We stayed at Dockside from May 27 to June 5. We have two suites in floor 6, we went with a family crew. It was an excellent experience at the hotel and facilities. Food at the hotel was excellent and the Starbucks is a A+. Dockside it’s our new home away from home.
Hello, we met you a couple days ago on the Me Ship, The Olive. Thanks for saying hi, unfortunately my little guy got a case of stage fright I guess and all of a sudden he was real shy and wouldn't say anything but we watch all the Universal videos like Rix Flix, Pugh Two, Potter Collector and a while back yours started popping up as suggestions and you are without question his favorite. He kinda chickened out coming up to you at the Universal Store the night before lol and then was totally in shock when we went up to spray people and you were right there. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for saying hello and keep up the great content.
i was wondering what the bus was like at universal thank you for showing us. looks pretty simple i would look into staying here for my next trip in october
Hola, Kystal, your content is so addictive, great narrating and transition. PS I'm sorry your flight was canceled and Im glad you were able to stay at Dock Side.
We stayed in this hotel in the begining of July. For a party of 5 we had 2 queen beds, tv a kitchen area with sink, mini fridge, microwave and cofeemaker and a table with a bench and chairs. The separate room was also equipped with a Queen bed and TV. like a small appartment type. My kids enjoyed the pool, the free use of towels and how friendly and attentive the staff are. Food at the Pier was decent and for me was plenty to choose from. The hotel is deff family oriented and for us it felt safe. We used the parking lot since Disney's park were literally less than 15 minutes away and Universal's less than 10. It is a lot of restaurants, around also in case you dont like what they offer. Overall We loved it! We also stayed in the first floor. No noise at all. I will deff comming back to this hotel.
LOL at the power not actually turning off 😂 I saw what you were going for, though! It's a cool function, when it works. We've not stayed at Dockside or Surfside either one yet, but it's our ultimate goal to try and net at least one stay in every Disney and Universal resort in the long run. The room is definitely nice! I must say, I'd heard that Dockside had thin walls and that it was tough to get a good nights' sleep...but it honestly looks more comfortable than a Disney value resort! 😍Plus, it looks to have a pretty great pool. Moving it on up within our list - thanks for taking us around for the tour!
Me and my girls will be at this resort on June 20th for 5 nights, we were able to get a great deal on the 2-bedroom suite! Your review helped alot, thank you so much!!
Staying there in October for the second time. Can't beat it for the price and it's clean and comfortable. Found out about you on All Things Universal Orlando.
I'm going to stay here in NOVEMBER 2023, after Halloween Horror nights, just before the "Year of the Dragon" begins !!! I'm aware of the Chinese zodiac calendar changing to the Dragon in 2024 !!!
We stayed at Surfside for HHN last year and we loved it. Such a great value. Love the sand at the pool. Universals value resorts are actually a value compared to Disney. We tried the gelato at the quick service at surfside and it was delicious. We had a pool view & the only downside was that it was very loud. Def get your steps in and don’t need the gym 😂 Great tour ❤ LGR!
We are staying there in October for the first time we stayed at Hard rock in May and in order to come down again chose a cheaper resort this time. Looks clean! Thanks
Going to stay at this resort in Dec. for 4 nights. Good to see a coffee maker in the room I'm not a morning person and it's a MUST HAVE for me! Anyone know if there is coffee in Pier 8? I'm kind of bummed to learn there isn't a hot tub anywhere though. We are having a redo trip seeing as hurricane Ian wrecked our vacation at the end of Sept. We did get compensated with 2 park to park tickets and express passes and made the decision to stay in a value resort it made sense seeing as we didn't need the tickets or passes. We're excited to explore I drive and all the attractions there also.
The universal hotels look fantastic! We have stayed in Orlando twice ( 2015 and 2019 ) and stayed at doubletree by Hilton at Seaworld the first time, and Coronado Springs the 2nd. We are staying there again in September, but we have that 1 night at Hard rock half way through for the express passes. Such a great deal. But the universal hotels you have shown, look every bit as good as Disney.👍
Yeah I was worried about the coffee maker situation I was told they didn’t have any in the rooms . Also you mentioned that if we stay on the 1 and 2 floor we can get a pool view?
At Endless Summer they do not have a walking path to the parks, just bus service. They say the buses run every 15 minutes but in my experience it is always quicker! The buses just go to the parks and back so depending on traffic and how quick people get on and off the bus it will be quicker than 15 minutes.
I didn't think it was as busy honestly. I feel like everyone at Universal is coming and going to the parks at such different times since the hotels and parks are so close people go later or come back for some rest.
Great video I’m planing to go to that resort this month. Is it great for families ? My kids really don’t like the universal parks. But we usually stay at the hotel and pool areas.
Cute 🥰 ponytail The Krystal Palace.
I just discovered your channel and binged a few videos today! Looking forward to staying at dockside for the holidays!
