I'll probably watch this video 100 times just for the vibe. We stayed at Sapphire our 1st two times at Universal for the last 2 November meetups. This place owns a piece of my heart. I even bought the scented candle that smells like the lobby. I smell it every day before I leave the house just to put me in a good mood for the day.
You’re too sweet, John!! 🫶🏻 we love Sapphire Falls. If it included express with your stay we’d probably choose it over Hard Rock. You can also ask them about their specific scent and they’ll show you the specific scent they order and what company it’s from so you can order it for a diffuser if you want! We love the smell too lol
@AGBDej i am sure anna and tyler know better. But i know a site called park scents sells candles. But ive heard sapphire falls etc use a spray/airfresher.
I am headed to Universal Studios next week for the first time and I am so excited!!! Thank you for making these videos! It has really helped in planning my trip and all the things I want to do!!!
Hey Tyler and Anna so glad to have met you guys the other day(sorry for the scare). Just saying thank you for making our family’s vacation possible with all of your videos and tips. We are planning on another visit in December and we will be watching every video until then. Hello from Charlotte, NC
My gf and I love Sapphire Falls so much, almost to the point where I selfishly want to gatekeep it. I would recommend this resort to couples who are traveling during the slower seasons for sure. The water taxi, food options, pool, even the smell alone, UGH, so good. To add to the food recommendations the Druhm Cantina has amazing Chicken Nachos and a Pork Carnitas Flatbread. Oh, and those cookies are on the room service menu, 2 with milk for $10. Amazing. This video made me so happy lol.
Ahhhhh is what we said upon entering the room there at Saphire falls...totally nice and relaxing . Also the breakfast buffet is incredible ! The water taxi is the best way to get to the parks and so much fun I wished it was a longer ride.
My wife and I went to Sapphire for the first time back in February. We loved it! Strong Water Tavern is the best. The singer was one of the best we've ever heard at any resort.
Thank you for showcasing this beautiful hotel! I love visiting the Wizarding World, but I don't always go on enough rides to make the Premier hotels worth it. This hotel is perfect for me! It's an upscale stay, easy access with the boats, great restaurants, at a great price.
My favorite part of Sapphire Falls is the pool! It has a zero entry running straight through the middle and its perfect for lounging in the shallow end! The pool bar pours some great drinks too!
I love watching you guys so much! I'm constantly watching your videos everyday for the past 2 weeks trying to find the best way for me and my family to enjoy our stay at universal. Your tips seem to be very useful unlike other peoples. And plus I overall just enjoy watching you guys. Thank you so much♥️👍
This is the best hotel at universal. It blows royal pacific out of the water. They do this place and the customers an injustice not making this premiere. Literally my favorite ever, such a beautiful place and the food is amazing.
We love Sapphire Falls, too!! I think there are two reasons they don’t offer express w this hotel. 1. It was built after all the premiere hotels and I don’t think they wanted to have that many rooms that included express and 2. This is also the big conference hotel, so having it at a slightly lower price point probably helps there, too. We wish it was premiere as well! I’d be our favorite.
This was amazing timing. I just booked a vacation package for april and picked Sapphire Falls but was worried I should have gone with a premier resort. This made me sure I picked the right hotel, thank y'all so much! Your videos are amazing!
Great video! We stayed in the Sapphire Suite with the lagoon-view 2 Queen Room last July and LOVED it! ❤❤❤ This summer, we are staying in the Deluxe King Room at Aventura and we are so excited! Views are incredible there and your don’t have to walk far from the elevator to your room. Such a great place too plus you still get to play at Sapphire Falls. Definitely check out a room there and ask for a high floor! 🥰
That sounds like so much fun!! That’s a great point about Aventura, too. All the rooms are vertical so not much walking lol. We love staying there for the views and bar 17!
First off, Anna, absolutely love the sweatshirt! This spot is probably a little bit above my pay grade. I have a pretty good spot that I go to on the iDrive that my grandson and I stay when we go down. But it looks like a beautiful spot to stay if you can swing it and I hope you had a great time. Thank you for another fantastic video.
Haha thank you!! They have it at Universal! We had a bad experience our first time traveling down together staying off site, so we said never again and have only stayed at Universal’s hotels since. They used to be a lot cheaper than they are now! Lol
@@ThePughTwo you have a point. I found a decent spot. Not too far away from icon park and good amount of spots to eat. I’m sure if you look you can find some good off property places. I do want to try Cabana Bay one time.
The food & drinks at Strong Water Tavern look amazing! That banana bread pudding, yummm! Also, how cool is it that the characters just roam around the hotels, really elevates the whole experience!
Mine and Tyler's most favorite place to stay on our UO trips! We have been staying there since the year it was built and fell in love with it then! We have definitely had some of those HHN nights on the boat too with an awesome captain.
We’re partial to the HR because of our wedding, but if it wasn’t for that Sapphire would probably be our favorite! It’s so pretty and so relaxing. I think with Strong Water and Amatista combined it’s the best food hotel on property!
I’m a premier pass holder and I love the on site resorts but have yet to stay in this one until next week for my birthday, perfect timing! Thank youuuuu
Helloooooo !!! Awesome guys .... well that's a tremendous review .. like you know how to do it... thanks for all you sharing !!... well deserve👍 Thumbs up !!! as always All The Best !!!!
last time i went to universal i stayed at sapphire falls i loved it the water taxi is fantastic. ill definitely be staying their again on my next trip!
