Ceremony and Reception

Ceremony and Reception Location

Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel 

Orlando, FL

Entrance to the Hotel 

View of the Hotel 

Ceremony Location: The Citrus Piazza 

Reception Location: The Venetian Ballroom 

Accommodations

Above are pictures of the resort we will be getting married at on 11/23/2013. Here are some details about the wedding and reception.

Ceremony Time: 4:30 pm at the Citrus Piazza

Cocktail Hour: 5:00-6:00 in the Venetian Foyer

Reception: 6:00-10:00 in the Venetian Ballroom 

Here is some information about the hotel and accommodations there.

The hotel is offering rooms at a discounted rate of $169.00. **Please contact my mother at margiejean@gmail.com to book one of the reserved rooms** Perks of staying at the hotel (besides being at the wedding site): Early Park Admission and Express Passes for the Universal Theme Parks 

The hotel is located at 5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando Florida 32819 

Transportation, Maps & Directions

Located on-site at Universal Orlando^® Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is just steps from two amazing theme parks, non-stop nightlife and more, all in one convenient location at Universal Orlando^® Resort. Just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, our luxury hotel puts you in the center of it all for convenient family travel.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATIONShuttle Service: Shuttle service departs from each baggage claim area and they stop at multiple stops, prices vary per shuttle.
Taxi Cabs: Taxis are approximately $40-60 each way (prices vary and are subject to change)
Private Car Service: Private car service Destination MCO can be arranged through our concierge at approximately $90 each way (for a regular sedan up to 4 people, prices vary and are subject to change). Please contact our concierge for arrangements.

HERTZ RENTAL CAR SERVICEHertz Desks are located next to the Attraction Ticket Center and are open 7 days a week from 8am – 5pm. Please keep in mind the daily self-parking fee. To make a reservation please call 407-503-1156 (based on availability). Rental Cars are also available at the airport.

AROUND UNIVERSAL ORLANDO^® RESORTGuests of the Universal Orlando resort hotels enjoy complimentary on-site transportation during their stay.  Take the convenient water taxis along picturesque waterways or ride the shuttle bus directly to both theme parks and CityWalk^®. Learn more about exclusive benefits for hotel guests.

SEAWORLD^® ADVENTURE PARK, AQUATICA™ & WET N’ WILD^® WATER PARK Besides enjoying two amazing theme parks and spectacular nightlife, guests of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also enjoy complimentary scheduled transportation^◊ to SeaWorld^® Adventure Park, Aquatica™and Wet n' Wild^® Water Park.

DIRECTIONS

From Turnpike (North or South):

• Take Exit 259 (I-4 interchange) onto I-4 (Tampa)
• Take Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
• At traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
• Travel half a mile to Universal Blvd., and turn left
• Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

From Downtown Orlando (I-4 West):

• Take I-4 West to Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
• At traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
• Travel half a mile to Universal Blvd., and turn left
• Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

From Tampa (I-4 East):

• Take I-4 East towards downtown Orlando
• Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
• At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Universal Blvd.
• Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

From Orlando International Airport:

• Take the North exit out the airport onto Beachline Expressway (SR528) West (International Drive, Convention Center)
• Continue on Beachline and take I-4 East
• Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
• At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Universal Blvd.
• Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right
• NOTE: SR528 is a toll road.

From I-95 South:

• Take I-95 South to Exit 260B (I-4 West towards Orlando)
• Take I-4 West to Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
• At the traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
• Travel half a mile to Universal Blvd., and turn left
• Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

From I-95 North:

• Take I-95 North to Exit 205 (SR528 - Beachline Expressway) heading West
• Continue on Beachline and take Exit 75A (universal Studios) and get in the left lane
• Turn left on Universal Blvd.
• Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right
• NOTE: SR528 is a toll road.

Other Hotels in the area:

Best Western Plus Universal Inn: 1 mile from the Portofino, avg cost $85-$100 per night

Doubletree Universal Studios: 1/2 mile from the Portofino. avg cost $100-$120 per night 

Hyatt Place Orlando Universal: 3/4 mile from the Portofino. avg cost $125-$140 per night

If you would like other reccomendations, please let me know :)