OVER 30 Tips and Tricks for Universal Studios Orlando 2025

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

Bring a refillable water bottle or collapsible cup w/ carabiner attached. You can get free ice and water from any Coke freestyle machine. Also a lot of quick service places have water cups sitting out on the counters as well. The free ride lockers are long and slim. So you need to lay your water bottle on its side in order to stow. And it will need to be empty. (Even your Coke free style souvenir cup has to be empty. ) Having a small collapsible cup attached to you bag or belt loop helps solve this problem.

[@cloismagic]

Not sure if you've covered this before, but I feel like this isn't talked about enough, is to try to schedule your meals around what rides you want to go on. If you're going to have lunch/dinner, make sure to go on the big roller coasters and rides beforehand because you won't be full. Unless you don't have the express pass and walking for 40min-1hr ish will help. But with the express pass, we typically go on the big/shaky rides then have a meal and then check out the stores/less shaky rides. That way you don't waste any time.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Great tip!!

[@Skippyy_plays]

With the vacation packages you can for sure make a reservation at both these Harry Potter restaurants you get a time slot

[@TheParkProdigy]

So it’s deceiving as it’s a time slot which is wide open and you would still have to wait on line to order and get an available table etc as they both are quick service. Still a great deal 👍🏻

[@src4409]

I've actually been when early park admission was at Universal side. It was really weird... and i think it was only 1 day out of our trip. It was def 2-3 years ago

[@mikemurray4083]

Love your video we’re going in 3 months, I’m taking notes so I remember😅 thank you

[@TheParkProdigy]

Thank you for watching!

[@RossVesci]

Epic adventure is going to be huge

[@TheParkProdigy]

Can't wait!

[@RossVesci]

@@TheParkProdigy you doing video on epic adventure when it opens or expands

[@bernadetteeaton8066]

We’re coming from the UK late October till mid November 2024.Love Universal .Cant wait for Epic .My grandchildren have just found Harry Potter.I will be taking them August 2025

[@TheParkProdigy]

We can't wait for EPIC too, going to be amazing!!

[@Seoulsearch616]

Thank you for all the great videos! Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️❄️

[@TheParkProdigy]

Same to you, happy holidays!! 🎄

[@zaleshabridgemohan5788]

We are planning on Going for the holiday season, which I know is the busiest time of the year, I was wondering if I buy the 1 park 1 day for each park, which I understand that we won't be able to go on the Harry potter train ride, which is excluded and you need park to park tickets, but is there any other Harry potter rides I can do without the Park 2 Park Tickets?

[@src4409]

Another tip for people with large vans or duallys: parking at the resort hotels is extremely difficult for this size of vehicle. Our handicap pass was the only thing that even made it possible for us to fit into a space. We also had an issue at the local outlet mall.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Great tips, thank you for sharing!!

[@LJMDad]

We purchased tickets online...if I use that brown kiosk to print physical tickets....what about the Express Passes? They are on my phone...I sort of want each person to have their own..

[@TheParkProdigy]

Hi, you can still stop by any of the ticket booths to grab hard tickets!

[@samanthajean237]

I was bummed to find out about Epic. Our trip is in 10 days but I’m looking forward to exploring everything now. Maybe crowds will be down this year with the anticipation of the new park. We are thinking about returning to see Epic when my oldest graduates in a few years!

[@TheParkProdigy]

That would be an awesome trip!

[@JS-bh4ii]

I'm coming down from MN May 23rd 2024 and bringing 9 guys to these two parks for a bachelor party. Any other ways to get better priced tickets, early admission without staying at one of their resorts or any other advice you have for our group? We are hoping to do both IoA and Universal in one day. Appreciate any help you can provide.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Hi, thanks so much for checking out our video! If you send me an email at Mike @ the park prodigy.com I will send you a bunch of our free planning resources to help as much as I can 👍🏻

[@lreavis2]

Another vlogger said you only need to stay 1 night at a universal resort to get early park admission for the length of your trip. They said one night at the top tier gets you the express pass for the length of your trip too.

[@JS-bh4ii]

@lreavis2 we ended up getting a couple rooms at kingstown reef where one of our parties parents has a time share or something. So we could all be in a big room. Saved us quite a bit of money already. Last I saw though the fast passes were 174 per person on top of ticket cost. That's a whole bunch of money haha

[@src4409]

If you're military there are some great deals on tickets... and just stay off resort. You'll save at least half.

[@JS-bh4ii]

@src4409 only one of the group of 9 has served. I'm not sure he'd be able to get everyone tickets. I'll ask him though. Thank you.

[@patricaward9519]

So how do you go about sending packages back to your room

[@TheParkProdigy]

Ask at check out and they will do it for you!

[@VSpoodle]

Love your videos, but please double check your sound mixing!

[@TheParkProdigy]

Noted, we will work on this! Happy holidays!

[@someoneout-there2165]

I wonder if the new park will be a lot more expensive than the other ones.. I'm curious what ticket prices will be.

[@TheParkProdigy]

It's going to be really interesting to see as Universal has typically been so much cheaper than Disney!

[@luisK.m98]

We are planning to go on the first week of november 2024, is it worth it? Because of the crowd The idea is to go to both Universal Studios parks (Volcano Bay excluded) for two days, one for each park

[@TheParkProdigy]

First week of November will be a great time to go. One park each day is our favorite way to do it!

[@hafsabashir9851]

Hi, we are going to Island of adventure on May 8. Do we need express pass? Is ir going to be crowded? Thank you 3:08 3:10

[@shereenwallace7790]

Another amazing video thank you so much!! I Cannot wait to be in contact planning my 2025 trip!!!