Anna, that look of pure pleasure when you dipped and ate your cookie gave me a wonderful chuckle 🤭. I loved the view from the restaurant balcony. This was another solid but entertaining overview of a resort 😊
Yes!! All the hotels have great smells. You can ask for their “specific scent” and they’ll let you take a picture of the blend from the scent company they use lol
You guys put out the best videos❤. I love Sapphire Falls. Always stay there or in Aventura 3/4 times a year. Combined they are the perfect getaway. As small and quiet as you want to bustling activity. Great vibes and food. And situated perfectly with a short walk to Volcano (no bus) and the Water taxi to City Walk. Ideal.
We have also stayed at all the hotels and this is my wife’s favorite. I would strongly recommend making a reservation for Strong Water and then letting your waiter/waitress choose your food items for you. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!!!
I recently came across you're Video's, and other than making great engaging Content of Universal, You both do a Amazing Job with you're Camerawork, along with having Great Iris Control, and Great Color Correction, in Post. I love y'all's Editing Style, it has Great Pacing, and Ties everything about the Vibe you Put off! Keep up the Awesomeness!!
Sapphire is our splurge hotel! We stayed there for my birthday during the Dec OI meetup and it was so nice! The Christmas cookies they had in the coffee shop were the best I’ve had in years!
I just ate and your meal was making me hungry. That place looks awesome 😎. I always stay at Hard Rock because, I try to ride everything as much as possible. Buy-eee🐱
Can’t wait to go back! We stayed there for our first trip and it’s our favorite hotel for sure ! Btw, do you guys have a video about AAP ? Would love to see how it works now in 2024!
We don’t just because we don’t have any personal experience about it and we try to only talk about things we personally have experienced and understand. We’re sorry we can’t be more help!
Easlily my favorite hotel at Universal. Everything it has to offer makes it worthy of being in its own category. I highly recommend trying the squid at the strong water tavern. Really enjoyed the review!
Love Sapphire Falls we visit Strongwater every time we come in. I would totally stay there the express pass prevents that every single time. But it is such a great option. ❤❤
Dr. Suess Style! Thanks for the vid on Sapphire Falls - taking us through the dining and halls. Glad Anna's voice was back in action.... so we could hear her Tigress and King Julian passion! Face sized cookies....super yum....only surpassed by the drinks made of rum. No concierge, isn't too hip....but will this be the start of Tyler's Diet Coke Sponsorship? I've taken the water taxi before....it's a really neat ride...and never a bore!! Did we learn something new about Mrs. Anna - does she secretly have a small like for banana?! Seeing Tyler in the mirror was really the best - and it always makes us smile when he does the Slap Test!! The warm weather if FL just makes me sigh....to quote the wonderful PughTwo - thank you and "byeeee"
Haha thank you, Gerry!! My voice was okay in this video, but it’s finally back to 100%! lol if Diet Coke wants to sponsor us, we’re in 👀😂 thanks for putting a smile on our faces!
Great video. We're planning on coming down for Nov/Dec OI meetup. We stayed at Dockside last year. It was ok but wanted to try something a little nicer this year. Was looking at Aventura but Sapphire Falls seems like would be great. And man, those pork belly taco's sound/look incredible.
Those are both great hotels! Aventura is a little quieter, with less of a “theme park” feel. Sapphire falls is a little nicer with more of a fun, warm feel. We enjoy both hotels!
They were delicious! I could eat there every day lol. That’s the first time we’ve ever seen characters at the hotels, but several people have commented that they have so it must be a newer thing. We love it!’
We want to go to our first Orlando Informer sometime this year and this hotel is in the running, so thank you! Leaning towards Hard Rock so we can walk to the front of Studios. I have been watching all your OI videos on repeat to learn lol. Is the area to get your OI wristbands more in front of Studios? Thank you!
Oh my gosh, yes! Sapphire Falls is perfect for the meetups cause you don’t really need express if you’re going to the meetup lol the last few meetups check-in has been right between the parks, to the left of Rip Ride Rocket and to the right of the Hard Rock Cafe! There’s a little walking path that takes you backstage to the check-in area!
Have you guys done a video like this on Endless Summer? I’m planning on scrolling back through your channel to check but if you haven’t I’d totally watch that video! I’m getting my seasonal pass soon and Endless Summer Dockside is where we’re planning on staying and would love for you guys to do a review if you haven’t. Y’all are the best, your videos are so helpful!
My wife and I have never been to SF (Royal Pacific is our favorite) but that food at Strong Water Tavern looked incredible. "Start the lawnmower." 🤣 Don't worry, Tyler. I was too old when I found that out too lol. "Pugh 2 Pillow Test" - you need to copyright that lol. Love that we got the ole slap test lol. I like a firmer mattress too and I'm only 5'2"
It’s worth going over there to eat at Strong Water! I’m not sure how the copyright process goes, but I could just imagine applying for “Pugh Two Pillow Test” 😂 probably get laughed out of there lol
Just got back from our trip which started March 2nd. Stayed at Sapphire Falls for 7 nights. It was not super crowded, the hotel is stunning, the smell is just amazing, we had a great view, and the boat ride is such a life saver. Overall would definitely recommend if fast passes is really not a necessity like it was for us.
When we stayed here, I also liked that taking the water taxi or walking path had its own separate security line, which was really short. If you take the busses you have to go through the main security gate at the other end. If you take the water taxi you go through security before you get onto the boat, while waiting in line. So when you get to citywalk you are already through security and can just start to do stuff.
