I've already booked 7 nights in Portofino, so we're getting express passes for 8 days. After that we're switching to cheaper hotel. It's our first time in Universal Orlando, from the reviews and the photos I like Sapphire Falls more than the Dockside, but is it worth $350 more? I am 70-30 right now for SF.
Sapphire is my favorite hotel on property for the location, the tavern, the food and the pool. If you’re spending 2 weeks there and the 8 days are at Portofino and the rest of the time you can just enjoy your days at the pool at Sapphire.