Universal Studios Orlando Guide for everything Universal. Find out what’s on, where to stay, the best places to eat and how you can save money on your Universal adventures.
Universal Studios now features three theme parks, including Epic Universe, and a vibrant entertainment complex, making it a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.
Universal Studios Orlando is a lot of fun and with the introduction of the Harry Potter area, the popularity has significantly increased. Not only do they have two great theme parks but they also have a fantastic Water Park in Volcano Bay.
Within the confines of Universal is the Universal CityWalk, which offers a great set of entertainment that is free to access before you enter any of the parks. Universal Epic Universe features lands such as Super Nintendo World, Universal Monsters, and more, adding a whole new layer to the Universal experience.
Explore everything Universal has to offer through our guides, enjoy your read and thank you for stopping by.
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Save money on your Universal Studios tickets by exploring the most efficient ticket pass that works for you. We share all the information you need when selecting your tickets.
Universal Studios tickets are seasonally prices, so you would expect to pay more in the big holidays (e.g. Christmas) and lower at the quieter times of the year (e.g. Jan / Feb). We’ll help you find the right time to go for the best price for you.
If you are planning on spending several days at the Universal Studios parks, including Volcano Bay and the two theme parks, it might make sense to stay close to the park so you can either walk or take a short journey in a vehicle to the parks.
Like Disney, Universal Studios Resort has a varied range of hotels, from the reasonably priced hotels through to the luxury hotels. Universal now offers eight official hotels operated in partnership with Loews, catering to all budgets from value to premier, with options like Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Sapphire Falls, and the new Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts. We’ve shared the best hotels for both parks below.
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Universal Studios has a lot of great attractions, including the Universal CityWalk which has a similar offering to Disney Springs with the shops and restaurants. Universal is also renowned for it’s Halloween scare nights so if you’re around for September and October, make sure you check the parks out for a scare.
In addition to Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando now hosts seasonal events such as Mardi Gras, Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Universal Summer Tribute Store experiences.
For information on the parks, check the park guides at the top of this page and for events and CityWalk, we’ve listed our guides below.
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Universal Volcano Bay Water Park Orlando, a 28 acre Polynesian themed water park. Read our guide on the attractions at Volcano Bay.
The Fast & Furious ride at Universal Studios Orlando, Florida is named, Supercharged. It was built on the site of the Disaster attraction and the Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue in the San Francisco area of the park. The Fast and Furious Ride at Universal features a new storyline and amazing ride technology. The story is based…
On May 6, 2015, Universal confirmed that the new attraction that was being built in Universal’s Islands of Adventure would be called “Skull Island: Reign of Kong”. It was scheduled to open in the Summer of 2016 and soft openings started in June 2016. Universal Creative worked closely with Peter Jackson, the director of the…
The Transformers: The Ride – 3D opened in the summer of 2013 at Universal Studios Orlando. The ride was constructed at Soundstage 44 in the Production Central area of the park. It’s on the site of the former Murder She Wrote Mystery Theater and Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen attraction. Between Mel’s Drive-In…
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