Not gonna lie, I'm a little shocked by the 7/10 rating on the pillows. They're the most comfortable I've ever slept on in my life. Plus I remember a couple of your old videos where you talked about wanting to sneak one home in your suitcase!
I was just at Sapphire Falls & loved it!! The staff was amazing & really having security at the dock is the only way to go!!! Also I loved the pool & even pool hopped to Cabana Bay for the lazy river then went back to my luxury at Sapphire Falls!!! I agree the food is amazing & I also loved Amatista ( especially for their breakfast buffet)! Thanks for the review! B
Their cold coffees are good, but their hot coffee is terrible. Although when I make it at home it’s a lot better. I think they just use water that’s way too hot lol
I booked this hotel because I am doing the VIP tour. Which if you stay longer than the tour lasts gives you the express pass. Plus it has the largest pool. So after spending most of the day at the parks, we can come back and chill at the pool.
I’m currently here right now, I booked this place when I first saw this video and I gotta say this is the nicest hotel we’ve ever booked. Thank you for this video!!! PS: we loved strong water so much we went twice 😂 PS-2: the water taxi door still makes that awful sound haha
Usually, we stay at royal Pacific, but I booked here for OI in November for my daughter's first trip. Looks like a nice hotel and of course, water taxi.
Not only do I agree to the shower bench, but the mirrors are so so cool! So, we've never done strong water, but the outside dhrum club is our go to. We love the people there so much and the food is phenomenal ❤❤❤. We have actually have only had one good experience at amatista. Every other time, its been awful. The room service is also fire! I'm so happy about this review, it almost makes me want to switch, but we really need to try hr.
@@ThePughTwo Yeah, I know we definitely need to try hr, I just love sapphire. Although, I can't eat half the stuff because it's made with pineapples, to which I have an allergy! Haha. Yes, try both those things. Fuina and I are never disappointed!
Strong Water was the highlight of our stay! The banana bread pudding was good, but the tres leches cake was the most amazing dessert we have ever eaten!
They were out of the pineapple upside down cake the night we ate there, we wanted to go back to try it but ran out of time. Also have to say I really enjoyed the sampler Rum Flight!
We love the sapphire falls hotel it’s the best😁 we prefer it to the hard rock and the mirror 🪞 in the room is awesome Will be back in December to try the banana pudding 😜
This hotel is a yearly tradition for our family's visit to HHN! We absolutely adore the upgraded hotel experience, and the pool in particular is fabulous at Sapphire. The bathrooms cannot be more highly spoken of as well. Plus, when you don't need the UEU, Sapphire is the best option for an amazing price.
Looking at Sapphire Falls for Christmas 2024. Is it worth paying more than we would for Dockside in around to avoid just depending on the bus for transportation?
Thanks for this video! We are planning our very first Universal Orlando trip and need all the help we can get. Also, wonder if Tigress is out and about to promote King Fu Panda 4?
Great review! We are headed here next Friday for our first stay at Sapphire Falls and we are very excited! Tyler looks pretty tall, my son is 6'5, will the shower height be tall enough for him? We struggle with this lol. Thanks again!
Oh that’s so exciting! You’re gonna love it! Tyler’s right at 6’ maybe 6’1 with shoes on. I think it’ll depend on the room, the showers differ sometimes. Tyler’s oldest brother is 6’5 and didn’t mention having an issue when they stayed there last November, but I also didn’t ask lol
I absolutely LOVE your videos and have been watching you religiously. I do have a question about the ticketing counter at Sapphire, as we are staying there in a few weeks and I have Will Call tickets to pick up at a kiosk… do they honor this so I don’t have to walk all the way to the park prior to my day of adventure? Love you both… ❤
Love RP, but SF is our fave. Just cross the street and we go to Orchid Court. And it's quicker to use their water taxi sometime since other 2 hotels use SF taxi. We'll be there 17th for a week, hope to run into you guys in the park!
Haha that’s funny, we never thought about using the RP water taxi. Orchid Court is a great restaurant too! So many good ones to choose from all within walking distance!
Love Sapphire ❤ got AP rate for August at $197ish for lagoon view. Miss express pass so doing a split stay, a week at Sapphire and a week at Portofino.
I was there at Strong Water on Thursday Night February 29, I needed something quick to enjoy in the hotel room since the family needed to pack to leave the next day. I did a to-go order and was disappointed with the Pork tacos and the curry Goat. The beef empanadas were okay.. (I was surprised about the 15% service charge). Sorry, to say will not eat there again, but maybe just have a few drinks.😀😁
We’re sorry you didn’t have a good experience! I wonder if they’re just not a great to-go restaurant. Sounds silly, but we’ve been to places like that.
I love Saphirre so much!! We normally stay at Dockside/Surfside, but had the pleasure to finally stay at Sapphire this past Dec. I really like their pool and the hot tub was great after a meet-up. The boat ferry was much better than the long walk from the bus drop off. The gym was great their. I do prefer the Dockside breakfast though. I did not get to try the Sapphire breakfast buffet though, so I may have missed out. I only ran into the cafe.
That food looked amazing. I'm staying somewhere else off property but if I were to come there for dinner and drinks do they validate parking? Or would I be better to just park for free at CityWalk?
They do validate parking! There’s an amount you have to spend ($30 I think, don’t quote me on that) but they’ll do that for you at any of the hotels you eat at!
