Thanks for the updates! Seems like a lot of progress being made. Looking forward to returning in August. Fingers crossed they have the Harbour open so you can walk across to the pools.
@@BigtimeMyrtleBeach that’s great news about the harbour! Yay! I guess that means they’ll open up the Villa pool entrance too? It’s July!!! So now I can say it’s one month away!
I talked to an employee this weekend and they told me the harbor side in three weeks. They have started the work at the beach pool area. They told me it should be complete in December.
How do you think it’s looking for second week in September? We booked a while ago for HHN, Portofino told us a few months ago they except the harbor to be finished by then and then they’ll be working on the front of the building
I was told they should be finished with the work in the Harbour side in three weeks. I think the beach pool area by mid August then moving into the villa pool area at that time. They told me it should be complete in December with the front of the resort.
Thanks for the updates! We planned our family trip for the week of 07/15. I must say I’m very disappointed that the hotel is under construction. Wish I knew when I booked. Do you suggest staying at one of the other premier hotels, or do you think it’s still worth it?
That really depends on why you are staying at Portofino. We stayed mainly for the express passes and the size of the rooms. We were club level and took advantage of the club. We will usually go pool hope over from Adventure also. The construction will make it hard to navigate around the resort. The bedding and the views were great when we stayed. Loved mamma Della's also. I'm more partial to Royal Pacific.
@@BigtimeMyrtleBeach Yeah, I chose Portofino for all of those same reasons. Just kind of bummed because it’s our first time visiting Universal. I wanted my family to have the full experience, but I guess we’ll just stick it out. I’m sure it’ll still be fun. Thanks!
The express passes to me are the real reason to stay at the premier resorts. Express pass unlimited park to park were 287.00 a person. Once you do the premier resorts it is hard to stay anywhere else and not get the express. You will have a great vacation hope to see you in the parks.
Thanks for the update. I am sorry to say that we had to cancel our upcoming stay due to an unplanned surgery. We will probably reschedule in September. There is another way to get to the Villa pool. When you go into the courtyard from the Lobby, go straight and head to your far right, and that takes you to another entrance to the pool area. You will come out at the big area where the great big grass area is above the pool. That is the way we go as I have to use a ECV to get around. We don't stay for the express passes, as a matter of fact, we don't go to the parks. We go just to relax and enjoy the food at Sal's and Mama Dellas. We try to stay 2-4 times a year if rooms are available.
Thank you so much I will try to report that in my next update. Sorry you had to reschedule your stay. Hope the surgery went well. Thank you so much for watching.
Thanks for update.
Always welcome see you in the parks
thank you so much. your video and very good. I do so look forward to them. and share them. 🤩
Glad you like them! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the updates! Seems like a lot of progress being made. Looking forward to returning in August. Fingers crossed they have the Harbour open so you can walk across to the pools.
I was told the harbor would be finished in three weeks. Hopefully they get the beach pool area before your stay.
@@BigtimeMyrtleBeach that’s great news about the harbour! Yay! I guess that means they’ll open up the Villa pool entrance too? It’s July!!! So now I can say it’s one month away!
HHN is next Month.
Keep the updates coming. You are doing a great job!
Thank you hope they are keeping you informed
Looks like it's coming along nicely. Im sure it will be lovely when completed.
Thanks for the walk .
Your Welcome and Thank you for watching
When will these updates be complete at Portofino bay?
I talked to an employee this weekend and they told me the harbor side in three weeks. They have started the work at the beach pool area. They told me it should be complete in December.
@@BigtimeMyrtleBeach thanks
Are the pools open still ?
When will the work at the beach pool area be done?
New video tomorrow they are moving quick in the beach pool area.
How do you think it’s looking for second week in September? We booked a while ago for HHN, Portofino told us a few months ago they except the harbor to be finished by then and then they’ll be working on the front of the building
I was told they should be finished with the work in the Harbour side in three weeks. I think the beach pool area by mid August then moving into the villa pool area at that time. They told me it should be complete in December with the front of the resort.
@@BigtimeMyrtleBeach on no! Sounds like Villa pool will be having construction during our visit! We love the Villa pool.
Thanks for the updates! We planned our family trip for the week of 07/15. I must say I’m very disappointed that the hotel is under construction. Wish I knew when I booked. Do you suggest staying at one of the other premier hotels, or do you think it’s still worth it?
That really depends on why you are staying at Portofino. We stayed mainly for the express passes and the size of the rooms. We were club level and took advantage of the club. We will usually go pool hope over from Adventure also. The construction will make it hard to navigate around the resort. The bedding and the views were great when we stayed. Loved mamma Della's also. I'm more partial to Royal Pacific.
@@BigtimeMyrtleBeach Yeah, I chose Portofino for all of those same reasons. Just kind of bummed because it’s our first time visiting Universal. I wanted my family to have the full experience, but I guess we’ll just stick it out. I’m sure it’ll still be fun. Thanks!
The express passes to me are the real reason to stay at the premier resorts. Express pass unlimited park to park were 287.00 a person. Once you do the premier resorts it is hard to stay anywhere else and not get the express. You will have a great vacation hope to see you in the parks.
U should do tours of the other resorts too!
I will be. I'm just working a lot on the golf course and the Florida heat is getting the best of me.
Thanks for the update. I am sorry to say that we had to cancel our upcoming stay due to an unplanned surgery. We will probably reschedule in September. There is another way to get to the Villa pool. When you go into the courtyard from the Lobby, go straight and head to your far right, and that takes you to another entrance to the pool area. You will come out at the big area where the great big grass area is above the pool. That is the way we go as I have to use a ECV to get around. We don't stay for the express passes, as a matter of fact, we don't go to the parks. We go just to relax and enjoy the food at Sal's and Mama Dellas. We try to stay 2-4 times a year if rooms are available.
Thank you so much I will try to report that in my next update. Sorry you had to reschedule your stay. Hope the surgery went well. Thank you so much for watching.