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.
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.
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.
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.
@@romikoral3135 It was worth every dollar we paid. I already want to return. 🥲 Surfside summer resort was awsome. Butterbeer delicious, Eggs and ham food at Seuss Landing is a must. Hagrids motorbikes worth the wait. Characters meet and greet was a great experience too.
When you're tired and hot from walking around in the Florida heat, take a break (while continuing the fun) by watching a show. Personal recommendation from me is The Bourne Stuntacular, right at the front of Studios. A tip for this show is not to sit in the first few rows, as the seats dip down a bit too low to see over the front ledge of the stage. If you're at Isles, I recommend seeing the Animal Actors show, in-between E.T. and Krustyland. This one is a little campy and dated in its tone, but that's what gives it its charm in my opinion. Reminds me of watching Pet Star back in the day on Animal Planet. P.S. all the freestyle machines dispense ice and water free of charge, so feel free to bring an empty water bottle/jug. Or 2. Or 50. Maybe don't bring 50.
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.
Yeah, you're right! We booked up Orlando for next May a few months ago... and today I just bought the park tickets. We land the day after Epic opens!! I always do Universal, haven't done Disney since 1989 lol
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).
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.
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.
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!
Just booked my trip for early May (before Epic Universe opens). 3 days Universal, 2 days Disney, 1 day Bush Gardens. Plan is saturday arrival, sunday jetlag, monday, tuesday wednesday Universal, thursday rest, or if I'm still alive maybe sea world, friday disney, saturday Bush Gardens, Sunday rest, monday more Disney. I think I might need another vacation after that just to recover.
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
I'm looking at spending 2 weeks at universal soon I'm currently waiting for epic to open with 4 days for epic universe, a week for the other 3 universal parks and 2 or 3 days for other things in and around the orlando area like sea world and Ripleys. May cost a small fortune but as I'm flying in from England especially for universal I want to get the most out of my 2 weeks there and make sure I get to do everything I want high on my list is dark universe, all the harry potter lands and simpsons land
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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 😔
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.
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)
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
@@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 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.
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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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.
Yes! My family did this we’re going later this year for so cheap!!!
Does that include park to park?
@@crabbypapa3862 Yes, you get access to both parks. It’s awesome. 😎
@@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.
@@crabbypapa3862 yes!
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.
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.
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.
I'll be there in 45 days 🙌🏼 Can't wait.
How was it
@@romikoral3135 It was worth every dollar we paid. I already want to return. 🥲 Surfside summer resort was awsome. Butterbeer delicious, Eggs and ham food at Seuss Landing is a must. Hagrids motorbikes worth the wait. Characters meet and greet was a great experience too.
When you're tired and hot from walking around in the Florida heat, take a break (while continuing the fun) by watching a show. Personal recommendation from me is The Bourne Stuntacular, right at the front of Studios. A tip for this show is not to sit in the first few rows, as the seats dip down a bit too low to see over the front ledge of the stage. If you're at Isles, I recommend seeing the Animal Actors show, in-between E.T. and Krustyland. This one is a little campy and dated in its tone, but that's what gives it its charm in my opinion. Reminds me of watching Pet Star back in the day on Animal Planet.
P.S. all the freestyle machines dispense ice and water free of charge, so feel free to bring an empty water bottle/jug. Or 2. Or 50. Maybe don't bring 50.
I was just down in CityWalk to preview epic universe and ride the hotel tenders.
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.
If the park is busy...You will need Express Pass! Spend the money! no lines and no schedule to follow!
Got it, thanks
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.
Which one is your FAVORITE - Dudley or Popeye??
@@dfbbreea Both are great. Popeye is more comfortable. Being a big guy, I find myself somewhat cramped in Dudley's vehicles.
There is a piece of the Berlin Wall behind Hard Rock Cafe. Also, Suess Landing should be an honorable mention.
My friend and I are coming December 2025, literally can’t wait, only 453 days to go 😂
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Another thing, the single rider line for Hagrid's can and usually is longer than the wait in the main line
Yeah, you're right! We booked up Orlando for next May a few months ago... and today I just bought the park tickets. We land the day after Epic opens!! I always do Universal, haven't done Disney since 1989 lol
AJ you still have the same soothing voice 🤩. I have not been watching the videos lately, but now I am backkkk. 😁
Welcome back! Happy to have you! ❤
Very informative, as I'm more familiar with WDW than Universal, but considering Universal in a year or two.
Only 60 days for our next wdw and universal Orlando trip!! Can’t wait!!
5:56 As for Hagrid's, it always seemed like the single rider line was actually meant for express
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).
Express is so worth it to at least do one day because you get to ride everything and it's so easy to use!
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.
You are right AJ!! 🤩😀
Came to say it lol
WhooHoO!!🤓🤩 haha
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.
I'm going today yaaaay!!!!
Oooh I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!
Have fun stay hydrated
I'm just wondering, what's the best strategy to arrange an Uber to come and pick you up from Universal's rideshare area?
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!
@@dfbbreeaUnderstood, thanks
Where can I find a good printable map of the Universal parks? I just cannot get the big picture from the app…
I didn’t know you did universal! So excited
We absolutely do!! And we’ll be doing EVEN MORE next year when Epic Universe opens!!
Universal is the best !
Just booked my trip for early May (before Epic Universe opens). 3 days Universal, 2 days Disney, 1 day Bush Gardens. Plan is saturday arrival, sunday jetlag, monday, tuesday wednesday Universal, thursday rest, or if I'm still alive maybe sea world, friday disney, saturday Bush Gardens, Sunday rest, monday more Disney. I think I might need another vacation after that just to recover.
Not me stalking DFB and being unintentionally early
👀 Welcome!!
Which park to go first Island of adventure or universal studios?
If you’re there for the rides, I’d definitely recommend Islands of Adventure!
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
Happy you are keeping us informed about Universal❤unfortunately we are no longer interested in Disney😢big fan of your channel🎉
I'm looking at spending 2 weeks at universal soon I'm currently waiting for epic to open with 4 days for epic universe, a week for the other 3 universal parks and 2 or 3 days for other things in and around the orlando area like sea world and Ripleys. May cost a small fortune but as I'm flying in from England especially for universal I want to get the most out of my 2 weeks there and make sure I get to do everything I want high on my list is dark universe, all the harry potter lands and simpsons land
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.
Monday! Monday! Monday! ❤
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.
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!
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
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!
I'm 53. Just returned home from Universal. Loved the shows and the general atmosphere. Do not miss the Bourne Stuntacular
Awesome. Thank you all for the tips!
TIL Velosacoaster has fast pass :-) / haven't been there in a while lol
Please do more disneyland before october and uni Hollywood
As someone who has been, the express pass is only worth it for Velocicoaster, the Hulk and maybe Rip Ride Rock it.
Funnily enough, I just got back from one. But I'm pumped all the same.
I feel this in my soul LOL
I'm trying to get the pdf file but I don't get an email for confirmation 😥
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!
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.
I think that is single rider?
Does DFB ever cover HHN?
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/
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
Going in 15 days 27 of September
1-13: Ride Fast and Furious Supercharged
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Bonus: Look at Race through New York and go “eugh” and walk away from it
I'm surprised that you never started a second channel called "Universal Food Blog".
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.
I thought they didn’t have a castle show right now?
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 😔
23 days!
Finally covering the better park company
Universal Premier Passes become Express Passes after 4pm 😊
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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.
BRO YOU ARE we are going in 23 days
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)
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
@@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.
@@adamcordell7750 you're arguing something that nobody said.
@@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.
@@adamcordell7750 Nobody once said that it's longer than any other walk in the world.
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