Just booked our last three days of our trip at Sapphire Falls 😁....oooo I'm so excited lol! The room is decorated so nicely (I wish there was a microwave because sometimes I nibble on leftovers but I'll get over it lol). I can't wait to experience Strong Water and the water taxi; main two reasons I've been wanting to stay there!!! The pool is a bonus because Laila loves water...that's a whole day event right there (pray for me). I also like sweet, fruity drinks Anna (sometimes I get besides myself and try to adventure into the unknown but it's safer to stick with fruity lol)!
I would definitely try that banana bread pudding. Back in 2023 we ate supper at Cape May at the Beach Club Resort at Disney. That bread pudding has to be what the angels in heaven eat. It was sooooooooooo good! We did a resort hopping a couple of years ago when we stayed at Endless Summer Resort. We went to Sapphire Falls resort and checked it out. I liked it. I have it and Cabana Bay on my places to stay at list.
Haha Tyler’s gonna wanna try that bread pudding when I mention it to him! CB and Sapphire are some of our favorites! Sapphire has such great food, and the water taxi is great. The lazy river at CB is the best, though!
@@ThePughTwo I hope that Cape May doesn't change their dessert menus and takes away that bread pudding. Oh and tell Tyler to put that white creamy sauce on it. Trust me on this. LOL!
I'll probably watch this video 100 times just for the vibe. We stayed at Sapphire our 1st two times at Universal for the last 2 November meetups. This place owns a piece of my heart. I even bought the scented candle that smells like the lobby. I smell it every day before I leave the house just to put me in a good mood for the day.
Ah the great smell
You’re too sweet, John!! 🫶🏻 we love Sapphire Falls. If it included express with your stay we’d probably choose it over Hard Rock. You can also ask them about their specific scent and they’ll show you the specific scent they order and what company it’s from so you can order it for a diffuser if you want! We love the smell too lol
Where can I also buy the candles please
@AGBDej i am sure anna and tyler know better. But i know a site called park scents sells candles. But ive heard sapphire falls etc use a spray/airfresher.
@@ThePughTwo It’s Bright Sunshine from Aroma Retail, they have a home line.
I am headed to Universal Studios next week for the first time and I am so excited!!! Thank you for making these videos! It has really helped in planning my trip and all the things I want to do!!!
That’s so fun!! We hope you have a wonderful time on your trip, and thank you for watching! We really appreciate it!
Wow! I'm so excited for you! UOR is great! If you are going for at least 4 days consider buying the Seasoanl AP. On day 4 it 'pays for itself'!
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Its one of, if not the most fun place you can really go to. Its the best.
I took a picture with Gru while I was in line to check in at SF. So cool.
That’s awesome! We love that they’re bringing characters into the hotels!
We have stayed there 3 times, we love it. Water Taxi is the best, so easy to get in the parks.
Yes!! It’s so fun and convenient!
Hey Tyler and Anna so glad to have met you guys the other day(sorry for the scare). Just saying thank you for making our family’s vacation possible with all of your videos and tips. We are planning on another visit in December and we will be watching every video until then. Hello from Charlotte, NC
My gf and I love Sapphire Falls so much, almost to the point where I selfishly want to gatekeep it. I would recommend this resort to couples who are traveling during the slower seasons for sure. The water taxi, food options, pool, even the smell alone, UGH, so good.
To add to the food recommendations the Druhm Cantina has amazing Chicken Nachos and a Pork Carnitas Flatbread. Oh, and those cookies are on the room service menu, 2 with milk for $10. Amazing. This video made me so happy lol.
😂😂 I feel that. It’s such a wonderful hotel that a lot of people overlook! Thank you for the food recommendations, too! We’ll have to try those!
Anytime! Thank y'all for the amazing content!😄 @ThePughTwo
Ahhhhh is what we said upon entering the room there at Saphire falls...totally nice and relaxing . Also the breakfast buffet is incredible ! The water taxi is the best way to get to the parks and so much fun I wished it was a longer ride.
It’s been so long since we’ve eaten at Amatista, we need to go soon! And yes! We love the water taxi lol
My wife and I went to Sapphire for the first time back in February. We loved it! Strong Water Tavern is the best. The singer was one of the best we've ever heard at any resort.
We are staying at Sapphire Falls for the first time in May. Now we are even more excited!!!! Thanks for the review guys!
That’s so exciting! Y’all are gonna love it!
Thank you for showcasing this beautiful hotel! I love visiting the Wizarding World, but I don't always go on enough rides to make the Premier hotels worth it. This hotel is perfect for me! It's an upscale stay, easy access with the boats, great restaurants, at a great price.
Thanks for watching!! This hotel is perfect for you, we love it!
My favorite part of Sapphire Falls is the pool! It has a zero entry running straight through the middle and its perfect for lounging in the shallow end! The pool bar pours some great drinks too!
It looks beautiful! I’m all in on the slide too lol
I love watching you guys so much! I'm constantly watching your videos everyday for the past 2 weeks trying to find the best way for me and my family to enjoy our stay at universal. Your tips seem to be very useful unlike other peoples. And plus I overall just enjoy watching you guys. Thank you so much♥️👍
We love Sapphire Falls! Stayed last year for HHN and already booked it again back im November for HHN this year ❤
Best hhn hotel
Yes! It’s a great hotel for HHN!!
Thank you for the review! Hoping to stay here at the OI event in December. That food from Strongwater looks amazing❤
Sapphire is the best hotel. It's so gorgeous, the pool is amazing and the staff is always so friendly
It was delicious! We love this hotel
This is the best hotel at universal. It blows royal pacific out of the water. They do this place and the customers an injustice not making this premiere. Literally my favorite ever, such a beautiful place and the food is amazing.
