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Phone Charging at Universal Orlando – complete guide

In this day and age, theme park guests of all types want to be online and ready to share photos, videos, and the thrills of their vacation. (We at Orlando Informer don’t blame you – after all, we’re on many social networks ourselves, including Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.) This is especially the case now that Universal Orlando offers free resort-wide wifi.

However, after all this online sharing, we are commonly asked how guests can charge their phones while visiting the resort. Starting in February 2019, Universal has a new answer to this: FuelRods are available for purchase at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk.

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What is a FuelRod?

A FuelRod is a reusable, portable charging system – the company boasts that it’s the first of its kind, with the “highest energy density on the market” – for smartphones and tablets, delivering up to eight hours of talk time on the average phone or up to four hours of usage on tablets. Once the rod (battery) you have rented is drained, you can always swap it out for another one (for a fee at Universal, while it’s free at certain other locations across the country).

How much is it to rent a FuelRod at Universal Orlando?

Currently, FuelRods are priced at $35 for the initial purchase, which includes the power bank, a cable, connectors, and a carrying case. Swapping out your used FuelRod for a fresh one costs $3 per exchange. If you prefer the FuelRod MAX10 wireless power bank—featuring MagSafe compatibility, wireless charging, and a high-capacity 10,000 mAh battery—it comes at a higher price of $65.

(Pro tip: if you download FuelRod’s app, you can get a $5 credit.)

Where can I buy a FuelRod at Universal Orlando?

There are 13 locations currently:

Universal Studios Florida

Islands of Adventure

CityWalk

Volcano Bay

Can I just use a nearby outlet at the resort to charge my phone?

While it’s unlikely for it to be an issue, outlets at the parks are not for guest use, and you may be asked to unplug your device by a team member.

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