Whether going to Universal Hollywood or Universal Orlando, it’s possible to underestimate how much money you’ll need at either theme park. To avoid unwelcome surprises, your park budget should account for major expenses like food and parking and miscellaneous expenses like random spending and emergencies. Overall, you’re going to need between $200-$500 USD per person…
Universal Studios may request to see your ID when you enter or re-enter the park. Your ID will need to be a driver’s license or another valid photo ID. Planning a trip to Universal Studios can be exciting, but you need to make sure you have everything you need so you are not turned away…
You cannot walk through any of the Universal Studios locations without paying for a ticket or pass. Even if you’re not going on any rides or enjoying any attractions, you still have to pay the full price of admission. Many guests who don’t want to ride the rides (but want to watch their friends and…
Universal Studios Orlando is very busy at Christmas time. In fact, this is often considered one of the busiest times of the year. The Christmas decorations and shows attract many people to Universal Orlando. Many children and adults also have vacations from school and work during the winter holiday season, giving them more time to…
When you’re ready to invest in an annual pass for Universal Studios to save some money, you may be wondering if you can purchase those at the gate rather than online. We’ll go over the annual pass tiers offered by Universal Studios, the best ways to buy them and discuss if they’re worth purchasing. We’ll…
Trying to decide the perfect time to plan a trip to Universal Studios can be a challenge if you’re not from Florida and unfamiliar with what months are busy at the park. We’ll be going over what to expect during a visit to Universal Studios Orlando in February, including how busy the park is at…
Working at a theme park can come with plenty of awesome perks and working for Universal Studios is no exception. If you or someone you know is thinking about working at their park, you may be wondering what kind of perks come with it. Here we’ll look at whether or not Universal employees get free…
Blackout dates (or blockout dates as they’re called at Universal Studios Orlando) are when the park doesn’t offer special promotions or discounts to guests. These dates apply when you own an annual pass or have a dated ticket (basically tickets that require you to check the calendar before visiting). Blackout dates mainly fall during peak…
A big plus when traveling to Orlando is you don’t need a car to get around the city. Renting a car is always an option if you want to control your transportation and travel routes, but there are alternatives available like ridesharing apps, city shuttles, and taxis. Universal Studios is also in one of the…
Heated swimming pools are one of the best things about staying in a fine hotel, especially if you’re visiting a resort like Universal Studios and you’re coming from a cooler climate. But if this is your first trip to the theme park you’re probably wondering if Universal’s pools are heated since it’s located in sunny…