Is the Epic Universe Express Pass Worth It? A Breakdown

We break down Epic Universe Express Pass prices, what it skips, exactly when it's worth it, and when to save your money. Universal Epic Universe is the most ambitious park Universal Destinations & Experiences has ever built, and its queues can be just as...

Volcano Bay Is Closing October 26, 2026 — What It Means for Your Universal Orlando Family Trip

Universal’s Volcano Bay closes October 26, 2026 for seasonal maintenance and reopens by April 1, 2027. What it means for tickets, hotel pools, and your family trip.

Universal Orlando News — September 2026: HHN 35 Is Open, Holiday Dates Confirmed & Volcano Bay’s Last Call

HHN 35 is open through Nov 1, Universal set its 2026 holiday dates (Nov 14 – Jan 3) with first-ever Epic Universe decor, and Volcano Bay closes Oct 26. Your September 2026 Universal Orlando news roundup.

First Time at Universal Orlando in 2027? Start Here: How Many Days, Which Tickets & Where to Stay

Never been to Universal Orlando? A Pixie Vacations planner’s 2027 start-here guide covers how many days you need now that Epic Universe makes it three parks, which ticket actually saves money, and where to stay.

Best Travel Agent for a Universal Orlando Vacation (2026)

A no-fee Universal Orlando travel agent explains which hotels include free Express Unlimited, what an agent actually does that a booking engine cannot, and how to judge any Universal agent.

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REASONS TO VISIT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOR MARDI GRAS SEASON

REASONS TO VISIT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOR MARDI GRAS SEASON

Universal Orlando boasts some excellent seasonal events. Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) has well-earned being the best fright themed event in world. HHN runs from early September until end of October each year. In the span of a few weeks later, Universal Orlando...

Universal Orlando Most Awesome Holiday Celebration

Universal Orlando Most Awesome Holiday Celebration

Though I have concerns about their use of the suffix, Universal Orlando declared that the “awesomest celebration” of the season returns this year. This most awesome celebration will present an entire resort-wide 2022 holiday celebration. Universal indicates that this...

Six Reasons to Plan a Universal Orlando Vacation in 2023

Six Reasons to Plan a Universal Orlando Vacation in 2023

A little Universal Orlando History Universal Orlando has grown from a neophyte theme park into a genuine theme park resort strong enough to be a weaker rival to the mighty Walt Disney World. I often compare this situation to Pepsi vs. Coke or Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s....

Insiders Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Insiders Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Back in 2021, I attended my first Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. As someone who has owned an annual pass to Universal Orlando in some form for almost ten years, people continue to be surprised I never went. As someone who is not really into horror or...

Top 25 Universal Orlando Resort Tips

Top 25 Universal Orlando Resort Tips

Anytime you ask somehow about their Orlando area theme park vacation, they will be quick to give you advice. So often that advice may not be right for you and/or the procedures have changed again. This resource is designed to cover various important information you...

Insiders Guide To Volcano Bay

Insiders Guide To Volcano Bay

VOLCANO BAY IS BORN In June 2015, Universal Orlando used its controlling power over the waterpark Wet-n-Wild to announce that it would be closing that park December 2016. This seemed like a peculiar move. The move seemed even more confusing when it was announced that...

A Muggle Guide to Butter Beer

A Muggle Guide to Butter Beer

You have decided to take a vacation to the Orlando area. You are going to visit Universal Orlando. You start planning with your travel agent (TA) and they mention that you should have some Butterbeer while you are there. You pretend to know what the TA is referencing...

Why We Love These 8 Universal Orlando Resort Hotels

Why We Love These 8 Universal Orlando Resort Hotels

Back in March 2020, the unthinkable happening for the Orlando area economy. Theme parks were closing for an abundance of caution. This directly led to theme park resorts closing. At Universal Orlando, all their resorts will finally reopen by mid-June 2021. This is...

Complete Guide to Universal Orlando Resorts Premier Hotels

Complete Guide to Universal Orlando Resorts Premier Hotels

You are getting some well-earned vacation time. You decide to stay on-site at Universal Orlando. The resorts options at Universal Orlando Resort, UOR, have expanded dramatically in last seven years going from three resorts to now technically eight. You may find your...

Jurassic World VelociCoaster Opening June 10th

Jurassic World VelociCoaster Opening June 10th

  It’s official: On Thursday, June 10, thrill-seekers will have the opportunity to soar 155 feet in the air and catapult up to 70 mph alongside a ferocious Velociraptor pack as Universal Orlando Resort opens Jurassic World VelociCoaster – Florida’s fastest and...

The Bourne Stuntacular Opens at Universal Orlando Resort

The Bourne Stuntacular Opens at Universal Orlando Resort

The Bourne Stuntacular is now open at Universal Orlando Resort just in time for your Summer vacation. Blog post from Universal Orlando Blog: “HOLY SMOKES! How did they do that AND can I see it again?!” – Me, during my first time seeing The Bourne Stuntacular. Walking...

Hagrid rides into Universal Orlando Resort June 13

Hagrid rides into Universal Orlando Resort June 13

If you are a Harry Potter fan you probably already know that Universal Orlando Resort has not one, but two lands dedicated to Harry Potter.  And now Hagrid invites you to fly with him on his motorcycle  far beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle on a...

Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2019

Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2019

Guests can purchase a limited-time ticket offer and vacation package for this year’s 2019 Halloween Horror Nights, which runs select nights from September 6th through November 2nd. Some of the most terrifying names in horror will take over Universal...

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort Every Night From Feb. 9 – Apr. 4, 2019 Enjoy an authentic New Orleans celebration with nightly parades, dazzling entertainment including superstar concerts on select nights, and mouthwatering Cajun food available for...

What’s New at Universal Orlando

What’s New at Universal Orlando

What's New at Universal Orlando™ New thrills. New laughs. New action. There's always something new for you to see and do at Universal Orlando Resort™ . If you haven't been here lately, we've got a universe of new excitement for you to experience.  ...

Loews Royal Pacific Resort Jurassic World Kid Suites

Loews Royal Pacific Resort Jurassic World Kid Suites

New Jurassic World Kids’ Suites at Loews Royal Pacific Resort Article by: Michelle Russo, https://blog.universalorlando.com   When I was a kid, I used to dream of walking amongst dinosaurs after watching the original Jurassic Park film. It became...

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

WE’VE SET THE SCENE FOR SCREAMS. It’s showtime at the local drive-in, where you don’t just catch a movie; the movie catches you. As each 80s B movie screams to life, you will shriek with terror as you try to escape werewolf bikers, alien cannibals and a ravenous swamp...

Fast & Furious Super Charged at Universal Orlando Resort

Fast & Furious Super Charged at Universal Orlando Resort

Join The Family. Join The Ride. Join the Fast & Furious family for a full-throttle, high-octane experience where you’ll be immersed in heart-pounding action alongside Dom, Letty, Hobbs and the rest of the crew. You’ll meet up with the team and check...

2018 Holidays at Universal Studios Orlando Resort

2018 Holidays at Universal Studios Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort unwraps a holiday celebration that will take your season to new heights. Celebrate the season at Universal Orlando Resort ™. You’ve Never Had a Holiday Like This.   Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Diagon...