An Idiot’s GUIDE TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

This is my introduction to Universal Orlando Resort aimed mainly for people that have either never been or have very little knowledge of it. I'll be covering a brief history of Universal Orlando, a tour of Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal's Volcano Bay. I'll also be giving guides to tickets, Universal Express Passes, CityWalk Orlando dining, all hotel resorts. These resorts include, the Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites, Dockside Inn & Suites, Universal's Aventura Resort, Universal's Sapphire Falls Resort, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.
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Timestamps:
PART 1
Basic Info - 0:55
PART 2
History - 2:04
PART 3
Universal Studios Florida - 4:37
Wizarding World of Harry Potter - 8:24
Universal's Islands of Adventure - 10:31
Universal's Volcano Bay - 15:52
PART 4
Hotel Resorts - 21:46
PART 5
Tickets - 25:46
PART 6
CityWalk & Dining - 27:46
PART 7
Transportation - 28:56
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Links referenced in video:
Guide to Tickets (scroll down):
www.mousehacking.com/blog/uni...
www.universalorlando.com/web/...
Guide to Universal Orlando Dining Plan
orlandoinformer.com/universal....
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[@michaelmcneil2300]

This is by far the best guide for newbies to Universal I have ever seen. I have never been there, but have been doing some planning for a possible future trip. I watched alot of videos and none of them were as good as this. Thank you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Michael, I’m glad you found it useful 👍 hope you have an awesome trip. I’ll hopefully be doing a Universal tips video in the coming months.

[@jilliandavis5945]

I agree. Really well made video. It’s made everything seem a lot clearer!

[@amysmith3247]

You need to go!! Everything is right there on International Drive. If you ever go to Volcano bay..they have a relaxing space you can go to relax plus a couple sit in places to eat. Cabana Bay is right there next to the volcano, with its own separate entrance to the Volcano Bay. We did this. I warn you don't do the water slide roller coaster.. lol. Too many drops for me...big drops too. You have to rode the hulk once. It's intimidating but fun once yiur on. Hagrid was fun too. It looked slow but man! What a ride.

[@TheCrashedCircusThronez]

This video has helped me I have a trip planned for universal studios

[@blainegowland]

Genuinely one of my favourite Florida based channels on KZbin, you can tell the amount of effort he puts into is channel!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Blaine, really appreciate that! 👍😁

[@gorshekim]

Well done Mr. Brit 🙌🏾

[@vikingshelm]

Truth

[@Cooki3_Lop]

I just came across your channel and I have to tell you, I LOVE YOUR EDITING! I’ve been dying to find a channel that talks about Universal Studios the way DFB talks about Disney and this is absolutely perfect! thank you so much!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that 👍😁 Yeah I got the idea for doing the channel when listening to DFB, big influence. Thanks for watching!

[@melissab0515]

I agree! The vlog style of others only goes so far before it feels like a waste of time

[@Cooki3_Lop]

@@melissab0515 yes 100%! I love vlogs but they take way to long to get to the point!

[@elvingarcia3010]

@@TheFrugalBrit Jurassic World: River Adventure® Life Finds A Way Coming To Universal Orlando Resort™ Universal's Islands Of Adventure®

[@angelinaa2385]

I was watching DFB & searched to try to find something for universal. I’m so excited 🤣

[@superpandasama]

I live 30 minutes away and have been through the parks plenty of times. Love these parks and you have done them justice! Still haven't been to Volcano Bay though! Definitely have to check it out soon

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, always appreciate a local’s perspective 👍😁

[@DisneyGator]

My best tip: Don't go to Universal Orlando without getting tickets that let's you into Volcano Bay. It's the best waterpark I've ever been to. Amazing place.

[@LentilSoupChilean]

Yeah, don't be fooled by trip advisor, it's good

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for sharing 👍😁

[@largol33t1]

@@LentilSoupChilean Trip Advisor is just salty because the previous park was closed. I'm tired of the fake reviews by fans of Wet 'n' Wild. Travel sites need to stop accepting reviews of the park after a certain date, specifically when Volcano Bay opened because I see a lot of reviews posted around that date and they offer NOTHING informative. The "review" is the same: "I hate Volcano Bay. Wet 'n' wild so much better, blah blah blah." NONE of the reviews specified what they were upset about or even reviewed any of the attractions. It was just hate disguised as a "review."