[@TheParkProdigy]

Our pleasure, we really appreciate the support and can’t wait to help you!!

[@AceBoogieV]

Great info!

[@TheParkProdigy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@guillemmorenoflores6959]

Amazing video as always! 👏🏻

[@TheParkProdigy]

Glad you enjoyed it, happy holidays!!

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

You can absolutely tell the cast Member “hey I’m just walking through” at the front of the line to board the ride. -and then exit without riding. You can also do this if you change your mind. I’ve done this a ton of times as I get Motion sick. I always bring my motion sickness pills and also pepto. There are a lot of rides that will make you sick. CGI, and motion sim is a big thing in a lot of the rides there. HOWEVER! There are a lot of shows and other things to see and do there without going on the rides.

[@josephhartstein6917]

Your content is awesome. Please fix your microphone, because when you change from voice to music, it rattles the house keep up the good work.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Hi Joseph, yes we have fixed that for videos going forward and really appreciate your support!

[@nicoleshango475]

So helpful thank you!

[@TheParkProdigy]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@jays5thdownafootballpodcas635]

Do a video about best hotels near Universal Orlando and best restaurants near the park

[@TheParkProdigy]

Sounds like a great idea 💡

[@Swearengen1980]

Question on the refillable water bottle. I see this mentioned often, but the tickets specifically say no water bottles. So are you refilling a normal clear water bottle? I assumed they didn't allow a standard Hydroflask type of water bottle so people don't bring in booze. No one is clear on what type of "water bottle" is allowed.

[@kenyak2959]

You can bring water bottles in it’s fine.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Thank you for the help here!

[@lreavis2]

I bring in my Yeti. I’ve brought it empty and filled with water before.

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

Yes. You can bring in empty water bottles. Similar rules to when flying. Great tip is to get a “collapsible” cup. That way you can get free ice and water froM ANY coke freestyle machine, and once your cup is empty, you can collapse it down and either have it attached with a carabiner clip to your bag, or belt loop. That way if you’re in line or getting on a ride (or need to put your stuff in a locker)- you won’t have a full bottle to worry about leaking etc. as those free ride lockers are slim and long. So you need to lay your water bottle on its side to fit. So having the coke free style cup- you need to empty it first in order put it in the locker. And they have “empty” stations in order for You to do this in the locker areas.

[@Brittanys_pov]

Have you heard any updates on HHN tickets?

[@TheParkProdigy]

Unfortunately nothing at this time, and typically we have been seeing information released towards the end of March!

[@Brittanys_pov]

@@TheParkProdigy thank you 😊

[@reneeott1556]

How did I not know about the blacklist in Knockturn??

[@TheParkProdigy]

It's a great hidden easter egg!

[@PatrickTichacek-wm9ui]

"Non alcoholic" lol 😅

[@mightyyoshiyt6772]

Are you going to do tips and tricks for epic universe?

[@TheParkProdigy]

When it opens we absolutley will

[@emilieromero6004]

I find it hilarious when all vloggers are like: to avoid waiting in line for Hagrid come to early park admission an hour before it opens. But what do they think you do for the hour besides wait in line? Nothing. You wait in line. So add that Hour of waiting in line onto your wait time and did you really save anything? Probably not except for you save yourself From extra sleep. L O L.

[@TheParkProdigy]

I mean I don’t disagree that the extra hour of sleep is great, but I always look at it like you are not paying for that hour before early park admission starts. Once it starts you’re paying to be in the theme park and I would rather get on as many rides as possible during that time. Just my point of view and I appreciate you calling me a “vlogger” I feel like I have officially made it lol 🙌🏻

[@AceBoogieV]

I agree with you man, if get to EPA and wait an hour for Hagrids, and then when the park ACTUALLY opens I've already rode it, I call it a win. I'm not waiting an hour OUTSIDE the park just to wait again

[@src4409]

Music is super loud while voice volume is low

[@TheParkProdigy]

Yes, we fixed it and will be corrected on all videos moving forward 👍🏻

[@christinedaae7323]

Are The Universal Classic Monsters in the Parks , now that we have one more Summer and then Epic Universe opens up? Where are those guys and gals?

[@TheParkProdigy]

No classic monsters at this time, but maybe that will change!

[@christinedaae7323]

Maybe. But, I have heard that Universal Orlando is cutting their Talent. So, I do not know if The Universal Classic Monsters Characters will be coming to The Parks this Year. We will have to wait and see!

[@shannonscardecchio9771]

So if you are staying at endless summer, you can’t pool hop other universal resorts?

[@TheParkProdigy]

Yes, unfortunately not at this time.

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

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[@TheParkProdigy]

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[@christinedaae7323]

You know, somebody needs to do something about that Lighthouse at the Entrance to Islands of Adventure! It scares me to death.

[@NicEeEe843]

How does it scare you?

[@christinedaae7323]

I always think “Oh, no! The Foghorn is going to blow! RUN !!!” I do not like Foghorns!

[@Spiritualbendiciones]

It’s part of it and I think it’s cool

[@christinedaae7323]

So, the Lighthouse that stands at the Entrance to Islands of Adventure DOES have a foghorn?! If that is the case, then, I will just take The Hogwarts Express over to IOA.

[@christinedaae7323]

So, the Lighthouse that stands at the Entrance to Islands of Adventure DOES have a foghorn?! If that is the case, then, I will just take The Hogwarts Express over to IOA.

[@sarahuber8567]

I love the rides, but many of the employees are rude and unprofessional. Disney staff is much nicer and more accommodating.

[@TheParkProdigy]

Sorry to hear this!