13 Things You Should Always Do in Universal Orlando

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Something tells me you clicked on today’s video because you’re getting PUMPED up about a certain future Universal Orlando vacation of yours - or at least you’re hoping to take one later on. Am I right? Tell me I’m right! Because if I AM, then today’s video is gonna make sure you’re PREPARED for that future vacation before you ever step foot through the park gates!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 138

  • @metallicnole4514
    @metallicnole4514 22 дні тому +32

    When you’re having a bad day at work and wanna scream into a pillow, DBF upload makes my day a little better

  • @Bella9.34
    @Bella9.34 7 днів тому +4

    I'll be there in 45 days 🙌🏼 Can't wait.

  • @maureenporter2967
    @maureenporter2967 22 дні тому +16

    All you 100% disabled vet/retired military/current military: you can get a season pass to Universal for $110/person! You just gotta get it on base at the MWR/outdoor recreational facility. Each base may have different hours and different ways to receive the season pass (online/via mail or email). It saves a bunch of money if you visit universal at least twice a year.

    • @arielhoeft7511
      @arielhoeft7511 22 дні тому +1

      Yes! My family did this we’re going later this year for so cheap!!!

    • @crabbypapa3862
      @crabbypapa3862 22 дні тому

      Does that include park to park?

    • @maureenporter2967
      @maureenporter2967 22 дні тому

      @@crabbypapa3862 Yes, you get access to both parks. It’s awesome. 😎

    • @maureenporter2967
      @maureenporter2967 20 днів тому

      @@crabbypapa3862 yes! It’s great. I believe there is a Volcano Bay option as well but call your MWR to double check if that’s available.

    • @maureenporter2967
      @maureenporter2967 19 днів тому

      @@crabbypapa3862 yes!

  • @michellekelly5522
    @michellekelly5522 22 дні тому +11

    True. Going at Christmas and it was cheaper to stay at the Hard Rock with free Express pass for our family of 4 than to buy Express pass separately and stay off property.

    • @reneeott1556
      @reneeott1556 22 дні тому

      Hard Rock is really nice. We feel like it was very well worth the money. We loved Royal Pacific, too. Might try Portifino if we ever get to do it again.

  • @sharona5646
    @sharona5646 22 дні тому +13

    My friend and I are coming December 2025, literally can’t wait, only 453 days to go 😂

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +2

      It’ll be here before you know it!

  • @mike9147
    @mike9147 22 дні тому +13

    If the park is busy...You will need Express Pass! Spend the money! no lines and no schedule to follow!

  • @Graphics_Card
    @Graphics_Card 22 дні тому +8

    I was just down in CityWalk to preview epic universe and ride the hotel tenders.

  • @Lemon_go_away
    @Lemon_go_away 22 дні тому +6

    Not me stalking DFB and being unintentionally early

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      👀 Welcome!!

  • @alyssiagonzalez
    @alyssiagonzalez 22 дні тому +12

    I'm going today yaaaay!!!!

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      Oooh I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!

    • @Graphics_Card
      @Graphics_Card 22 дні тому

      Have fun stay hydrated

  • @perfesser944
    @perfesser944 22 дні тому +4

    Dudley-Do-Right and Popeye are MUSTS in Orlando heat. Go ahead, get drenched. After the ride, you will enjoy a little over one hour of relative cool.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      Which one is your FAVORITE - Dudley or Popeye??

    • @perfesser944
      @perfesser944 20 днів тому

      @@dfbbreea Both are great. Popeye is more comfortable. Being a big guy, I find myself somewhat cramped in Dudley's vehicles.

  • @pigeonplumtree3
    @pigeonplumtree3 22 дні тому +7

    You are right AJ!! 🤩😀

  • @jocelynsantiago7154
    @jocelynsantiago7154 22 дні тому +1

    Express is so worth it to at least do one day because you get to ride everything and it's so easy to use!

  • @Zodia195
    @Zodia195 22 дні тому +3

    So happy y'all plan to cover Epic Universe since I am waiting for that to open before going to Universal. I am in my 'pre-planning' stage. That bit about bags and drinks is helpful. Definitely plan on staying at a resort for sure and a big reason is that early access into the parks.

  • @estebannavarro9199
    @estebannavarro9199 22 дні тому +2

    Only 60 days for our next wdw and universal Orlando trip!! Can’t wait!!