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

Wet N Wild?

[@destiny-mh8pk]

@@goodoldfashionedangel I love Volcano Bay but I'm so mad that they had to close Wet N Wild for that ;/

[@Coastoons]

The best overview of Universal on KZbin. Well done!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, cool channel by the way!

[@gferno8673]

@@TheFrugalBrit lol universal is a 15 minute drive for me

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@gferno8673 jealous!

[@gferno8673]

@@TheFrugalBrit yeah i guess i am kinda lucky lol

[@arinewstoday3477]

My best tips for Universal Orlando: *(SIDE NOTE: This is pretty expensive but worth it!)* Purchase a room at one of the Universal Orlando resorts. (I recommend cabana bay for those who can afford it). Purchasing a room owned by Universal property will allow you to get early access to the parks at least an hour earlier than others who do not stay at one of their hotels. If you’re going to a new ride, make sure to purchase a ticket and a room as soon as possible! Last, make sure to eat and go to the bathroom before entering the park, because the queue for the rides can get massive very quickly. I hope this helped. Let me know if you have questions!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good tips, thank you Jonathan! 👍😁

[@arinewstoday3477]

@@TheFrugalBrit thank you so much! I really hope I can help people and your video too ❤️

[@largol33t1]

I did this last year and yes, it's worth it. I stayed at Cabana Bay. PS: parents - if your kids are worried about whether they can swim in winter season, all of Universal's hotels have HEATED swimming pools. Just remember to grab a towel from the onsite racks before they jump out of the pool. Orlando gets pretty windy in the winter.

[@arinewstoday3477]

@@largol33t1 thank you for the beautiful tip! Congrats on having an amazing trip there! :)

[@whosagoodgirl5846]

Is endless summer nice? Staying there in June

[@TP_Gillz]

I loved going to Universal when I was a kid, mainly for Nickelodeon studios, Back To The Future, Terminator, and of course Indiana Jones! I cannot wait to go back here someday!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I miss the mid 90s universal studios! However, the Indiana Jones show is from Disney’s MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) 🤓

[@edvaira6891]

Really thorough and entertaining, as always! This has always been one of my favorite places to visit, and we’ve been there probably ten times since our first visit in 1991 (as Southern Californians, we haven’t been able to make it out to the Florida parks as often as we might have liked these last three decades, but, then again, we also have their Californian counterparts, so we get the best of both worlds, I guess). Thanks again, my friend, for this! This brought a big smile when I saw it listed on my KZbin feed.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that, really pleased you’ve enjoyed it. I have extremely fond memories of this place. It’s just a shame they don’t have those old attractions anymore.

[@ilytehya]

im so excited im going next week with my family been stuck in quarantine for a year so ready to get out :D

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome time, thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@eggypatrick5875]

Be careful, double mask 😷👍🏻

[@xdarkunknown6498]

Me too I just arrived yesterday

[@sanaaaondabeat]

was it fun😀

[@nemmajean]

Hey it’s been three weeks , was it cool?

[@beezxyz]

I’m going to Universal for the first time in a really long time this summer! Thanks for giving me a refresher on what it’s like 😁👍🏼

[@Itsmejoc]

I’m going to universal soon! In April and I can’t wait to go there so much fun!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome time! Things looking up.

[@largol33t1]

I went last year. I wish I had enough vacation time at work to go back...

[@carolynb8969]

When in April are you going, early or late April? I am going early April

[@MrBeas_t168]

@@carolynb8969 I’m actually going in the middle of April- and I’m a huge Harry Potter nerd so I’ve wanted to go since the wizarding world opened. I was gonna go last year but well corona happened 😭 I’m super happy I get to go now

[@elvingarcia3010]

@@TheFrugalBrit New Jurassic World: River Adventure Life Finds A Way Coming To Universal Orlando Resort Islands Of Adventure

[@creativereindeer]

Thanks so much for your hard work in pulling this all together! Really valued the different sections break down, particularly as a new but keen bean for just the harry potter stuff, explaining how the two theme parks work together's helpful! Thank you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thank you for the kind comment 👍😁

[@largol33t1]

Good thing you stumbled across his video. I've watched five or six different channels and Frugal Brit is definitely one of the best "tour guides" when it comes to explaining Universal Orlando to newbies or people who haven't been there in 20 years (like me!).