We stayed at Dockside from May 27 to June 5. We have two suites in floor 6, we went with a family crew. It was an excellent experience at the hotel and facilities. Food at the hotel was excellent and the Starbucks is a A+. Dockside it’s our new home away from home.
Totally agree! We were very pleased with our stay. Loved the food and Starbucks too :) glad you enjoyed.
The fact the people like starbucks more then dunkins their is crazy.
Wow so informative! That hotel is perfect for a family for sure! You covered everything! Great job KP 👏🏻👍🏻
Really great family friendly resort. Highly recommend!
Looks like a fun place to stay. I'm going to check this hotel out for next week. Thank you again for your great videos. Keep'em coming.
You should, it is a great hotel. Thank you!
Hello, we met you a couple days ago on the Me Ship, The Olive. Thanks for saying hi, unfortunately my little guy got a case of stage fright I guess and all of a sudden he was real shy and wouldn't say anything but we watch all the Universal videos like Rix Flix, Pugh Two, Potter Collector and a while back yours started popping up as suggestions and you are without question his favorite. He kinda chickened out coming up to you at the Universal Store the night before lol and then was totally in shock when we went up to spray people and you were right there. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for saying hello and keep up the great content.
Hi! Thank you so much for saying hi, it was great to meet you both! Please tell your son I said hello too :) Hope y’all had a great time in the parks!
i was wondering what the bus was like at universal thank you for showing us. looks pretty simple i would look into staying here for my next trip in october
Glad it helped!
Awesome job as always!!
Thanks Pierce!!
Hola, Kystal, your content is so addictive, great narrating and transition. PS I'm sorry your flight was canceled and Im glad you were able to stay at Dock Side.
Thank you so much!
Great video Krystal. Appreciate the tour. They always come in handy. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Thank you for that! I'm planning on staying there in October.
Have a great stay!
We stayed in this hotel in the begining of July. For a party of 5 we had 2 queen beds, tv a kitchen area with sink, mini fridge, microwave and cofeemaker and a table with a bench and chairs. The separate room was also equipped with a Queen bed and TV. like a small appartment type. My kids enjoyed the pool, the free use of towels and how friendly and attentive the staff are. Food at the Pier was decent and for me was plenty to choose from. The hotel is deff family oriented and for us it felt safe. We used the parking lot since Disney's park were literally less than 15 minutes away and Universal's less than 10. It is a lot of restaurants, around also in case you dont like what they offer. Overall We loved it! We also stayed in the first floor. No noise at all. I will deff comming back to this hotel.
Video is very thoroughly done. Thank you!!! Really helpful
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Great video Krystal!!!
Thank you!!
Great stuff! My daughter is heading there tonight for the night/day tomorrow and I sent this to her has a must watch. LGR !!
Looks lovely still can’t believe that used to be Wet N Wild.
It is great!
LOL at the power not actually turning off 😂 I saw what you were going for, though! It's a cool function, when it works. We've not stayed at Dockside or Surfside either one yet, but it's our ultimate goal to try and net at least one stay in every Disney and Universal resort in the long run. The room is definitely nice! I must say, I'd heard that Dockside had thin walls and that it was tough to get a good nights' sleep...but it honestly looks more comfortable than a Disney value resort! 😍Plus, it looks to have a pretty great pool. Moving it on up within our list - thanks for taking us around for the tour!
You have a new subscriber and thank you for the review, I'm coming for the first time is September and I'll also be staying at Dockside.
Thank you so much for subscribing! Hope you have a great stay at Dockside and enjoy Universal!
Great video.
Thank you!
Thanks I'll be going here tomorrow. Can't wait. Sucks the room didn't have a microwave
Good video !
Thank you Lori
You’re awesome I’ve subscribed 👍👍👍
Thanks so much for subscribing!
Love dockside! I’ve stayed here a couple times and loved it!
It really was great
@@TheKrystalPalace my favorite is probably Aventura but dockside is great as well!
There is a timer on the card switch, it has to run down before that switch turns the lights out, n of course you can manually turn the lights out
Makes sense!
Me and my girls will be at this resort on June 20th for 5 nights, we were able to get a great deal on the 2-bedroom suite! Your review helped alot, thank you so much!!
Enjoy it!! Really nice resort, happy this helped!
Staying there in October for the second time. Can't beat it for the price and it's clean and comfortable. Found out about you on All Things Universal Orlando.
Hey thanks for coming over!! Have a great stay!
Is a standard room?
Oh very Nice 😁 I am new on your account. It’s very great job Nice place good luck on RUclips Bye : )
Thank you so much for subscribing!
Dockside is pretty cool! My son and I enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed!
Great tour Krystal
Btw Igor's a stud, there's always next season.
Thank you!!
For sure, Rangers had an awesome season
I'm going to stay here in NOVEMBER 2023, after Halloween Horror nights, just before the "Year of the Dragon" begins !!!