  • @Question_Marked
    @Question_Marked 2 дні тому +1

    Universal is the best !

  • @tonyphoenician1723
    @tonyphoenician1723 22 дні тому +2

    AJ you still have the same soothing voice 🤩. I have not been watching the videos lately, but now I am backkkk. 😁

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      Welcome back! Happy to have you! ❤

  • @councilofkarens729
    @councilofkarens729 22 дні тому +3

    Very informative, as I'm more familiar with WDW than Universal, but considering Universal in a year or two.

  • @Chrisdalm
    @Chrisdalm 9 днів тому

    If you want the ultimate Universal Halloween experience there is guided tour, at an extra cost, and is worthwhile. Our group of six had a personal guide who let us bypass all the lines and we saw all 9 haunted houses.

  • @wbgibby
    @wbgibby 14 днів тому

    Another thing, the single rider line for Hagrid's can and usually is longer than the wait in the main line

  • @milesperhour4998
    @milesperhour4998 6 днів тому

    The express pass being expensive is what makes it work so well. Less people buy it because they can't afford it or don't feel like it's wise to pay for it. Because less people will buy it, less people will be in the line. Also, if Hagrid's was on Express, many people who don't want to buy it will suddenly think it's a good value and the Express lines for the other rides will get longer cause more people will get it (again, because they now find it a worthy value).

  • @chelseaholbrook3189
    @chelseaholbrook3189 20 днів тому

    An absolute must do for kids and adults alike that most people just walk by without thinking is Camp Jurassic! You have to explore the caverns and enjoy some great A/C while walking through a literal "jungle" gym.

  • @aliesterm
    @aliesterm 22 дні тому +1

    Funnily enough, I just got back from one. But I'm pumped all the same.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      I feel this in my soul LOL

  • @t_cheating8239
    @t_cheating8239 22 дні тому +1

    I am so sad that I won't be able to come again in December. I will be there in September 2025 to celebrate my 50th and my father's 80th!

  • @jasonelder2296
    @jasonelder2296 22 дні тому

    There is a piece of the Berlin Wall behind Hard Rock Cafe. Also, Suess Landing should be an honorable mention.

  • @ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini
    @ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini 18 днів тому

    5:56 As for Hagrid's, it always seemed like the single rider line was actually meant for express

  • @Robertf752
    @Robertf752 22 дні тому +1

    TIL Velosacoaster has fast pass :-) / haven't been there in a while lol

  • @jennifermajor5013
    @jennifermajor5013 22 дні тому

    Monday! Monday! Monday! ❤

  • @almont2112
    @almont2112 22 дні тому +1

    23 days!

  • @wbgibby
    @wbgibby 14 днів тому

    You missed one key piece of information about the Rising Star Karaoke Club. It is Karaoke where you sing with a Live band. You got a guitar, bass, drum, keyboards and 3 background singers. And they sound like they came off the recording but it is all live. The most fun Karaoke I have ever tried.

  • @catherineflores78
    @catherineflores78 19 днів тому

    Meet a velociraptor is not actually in the discovery center. It's next to River Adventure.
    On a hot day, go explore the caves in camp jurassic.
    In studios, do NOT miss the shows. Horror makeup show is not scary. It's really funny. Bourne stuntacular is incredible. Animal actors is really cute and also funny.

  • @TooFunny-Glade
    @TooFunny-Glade 14 днів тому

    Going in 15 days 27 of September

  • @Rose41640
    @Rose41640 8 днів тому

    Which park to go first Island of adventure or universal studios?

  • @Cuzvalsays
    @Cuzvalsays 22 дні тому

    Do you ever attend or cover Horror Nights?? I would love to see something on that, we’re going to the one in Orlando for the first time this year! We’ve gone to the one in Hollywood a bunch but we were a little lost/unsure of some things when planning for Orlando’s HHN

  • @josandham7844
    @josandham7844 22 дні тому

    I’m looking at staying in July 2025 before UK schools break up. Just checked the hotel prices, it’s actually cheaper to stay onsite at a value Universal hotel ($225 per nite) and pay the additional $350 unlimited park pass per day than the hotels that have it included, the cheapest I found being Hard Rock at $850 per nite.

