Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are two of the biggest and best theme park destinations in the world. They're conveniently located just about 10 miles apart in Orlando, Florida. If you're planning a trip to Disney and love thrill rides, consider adding a day or two at Universal Orlando. Home to [...]
Like many kids, I grew up following Super Mario World and participating in the Adventures of Mario and Luigi, Daisy, Peach, Bowser, and so many more characters from the Nintendo Universe. I still remember the Christmas I got my Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Mario Bros. Super Nintendo soon followed, with Super Mario World [...]
The yearly return of Halloween means that Halloween Horror Nights is back for another frightening engagement! From haunted houses and live shows to scare zones and rides, there's something for everyone at this seasonal Universal Studios Florida event. But if you're still on the fence about whether Halloween Horror Nights is worth it, don't [...]
While the vast majority of rides across the Universal Orlando theme parks are going to be accessible to most individuals, it's important to check the height requirements before you go on your trip to make sure you don’t have any unwanted surprises! This guide will review all the rides across the Universal Orlando theme [...]
The Harry Potter worlds at Universal Orlando make you feel like you're an incoming student at Hogwarts who is seeing the town, castle, and shops for the very first time. Exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will leave you with a sense of déjà vu -- buildings, pubs, and streets are identical to [...]
With Universal Orlando's reputation for thrilling coasters and adult-centric events like Halloween Horror Nights, you may think all children can do at Universal is follow their older siblings around. However, this is far from the truth! There are many Universal Orlando rides for kids ages ten and under, so they can have as much [...]
Harry Potter and his journey captured the hearts of fans young and old. As one of the most popular stories ever, fans from all over the globe are always looking to find ways to experience the world of Harry Potter in real life. In this article, I’ll cover the top 9¾* best destinations for [...]
Here is our list of the best rides at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort. The theme park has some of the best roller coasters in the country, and they are a must-try for anyone who loves thrill rides! Islands of Adventure is one of Universal Orlando Resort's two theme parks, and it's arguably the best [...]
When selecting the hotel for your Universal vacation you have great on-site and off-site options to choose from. Selecting a Universal hotel or a non-Universal hotel will come with both benefits and drawbacks, but no matter where you choose to stay there are often easy and convenient ways to get to Universal Orlando Resort. [...]
A few years ago, VIP tours at theme parks like Universal and Disney were only available for a select group of theme park guests, like public figures and celebrities. Today, any guest (with the proper budget) can book a VIP tour to experience white-glove service during their theme park day. Boasting benefits like front-of-line [...]