Stay in SpongeBob Suites at Nick Hotel

Wild, wacky, and family-focused, Nickelodeon Suites Resort is a destination hotel in Orlando dedicated to imagination, play and exploration! Experience our high-energy, kid-friendly Orlando hotel, where kids and parents alike make messy memories under sunny Florida skies.

Whether you’re visiting on a family vacation or celebrating a special event like a reunion or birthday, the Nick Hotel offers everything you need — from live entertainment to wild water parks to spacious accommodations!

1-Bedroom Suites

Kick back, stretch out and have a great time in one of our family-friendly 1-Bedroom Suites. With 485 square feet of comfortable space, a private master bedroom, parlor area, kitchen and festive decor, our resort suites have something for every member of the family.

2-Bedroom Suites

With space for up to six guests and a semi-private kids’ area, the 2-Bedroom Suites at Nickelodeon Suites Resort provide plenty of room to relax, and kids will love our creative character themes! Settle in and get comfortable in one of our spacious family accommodations in Orlando.

3-Bedroom Suites

The largest suite style available at Nickelodeon Suites Resort, our 3-Bedroom Suites offer two master bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a kitchen. With a semi-private Nickelodeon-themed kids’ area and three TVs, these expansive accommodations in Orlando are ideal for larger family groups and those looking for a little more space to stretch out and relax during their stay.

Services & Amenities at our Orlando Resort

• Two Water Parks* – Discover new ways to play at the Nick Hotel’s heated Lagoon and Oasis pools, featuring 13 slides and flumes, climbing nets, water jets, snack shops, kids’ play areas, and plenty of SLIME (included in resort fee)
• Poolside entertainment* – including wacky games and the guarantee that someone is going to get SLIMED (included in resort fee)
• Private Poolside Cabanas – with two lounge chairs, a table and chairs, flat-screen TV with cable, ceiling fan, mini fridge stocked with water, convenient towel service and cabana attendant
• 4-D Experience Theater – Experience a complete sensory overload: wind, water, bubbles, scents, snow and SLIME in our 73-seat theater
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Laser Lockdown laser maze – High Tech interactive game play using lasers, mirrors, haze, effects and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theming.
• Studio Nick* – A state-of-the-art theater offering live shows (Double Dare LIVE and others) (included in resort fee)
• Kids’ Spa – Pamper your kids with stylish manicures and pedicures, hair weaves, extensions, braiding and airbrush tattoos
• Netted basketball court with multiple-height hoops
• Nine-hole miniature golf course
• The Mall – featuring an arcade, a food court, breakfast buffet, restaurant, lounge, Studio Nick, 4-D Experience Theater and retail and snack shops
• Nicktoons Café – a full-service restaurant serving character breakfast and dinner
• Arcade – a 3,000-square-foot arcade room with new video games and prizes
• WiFi* – complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is included in your stay and available anywhere on-property (included in resort fee)
• Scheduled shuttle service to Orlando attractions:
  • Complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation is available to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Wet ‘n Wild. Reservations are required.
  • Scheduled bus transportation to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom is included in the Resort Fee. Reservations are required.
• Airport and taxi transportation services – Maingate Transportation will provide transportation services to Orlando International Airport, shopping malls and outlets and other Central Florida locations.  For pricing information, contact them direct at 407-390-0000 ext. 3.
• Nickelodeon activities* – happening daily across the property, including our Mass Sliming (included in resort fee)
• Character Dining – where your family can dine, sing and dance with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends or America’s Heroes in a Half Shell, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on select dates.
• Helpful Guest Service Staff – can offer assistance with Orlando attraction tickets and local information
• In-room dining – with friendly, prompt service
• Business center* – with email and printing capabilities (included in resort fee)
• Security – gated resort access and required wristbands, to ensure your kids’ safety (our top priority)
• Self-laundry and dry cleaning service
• Parking – First standard vehicle* is included in the resort fee; each additional standard vehicle and guest parking is $17 per vehicle, per day.  Other non-standard vehicle types will incur an additional charge
• ATM machine available on-property
• Fitness room – available to all guests

* Included in hotel resort fee.

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Cowfish Orlando Restaurant at Universal Orlando Resort

The Cowfish™ is a one-of-a-kind dining experience, thriving on its ability to fuse two niche products seamlessly on the same menu. Fresh, innovative and delicious, the sushi segment of the menu is far beyond what you’re accustomed to. All natural, creative and hearty, the burgers entice with fresh, never frozen, ingredients and bold flavors. Spiked hand-spun milkshakes, premium sakes, craft beers, wine and 10oz exotic martinis round out a huge bar menu that is sure to please. The Cowfish™ aims to offer something for the entire family. Scrumptious appetizers for sharing, entree-sized salads, homemade desserts and a fun kid’s menu. If you can’t make up your mind, try a bento box to sample a mini-burger along with your choice of sushi roll and three tasty side items!

Check out our video tour of Cowfish Orlando, including a look at some of the food.

We tried “The Cowfish Has Offically Left The Building (A.K.A. The Hunka, Hunka),” which is a full-pound beef burger, creamy peanut butter, fried bananas, applewood bacon, brioche bun with a choice of side. (We made it a SINGLE HUNKA LOVE, half-pound beef burger for $12). The video also shows the Black Truffle Cheeseburger, which is a half-pound beef burger, black truffle cheese, roasted shallots, sautéed mushrooms, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, brioche bun and choice of side, and a cute kid’s meal “bento box” with Tender, all natural chicken chunks flash fried, served with ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce. All Kid’s meals are served with two sides. Choice of sides include: carrots, apples, oranges, edamame or house seasoned fries.