  • @appliedengineering4001
    @appliedengineering4001 22 дні тому

    I'm surprised that you never started a second channel called "Universal Food Blog".

  • @heathercarter9741
    @heathercarter9741 22 дні тому +2

    Be there next week!!!! ❤ I haven't been to universal since 2004 but I go to Disney every year because if I can go do disney why would I do universal 😂😂😂 next week we get to do both.

  • @amysoderstrom1180
    @amysoderstrom1180 22 дні тому

    Where can I find a good printable map of the Universal parks? I just cannot get the big picture from the app…

  • @hollybabyyy
    @hollybabyyy 22 дні тому

    Please do more disneyland before october and uni Hollywood

  • @Kker1494mck
    @Kker1494mck 17 днів тому

    I thought they didn’t have a castle show right now?

  • @Jaszi007
    @Jaszi007 22 дні тому

    That’s weird to hear cuz the only time I’ve ridden hagrid’s there was definitely another faster moving line separate from the main one.

    • @Excalibur_86
      @Excalibur_86 22 дні тому +2

      I think that is single rider?

  • @codyshirey3468
    @codyshirey3468 21 день тому

    Once agian from someone who lives in tampa goibg to disney or universal pack some cash and your debit card maybe wear sun glasses or a hat but ive been going for 15 years or more and nevwr needed amything else its crazy and dont buy anything but maybe lunch from the park eat and dinner everything off park then come back if u want we use to show up at opening eat lunch ride rides till 3pm go back to hotel take nap for 2 hours then go back to said universal or disney

  • @michaeldietz1223
    @michaeldietz1223 22 дні тому

    This will be my wife and I first visit to universal Orlando. We’re staying at the sapphire falls resort. I’m not a ride fan of big dizzy rides like my wife is. We’re not sure if we’re going to the parks. Any tips or n must do things for a 50 year old married couple?
    Ik. I’m lame but still want some tips if you can provide any.
    Thanks for all the videos, great content!

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      Take your time through all the Wizarding World sections! The shops, interactive wand experiences, and outdoor entertainment can take up HOURS of your day! And speaking of shows, don’t miss out on the Bourne Stuntacular show on the Universal Studios Florida side. THAT one is a BLAST! You’ll also wanna try some of those novelty eats and restaurants (which we’ve got a WHOLE video about):
      ua-cam.com/video/Da7UcE9Af3Y/v-deo.htmlsi=1-dxN3nUw3hvu7VA

    • @michaeldietz1223
      @michaeldietz1223 21 день тому

      Great ideas! Thank you very much for the guidance!
      Btw, I really like all your videos and you’ve helped my wife and I with a lot of tips when we went to Disney. Especially with the lightning lanes.
      Thanks again!

    • @shannondify
      @shannondify 20 днів тому +1

      I'm 53. Just returned home from Universal. Loved the shows and the general atmosphere. Do not miss the Bourne Stuntacular

    • @michaeldietz1223
      @michaeldietz1223 19 днів тому

      Awesome. Thank you all for the tips!

  • @dansaber4427
    @dansaber4427 22 дні тому +3

    Am I right or am I right? right right right.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      NAILED IT!

    • @councilofkarens729
      @councilofkarens729 22 дні тому +1

      NED? Ned Ryerson? Watch that first step. It's a DOOZY!

    • @dansaber4427
      @dansaber4427 22 дні тому +1

      Groundhog Day I think about it every time I hear it

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    @BlowoutStumpyy-h5q 20 днів тому

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  • @sagebronson2753
    @sagebronson2753 21 день тому +1

    I didn’t know you did universal! So excited

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 21 день тому +1

      We absolutely do!! And we’ll be doing EVEN MORE next year when Epic Universe opens!!

  • @patrickdaly5988
    @patrickdaly5988 22 дні тому +2

    How to book rides in Universal:
    1) get in line.
    For fast pass 1) buy express pass or stay in Hardrock/Portofino/Royal Pacific 2) get in line.
    The fat that this is note worth is a damning indictment of other's line systems.

  • @chriswright7076
    @chriswright7076 22 дні тому

    Does DFB ever cover HHN?

