My husband and I went to Universal back in 2019 for one day and it was not nearly enough time considering how long the lines are and how many attractions they have. So when we went back this year and we only had one day to spend, we decided to buy the VIP tour. It was the price equivalent to buying their Express pass and it was worth every single penny. We got in every ride we wanted to go on including Hagrid's. We didn't have to wait in any lines, we got a backstage tour and a delicious breakfast and lunch.10/10, would do again.
I for one greatly appreciate any and all Universal Orlando content!! Please keep it up! I'll be watching in hopes of more content before my trip in January 2025!!
About those interactive wands: My daughter was chosen by a wand in Universal Studios Hollywood. Before we purchased it, we asked if they would also work in Orlando. We were told yes, they would work in Orlando AND Japan!
Yay🎉 so glad for this video!!!! I love the format!!! This will be our first time at universal, but have gone to disney 2 times before so the format really helps!!!
Thank you for the Universal content. We’re going in March and we’re really excited. I had no idea about the pool hopping option so that’s really exciting! 😊
We stayed at the Hard Rock after spending many vacation at Disney value resorts. We were amazed by how incredible it was to be that close to the parks and have the Express Pass included. For a family of 4 it's basically like buying express pass and getting your hotel room for free! Its so nice to just have your hotel key/pass in a lanyard around your neck!
That Fanny pack thing is clutch. Def bringing mine I didn’t know that I would be able to bring it on the rides that don’t require metal detection. But that’s so useful as now I don’t need to restrict myself to shorts/pants with zippers to keep my things secure which will allow me to wear more of what I would want
I will say single rider is a risk. Some groups see it as a free express and do not want to split up so it can be just as long a wait (or longer on hagrids)
Royal Pacific charges for parking. If you are on your last day, before a certain time, you can have purchases sent to the front of the park. I have seen first time Potter fans get, emotional, during the Hogwarts Express trip. Just saying. It is more than a short cut. Watching family walk into Platform 9 3/4 is super cool also. Try not to take 5 people in the locker area when 2 will do. Do Not shelter from rain at the entrances to lockers. Universal does not have the amount of photographers/ride photo as Disney.
Love 💕 universal studios theme park one of my favorite parks in the world 🗺️ I’m just not excited for the new universal studios resort hotels coming next summer it doesn’t wow me I don’t like the inside of the hotel it’s awful looking and I think universal could a little bit better
You have to pay for parking at both Disney and Universal parks. If you stay at their resorts, Disney does not charge parking to those staying at their resorts if they park at their resort and take Disney transportation to the parks. Universal does charge for parking at their resorts but you can park there if you are staying there and take the free Universal transportation to the parks.
one of my friends went out there for the horror nights and stand at Universal's Cabana bay Resort . With his wife and kids . they had a very bad run at Universal's the staff were very rude and Disrespectful at was at universal's cabana bay resort and from the two parks . so heads up if u are thinking going to stay at Universal Cabana bay and in the two parks
@@garyhogg6341 I don't think I was lucky. I think your friend was just unlucky. Ive never has a rude experience in my life at universal and ive gone many times
It's really wonderful to see this channel with universal studios information as well
Thank you for giving us Universal video's. We go to Disney, but Universal has our ❤❤❤'s
My husband and I went to Universal back in 2019 for one day and it was not nearly enough time considering how long the lines are and how many attractions they have. So when we went back this year and we only had one day to spend, we decided to buy the VIP tour. It was the price equivalent to buying their Express pass and it was worth every single penny. We got in every ride we wanted to go on including Hagrid's. We didn't have to wait in any lines, we got a backstage tour and a delicious breakfast and lunch.10/10, would do again.
I for one greatly appreciate any and all Universal Orlando content!! Please keep it up! I'll be watching in hopes of more content before my trip in January 2025!!
About those interactive wands: My daughter was chosen by a wand in Universal Studios Hollywood. Before we purchased it, we asked if they would also work in Orlando. We were told yes, they would work in Orlando AND Japan!
Loving the Universal and Disney updates!! Thanks for covering them all!!!🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for being here!!!
MY TRIP IS IN DEC IM SIKED TYYYY
YAYYYYY!!!!
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!
Mine too!! 1st time going! I can’t wait!!
@@theone-zb3twsamee 💕
1st timer here too!
Yay🎉 so glad for this video!!!! I love the format!!! This will be our first time at universal, but have gone to disney 2 times before so the format really helps!!!
Coming to Universal and the US for the very first time in August 2025!!! Thank you for all of the information!