Dine with Sharks and Fish at SeaWorld

If you ever wanted to dine with sharks and fish, Sea World Orlando has the ultimate restaurant for you! The restaurant is called Sharks Underwater Grill. You can enjoy a fascinating view in an upscale, signature full-service restaurant that puts world-class entrees on your plate and a window into the world of sharks before your eyes. Let the skilled chefs, courteous staff and mesmerizing sharks make a memory for you.

Sharks Underwater Grill has been recognized amongst the best of the best restaurants in Orlando. Receiving such awards as the 2013 Silver Spoon Award from Orlando Life Magazine and Outstanding Ratings in the Zagat 2014 Orlando Restaurant Survey.

Here is just a sampling of what you will find on the menu:

Appetizers

• Drunken Mussels
• Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
• Caesar Salad
• Sharks Signature Salad
• Lobster Bisque

Entrees

• Cioppino
• Grilled Mahi Mahi
• Filet Mignon
• Snow Crab
• Seasonal Catch
• Seafood Alfredo
• Seafood Paella

Dessert

• Flourless Chocolate Cake
• Chef Selected Crème Brûlée
• Apple Galette
• Shark Bites

Children’s Menu

• Jumbo Grilled Hot Dog
• Shark’s Chicken Tenders
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
• Mahi Mahi, Fried or Grilled
• Cheese Stuffed Ravioli with Homemade Red Sauce

Cash Bar

• Premium and Domestic Beers available
• Specialty Wines by the bottle or glass
• Full Cocktail bar
• Specialty Drinks

Note: Menu subject to change.

Richard Petty Junior Ridealong at Walt Disney World

If you have a young thrill seeker in the family, they can ride in a CARS race car around the Walt Disney World Speedway with the Richard Petty Junior Ridealong experience.  Junior Ride-Along Experiences are for children between the ages of 6 and 13 years old and at least 48 inches in height and are offered during the same times as our regular Ride-Alongs. Enjoy the thrills and excitement of riding shotgun in a race car driven around the track by a professional instructor! The two vehicles used for the Richard Petty Junior Ridealong at Walt Disney World are from the “Cars” franchise. Their names are Aiken Axler and Sage VanDerSpin.

The Walt Disney World Speedway offer Junior Ride-Along experiences for $59 +tax. Junior Ride-Alongs do not require reservations and are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Find more, visit Drivepetty.com or call 800-237-3889. At this track, reserved date/time experiences are also available.

One of our youngest DIF team member (Hunter age 9) wanted to try it out!

Walt Disney World Speedway, located in Orlando, FL, is a 1 mile tri-oval. It was built in 1995 as a venue for the Izod IndyCar Series and is now the exclusive home to Richard Petty Driving Experience year-round. Gates open at 7:30AM.

This experience will only be available until early August as the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be closing to allow Disney to use the land it occupies for future transportation projects.

Where to Get Disney Princess Hair Styling

If you are bringing a princess to Disney World and are unable to get a reservation at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, we have another option for you! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a salon that now offers Princess hair styles. You can choose a hair style alone with a beautiful tiara or even add make up and nails. We walked right into the salon, without an appointment! This is a fantastic option for your princess! Take a look!

Now modern day princesses can be prepped and ready for any regal celebration with a royal makeover – conveniently located at the Ivy Trellis Salon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Beginning January 8, 2015, there’s a new Perfectly Prepared Princess Package featuring shimmery make-up, glittery nails, and hair styling crowned with a fancy tiara. Sounds divine!

Prices start at $50 for princess hairdo, glitter and a tiara; add a little princess glow make-up for $25 more. Option three includes hair, make-up and a fancy manicure for $90. Kids ages 4-12 can get their princess on with The Perfectly Prepared Princess Package that’s also available at the Coronado Springs Casa de Belleza Beauty Salon and at the Yacht and Beach Club Resort Ship Shape Salon. Reservations can be made in advance by calling 407-WDW-SPAS or ask your Destinations in Florida Travel Agent for assistance.

Disney World Candy Apples

Craving Something Sweet?  There’s so many great treats in store for you at Walt Disney World! Look for specially made caramel apples themed to some of your favorite Disney characters, delectable items including chocolate covered strawberries, cupcakes and cookies as well as specially created signature treat items at candy locations throughout the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resort.

Most of the candied and caramel apples sold at Walt Disney World  are actually made right there on Disney property. If you head to the candy shops in the parks and in Downtown Disney, you can often watch your apple being decorated! So, have you ever wondered how Disney makes those yummy Minnie Mouse candy apples?  It is pretty amazing!  Enjoy a video from Magic Kingdom on how Disney makes Minnie Mouse candy apples.

Are you craving Disney World candy apples now?  We are!

New Peter Pan Queue at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort has recently been adding interactive queues to attractions like Haunted Mansion and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The latest is at Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom Park. Guests are now able to watch Tinker Bell fly around and interact with Wendy, John and Michael’s toys. They also see their own shadows come alive on the wall in the children’s nursery and get a sprinkle of pixie dust before they head off into Never Land with Peter Pan.

You head into the children’s nursery, passing the beds of Wendy, John and Michael, which are surrounded by their belongings and personal treasures. Tinker Bell has already arrived and is busy exploring – and causing a bit of mischief – all around the room. Tink also pulls some friendly tricks on you when your shadow hits the wall. Don’t be surprised if your arm’s shadow gets “hooked,” among other fun. Take a look at the video below to see what surprises await you are the new Peter Pan queue at Magic Kingdom!