Planning Tips & Guides

This is where you start if you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando! Details on everything from what you need to do before you visit to trip recaps and packing lists.

Universal Express Pass Ride List (2026 Guide By Park & All Attractions Included)

Universal Express Pass Ride List (2026 Guide By Park & All Attractions Included)

Leah
April 18, 2026

Planning a trip to Universal Studios and hoping to skip the long lines? Which rides are actually included? In this...

Universal Orlando Packing List: What to Bring for a Perfect Park Day

Universal Orlando Packing List: What to Bring for a Perfect Park Day

Leah
March 18, 2026

Are you planning a visit to Universal and not sure what to pack for the parks? You don’t want too...

How to Plan a Universal Orlando Trip (2026 Complete Guide)

How to Plan a Universal Orlando Trip (2026 Complete Guide)

Leah
February 28, 2026

Are you planning a Universal Orlando vacation? This complete guide to how to plan a Universal Orlando trip will give...

Best Shows at Universal Orlando to Include in Your Day

Best Shows at Universal Orlando to Include in Your Day

Leah
January 27, 2026

From kid-friendly character entertainment to thrilling action, the Universal Orlando shows need to be part of your theme park day....

Holidays at Universal Orlando

Holidays at Universal Orlando

Leah
August 27, 2025

From Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Grinchmas, this guide to the Holidays at Universal Orlando will...

40+ Must Do at Universal Orlando (Rides & Non-Rides)

40+ Must Do at Universal Orlando (Rides & Non-Rides)

Leah
August 27, 2025

Universal Orlando has so many things to do but it can be overwhelming to plan your visit. In this post...

Best Harry Potter Universal Tips to Plan Your Visit

Best Harry Potter Universal Tips to Plan Your Visit

Leah
August 25, 2025

Wizards and Muggles will love being immersed into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort-but it...

Is Volcano Bay Worth it

Is Volcano Bay Worth it

Leah
August 24, 2025

Universal’s Volcano Bay is an immersive water park experience that allows guests to enter a tropical paradise in the middle...

Universal Orlando with Kids- How to Plan your Visit

Universal Orlando with Kids- How to Plan your Visit

Leah
August 21, 2025

From meeting Shrek and the Minions, to spinning around with the Cat in the Hat and earning stars at Super...

15 First Time Tips for Universal Orlando

15 First Time Tips for Universal Orlando

Leah
August 11, 2025

Are you visiting Universal Orlando for the first time or has it been a few years since your last visit?...

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