We love Sapphire Falls, too!! I think there are two reasons they don’t offer express w this hotel. 1. It was built after all the premiere hotels and I don’t think they wanted to have that many rooms that included express and 2. This is also the big conference hotel, so having it at a slightly lower price point probably helps there, too. We wish it was premiere as well! I’d be our favorite.
Got the INFORMER MEETUP TICKETS!!!!! THANK U FOR ALL THE INFORMATION....GONNA BE EPIC!!!!
That’s so exciting! You’re gonna have such a great time at the meetup, Don!
Nice!!
We absolutely love Sapphire Falls. It's beautiful and the boat ride to the park is amazing. Great review.
This is one of our favorite places to stay. Great review!
This was amazing timing. I just booked a vacation package for april and picked Sapphire Falls but was worried I should have gone with a premier resort. This made me sure I picked the right hotel, thank y'all so much! Your videos are amazing!
😂😂 we love it! We hope you have a wonderful time on your trip in April!!
Great video! We stayed in the Sapphire Suite with the lagoon-view 2 Queen Room last July and LOVED it! ❤❤❤ This summer, we are staying in the Deluxe King Room at Aventura and we are so excited! Views are incredible there and your don’t have to walk far from the elevator to your room. Such a great place too plus you still get to play at Sapphire Falls. Definitely check out a room there and ask for a high floor! 🥰
That sounds like so much fun!! That’s a great point about Aventura, too. All the rooms are vertical so not much walking lol. We love staying there for the views and bar 17!
First off, Anna, absolutely love the sweatshirt! This spot is probably a little bit above my pay grade. I have a pretty good spot that I go to on the iDrive that my grandson and I stay when we go down. But it looks like a beautiful spot to stay if you can swing it and I hope you had a great time. Thank you for another fantastic video.
Haha thank you!! They have it at Universal! We had a bad experience our first time traveling down together staying off site, so we said never again and have only stayed at Universal’s hotels since. They used to be a lot cheaper than they are now! Lol
@@ThePughTwo you have a point. I found a decent spot. Not too far away from icon park and good amount of spots to eat. I’m sure if you look you can find some good off property places. I do want to try Cabana Bay one time.
The food & drinks at Strong Water Tavern look amazing! That banana bread pudding, yummm! Also, how cool is it that the characters just roam around the hotels, really elevates the whole experience!
Right?? That’s the first time we’ve seen that and it was so cool!
Mine and Tyler's most favorite place to stay on our UO trips! We have been staying there since the year it was built and fell in love with it then! We have definitely had some of those HHN nights on the boat too with an awesome captain.
We’re partial to the HR because of our wedding, but if it wasn’t for that Sapphire would probably be our favorite! It’s so pretty and so relaxing. I think with Strong Water and Amatista combined it’s the best food hotel on property!
I’m a premier pass holder and I love the on site resorts but have yet to stay in this one until next week for my birthday, perfect timing! Thank youuuuu
Oh that’s so exciting! Happy early birthday!!
Helloooooo !!! Awesome guys .... well that's a tremendous review .. like you know how to do it... thanks for all you sharing !!... well deserve👍 Thumbs up !!! as always All The Best !!!!
Thank you, Al!! 🫶🏻
last time i went to universal i stayed at sapphire falls i loved it the water taxi is fantastic. ill definitely be staying their again on my next trip!
Yes!! It’s such a great hotel!
Anna, that look of pure pleasure when you dipped and ate your cookie gave me a wonderful chuckle 🤭. I loved the view from the restaurant balcony. This was another solid but entertaining overview of a resort 😊
Haha it was so good!! The only thing better is coffee cake with coffee 🤤 the view at strongwater is amazing! We’re so glad you enjoyed this one!!
I love Sapphire Falls and the staff! Also, the lobby smells amazing.
Smells so great
Yes!! All the hotels have great smells. You can ask for their “specific scent” and they’ll let you take a picture of the blend from the scent company they use lol
@ThePughTwo what? Well my condo may smell like sapphire falls soon
Have I stayed at a sapphire Falls, and frequently use their amenities? Yes. Will I still watch this review 10x? Also yes.
😂😂 we love it!! 🫶🏻
You guys put out the best videos❤. I love Sapphire Falls. Always stay there or in Aventura 3/4 times a year. Combined they are the perfect getaway. As small and quiet as you want to bustling activity. Great vibes and food. And situated perfectly with a short walk to Volcano (no bus) and the Water taxi to City Walk. Ideal.
We have also stayed at all the hotels and this is my wife’s favorite. I would strongly recommend making a reservation for Strong Water and then letting your waiter/waitress choose your food items for you. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!!!
Oh that’s so fun! I’m super picky about seafood, so I might have to add that constraint, but I love that idea!
I recently came across you're Video's, and other than making great engaging Content of Universal, You both do a Amazing Job with you're Camerawork, along with having Great Iris Control, and Great Color Correction, in Post. I love y'all's Editing Style, it has Great Pacing, and Ties everything about the Vibe you Put off! Keep up the Awesomeness!!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate it! Tyler does all the camera work and editing, so all the props go to him!! 🥳
@@ThePughTwo Well, from one Videographer, and Editor to another. He does Amazing Work!!
Glad use shared another video guys brilliant looking to stay there next time we are there guys some great reviews so can't wait thanks guys
It’s one of our favorites! If it came with express, we might like it better than HR lol.