[@elizabethtiedt1888]

The velocicoaster has literally become my favorite coaster ever. The had it open early before it’s grand opening while I was there and I got to ride it 2 different times on different days we were there. Something interesting is there is no express line. Only general and a single riders line. Unfortunately because of this you’ll find parties of 10 in the single rider line, which as an avid user of the single rider line because I am the only one in my family that rides coasters, I am less than thrilled at that. It is a very thrilling experience however, the wait goes by pretty fast and the videos and stuff in the wait line are actually kind of entertaining, but short so they get kind of repetitive as they repeat over and over. As someone who had never been to a water park before, Volcano Bay was amazing!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah agree with those points but I have been impressed with how efficient they are when loading passengers. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@wesdavies2455]

Again a great insight into orlando, but for me One of the best videos to date, great video frugal, shared it to many, 84 days till ours, can’t see it happening, but great video Thankyou. 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lashellanderson7773]

Im going by myself for my birthday I've been wanting to go since I was a teenager 😂😂

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 👍😁

[@heaven4hockeycards]

Single rider all day long ;-)

[@tinabellawatch]

Awww me too. That’s so funny, have fun!

[@Djakademicks]

@@tinabellawatch let go together 🙈

[@kayslifeee1]

I’ll go ✋🏼

[@oliviasmith1218]

I have been here countless times and I still love watching these!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Ha, thank you Olivia!! 👍😁

[@kaylasykora1146]

The history section took me back to my first trip to Universal. I miss the old rides. The new ones are all screens and no animatronics.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’m so nostalgic for early to mid 90s Orlando!

[@michaelbivins5996]

you must not have been to the parks recently. the past 3/4 newest rides have very little to no screens at all

[@FhangMedia]

@@michaelbivins5996 except for the Fast and Furious travesty of course which is only screens

[@largol33t1]

Disney is doing the same thing. I love how Disney fans are bashing Universal about this when rides like Soarin' are made the same way! LMAO...

[@christinahorrell4682]

I miss Back to the Future!!!

[@SuperSonicDude164]

This is hands down the best video that a newbie like me has watched. You really helped me get the lay of the land. Not too much info, too much opinion etc. Great facts and delightful accent of course. You are a natural!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you so much for that Becky 😁

[@lilyswinbank8607]

last went here in 2015 when i was around 8 so didn’t get to experience it much cause obviously i couldn’t go on the rides, we are going this august and i’m so excited! loved the tour of it all very well explained and detailed

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! Hope you have a great trip ok August 😁😂

[@sharainwilson2698]

This was literally the most well structured, and informative review I have ever seen... of anything... in my life! Lol Thanks for this!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

No way! Thank you for saying, I’m glad you found it useful 👍😁

[@lularoejenmitchell3370]

Seriously, the best overview of Universal I've seen. Planning a trip and I think I've watched it 4 times.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

No way! Thank you for that 😁 Hope you have an awesome trip 👍😁

[@Fynn_-]

This is easily the best and most in-depth review of the resort! Thank you!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that, I’m really glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@denisebaker7643]

Thank you for making this video- feeling overwhelmed and confused by these parks, and this was VERY helpful!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@-preston-3156]

I’m so excited, I’m going next week with my family and they say that I get more excited for universal than most people do for Christmas. The week before is always the hardest for me because the days seem to go by so slow but the wait is definitely worth it considering it’s Universal Studios Orlando!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I know what you mean, but I do really enjoy the build up to. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@kaiserf99]

This is the most complete information I have found on yt about this, very well explained, great video!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jaime, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@Nick-pv5lm]

This is the most in depth guide on Universal Orlando on youtube! Personally, I live close so I wouldn't need this, but I'm definitely sending this to friends!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Nick, always appreciate feedback from locals 👍😁

[@garfie428]

This is good but it’s name is idiots

[@andylevison]

An excellent guide! Very helpful! Thank you for all your hard work putting this together.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re welcome, glad you’ve found it useful. Thank you for watching 👍

[@mom_life393]

This is a great video. I'm taking my son here early May for his 9th birthday. It's our first vacation and we are so excited. I was lucky enough to visit Universal back in 96' and got to ride some of the original rides like Jaws and terminator. Can't wait.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip! I really miss Jaws and the Terminator show. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

