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Discovering Epic Universe: A New Frontier in Theme Park Magic

We are always on the lookout for the next great destination, and Epic Universe is poised to be one of the most exciting new attractions in the theme park space! Slated to open on May 22, 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort, this expansive entertainment complex promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages and interests. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your Epic visit. What is Epic Universe? Universal Orlando Resort’s latest venture is designed to immerse guests in some of the most beloved stories from film, television, and gaming. [...]

By |2024-12-17T16:10:29-05:00December 17th, 2024|Epic Universe, family vacations, Universal Studios Orlando|

Universal Studios VIP Experience

If you really want to experience all that Universal Studios has to offer, then a VIP Experience is the way to go!  With the VIP Experience, you will feel like a rock star! This experience gives you front-of-the-line access to all your favorite attractions, a Universal expert guide that can give you all sorts of insider information and backstage access, and at least one meal is included in your VIP tour. There are two options for the VIP Experience at Universal Studios.  You can choose the group VIP Experience, where you will be in a group of other guests.  [...]

By |2022-11-07T22:49:35-05:00November 7th, 2022|family vacations, Universal Studios Orlando, Vacations in the USA|

Walt Disney World & Universal in One Trip

If you’re coming to Orlando for your vacation, it makes sense that you would want to visit both of the biggest theme park destinations in the city.  Especially if you’re flying into Orlando, you want to take advantage of everything that the city has to offer.  But actually making that happen can be a little bit tricky.  It really depends on how long your trip is, how many days you want to visit the Disney parks and the Universal parks, and what benefits you want to take advantage of.  I have two different vacation plans depending on your wants and [...]

Top 5 Tips to Help Pick your Universal Studios Resort

So you’ve decided to visit Universal Studios Orlando, but you’re not sure where to stay.  There are many choices to choose from, so it can be a tough choice.  I wanted to give you five tips to help make that choice a little easier. First, decide how much time you will be spending in your room and at your resort. If you really only plan to sleep there, then you may not want to pay for extra amenities, pools, etc. that a more expensive resort can offer.  If this is the case, you may want to look at one [...]

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 1!

In the travel industry, the first few months of the year is known as “wave season”.  This is the time where people begin to think about where they want to go for vacation.  Have you begun to plan your 2020 vacation?  Where will you go?  If you still haven’t decided, there are lots of new things happening at your favorite vacation destinations! Disneyland and Walt Disney World: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019 in Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and the Disneyland park. You will be transported into the world of Star Wars!  There are two new attractions [...]

Quick Service Dining at Universal Studios

When visiting the three parks at Universal Studios Orlando, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay, you will want to try some of the incredible restaurants there.  If you want to make it super convenient for you, then I would highly recommend adding Universal’s quick service dining plan to your vacation.  On our last visit to Universal Studios in October 2019, we used this dining plan and loved it! So what does the quick service dining plan include?  For each child (age 3-9) and adult (age 10 and up) the quick service dining plan gives you: One quick service [...]

By |2019-11-22T17:10:09-05:00November 22nd, 2019|Universal Studios Orlando|

Top 5 Tips for Your Next Visit To Universal Studios Orlando

If your kids are getting a little bit older and love the thrill rides, if you're a Harry Potter fan, or if you like 3-D simulated rides, then it is time to plan a trip to Universal Studios Orlando!! These parks have some amazing thrills, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is out of this world! You really do feel like you are right in the middle of the Harry Potter books! If you're used to planning a Disney vacation, then there are some things that are definitely different at Universal Studios. In this article, I have given [...]

Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park

Volcano Bay is the newest park at Universal Studios Orlando. This water park opened on May 25, 2017, and is very near to the Cabana Bay resort. You can actually walk to Volcano Bay from the Cabana Bay resort. If you are staying at one of the other Universal resorts (Portofino Bay, Hard Rock, Royal Pacific or Sapphire Falls) then you will need to take a complimentary shuttle bus from your resort to Volcano Bay. Tickets The first thing to realize is that you will need a 3 park ticket if you want to include Volcano Bay on your next [...]

By |2019-10-22T16:29:35-05:00April 17th, 2018|family vacations, Uncategorized, Universal Studios Orlando|
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