Sapphire is our splurge hotel! We stayed there for my birthday during the Dec OI meetup and it was so nice! The Christmas cookies they had in the coffee shop were the best I’ve had in years!
Yes!! We love it so much! We missed the Christmas cookies, we’ll have to look for that this year!
I just ate and your meal was making me hungry. That place looks awesome 😎. I always stay at Hard Rock because, I try to ride everything as much as possible. Buy-eee🐱
😂😂 it was SO good! We love HR too, but for those trips it’s just a little too $$, Sapphire is perfect! Lol
Can’t wait to go back! We stayed there for our first trip and it’s our favorite hotel for sure !
Btw, do you guys have a video about AAP ? Would love to see how it works now in 2024!
We don’t just because we don’t have any personal experience about it and we try to only talk about things we personally have experienced and understand. We’re sorry we can’t be more help!
Easlily my favorite hotel at Universal. Everything it has to offer makes it worthy of being in its own category. I highly recommend trying the squid at the strong water tavern. Really enjoyed the review!
We love it, too! We haven’t tried the squid, but that sounds like something Tyler would enjoy lol. Thanks for watching!!
Love Sapphire Falls we visit Strongwater every time we come in. I would totally stay there the express pass prevents that every single time. But it is such a great option. ❤❤
Strong water is the best! And agreed. If it had express, it’d probably be our favorite!
Yeeeeeesss!!!! I love dipping cookies in my coffee! 🎉. Try an Oreo sometimes...it's decadent.
Oh trust me, that’s a tried and true favorite of mine 🤤😂
Dr. Suess Style! Thanks for the vid on Sapphire Falls - taking us through the dining and halls. Glad Anna's voice was back in action.... so we could hear her Tigress and King Julian passion! Face sized cookies....super yum....only surpassed by the drinks made of rum. No concierge, isn't too hip....but will this be the start of Tyler's Diet Coke Sponsorship? I've taken the water taxi before....it's a really neat ride...and never a bore!! Did we learn something new about Mrs. Anna - does she secretly have a small like for banana?! Seeing Tyler in the mirror was really the best - and it always makes us smile when he does the Slap Test!! The warm weather if FL just makes me sigh....to quote the wonderful PughTwo - thank you and "byeeee"
I see what you did there... Cute.
Haha thank you, Gerry!! My voice was okay in this video, but it’s finally back to 100%! lol if Diet Coke wants to sponsor us, we’re in 👀😂 thanks for putting a smile on our faces!
Great video. We're planning on coming down for Nov/Dec OI meetup. We stayed at Dockside last year. It was ok but wanted to try something a little nicer this year. Was looking at Aventura but Sapphire Falls seems like would be great. And man, those pork belly taco's sound/look incredible.
@jasonb.ig_ern9905 That's great info. The hotel seems to have like zero theming which is disapointing..
Those are both great hotels! Aventura is a little quieter, with less of a “theme park” feel. Sapphire falls is a little nicer with more of a fun, warm feel. We enjoy both hotels!
Heyoooo! Happy Thursday!
Happy Thursday! 🥳
Great review, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
The pool area is really nice too.
And huge
I don’t know if we’ve ever taken advantage of it, but it looks beautiful!
Those tacos looked so good!! Thats so cool characters go to the hotels sometimes.
They were delicious! I could eat there every day lol. That’s the first time we’ve ever seen characters at the hotels, but several people have commented that they have so it must be a newer thing. We love it!’
The smell of Sapphire Falls is amazing.
We want to go to our first Orlando Informer sometime this year and this hotel is in the running, so thank you! Leaning towards Hard Rock so we can walk to the front of Studios. I have been watching all your OI videos on repeat to learn lol. Is the area to get your OI wristbands more in front of Studios? Thank you!
Oh my gosh, yes! Sapphire Falls is perfect for the meetups cause you don’t really need express if you’re going to the meetup lol the last few meetups check-in has been right between the parks, to the left of Rip Ride Rocket and to the right of the Hard Rock Cafe! There’s a little walking path that takes you backstage to the check-in area!
Have you guys done a video like this on Endless Summer? I’m planning on scrolling back through your channel to check but if you haven’t I’d totally watch that video! I’m getting my seasonal pass soon and Endless Summer Dockside is where we’re planning on staying and would love for you guys to do a review if you haven’t. Y’all are the best, your videos are so helpful!
We’ve done a review at one of them! I think Dockside!
I love SF. Part of me thinks it should be premier, then I remember that I am getting a great value for the rooms. Easily my favorite of the resorts..
Haha I think they just felt like they couldn’t offer any more free express passes, so they made a new category for it 😂
We are coming for the meetup in June and staying at Sapphire Falls for the first time. Can't wait !
That’s so exciting! Sapphire Falls is the perfect meetup hotel!
Anna’s outfit is soooo cute!!! Love your channel keep up the great work!!!
My wife and I have never been to SF (Royal Pacific is our favorite) but that food at Strong Water Tavern looked incredible. "Start the lawnmower." 🤣 Don't worry, Tyler. I was too old when I found that out too lol. "Pugh 2 Pillow Test" - you need to copyright that lol. Love that we got the ole slap test lol. I like a firmer mattress too and I'm only 5'2"
It’s worth going over there to eat at Strong Water! I’m not sure how the copyright process goes, but I could just imagine applying for “Pugh Two Pillow Test” 😂 probably get laughed out of there lol
I would super appreciate if they'd let you do a video on the pet care they offer at Universal!