Excellent video. Almost feels as though I am walking through city walk to get to the parks watching the video ☺️. Lots of brilliant information but not confusing or overwhelming. Thanks for sharing it with us. Hope we can all enjoy the Florida Sunshine soon. 🌞😁🏰🎢

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Likewise, fingers crossed. The longer we wait, the better the atmosphere is going to be. Can’t wait! Thanks for watching and for the kind comment 👍😁

[@susannaannawitherington9332]

susanna anna witherington happy bab yes love bab like love kind bab

[@megananne3394]

Your channel and this video is so helpful! Finally booked to go for the first time next year after years of saving and your channel is a life saver 😊 thank you!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching. I hope you have an awesome vacation!

[@mizmeek]

Love the detailed video. I have been to Universal Studios a couple of times, but never visited the themes park. I didn't realize there was so much to do. Trip planned thanks to the video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that, glad it was useful. Hope you have an awesome trip 👍😁

[@xatuyou8045]

Pro-tip if you’re planning on going to for parking hopping for more than one day, you should buy an annual pass. The cheapest is around 300 and comes with some discounts.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Great tip! Thank you 👍😁

[@jagerxone4155]

Was meant to be going last year and had to rearrange till next year now. Your videos have gave me and my family so much information and kept us excited to go.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Sorry to hear that, lots of people in the same boat. Glad you’ve been enjoying the content, I had hoped this latest video would give people something to look forward to when we’re out of all this. Things definitely getting better. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@fluvirus]

I was meant to go last may, but had to rebook for this may, think I'll get there?.

[@mazzy2121]

So happy to see you're back. I literally just thought of this channel yesterday (I have an upcoming trip to Universal) and realized you probably couldn't travel to the US right now due to covid. I am doing exactly what you mentioned in this vid - I have one day at Hard Rock that includes a weekend day for my Express Pass, and then the rest of the week at Dockside. Both will be first time stays for me (I will likely never stay at Hard Rock again - I've never paid that much for a room in my life and I'm normally very cheap when it comes to hotels). Anyway, glad you are back. Great vid! Even as a regular to Universal it was enjoyable to see all the areas and raise the hype-level for the upcoming trip (with full adherence to CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated, and testing before and after trip, of course).

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That sounds like an awesome trip! Hope you have an amazing time. Things are looking up!!!!

[@floriique]

i’m going with my friend to islands of adventure and this helped so much! my family hasn’t been in awhile so this refreshed me very clearly

[@gemmybeans3821]

This was so helpful thank you! My husband and I are looking to go on honeymoon and we were going to go to Disney World again but since they have scrapped the Fastpass system I'm looking into Universal Orlando Resort. Thanks so much for making this easy to understand and for also relating it to WDW terminology! Excellent vid!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching! Yes very disappointing about fastpass+ 😞 I’m working on a video about Genie+ at the moment, hopefully have that ready within a week.

[@gemmybeans3821]

@@TheFrugalBrit aw I’ll make sure I check that out. Hopefully they change it or we all find a way around the system! 😜

[@LegenderioOfficialChannel]

Last time I went to universal, they were re-tracking hulk and everything, and half of the ride we have now weren’t even open but I’m hopefully going back this summer after I think over 6 years! So I’m excited and this video helped a lot thanks

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, hope you have an awesome trip. Thanks for watching!

[@LiamSelby_]

Really great video, very well done. It reminded me of the old promo videos you could request from the parks.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Liam, yeah I miss those!

[@maryjokajfasz684]

Thank you, excellent overview. Planning a large family trip and this is so very helpful!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re welcome, hope you have an awesome time. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@noahdekoschak5826]

bruh moving to orlando in october im hyped

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’m jealous!

[@noahdekoschak5826]

@@TheFrugalBrit im hyped

[@largol33t1]

Lucky. Universal does have seasonal passes for frequent visitors. Also, if you arrive late in the afternoon, you don't have to pay for parking to get into City Walk. I forgot the time cutoff. Best to ask employees at any of the restaurants and shops there.

[@noahdekoschak5826]

@@largol33t1 ok thank u

[@MsAnimelove2102]

@@largol33t1 Free parking after 6pm!

