Tips to Plan Your Vacation to Universal Studios Orlando

Nikky from Theme Park Hipster joins me today to share her best tips to plan your next vacation to Universal Studios Orlando. Like me, Nikky lives in the Orlando area and frequently travels solo to both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando.

We answer all the questions you have about planning a fantastic vacation to Universal Studios Orlando.

  • How is Universal Studios Orlando different from Walt Disney World?
  • What are the differences between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure?
  • How is Universal CityWalk different from Disney Springs?
  • How long to plan a visit for both parks, or just to see the Harry Potter areas?
  • What is the Express Pass, and how do you get it?
  • What are the best resorts?
  • How far ahead to plan, book resorts, and make dining reservations?
  • Are dining reservations necessary to dine in the parks, resorts, or CityWalk?
  • What is Halloween Horror Nights?

Connect with Nikky online at Theme Park Hipster, on Instagram, and on YouTube!

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