We’ll keep that in mind, thanks for the suggestion!!
Just got back from our trip which started March 2nd. Stayed at Sapphire Falls for 7 nights. It was not super crowded, the hotel is stunning, the smell is just amazing, we had a great view, and the boat ride is such a life saver. Overall would definitely recommend if fast passes is really not a necessity like it was for us.
Me and my fiancé are staying 5 nights in April. We met you last year and you were so nice ,we both hope we see you again !!!
When we stayed here, I also liked that taking the water taxi or walking path had its own separate security line, which was really short. If you take the busses you have to go through the main security gate at the other end. If you take the water taxi you go through security before you get onto the boat, while waiting in line. So when you get to citywalk you are already through security and can just start to do stuff.
Is water taxi free at Sapphire?
@@TheWawayang yep it is!
Yes!! That’s one of the biggest benefits when it’s really busy. It can save you a TON of time!
Not gonna lie, I'm a little shocked by the 7/10 rating on the pillows. They're the most comfortable I've ever slept on in my life. Plus I remember a couple of your old videos where you talked about wanting to sneak one home in your suitcase!
That was at hard rock! We looooove those pillows!
I was just at Sapphire Falls & loved it!! The staff was amazing & really having security at the dock is the only way to go!!! Also I loved the pool & even pool hopped to Cabana Bay for the lazy river then went back to my luxury at Sapphire Falls!!! I agree the food is amazing & I also loved Amatista ( especially for their breakfast buffet)! Thanks for the review! B
We love Sapphire Falls. Amatista’s food and drinks are some of our favorites at the resort.
We haven’t eaten at Amatista’s in YEARS. We need to go back soon!
Cannot wait to stay there!!!
You’re gonna love it!!
I can’t wait to try that resort!! It’s up next on our list :) I also have the unpopular opinion that Starbucks coffee is just not good.
Their cold coffees are good, but their hot coffee is terrible. Although when I make it at home it’s a lot better. I think they just use water that’s way too hot lol
I booked this hotel because I am doing the VIP tour. Which if you stay longer than the tour lasts gives you the express pass. Plus it has the largest pool. So after spending most of the day at the parks, we can come back and chill at the pool.
I’m currently here right now, I booked this place when I first saw this video and I gotta say this is the nicest hotel we’ve ever booked. Thank you for this video!!!
PS: we loved strong water so much we went twice 😂
PS-2: the water taxi door still makes that awful sound haha
Haha we love it! Strong Water is SO good, it's probably our favorite restaurant on property!
Usually, we stay at royal Pacific, but I booked here for OI in November for my daughter's first trip. Looks like a nice hotel and of course, water taxi.
It’s great!! Similar vibes to Royal but a little less “formal” feeling if that makes sense? lol you’ll love it!
Not only do I agree to the shower bench, but the mirrors are so so cool! So, we've never done strong water, but the outside dhrum club is our go to. We love the people there so much and the food is phenomenal ❤❤❤. We have actually have only had one good experience at amatista. Every other time, its been awful. The room service is also fire! I'm so happy about this review, it almost makes me want to switch, but we really need to try hr.
HR is great!! It’s definitely worth staying there once. We need to try the pool restaurant and room service next time we’re at Sapphire!!
@@ThePughTwo Yeah, I know we definitely need to try hr, I just love sapphire. Although, I can't eat half the stuff because it's made with pineapples, to which I have an allergy! Haha. Yes, try both those things. Fuina and I are never disappointed!
We’re staying here in October and are so excited!
You’re gonna love it! It’s our favorite hotel aside from Hard Rock, but we’re partial to HR lol
Strong Water was the highlight of our stay! The banana bread pudding was good, but the tres leches cake was the most amazing dessert we have ever eaten!
We’ll have to try the tres leches! We had the pineapple upside down cake the other day and it was delicious, too! Maybe they just do desserts well 😂
They were out of the pineapple upside down cake the night we ate there, we wanted to go back to try it but ran out of time. Also have to say I really enjoyed the sampler Rum Flight!
Is this how you lawnmower start the shower? 😂😂😂😂 Oh Tyler.
He should’ve added a lawnmower sound when he did that 😂
Stayed here so many times. Perfect hotel for hhn in my opinion
We love the sapphire falls hotel it’s the best😁 we prefer it to the hard rock and the mirror 🪞 in the room is awesome
Will be back in December to try the banana pudding 😜
We love it, too!! You’ll have to let us know if you think the pudding is life changing or not 😂
I love your videos! One question and it might be a strange one but, do you color grade your footage? :)
Haha yeah Tyler does! He’s the one that edits lol
@@ThePughTwo Ok cool figured. Well i guess ask him if he shoots in Log? :)
Food Looks Lovely
It was so good!!
This hotel is a yearly tradition for our family's visit to HHN! We absolutely adore the upgraded hotel experience, and the pool in particular is fabulous at Sapphire. The bathrooms cannot be more highly spoken of as well. Plus, when you don't need the UEU, Sapphire is the best option for an amazing price.
Looking at Sapphire Falls for Christmas 2024. Is it worth paying more than we would for Dockside in around to avoid just depending on the bus for transportation?
I’m watching for the same reason. My family had bad experiences the last two times we stayed at dockside. I’m planning our trip in November
BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE
Boom!!!
Thanks for this video! We are planning our very first Universal Orlando trip and need all the help we can get. Also, wonder if Tigress is out and about to promote King Fu Panda 4?