[@TonyRB123]

I hope all of this stays true, I’m headed there for the first time in about a month 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@TheLexi100]

Come back and tell us how it was!

[@ThreeBearsBrown]

Thank you for this! We're making plans for next year and the official park sites aren't as clear as your overview. Because of you I'm sure we'll have a much better time. I appreciate you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Judy!! Really pleased you found it useful 😁 Hope you have an awesome trip 👍

[@BucketListTravellers]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. It was interesting hearing about how the resort has changed over time

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome thanks for watching 👍😁

[@armedavillalobos9673]

I’m so happy i have this to watch!! I’m going next month with my family and so happy i got to learn more about it. Thank you for this video!! ⚡️ 👓

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome,l! Really glad you’ve found it useful. Hope you have an awesome vacation 👍😁

[@takingbackallie2]

The waterpark looks amazing!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It is! Thanks for watching 😁

[@kammymancilla2556]

Absolutely fantastic video! All the information I needed for my upcoming trip! THANK YOU!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Glad you found it useful, thank you for watching 👍😁

[@thebritishexplorer]

Your videos are awesome!! Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@17nxght11]

This is going to be very useful since I’ve been there once and I’m going again in the summer, but was to scared to go on any of the rides

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip! 👍😁

[@maddieford7854]

i’ve been here a million times i don’t know why i’m watching this hahaha

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Ha, thank you Maddie! 👍😁

[@largol33t1]

Well, you can never have too much information...

[@rafaelbalaguer9342]

Your vidoes are always top notch. I really appreciate how thorough you are. Thanks so much for all that you do.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Rafael, really appreciate comments like this 👍😁

[@614supercool]

Great video. The musical changes work nicely and the pace of the whole video is perfectly timed out.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks man, put a lot of effort in so great to know it’s all appreciated 👍😁

[@Jamcotton]

Fantastic video, been to Universal dozens of times now but still found this entertaining and helpful. The production of it was also fantastic. Keep them coming FB, this is as close to Florida as we can get at the moment unfortunately. Jamie from Southampton UK

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Jamie, yes put a lot of time into this one, glad it was appreciated!

[@leonidasd9925]

Really professional video, really enjoyed it! 👌

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@gotbitches]

My summer vacation started, I’m going to the park next week with half of my family! My mom, my dad, my siblings, my cousins, my grandpa, my aunt, my uncle, etc!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip (sorry if I’m late 🙈)!

[@kittykathy9532]

Thank you, this is the BEST video I have seen about Universal Orlando! Very informative!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Kathy! Really appreciate that 👍😁

[@lennonbabicz968]

Heh I've never been there, but looks really cool!! (Also despite me never having gone there, me and my family are trying to plan to go for my 16th birthday!! So, I mean... probably got a few years till we might be able to go but it looks super cool!)

[@matthewcapra9761]

I love Jurassic park it just is so beautiful it like a dream when your there

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed, absolutely stunning. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@elvingarcia3010]

@@TheFrugalBrit New Jurassic World: River Adventure Life Finds A Way Coming To Universal's Islands Of Adventure

[@gemmadisney5]

One of the best videos on universal that I’ve seen! The editing is amazing. You’ve earned a new subscriber! Looking forward to watching your other vlogs on universal and Disney world

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Gemma, glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@yourfavoritepot6285]

Yo man. You are a really underrated content creator, and can help any person find where to stay at the best price. Keep up the good work!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

thank you! Yeah, that’s what I’m trying to achieve 👍 thanks for watching.

[@rileylarch5417]

I'm going in the middle of June and I am terrified of what the crowds will be like. Especially since there is a good chance velocicoaster will be newly opened by then.

[@AverageMfDoomEnjoyer]

It is have fun

[@marcellobasso5311]

“The main attraction in this section is Fast and Furious: Supercharged” ... ...anyways, moving along.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Underwhelming no doubt

[@LentilSoupChilean]

Disaster and earthquake were such better rides

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@LentilSoupChilean 1000%

[@FhangMedia]

@@LentilSoupChilean the only difference between Earthquake and Disaster was the pre show, the ride itself was exactly the same.

