

While recently delivering some free promotional copies of Orlando Attractions Magazine to hotels on International Drive, I noticed that several of the hotels featured a handy new feature in the lobbies in the form of…
These kiosks exclusively sold tickets to Universal Orlando and have appeared some time within the last 2 months or so:
As you can see, each kiosk is hard to miss, both because of its brightly-glowing screens and colorful standee of The Simpsons that was stationed near each one. The interface on the kiosks appears to be a retooled version of Universal’s web page. It allows the instant purchase of admission tickets to Universal Orlando’s two theme parks using a credit card. No lines, no wait. If you’re staying at one of these hotels, just head to the lobby, swipe your card, and you’re off to enjoy a fun day at the theme parks.
Both Disney and Universal have had self-service ticket kiosks available at select locations near their regular ticket booths but this is the first time I’ve seen any in a hotel. I think they’re a great idea and would love to see more showing up throughout all the tourist areas of Orlando.
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jeff
March 9th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I think the guest interaction is more important than speed or ease of use.