From Universal CityWalk to the connecting Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and even nearby SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, knowing how to navigate from your home base of Universal Stella Nova Resort is key. Let’s guide you through the best ways to explore it all with ease!
How do I get from Stella Nova Resort to CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure?
Universal operates a bus service that runs continuously between the hotels and the general guest drop-off area near the Universal parking garages. The service is complimentary and begins one hour before Early Park Admission. Buses arrive every 15 minutes but do be aware that when leaving Universal to go back to Stella Nova, the line for a spot on the bus can get long at peak times (typically, when both theme parks are closing).
How do I get to Volcano Bay?
A shuttle bus transports guests from Universal Stella Nova Resort directly to Volcano Bay, located on the edge of Universal Orlando’s main campus (right next door to Cabana Bay Beach Resort). The bus departs approximately every 15 minutes.
How can I get to SeaWorld and Aquatica?
Universal’s hotels provide complimentary scheduled transportation, called the Connector Shuttle, to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica (SeaWorld’s water park). We emphasize scheduled because it is very important to understand that the bus does not run continuously; rather, in general, it picks up and drops off once in the morning and once in the evening. Check with any Vacation Planning Center desk to reserve pick-up and drop-off times for your visit.