[@LentilSoupChilean]

@@FhangMedia thanks for being polite and not aggresive, i just meant that those two were better than supercharged

[@kevinjones617]

Truly amazing and helpful video! Such a great overview! Thanks!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Kevin, appreciate the kind feedback 👍😁

[@stephanieascher6988]

This was so well done! You got another subscriber!!! I will be watching all your park information vids for sure! Thank you, well done, and the accent is THE BEST PART!!!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Stephanie! Really appreciate that 😁😁

[@fantasticworld7485]

Great demonstration and helped a lot on my planning!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Brill, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@dane4073]

Just to let you know you need to have. Park to park pass to ride the hogwarts exspress

[@fantasticworld7485]

@@dane4073 Thank you Sephiroth. I am planing to visit the parks in different dates. Lets hope they open international flights before August otherwise ill have to cancel all my reservations :(.

[@20piemaster]

This video was amazingly done

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you kind sir!

[@ToninTexas]

So glad I found this, wow!! Great information!!! I'm going to watch the rest of your videos. .

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Toni 👍😁

[@FatalArcana]

As of 1/7/22 Mummy in under refurbishment until the end of summer. Wanted everyone to know before they plan for it. Also, Poseidon is down for Refurbishment as well. No finish time yet. It'd be a disheartening to go and find out the attractions are down. Velocicoaster is AMAZING and worth riding!

[@impeysprincess376]

Going to Universal tomorrow actually, it's my first time on the East coast and I'm so siked. Great video!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you had an awesome time?

[@yourfavoritepot6285]

If you're still there, how is it?

[@impeysprincess376]

@@yourfavoritepot6285 Got back yesterday, it was a blast. The lines were pretty long, but they keep you entertained so it wasn't agonizing lol

[@majieditsst7114]

I just can’t believe I’m going here this Sunday

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😱😱 Hope you have an awesome trip!! 😁

[@sherylkilby9721]

Such an awesome comprehensive video!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very kind, thank you!

[@markcharron2089]

We are going in feb 22 for 6 days with 8people(6 adults and 2 kids 8,3) Staying at portofino bay Doing it right with park passes and wondered if there was something I should be focusing on since I am the planner.(hotel w balcony, food plan, etc.) My wife and I have watched your video 3 times already. Cannot wait to treat the family to his memorable vacation☺

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Sounds like you have the main things sorted. That’ll be an awesome trip!! O think it’s always worth researching which restaurants you want to visit.

[@omega5418]

That was...EX-TREMELY informative! Thank you kind sir!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’ve very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@giannagiarratana5927]

This was so helpful! Planning a cousins’ trip for next January. It has to be an extended weekend trip in order for everyone to go so we definitely want to get the express passes to skip the weekend crowds. Not sure if we should stay in at endless summer and get 2- 2bdr suites and buy the express passes separately or stay in a preferred hotel with express passes included. There are 12 of us so the prices for rooms are adding up quickly we usually have to buy 2 or 3 rooms. Any advice is appreciated!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hmmm, I suspect that it will come out considerably cheaper to book a value resort and separate express passes, but I’d try quotes for both and see whether or not there’s much difference. If they’re close in price, I’d go with preferred. Hope you have a great trip!

[@largol33t1]

Cabana Bay offers rooms big enough to sleep up 6 people. When walking in, there is a living room with sliding partition. This offers privacy for the people using the hideaway bed in the couch. The main bedroom has two beds and a dresser that has drawers facing both directions so the people sleeping in the living room can use it. Very clever use of space, especially the bathrooms. They are actually in three parts: the sink is in the middle. There is a separate door on the left to the toilet. the right goes to a SECOND mini bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. This layout is best for large groups as one can use the sink to brush her teeth while the other uses the shower and a third uses the toilet. Also, it has a mini fridge, coffee maker and small kitchen. A bus trip to Universal takes less than 5 minutes and then, after clearing security, it's a 3-4 minute stroll through CItyWalk.

[@jonathans5712]

🤩🤩 Your videos are incredibly helpful , we are due to go to Orlando this year 🤞and this will help so much 😃 a huge thank you ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Jonathan, glad you appreciated it! Fingers crossed things go well over the next couple months.