Love the channel and all that you guys do, please keep up the great content
Aww thank you!! ❤
Thank you for the Universal content. We’re going in March and we’re really excited. I had no idea about the pool hopping option so that’s really exciting! 😊
We stayed at the Hard Rock after spending many vacation at Disney value resorts. We were amazed by how incredible it was to be that close to the parks and have the Express Pass included. For a family of 4 it's basically like buying express pass and getting your hotel room for free! Its so nice to just have your hotel key/pass in a lanyard around your neck!
yayyy im so excited to watch!
AJ please make more we love them!!! I know you’re a Disney Stan but I been to Disney multiple times and never to Universal but plan on going in 2025!
we have lots more Universal content coming soon!
Love the Universal Studio content! Keep it coming!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😄
We are literally leaving tomorrow- THANK YOU!!! 🙏🏻
Have so much fun!!!!
That Fanny pack thing is clutch. Def bringing mine I didn’t know that I would be able to bring it on the rides that don’t require metal detection. But that’s so useful as now I don’t need to restrict myself to shorts/pants with zippers to keep my things secure which will allow me to wear more of what I would want
There are free lockers at River Adventure. We use them all the time. It's too the left of the entrance
Nobody will ever understand what Harry Potter meant to the old millennials🫱🏻🧙🏻♂️🪄
❣️❣️And Dumbledore....i miss Dumbledore 💔
💙💛💙💛
Universal hotels have a daily charge for parking your car. It $18-$30 depending on what hotel you stay at.
I will say single rider is a risk. Some groups see it as a free express and do not want to split up so it can be just as long a wait (or longer on hagrids)
I love Sapphire Falls! Especially the water taxi. But it sucks that Royal Pacific is just over a $100 more and includes express passes.
Very useful, thank you. If I bring a handbag and a small bag, will I be able to use 2 small lockers to store my stuff for free?
the lockers are tied to your park ticket (just one locker per ticket), you may be able to fit both into the same locker though
Stella Luna and Terra nova lol my friend made this same mistake when we were talking about our future trip
01:29 Good stuff.. Respect
Thoughts on Cowfish?
Cabana bay is one of the best
Can we get a video ranking all the restaurants in each park
Ooooh that would be fun!
I just booked dockside for February and they charge 20 a night for parking
I went to Disney 2 years back only character I saw was in the parade that’s it. Universal tho? Tons of pictures
Does universal have fireworks dinner/dessert party like Disney does?
No only Disney has fireworks and character dining i think
Thank you @@NufcOnTop83
We added an extra day to get the $800 food and beverage card. Cost us an extra $160.
What about meeting Scooby Doo and the gang?
Royal Pacific charges for parking. If you are on your last day, before a certain time, you can have purchases sent to the front of the park. I have seen first time Potter fans get, emotional, during the Hogwarts Express trip. Just saying. It is more than a short cut. Watching family walk into Platform 9 3/4 is super cool also. Try not to take 5 people in the locker area when 2 will do. Do Not shelter from rain at the entrances to lockers. Universal does not have the amount of photographers/ride photo as Disney.
has anyone has experience universal during NYE?
Ummm parking was not free at Universal Hotel.
Love 💕 universal studios theme park one of my favorite parks in the world 🗺️ I’m just not excited for the new universal studios resort hotels coming next summer it doesn’t wow me I don’t like the inside of the hotel it’s awful looking and I think universal could a little bit better
I just got done with work. Had to fill cups with tartar sauce 🤢🤮🤢🤮
Free parking at the hotel? Sure it's not $30/day
You have to pay for parking at both Disney and Universal parks. If you stay at their resorts, Disney does not charge parking to those staying at their resorts if they park at their resort and take Disney transportation to the parks. Universal does charge for parking at their resorts but you can park there if you are staying there and take the free Universal transportation to the parks.
one of my friends went out there for the horror nights and stand at Universal's Cabana bay Resort . With his wife and kids . they had a very bad run at Universal's the staff were very rude and Disrespectful at was at universal's cabana bay resort and from the two parks . so heads up if u are thinking going to stay at Universal Cabana bay and in the two parks
I stayed at cabana bay and had an amazing time with no issues
@jaykay1899 you was lucky. But my friend had a very bad time there 😕 😔
Last time my best friend went to Disney the employees were mostly miserable/hateful, some even neck tattooed and swearing. She was VERY surprised
@@garyhogg6341 I don't think I was lucky. I think your friend was just unlucky. Ive never has a rude experience in my life at universal and ive gone many times