels.

I’m sure we will do one full day at Epic and also a couple of nights to close out that park. I mean why not ride our new favorites at Epic each night with express? We have done many trips to the OGs, but don’t want to miss anything there either.

I first booked Terra Luna (much cheaper than Stella) for proximity to Epic. Then I booked a dockside suite thinking the extra space would be nice and it would be half way between the two park areas. Then I booked a deluxe queen at Aventura because I love the boats and Strongwater and the Sapphire pool and I am sure we will have pool time. The cost varies but not all that much and all are in the budget. We really don’t want to do a split stay. Have done way too many of those over the years for express.

Would love to hear others thoughts. This bus business is getting me down. It’s one of the reasons I switched to the dark side ages ago and now here I am again. :laughing:

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I don’t think you can compare Universal and Disney buses. I never worry about having “good luck” with Universal buses.

Since you will be going to all three parks, I would pick Aventura for the reason you noted. You will have access to both Aventura and Sapphire Falls pools (actually all original resort pools) plus the option to walk/boat to US and IOA.

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I agree with @PrincipalTinker Adventura is the way to go. Stella nova and Terra Luna aren’t special enough in their own right to warrant them as a home base for your trip

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Aventura is my “home” hotel. It’s so quiet and comfortable compared to all my other experiences at both UOR & WDW hotels.

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Thanks guys! I was not loving the thought of buses into citywalk so Aventura does makes sense. At least the buses to Epic are pretty straight forward and drop us at the park. I also love that the deluxe queen rooms offer each of us our own little space. Not used to the Epic part of the plan so appreciate hearing others thoughts! :blush:

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