[@carlo6912]

Nice job. One of the best reviews I have seen.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you kind sir 👍😁

[@MidnightsDeluxe]

Really loved this can you do the SeaWorld Orlando parks next

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It’s in the works but may take a while unfortunately. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@johnhannan1093]

This guide was so helpful and well organised. Makes planning our December trip to Universal much easier. Thank you so much :)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it useful. Hope you have an awesome trip!! 😁👍

[@freddymedina7430]

I am a current season pass holder and I really enjoyed your video I feel like I learned a lot.

[@zacharygaytan7885]

I enjoyed this review. Will be going for the first time soon with family. Thank you

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re welcome 😁 hope you have an awesome time! 👍

[@elvingarcia3010]

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[@robertdenis5854]

Love the Universal Orlando Resort KZbin review! I have a question and comment for you: Are backpacks allowed now within the three parks? If not, what do you suggest to effectively bring in some items (SPF lotion, hat, H2O, etc.)? Also, I suggest purchasing a lanyard holder for your ticket and a waterproof mobile phone holder for the pics you know you are going to take.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hi Robert, thanks for that 😁 Yeah backpacks allowed but only medium sized backpacks will fit in the free lockers that you need to use for the fast rides. The larger lockers cost a couple dollars. If you can fit your stuff in a three pronged fanny pack, I’d recommend those 👍 instead of a backpack to avoid lockers. Thanks for the kind words and the tip 😁👍

[@sam-vk6pb]

Excellent content, best presented information about Florida on youtube.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Sam!!! Really appreciate that 👍😁

[@janitzasabater5391]

Thank you for this video. I plan on getting my family tickets to go. This was super informative! Everything else I've come across has not been this good.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’m glad you found it useful, thank you for watching! Hope you have an awesome trip 👍😁

[@misterrogersjrsneighborhood]

12:39 No it’s not, We think that Marvel is 100% Universal’s First Owned Property That’s What. 😎👍🏻

[@mazahype3627]

Halloween is when im going im so excited cant wait to get there

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome time 👍😁

[@mazahype3627]

@@TheFrugalBrit thanks

[@ShannonGood]

This really helped understand USO a lot. I am planning a long Disney trip and have always wanted to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Was able to make a day in my itinerary to go, but have no context of the park whatsoever. Really made it easy to understand.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Really glad you’ve found it useful 😁👍 It can be daunting for beginners.

[@largol33t1]

So, when did you go? Was it just Universal or Islands of Adventure? One thing that might throw a wrench in future trips: Epic Universe is already under construction. It is the BIGGEST theme park expansion in Florida in the last 10 years and will include a THIRD Harry Potter park although nobody knows what world of the HP films it will be from.

[@pittmanx6]

This guide was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@nemmajean]

litteraly my only goal in life is to meet up with all my friends and take a road trip here

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s pretty wholesome my dude. Hope you get the chance to soon 👍😁

[@joiebaboie9403]

man, i'm getting so nostalgic

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I miss the old Universal days, maybe more so than with Disney World.

[@LiminalBratz]

Same I was 10 when I went there

[@supernovacaine10]

This video is very well done and will be a great reference for a future visit.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for that, hope you have a great trip (whenever that is) 😁👍

[@annestephenson1548]

Really love this video! Thanks very much for taking the time - it’s really helpful. We are looking to visit in December IF all goes well ! Want to visit both parks once not sure about parking hopping, any advice on what tickets to get would be great ! Thanks

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching and for the kind comment. Did you want to do the hogwarts express? If so, definitely recommend getting park-to-park.

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Great video cant wait to be able to return 🙂👍🇱🇷

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Cheers matey!!

[@adityaagarwal9289]

Love your review

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you!! 👍😁

[@lisaying6299]

This is a awesome clear video, thanks for making this, it saved us so much time!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, glad you found it useful 😁

[@milajacks6792]

Another great video, so much info. 👍👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Mila, much appreciated 👍😁

[@juliemeador7155]

Can't wait to go with my family in May

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 👍😁

[@rumbly690]

im flying to orlando to go to universal a week from now im so excited

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 😁👍

[@CharlotteOconnorTravel]

Another great video. Fingers crossed I can get back there again for my stay at Cabana Bay in September 🤞🏻

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Charlotte. Fingers crossed. I think there’s a good chance for September 🤞

[@gillianhendry8937]

This is an incredibly informative and accurate video! Amazing!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Gillian 😁👍