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому

      We do on our website!
      www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/08/30/everything-you-need-to-know-about-halloween-horror-nights-at-universal-orlando-in-2024/

  • @jedipookie
    @jedipookie 22 дні тому

    Finally covering the better park company

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    @DefoeBrian-x9m 9 днів тому

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  • @ShyDoomGuy
    @ShyDoomGuy 22 дні тому +3

    Wow, I'm first. Cool beans

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      The COOLEST of beans!

  • @christinedaae7323
    @christinedaae7323 7 днів тому

    I call upon all my fellow Universal Orlando Resort vacationers! Please save up $300,000 each for your Universal Orlando Resort stays, and go as often as possible! This is very, very important, people! We need to help Universal Orlando Resort overtake Walt Disney World Resort for Theme Park supremacy! Walt Disney World Resort has gone too far, and it’s time for Universal Orlando Resort to finally overtake Walt Disney World Resort as THE Premier Theme Park Destination in Orlando, Florida! Let’s go! Come on! Let’s go! Let’s all work together to accomplish this goal!

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    @AntoinetteSusie-r3m 20 днів тому

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  • @BlueDemonOfficial
    @BlueDemonOfficial 8 днів тому

    Im going in 10 minutes😭😭

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    @mlaopiuayhszalaoiusyh 14 днів тому

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  • @Boundwithflame23
    @Boundwithflame23 22 дні тому

    I’ve been trying to binge all the Universal videos in preparation for our trip in November and you put out a new one. Nice!
    Looked on the website and apparently the Hogwarts Express is going to be unavailable during the days we’re there though 😔

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    @Lauraics 22 дні тому

    Do you know how do I get hosted by Disney❓

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  • @adamcordell7750
    @adamcordell7750 22 дні тому +1

    11:23 it’s not that bad. Disney is worse logistically. Literally you’ll spend as much time parking at Hollywood studios than you do at universal… and you’ll spend WAY more time at TCC/MK than it takes to get into universal. (Animal Kingdom is huge; Epcot you walk forever to get to anything once you are in… you’re over-exaggerating, DFB)
    Parking deck is a breeze. Don’t waste money on premier parking. (If you get annual pass, you have to pay for 1 day of parking to activate free UOAP parking… UNLESS you enter after 6pm your first time).
    Staying onsite is easiest.
    Also, unless I didn’t hear it, when getting express passes with RP, Portofino, or Hard Rock, for 1 night = 2 days of unlimited express. (Check in date + check out date)

    • @weatheredseeker
      @weatheredseeker 21 день тому

      Nah. I'm a UOAP and can vouch for this it's a long trek from parking to the front gate of IoA. I don't see how you can disagree with that and then compare it to being inside a park and walking to different sections

    • @adamcordell7750
      @adamcordell7750 21 день тому

      @@weatheredseeker I was a UOAP until 2021 or 22. We had Disney passes this last year.
      Universal is Objectively smaller between City Walk, Islands (110 acres) and Studios (108 acres).
      Epcot itself is 300 acres. MK is a 107 acres, but take into account the TCC. Much worse and longer to get through than studios security.
      You will never convince me it’s less walking at Disney.

    • @weatheredseeker
      @weatheredseeker 21 день тому

      @@adamcordell7750 you're arguing something that nobody said.

    • @adamcordell7750
      @adamcordell7750 21 день тому

      @@weatheredseeker you said something about a “long trek.” Either idk what that means, or distance and size are taken into consideration in the context of the comment thread.

    • @weatheredseeker
      @weatheredseeker 21 день тому

      @@adamcordell7750 Nobody once said that it's longer than any other walk in the world.

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  • @leroyjenkins12345
    @leroyjenkins12345 22 дні тому

    As someone who has been, the express pass is only worth it for Velocicoaster, the Hulk and maybe Rip Ride Rock it.

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  • @jackwilkinson4911
    @jackwilkinson4911 22 дні тому

    I'm just wondering, what's the best strategy to arrange an Uber to come and pick you up from Universal's rideshare area?

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 22 дні тому +1

      Rideshares will actually drop you off on the fifth floor of the north parking garage. So you’ll set up your ride like normal, but just keep in mind that it’s still gonna be a bit of a walk before you reach either of the park - meaning you’ll still want to factor in that extra travel time!

    • @jackwilkinson4911
      @jackwilkinson4911 22 дні тому

      @@dfbbreeaUnderstood, thanks

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