59 GUIDES
Universal Orlando Resort is the destination I cover in the most depth. My guides are based on first-hand visits to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe and Volcano Bay, with detailed advice on tickets, Express Pass, on-site hotels and ride strategy.
Planning a trip to the Universal Orlando Resort can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to think about and do before you even arrive. Plus, there are so many things unique to a Universal Orlando vacation. But after several trips, I’ve developed a tried-and-tested planning routine that works every time. In this article, I’ll walk you…
Some rides at Universal Orlando can make you vomit even if you’re not prone to being sick on rides. That’s because several rides at Universal Orlando are based on motion simulators. This ‘fake’ movement causes our brains to go into overdrive and can make you either physically or feel very sick. But why does Universal…
Super Nintendo World in Orlando is located inside the new Epic Universe theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort. This land opened with the theme park on the 22nd May 2025 and is one of the most detailed and immersive lands Universal has ever built. The land itself is split into two areas: Across the…
You can upgrade your Universal Orlando ticket both before and during your trip. The different upgrades you may want to add include a visit to Epic Universe or Volcano Bay, park-to-park access, additional days, or an annual pass. You can upgrade Universal Orlando tickets before your trip by calling 407-224-4233. If you want to upgrade…
There are 18 rides at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but which one is best? I’ve visited the Islands of Adventure theme park more than 20 times in the past decade, both solo, as a couple, with young kids and with elderly parents. As such I know which rides at the park are best and why….
There are 41 Universal Orlando rides across the three theme parks. Universal Studios Florida has 12, Islands of Adventure has 18, and Epic Universe has 11. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Fast and Furious Supercharged have both closed since 2025, and Epic Universe opened in May that year with eleven rides. Every ride below has…
The quickest way to get from Universal Studios Florida to Islands of Adventure is to walk. The two parks sit side by side around the CityWalk hub, and the stroll takes about 10 minutes at an easy pace. If you hold a park-to-park ticket you can also ride the Hogwarts Express between them, which takes…
There is free WiFi across the entire Universal Orlando Resort. That includes every theme park (including Epic Universe), Volcano Bay, CityWalk, and every on-site hotel. This guide covers how to connect to the WiFi, where it works well, the hotel WiFi tier upgrades and how to fix a dropped connection. Methodology: I’ve used Universal Orlando’s…
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is the most illusive ride at Universal Orlando. This is one of just two rides at the Universal Orlando Resort that doesn’t accept an Express Pass and often has wait times of two hours or more. If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, you will no doubt want…
Florida residents are able to save a significant amount of money on tickets to Universal Orlando. The two biggest promotions running in 2026 include: In this guide I’ll share how Universal Studios Florida Resident Tickets work, who is eligible, and give you a full-breakdown of each promotion and benefit available. Methodology: Prices, tier structures, and…
I’ve been visiting Universal Orlando for over a decade, first as a college student on a budget, and now as a mum travelling with my wife and two kids. So I’ve seen first-hand how differently a Universal Orlando trip can cost. Here’s a rough idea of what to budget: The exact amount you spend on…
There are three different types of Harry Potter costume robe available to purchase at Universal Orlando, all in the four different Hogwarts house colours: All prices exclude the 6.5% Florida sales tax. We bought a Hogwarts Robe on our trip to Universal Orlando in 2022 and have taken it with us on numerous trips since….