That would make sense!! We didn’t even think about that lol
Just booked this hotel for the Informer meetup in June. Thanks for confirming our excellent choice😂.
lol yes!! Y’all are gonna love it!
My solid #2 (cause nothing beats the Hard Rock!)
We agree 😁😁
I agree!!
That food looked super super awesome. Oh and i am a cream soda dr pepper kind of fella. they make a diet version you should try it.
Oh we have! lol we’re all in on all the DDP flavors. Zero is our favorite, though!
Your outfit is super cute !!! I love it !!!
I like how Tyler stalked the mattresses in the room at the start.....he better slap em..lol
😂😂
@@ThePughTwo yall are up late...lol
Have you tried the diet Dr Pepper cream soda? It's amazing!!!
We have!! We’re fans of anything dp lol
Great review! We are headed here next Friday for our first stay at Sapphire Falls and we are very excited! Tyler looks pretty tall, my son is 6'5, will the shower height be tall enough for him? We struggle with this lol. Thanks again!
Oh that’s so exciting! You’re gonna love it! Tyler’s right at 6’ maybe 6’1 with shoes on. I think it’ll depend on the room, the showers differ sometimes. Tyler’s oldest brother is 6’5 and didn’t mention having an issue when they stayed there last November, but I also didn’t ask lol
I absolutely LOVE your videos and have been watching you religiously. I do have a question about the ticketing counter at Sapphire, as we are staying there in a few weeks and I have Will Call tickets to pick up at a kiosk… do they honor this so I don’t have to walk all the way to the park prior to my day of adventure? Love you both… ❤
I *think* they will, but we’ve never selected will call as the ticketing option so I’m not 100% sure. Definitely worth trying!!
Agreed Starbucks coffee does taste burnt. Other drinks are good though. Great video
Yes!! Their cold drinks are the best
Have you guys ever done a Club level comparison of the different premiere hotels?
We haven’t but we need to!
Love RP, but SF is our fave. Just cross the street and we go to Orchid Court. And it's quicker to use their water taxi sometime since other 2 hotels use SF taxi. We'll be there 17th for a week, hope to run into you guys in the park!
Haha that’s funny, we never thought about using the RP water taxi. Orchid Court is a great restaurant too! So many good ones to choose from all within walking distance!
Can we get a HHN update or speculation video? So excited!!!
Once Universal starts announcing stuff we’ll start talking about it!
This is my absolute favorite hotel! I just wish that they would offer express pass after a certain time for this hotel!
Haha right?? That’d be perfect!
Great video thank you
Miss you so much Anna!
This is our favorite hotel to stay at! They are super dog friendly for our 2 large size dogs
Yes!! We need to bring ours soon lol
Love Sapphire ❤ got AP rate for August at $197ish for lagoon view. Miss express pass so doing a split stay, a week at Sapphire and a week at Portofino.
I was there at Strong Water on Thursday Night February 29, I needed something quick to enjoy in the hotel room since the family needed to pack to leave the next day. I did a to-go order and was disappointed with the Pork tacos and the curry Goat. The beef empanadas were okay.. (I was surprised about the 15% service charge). Sorry, to say will not eat there again, but maybe just have a few drinks.😀😁
We’re sorry you didn’t have a good experience! I wonder if they’re just not a great to-go restaurant. Sounds silly, but we’ve been to places like that.
I love Saphirre so much!! We normally stay at Dockside/Surfside, but had the pleasure to finally stay at Sapphire this past Dec. I really like their pool and the hot tub was great after a meet-up. The boat ferry was much better than the long walk from the bus drop off. The gym was great their. I do prefer the Dockside breakfast though. I did not get to try the Sapphire breakfast buffet though, so I may have missed out. I only ran into the cafe.
That food looked amazing. I'm staying somewhere else off property but if I were to come there for dinner and drinks do they validate parking? Or would I be better to just park for free at CityWalk?
They do validate parking! There’s an amount you have to spend ($30 I think, don’t quote me on that) but they’ll do that for you at any of the hotels you eat at!
Tylers honestly knows no bounds....lol lawnmower...never thought that😅
it is typically busy the week before memorial day? im wondering bc that will decide if I get express pass or not.
That weekend gets busy, but the week before shouldn’t be as bad!
Just booked our last three days of our trip at Sapphire Falls 😁....oooo I'm so excited lol! The room is decorated so nicely (I wish there was a microwave because sometimes I nibble on leftovers but I'll get over it lol). I can't wait to experience Strong Water and the water taxi; main two reasons I've been wanting to stay there!!! The pool is a bonus because Laila loves water...that's a whole day event right there (pray for me).
I also like sweet, fruity drinks Anna (sometimes I get besides myself and try to adventure into the unknown but it's safer to stick with fruity lol)!
I would definitely try that banana bread pudding. Back in 2023 we ate supper at Cape May at the Beach Club Resort at Disney. That bread pudding has to be what the angels in heaven eat. It was sooooooooooo good! We did a resort hopping a couple of years ago when we stayed at Endless Summer Resort. We went to Sapphire Falls resort and checked it out. I liked it. I have it and Cabana Bay on my places to stay at list.
Haha Tyler’s gonna wanna try that bread pudding when I mention it to him! CB and Sapphire are some of our favorites! Sapphire has such great food, and the water taxi is great. The lazy river at CB is the best, though!
@@ThePughTwo I hope that Cape May doesn't change their dessert menus and takes away that bread pudding. Oh and tell Tyler to put that white creamy sauce on it. Trust me on this. LOL!