I'm aware of the Chinese zodiac calendar changing to the Dragon in 2024 !!!
Excellent vlog Krystal! This was very helpful. I really like Universal and hope to stay at one of the hotels someday.
Thanks so much!!
You’re an awesome 😎 RUclips channel.
Thank you
@@TheKrystalPalace np 😉 The Krystal Palace.
We stayed at Surfside for HHN last year and we loved it. Such a great value. Love the sand at the pool. Universals value resorts are actually a value compared to Disney. We tried the gelato at the quick service at surfside and it was delicious. We had a pool view & the only downside was that it was very loud. Def get your steps in and don’t need the gym 😂 Great tour ❤ LGR!
Yes exactly! Such a great value. I had to get the mini melts but the gelato sounds amazing. Thank you :)
We are staying there in October for the first time we stayed at Hard rock in May and in order to come down again chose a cheaper resort this time. Looks clean! Thanks
Very clean!! I always get nervous staying at hotels because of germs but I felt extremely comfortable in this resort. Super clean, new and nice!
@@TheKrystalPalace same here I just don’t stay any where thanks again keep up the great content! 👍
Hi Krystal. I will go in September. Was this video recorded in the first week of September?
🤣🤣im not going to no gym before🤣🤣
I will get in some arm days though
Going to stay at this resort in Dec. for 4 nights. Good to see a coffee maker in the room I'm not a morning person and it's a MUST HAVE for me! Anyone know if there is coffee in Pier 8? I'm kind of bummed to learn there isn't a hot tub anywhere though. We are having a redo trip seeing as hurricane Ian wrecked our vacation at the end of Sept. We did get compensated with 2 park to park tickets and express passes and made the decision to stay in a value resort it made sense seeing as we didn't need the tickets or passes. We're excited to explore I drive and all the attractions there also.
The universal hotels look fantastic! We have stayed in Orlando twice ( 2015 and 2019 ) and stayed at doubletree by Hilton at Seaworld the first time, and Coronado Springs the 2nd. We are staying there again in September, but we have that 1 night at Hard rock half way through for the express passes. Such a great deal. But the universal hotels you have shown, look every bit as good as Disney.👍
They are truly great. Very clean, great amenities and benefits. I really love all of them I’ve stayed at so far!
Yeah I was worried about the coffee maker situation I was told they didn’t have any in the rooms . Also you mentioned that if we stay on the 1 and 2 floor we can get a pool view?
You can get a pool view on any floor but we were told at check in that if you are on floor 1 or 2 you aren't charged more money for the pool view!
About how much is the food in the food court at dockside for breakfast and lunch? Is it pricey or about like mcds?
Do guests have free potable water?
Is there no balcony in the room?
Great video thanks for sharing, can I ask did you notice if electric scooters could get on the buses?
Yes they can!
@@TheKrystalPalace Amazing! Thank you for the response 💙
beyond walking, how frequent is transport to the parks? thanks in advance.
At Endless Summer they do not have a walking path to the parks, just bus service. They say the buses run every 15 minutes but in my experience it is always quicker! The buses just go to the parks and back so depending on traffic and how quick people get on and off the bus it will be quicker than 15 minutes.
Awesome K…..forget your other job…you should do this professionally
Aw thanks so much Manny
Do you have to pay for parking?☺️
Yes, $15 per night
Were you staying in a standard room as you had a coffeemaker, and we were told they only come with suite rooms.
Can anyone answer this question.
Yes this was a standard room!
@@TheKrystalPalace
Thankyou.
Hopefully we will have a coffeemaker in our room, when we come over from the UK in October. 👍
My daughter and I are going in August but decided to hit cabana bay. Dockside looks cool though!!
Have a great stay! All Universal resorts are amazing
@@TheKrystalPalace Thank you, Krystal!!! Have an amazing day!
Does any food come with your stay?
No food is included
Good Video, bus service just as crowded as Disney??
I didn't think it was as busy honestly. I feel like everyone at Universal is coming and going to the parks at such different times since the hotels and parks are so close people go later or come back for some rest.
Was your room quiet? Or could you hear people outside?
Yeah I could hear people outside but by 10:30-11pm it quieted down. Honestly I'm so tired at the end of a park day that it wasn't a bother
The-how splendid - catch you later~ 🥸
Very cool place Krystal if I could I would create an alternate universe in which I could live in a place like that minus all the people lol 😅 😎👍🆒
Hi can you get a bus from this hotel to Disney parks? 🙂
There is no bus that Universal provides. Typically a lot of people use a rideshare like Uber to get to Disney from Universal!
Great video I’m planing to go to that resort this month. Is it great for families ?
My kids really don’t like the universal parks. But we usually stay at the hotel and pool areas.
I would say Endless Summer Resorts and Cabana Bay are the top 2 family friendly resorts at Universal! Have a great time!
Thank you I will be there in 2 week
Pet friendly property..we have a small dog..
Endless summer is not pet friendly