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When should I visit?

Our Crowd Calendar shows when the Universal Orlando parks will have the lowest wait times.

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Where should I stay?

With hotels ranging in price, theme, and location, there are a lot of options. Let us help you decide whether it’s worth staying on-site or off-site with in-depth overviews and photos of every on-site hotel, plus other ways to save money on your stay.

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Which park should I visit?

With two theme parks and a water park, there’s so much to do! Want detailed reviews of every ride, show, and attraction? Want to know the best times to visit each attraction, whether an attraction is right for your child, handicap accessibility features, and ratings? Our 70,000 reviews include comments from other families, so you can get a wide range of opinions on every experience.

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How do Universal Orlando tickets work?

A Universal Park-to-Park ticket lets you move from one park to another on the same day and is the only way to ride the Hogwarts Express attraction that connects the two parks. Unlike Disney, you don’t need to make park reservations in advance or wait until 2 p.m. to switch parks. So consider getting park-to-park tickets if you’d like to explore one park in the morning and a different one in the evening.

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Universal Express - A Ride Reservation System

Universal Express allows guests to “skip the line” and experience an attraction via a special queue with little or no waiting. It’s similar to a restaurant reservation (and Disney’s Lightning Lane ) in that you’ll be served much faster than guests who don’t have reservations. You’ll usually wait 20% or less than the posted standby wait, and usually no more than 15 to 20 minutes. Like any reservation system, Universal Express has its own rules and best practices. We’ll tell you what you need to know

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Where should I eat?

Dining at Universal Orlando is almost always on par with, or a step ahead of, what you can find at Walt Disney World. In particular, Universal’s restaurants often offer more variety, better preparations, and more current trends. Best of all, a first-class meal at Universal Orlando will almost always cost less than an equivalent meal at Walt Disney World. Our dining tips, restaurant reviews, and ratings will help you find the very best meals at Universal Orlando.

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What People Are Saying About Universal Orlando

All the Harry Potter stuff was, in fact, incredible.

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Katie D

March 29, 2019

At Cabana Bay we had a spacious suite and a gorgeous pool area. We found Universal to be lots of fun and a great value.

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Beth E

August 30, 2022

Access to excellent, reasonably-priced dining at CityWalk was amazing; Vivo and Cowfish in particular were favorites.

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Rob P

August 23, 2022

Universal's rides are superior, especially for an 11-year old who loves thrill rides.

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Katie V

April 27, 2022

One definite plus at Universal was the Express Pass included in our hotel stay.

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Christina M

July 21, 2021

Having three days at Universal was a wonderful vacation for my family. When it was time to leave we felt fulfilled and grateful for the long time we had to enjoy the individual areas.

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Kate C

August 22, 2019

The Harry Potter areas are outstanding! Worth every single penny.

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David D

February 14, 2019

We loved Animal Kingdom, particularly the architecture and artistry of Africa. We did the Wild Africa Trek and it was the highlight of our trip.

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John O

February 11, 2022

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