by Steve Griswold | Nov 1, 2026 | Universal Florida Vacation Planning Guide, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios News
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2027 runs February 6 through March 27, 2027, at Universal Studios Florida. The 50-day event is included with park admission and features a nightly parade, New Orleans and international food kiosks, and concerts on select nights....
by Steve Griswold | Oct 1, 2026 | Epic Universe, Universal Florida on site hotels, Universal Florida Vacation Planning Guide, Universal Studios Orlando Express Pass
A Universal Orlando split stay means booking two hotels on one trip. Stay one or two nights at an Epic Universe hotel for your Epic day, then move to Hard Rock, Royal Pacific, or Portofino Bay for Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Only those three...
by Jon Self | Sep 3, 2026 | Epic Universe, Universal Florida Vacation Planning Guide, Universal Studios News, Universal Studios Vacation Packages
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...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 24, 2026 | Universal Florida Vacation Planning Guide, Universal Islands of Adventure
Quick answer: A Universal Orlando vacation package bundles your on-site hotel, park tickets (now including Epic Universe, the third park), and — at the right hotels — complimentary Universal Express Pass. The single biggest way families overpay is booking...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 1, 2026 | Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Florida Vacation Planning Guide, Universal Studios Florida
Halloween Horror Nights is not designed for young children. Universal Orlando does not recommend Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) for kids under 13, and there is no “lights-on,” toned-down version — the haunted houses are genuinely intense. The good...
by Jon Self | May 11, 2026 | Universal Florida Vacation Planning Guide, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios News
The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Florida version at Universal Orlando opens in 2027. Discover the exclusive 170-ft spike and spinning ride vehicles. Plan your trip now. Universal Orlando Resort has solidified its reputation as a global leader in...