food IS a theme park
Driving to Disney World just got MORE expensive!
Disney World entrance
We’re constantly keeping up with the latest travel trends and the best ways for you to reach your upcoming vacation in Orlando. If you’re planning on driving to Disney World soon, you could be paying MORE for the same trip you’d already budgeted for thanks to changes that go into effect on July 1st! [Read more…]
We know there has been a lot of Universal Studios news lately, especially with the opening of Epic Universe, the new third park in Orlando, which has been happening recently.
Universal Orlando
With all the news, you might have forgotten that Universal is opening a theme park in the United Kingdom in 2031. They’ve just taken a huge step forward in creating this new park, and we’re getting pretty excited.
This is one of those theme park quirks that Disney fans live by — and Epic Universe just threw it out the window.
It’s quite busy over here
At Disney World, there’s an unofficial golden rule: if you get in line before park close, you’re riding. Even if the park technically closes while you’re still waiting, as long as you’re in the queue, you’re good. But Epic Universe? Yeah, they’re not playing by that rule.
Theme parks are our favorite thing.
Celestial Park in Epic Universe
We go to Disney World every day! Universal is our home away from home! We love theme parks so much that we made it our job, so we were absolutely obsessed when we heard that there’s a college hosting a theme park competition. Let’s dive in and see if you can participate too.
Everyone thinks they’ve cracked the code.
Epic Universe
Epic Universe has officially opened (as of May 22, 2025), and the “expert tips” are already getting borderline extreme. Some of them? Genuinely helpful. But a few? We’re seeing guests pull stunts that feel more like tactical ops than theme park strategy. These are the hacks we’re seeing blow up—and whether they’re brilliant or just bananas is up to you.
With the opening of Epic Universe, plenty of people have been traveling to Orlando to experience Universal’s newest park. Since they’re already there, people have also been going to Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure as a part of their vacation.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure
Universal just announced a bunch of temporary ride closures coming to Islands of Adventure this year. If you’re planning a Universal trip for the summer or later on, you’re going to want to take note of these closure dates.
Who’s already planning their fall trip to Orlando? Raise those hands!
Universal Studios Florida
We’ve heard quite a few people say that they’ll be heading to Universal Orlando this fall to check out Epic Universe. But you know what else happens in the fall at Universal Orlando Resort? Halloween Horror Nights! And now tickets are available for 2025.
If you’re not using early entry at Epic Universe, you’re leaving time (and ride count) on the table.
Epic Universe
Universal hotel guests get into Epic Universe a full hour before the rest of the crowd. That’s twice as much early access as Disney’s 30-minute head start—and yes, it makes a major difference. After testing out a bunch of early entry tricks over multiple visits, I’ve locked in my favorite hacks that genuinely made my day smoother, cooler, and way more productive. Here are five early entry moves that I swear by—and think you should try too.
Universal’s Epic Universe has been receiving rave reviews since the new theme park opened to the public, and — believe it or not — that may actually be GOOD for Disney.
Epic Universe
During a recent appearance at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro was asked about Epic Universe and responded that while Disney is “always on the offensive… We’re constantly investing for the long term, fortifying each one of our theme parks.”
The company is confident that “If something is built new in central Florida, like Epic Universe,” and draws new visitors to the region, “that tourist is going to have to visit the Magic Kingdom.”
We’ve been lucky enough to explore the portals at Epic Universe with some early previews! Exploring the five immersive lands, experiencing rides and attractions, checking out the entertainment, and of course eating the food. Well, now it’s time for you to visit the thrilling land, cause it’s finally OPENING DAY!
Epic Universe
The one thing that you can always anticipate, but will always hit you with the unexpected, is long lines. We were preparing for long lines and high wait times for the opening of Epic Universe. However, the longest line so far might be longer than you’d expect!
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