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Hotels at Universal San Antonio Resort

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  This resort has three amazing hotels, each with their own theme and pricing. They are all located around a lagoon, making travel to the parks easy. Universal Studios Hotel Done in Spanish Mission revival style, this large hotel is themed to all things Hollywood. Here, guests can swim in the Blockbuster Pool, complete with a Jaws- themed fountain in the middle as well as two water slides, walk the butterfly garden, and even play some golf in the Classic Monsters Mini Golf. Guests can also have unique dining and rent out kids suites themed to How to Train Your Dragon, Despicable Me, and Jurassic World. The best part is that the stay comes with early park admission and unlimited Universal Express access. Do note that this is the most expensive hotel, with it being a deluxe value resort. Universal's Tropical Resort Taking inspiration from the South Pacific, this Polynesian-style resort fuses many cultures and cuisines to create a unique experience. From the largest pool in the resort...
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Universal Citywalk: Shopping

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  16 - Universal Studios Store This is the biggest store in the resort. Here, guests can find anything found in the park, from Hogwarts robes to dinosaur essentials, and even Minion hats! 17 - The Sports Store Support your favorite sports teams in this store. From football to basketball, baseball to hockey, this is where guests can find their merchandise. 18 - Hard Rock Shop Get your rock on in this gift shop. Here, guests can find Hard Rock souvenirs as well as merchandise from big-name rock bands. 19 - Chocolate Smith Do you love chocolate? Well, this store near the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is where guests can buy merchandise, apparel, and candy itself. They can also meet the founders of the emporium, Penelope and her robot, Jacques. 20 - Silent Wave Surf Shop Hang ten at this surf shop. Here, guests can find beach supplies, swimsuits, and more worthy for those who want to catch a wave. 21 - Toy City Here is where toys are sold, such as plush toys, action figures, and more. T...
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Universal Citywalk: Dining

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  4 - Raising Cane's Sniff out this fun restaurant where chicken is sold. This is where guests can eat chicken, toast, fries, and fountain drinks, all in the same meal. 5 - Panda Express In this restaurant, guests can have some Chinese food. This includes czechuan chicken, teriyaki chicken, pork, noodles, and more. 6 - Starbucks Coffee, milkshakes, and other things are sold here. It's good for those who want a morning coffee, and those who just want a hot drink. 7 - Coldstone Creamery You've never had ice cream like this. Guests come into this room and have their ice cream made their way, and it is delicious. 8 - Vivo Italian Kitchen This is the place to find Italian food. From pizza to pasta, and even some chicken Alfredo, guests will find all sorts of authentic Italian dishes, all while sitting in a romantic room. 9 - Voodoo Donut This mysterious shop is where guests can buy unusual donuts. They can even sit on a donut throne found outside of the restaurant. 10 - Antihito...
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Universal Citywalk: Entertainment

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  1 - AMC Theaters Catch a movie at this cinema. Here, guests can sit back in a recliner and watch a new movie. This also features 3-D and IMAX theaters. 2 - Universal's Great Movie Escape This is not your typical escape room experience. Here, guests come into one of three immersive storylines, where they will have to use their wits to escape. This includes Back to the Future: OUTTATIME!, Jurassic World: Escape, and Jaws: Sharkbait. 3 - Universal's PORTAL This is a virtual reality experience where guests are placed in their favorite films. They can help restore order at Hogwarts in Harry Potter: Magical Mania or ride through a dinosaur theme park in Jurassic Park: Dino Control.
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Universal Citywalk San Antonio: An Overview

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  OVERVIEW: This entertainment district, located outside of the park, is where guests can find shops, restaurants, and entertainment. This features several original places, as well and world-renowned franchise restaurants. In addition to this, this leads to the three hotels, which are located on a lagoon. It is a picturesque sight for those who come to see it. Also nearby are parking structures and the entrance point, where guests will be checked before they enter the resort. Welcome to the Epicenter of Awesome.....
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Events at Universal Studios San Antonio

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  Summer of Blockbusters: In the summer, Universal Studios San Antonio celebrates Blockbusters of old in a themed event. This includes themed merchandise, food, and photo ops, as well as a new parade with scenes from films like E.T., Jaws, Back to the Future, and others. Halloween Time at Universal: When spooky season comes around, Universal Studios San Antonio receives not one but two special events. One of them is the separately-ticketed Halloween Horror Nights event, which contains ten haunted houses, five scare zones, themed entertainment, food, and merchandise. The other is a family-friendly daytime event with a scavenger hunt and trick-or-treat locations throughout the park. Holidays at Universal: When the Holidays come around, Universal Studios San Antonio has an epic transformation. Both Hogsmeade and DIagon Alley embrace the Christmas season. Themed decorations, food, merchandise, and entertainment are found all around the park. There is even a Christmas Tree display in Ho...
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Park-Wide Entertainment

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  Universal's Great Movie Parade: This is an interesting parade that goes down Hollywood Boulevard and passes through Minion Land. Here, guests can see their favorite movies represented on parade floats, from family favorites like Despicable Me, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar, to more older flicks like E.T., Back to the Future, and Jurassic Park. Universal's Cinematic Celebration: Every night, the waters of Universal Studios San Antonio light up with movie moments. Here, guests can see clips from the movies represented in the parks, from the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, to the Minions of Despicable Me, and even the magic of Harry Potter, this is one show to behold. Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle: When night falls, Hogwarts castle lights up with the colors of the four houses. With stunning lights, fireworks, and an original musical score, this is a magical way to end a day in Universal Studios San Antonio.
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