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Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticket event held at Universal Studios Florida in September & October 2022. This guide covers dates & ticket prices, tips for maximizing your time at HHN 31, whether it’s worth the money, haunted house info, and photos from our experiences attending Orlando’s event. (Updated July 27, 2022.) This year, Halloween
Magical Dining is back for 2022, and several restaurants at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are participating in this popular promo offering a month-plus of deals on 3-course meals. This post covers dates, details, and our recommendations for where to eat during this dining discount. Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is celebrating its 17th anniversary
File this under least surprising news ever: Walt Disney World has cancelled plans for a Brightline high-speed rail station at Disney Springs. This post shares details about the derailment, why this was never intended to be the replacement for Disney’s Magical Express, and why none of this is the least bit surprising. (Updated June 28, 2022.) Brightline
Our Walt Disney World itineraries offer strategy for 1-day and multi-day visits to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Plus, touring plans for Universal Studios Florida, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong. These time-saving tips will help you avoid crowds, high wait times, and long lines for rides. (Updated April 2, 2022.) The
This guide to face mask rules at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk covers official policies, our recommendation for the best masks, answers to frequently asked questions on wearing face coverings, and differences between policies and enforcement at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. (Updated February 11, 2022.) Essentially, this goes beyond answering
Mardi Gras runs from February 5 through April 24, 2022 at Universal Studios Florida! This guide covers info about this family-friendly New Orleans-inspired event, everything new to the party, concerts, parade viewing & crowd tips, what to expect, and how to maximize your time & money. (Updated February 5, 2022.) Before we get started, it’s
Universal Orlando’s third theme park, Epic Universe, will open by Summer 2025 company executives announced, joining the lineup with Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay water park. This post offers other new details about Epic Universe, shares statements from Comcast, and provides some of our commentary about how Universal’s and Walt Disney
Our 1-day Islands of Adventure itinerary offers a step by step plan for an ideal visit to Universal Orlando’s second theme park, with strategy for spending less time waiting in lines and avoiding crowds. We offer advice for rides, restaurants, shows, snacks, entertainment, and more. (Updated January 26, 2022.) Central Florida theme parks are currently
Trying to find the best hotel near Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure? This ranks & reviews all resorts at Universal Orlando, with pros & cons, and a rundown of the ideal accommodations for families, honeymooners, solo, adults, and other travelers so you can choose the right hotel for your vacation! As Universal Orlando
Planning on visiting both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World during your Florida vacation? This weighs the pros & cons, with an unbiased look at Universal v. Disney resorts based on price, perks, amenities, location, transportation, dining, and more. For many Walt Disney World fans who were once “bubble or bust!” might now find themselves
If you’re visiting Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, our 2022 planning guide offers restaurant recommendations, park & ride strategy, plus tips & tricks to help you save money & time, avoid crowds, and more to have the best vacation possible. (Updated January 1, 2022.) We’re Universal Orlando Annual Passholders and huge fans of
