How to plan an Orlando, FL trip to Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure from a passholder who goes frequently! After all, it is the best theme park EVER. Fight me on it! đź’Ş
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Buying multiple days/multiple parks is the way to go to get the most out of your experience!
Universal Orlando Tickets, Packages, & Prices
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Epic is a must while you are there! Truly magical!!
Universal Epic Universe
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Whether you are a Harry Potter fan or not, Harry Potter world is amazing for the whole family! Get a butter beer, ice cream or even a beer from Hogs Head Pub, there's something for everyone!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ | Three Worlds at Universal Orlando™
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Three Broomsticks has delicious food and such a great environment! It's a must see!
Three Broomsticks
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Go to the Leaky Cauldron! The food and atmosphere is so good!!
Leaky Cauldron™
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Our favorite pub to grab a Harry Potter brew! They are all so good and fun to just walk around with, you can even take it on the train.
Hog's Head Pub
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The Hogwarts Express is so fun for everyone to go from park to park!
Hogwarts™ Express | Universal Orlando Resort™
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This is our daughter's favorite place to camp out! It takes you back to your childhood and let's you be a kid again.
Seuss Landing
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This is such a fun holiday tradition for the whole family!!
Grinchmas™ at Universal's Islands of Adventure
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Jurassic Park, camp jurassic and Velocicoaster is one of our favorite areas to hang out!
Jurassic Park | Universal Studios Florida
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If you are looking for an affordable Universal hotel, this is our favorite! You have a fun resort, good food in their Cafe and shuttles to and from the parks all/all night long and get early access to the parks as well!
Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
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We love staying at Cabana Bay! The pool is so great and the entire resort has this retro feel that is just so fun! You get the shuttles to and from the park so you don't have to deal with parking and early access to the parks as well!
Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
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This hotel is definitely more expensive but so worth it! You get the luxury of the hotel, being right by the parks and also get the fast passes with your key cards. It is a win, win, WIN.
Hard Rock Hotel®: Live Like a Star
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Find a live show and go to the hard rock live!!
Hard Rock Live Orlando: Live Music & Events
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This is another luxury hotel but is so worth it! The hotel feels like you are in a different country and you get all the bells and whistles! Your key card is also a fast pass and you can take the water taxi right up to city walk and into the parks.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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CityWalk is such a fun option if you don't want to go into the parks! It is open late, you can go get something to eat, a drink, walk around, go see a movie or play mini golf! There is something for the whole family!
Universal CityWalk Orlando
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The food and milkshakes here are DIVINE!
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™
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Margaritaville is so fun for the entire family! They have people walking around making balloon animals and the volcano erupting, while the adults can sip on margaritas and snack on volcano nachos. It's a win for everyone!
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
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We love going here for a quick bite when we don't feel like eating inside the parks!
Hot Dog Hall of Fame
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Grab a fat Tuesday and walk around city walk on a hot day (or not) they're delicious no matter what!
Fat Tuesday
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The food here is DELICIOUS! If you are looking for a nice, sit down restaurant, this is the place to go!
Bigfire
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Universal Cinema is a great option when you need a break from the park and some air conditioning or if it's raining (we are in Florida after all).
Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood
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Grab a drink from Bubba Gump or margaritaville and go play some mini golf! It's so much fun!!
Hollywood Drive-In Golf
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Okay obviously not associated with universal but this is something we love to do when we take a trip! It's so fun for the whole family and the food is so good!!
