Can You Walk From Hard Rock Hotel To Universal Studios?

A lot of customers want to know when booking their universal studios Orlando holidays how close certain onsite resorts are to nearby attractions. One of the most popular onsite universal resorts is the hard rock at universal. To give you a better idea of how close this resort is to the parks this post breaks down whether you can walk from the hard rock hotel to universal Studios or whether you will likely need particular modes of transport to help you get by.

 

If you are planning a trip from the UK to Orlando, FL and you are planning on staying at the world famous Hard Rock Hotel, you more than likely have a lot of questions. One common question we run into of is this; “Can you walk from Hard Rock Hotel to Universal Studios?” The quick and simple answer to this question would be “Yes.” However, in this article we will do our best on showing you how to get around this Universal Orlando Resort and have a more enjoyable stay.

 

Getting From Hard Rock To Citywalk, Universal Studios, & Islands Of Adventure 

One thing that you’ll really love about staying at the Hard Rock Hotel is that it actually sits right next door to both the Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios. Because of their ideal location, it makes it really convenient to get back and forth from the hotel, shops, and restaurants located at the CityWalk, as well as getting to both of the theme parks. Here are the different options that you have to choose from to get to where you want to go:

 

• Water Taxi –

 If you stay at any of Universal’s resorts you will receive a complimentary pass for their water taxi service. They start operating 30 minutes before the “Early Park Admission” pass that you also can get if you stay at one of their resorts. They run all day until 2 AM and they run every single day of the year. Almost all of the resorts have their own water taxi which means that you’ll be picked up from your hotel and then taken directly to their CityWalk dock.

 

• The Garden Walkway –

Even though the water taxis are a lot of fun, the fact that the Hard Rock Hotel is so close to the CityWalk and both theme parks, you may just want to take a nice stroll to any of these places. The walk to the entrance of Universal Studios is only a five minute walk. The walkway is only about a fifth of a mile to the entrance and goes from the gate of the Hard Rock pool to the entrance of the CityWalk entrance which is also right next to Universal Studios. The short walk is also very beautiful because it’s just filled with a variety of lush plants to enjoy on your short walk. On top of that, the Garden walkway never passes through any public roads, making it a very safe walkway.

 

• Shuttle Buses –

Universal offers a bus service that runs on a continual schedule between their hotels and the general guest drop-off spots that are all near the Universal garages for parking. The only problem for some of the guests is that the parking garage drop-offs are about as far away from the parks entrances as the day guest parking areas, so there really is no time advantage here. There is an advantage for guests with disabilities though if they need to rent wheelchairs for the day since rentals for wheelchairs are located on the second floor of Universal’s transportation hub.

 

SeaWorld & Aquatica

All Universal hotels offer their “Connector Shuttle” to guests who also want to visit SeaWorld and their water park Aquatica. This shuttle scheduled because they only have one pick up in the morning and one drop off during the evening so you need to make sure you reserve both a pick up and drop off time when visiting either of these two places.

 

Hard Rock’s Dining & Lounges

Hard Rock is all about the “rock-star” vibe and dining there is no different, it’s all about eclectic flavors, treating all their guests like they’re VIPs, and rock memorabilia. If you want to experience first class dining then you’ll want to make sure to visit the following at Hard Rock:

 

• Palm Restaurant –

This restaurant delivers some of the best quality meat in the world along with lobster from Nova Scotia. You will dine with cartoon characters of the biggest celebrities while enjoying some of the best classic Italian and American specialties. Even though they are a fine dining establishment for dinner only, they still offer a kid’s menu.

 

• The Kitchen –

 They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is a very casual all day place to eat that has an eclectic decor is one of the only places where you can rub elbows with the great rock legends as they cook you up something great tasting at the “Chef’s Table.” They offer American favorites with a southern influence from their breakfast buffet that offers everything from biscuits and gravy to their “Bloody Mary” bar and on Sunday’s they offer what’s known as their “Acoustic Brunch” plus a ton of other fun activities that they offer for the entire family during the week. They even offer a “Kids’ Crib” where the kids can hang out lounging on bean bag chairs while they can listen to music or watch some TV while enjoying their meal.

 

• Emack & Bolio’s Marketplace –

This place has a Boston flair and they offer guests award winning ice cream along with frozen yogurts and sorbets. You can also grab a quick breakfast sandwich, or a pastry. You can also enjoy salads, snacks, pizza, beer, wine, soda, and much more.

 

• Beachclub –

 If you’re sunbathing or relaxing in one of the resorts cabana, or playing around on one of their sandy beaches, you can kick back and enjoy some food and beverages at this poolside bar and grill. You can enjoy something to eat from their menu that’s been inspired by your favorite south of the border recipes, favorite cocktails, or frozen beverages.

 

• Velvet Bar –

This is located right in the Hard Rock Hotel lobby. Many think it’s one of the best spots for conversation and cocktails in all of Orlando. You can drop in for your favorite drink and then kick back with some great tasting appetizers and enjoy some great music on their veranda. They provide their customers with the ideal atmosphere for any aspiring musician and their “roadies” to hang out and maybe even be discovered. Every month they host what they call “Velvet Sessions” where all types of acts perform all the rock ‘n’ roll favorites.