13 Universal Studios Orlando Tips and Tricks You NEED Before Your First Trip
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Planning a Universal Orlando trip in 2026? These 13 Universal Studios Orlando tips and tricks will help you save money at Universal Orlando, skip the long lines, and avoid the biggest mistakes first-time visitors make at Universal Orlando Resort — including Epic Universe!
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You mentioned during an interview that you recommend having a backpack with essentials like ponchos, sunscreen, extra socks, etc. but here you said stick with just a fanny pack. Can you clarify this? Are there day lockers (specifically asking for Epic Universe) that we can use and which lock locker location in Epic would you recommend using it is most convenient?
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Epic express for 1 day is like 700 for two people honestly wished I had just booked disney again because its easier to understand what you are getting for your money.....coming off a divorce trying to have good times with my son but this is not good and also disney booking agents in the past actually helped me and hooked me up....the Universal folks I talked to didnt give a crap....but I guess we're going...kinda wabt to cancel ande rebook with disney
@teddillon7739I’m going in the last two weeks of May. I am thinking 2 day express pass just for the first two days I’m there. Using them on Friday and Saturday. This is my first time. Should I or no?
@BreannaKeithlyThis was so helpful!
@StefphunnyThe smoothies at Yoshie snack shack are awesome! I especially like the Mango. Go in the exit, grab a smoothie and you can rest on the wall just outside the exit, missing most of the crowds.
@JerriChaseWhat if your staying in a universal resort hotel. Do you get an automatic early entrance pass because you get on a bus to go there and do you also get the early ticket that you don’t have to queue when smile is wrong like you do at Disney? I’ve only ever been to Universal on a two day pass and that was many years ago and it is a whole lot different now. So can anyone help me by telling me whether all the extras that he’s talking about comes when you’re staying and doing a Universal holiday?
@juliegolding2646Dios! Que rápido hablas!
@mandygodbehear6946Does the multi park express pass included in Hard Rock, Loews Portotino Bay & Loews Royal Pacific hotels work in Epic Universe?
@LazyPianoBoyNone of the night shows seem to run during Mardi Gras unfortunately.
@thehobbsguyI rock an amazing fanny pack without shame. fits my wallet, my large screen cellphone, some wipes, my wallet , gum… it’s a lifesaver!!
@CccoastOne tip I have is about universal studios opening now at 10 am. There's a temptation to ride the hogwart's express from islands to studios for that 10 am opening. I say don't do this because that can get a long wait if you are trying to maximize the opening hours. It's faster to just walk to studios. My strategy is to do hagrid's and/or velocicaster during early entry. Then rope drop hulk and spiderman at 9. Then walk straight to studios and knock out escape from gringott's then do mummy and et. This is to knock out the heavy hitters before noon.
@metallicnole4514Epic universe if much more complex to plan compared to the other 2 parks if you are not getting express
@metallicnole4514hidden secret ,take some of those small concentrated squash sqweezers. water is free. this alone will save you $200 Dollars
@oneandonlytyler1Express is always our first budgeted item. We are coming for 2 weeks during Thanksgiving and right now the 5 day, 3 park Express is $600 per person....which is a steal imo.
@judgehorton4397This will be helpful, planning a trip this summer with the kids
@djearley401is there alcohol in butterbeer? just curious
@NotImp2021Does express pass work during early park admission? I have seen conflicting answers on this. It seems like maybe sometimes with the most popular attractions? Asking for spring break trip i booked through parkprodigy❤
@keshajagdeo4818Where can i watch if howards castle would have a show the night I will be going
@mariaandre9463Tips for no early admission and no express pass 🙏
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