Universal Orlando FIRST TIME Tips, Tricks and Everything You Need to Know

First Timers guide to Universal Studios Orlando! If you are planning your first visit to universal Orlando, this is the video for you. We are talking about everything you need to know for your trip from tickets down to some tips and tricks so you can have the most EPIC Universal vacation!
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T I M E C O D E S
0:00 - Universal for First Timers
00:21 - Ticket Types
01:31 - How to Plan
01:51 - Express Pass
02:11 - Universal Orlando App
02:50 - Lockers
04:11 - Essentials
04:42 - First Aid Supplies
04:59 - Money Saving Tips
05:33 - Rip Ride Rockit
06:22 - Chocolate Frog
06:42 - Merch Delivery
07:35 - Mobile Order
07:59 - Save on Food $$
08:39 - Characters
09:17 - Chargers
10:00 - Dress Comfortably
10:55 - Test Seats
11:08 - Single Rider
11:20 Ride Lockers
12:09 Mythos
13:08 Raptor Encounter
14:31 Nighttime Shows
15:04 Height Requirements
15:16 Universal at Night
16:08 Hotels & Discounts
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[@TheKrystalPalace]

When are you visiting Universal Orlando in 2023?

[@scottrohrbeck7672]

Halloween Horror Nights in September! 🎃

[@TheKrystalPalace]

So excited!!

[@penelopepitstop7625]

Christmas time 🥰

[@sbo8511]

May 2023!!

[@funfettigirl5101]

End of june i hope new minion ride is open

[@dbwitty]

Even though I'm not a first timer, I always learn new things when I see your videos. Keep'em coming.

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Awesome! I’m so glad😊

[@kimgrod]

Lockers. If you have too many items (won't fit in 1 small free locker), you can use a room key and a park pass to get 2 lockers. If there are multiple peeps in your party, they can each use a room key and/or park pass for lockers.

[@chuckriley2764]

looking to go to universal in 2024 ...thanks for the info it was a big help

[@WDWCentral]

I found your video very helpful. Your advice on getting there early, taking advantage of Express Passes, and using the mobile app to plan your day is especially useful. It's great to hear that the food options are varied and tasty, and that there are plenty of fun attractions for all ages. Your enthusiasm and passion for the park really shines through in your video. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Hi! Thank you so much! Universal Orlando is so much fun and they are doing so many awesome things to make the park even better. Thank you again for watching😊

[@HereforaMoment]

This vlog is incredible! Thanks so much for insight. We are so pumped

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you so much! Have a great time

[@househuntingwithpeoples6886]

Thank you Krystal ❤

[@timandkt]

Epic video! You covered basically every lesson that we had to learn the hard way during our early visits. 😜 The only thing I would add, RE: bringing your own snacks , is that bottled beverages must still be *sealed* - as in, unopened - in order to clear security. We had to let go of a large water bottle two sips in because we didn’t realize until it was too late…the idea is to prevent alcohol or anything else that might be disguised as water or soda from entering the park. 😎 Also PREACH the gospel of using the test seats lol seen way too many people wait out the whole line before being turned away. Thanks for sharing all of these pro tips with the community! We’ve been passholders for three years now and we’re still learning new things every day!

[@penelopepitstop7625]

Wow this video was amazing! What an informative and helpful glimpse of Universal! Thanks for sharing KP this was awesome 👏🏻

[@TheKrystalPalace]

So happy you think so, thank you!

[@mikespeedfromspeedway2812]

Great Vlog! You shared some pretty good tips and I definitely will be making use of their delivery perks next time I visit! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you so much! I love the delivery options makes it so easy!

[@zoomers6747]

Even though I’ve been before I still learned a lot of new things! Thanks KP

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thats awesome! So glad to hear😊

[@WanderingWizardChannel]

Whoa! Tips overload! Great video Krystal! 👍🏻

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you!! 😁

[@funfettigirl5101]

You are the best! this is so helpful

[@penelopepitstop7625]

Thanks! Amazing tips! Excellent ⭐️

[@TheKrystalPalace]

That is so generous thank you SO much!!

[@mtndewguy9961]

So many great tips!!! We will be there for HHN we hope to see you there

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Awesome!! So exciting can't wait for HHN

[@luxuryap4337]

Thank you taking the kiddos next week for springbreak, very helpful and you’re so pretty!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Glad you found it helpful, have a great time!!

[@Heyheyitsme1224]

This video helped me so much! My mom asked me to plan our family a trip to universal and it’s going to be amazing now because of u! Ty

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Aw I'm so glad!!

[@maryanajurbiy2387]

So helpful!

[@HyphenDude]

I love using a cross body bag. A little bigger than a fanny pack, typically, but you can still wear them on most rides.

[@lcpdwife2009]

Great video, thanks!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

thanks for watching!!

[@shechinahmcfarland998]

going to universal next week!! thank you queen

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Yay have the best time!!

[@ryankproductions7943]

Hey Krystal Palace!!!! Great vid as always

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you!

[@lordwilder7724]

I have to wait until October before my next trip. I never knew about being able to ship items before, i always wondered what to do because some of the bigger items wouldn't fit in my suitcase. Great to know for future trips. Always learning something new

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Awesome! October will be here as soon as you know it. Enjoy!

[@sarahfontenelle1]

Yes!😀😉

[@JoseMariano-od2nb]

0:54 0:56

[@GeezerGolf]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 15K SUBSCRIBERS!!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you SO much!!😊

[@Grungepho3nix]

Thank you will be going there in September for a karate tournament

[@loriminard6460]

15 k and climbing ! Way to go Krystal !

[@TheKrystalPalace]

thank you SO much Lori!!

[@kimgrod]

I'm a huge UOR fan. Enjoy your going through the parks w/y'all.. How about a 'how to visit Sea World' vid?

[@TheKrystalPalace]

I would love to visit Sea World soon!

[@kbonds85]

Thank you so much for this information. I haven’t found to many vlogs with universal and yours is great. Also who is the wifi in the park?

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you! Happy to help! Yes there is free wifi!

[@libertyninja]

KP giving the needed info on universal. Also you just passed 10k and so close to 15k now. Go Krystal

[@libertyninja]

And of course now above 15k as I checked it after I typed the previous message! It's just awesome watching it grow and knowing I was around way way way back. LIVE stream?

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you SO much!!

[@BEAVISKORNHOLIO69]

I miss the Terminator 3D show Krystal that was my favorite part of universal they still have it at universal studios in Japan though from what I've heard l. I might go there sometime it's only a 4 hour flight from where I live. Cool video 👍🆒😎

[@TheKrystalPalace]

That would be an awesome trip!

[@elianor5034]

Hi Krystal, Going on Easter weekend. Would you do 2 park 1 day for universal studios + Island of adventure on Sunday the 9th or Monday the 10th? One of those days we'll be going to Volcano bay. Thanks! I have been watching all your videos!!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Hi! I would do Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure on Monday the 10th - even though it may be Easter break for some, the parks are typically less crowded on week days. Hope you have an amazing time!

[@piercesargeant]

Secret playlist is a lot of 90s metal also

[@TheKrystalPalace]

So many good ones!

[@jasminehayward4252]

Does your locker purchase for the day transfer to other lockers at the park or does it stay in that specific locker only and you'll have to pay for the others by the other rides?

[@dbwitty]

July. I'm wondering what the crowd levels would be like and Should I get Express during that time.

[@TheKrystalPalace]

You can always expect higher crowds during the summer. If you only have 1 day I would say to get the express pass!

[@alysonsundberg7819]

Is the Fulrod swap free, or do you have to pay for the newly charged one

[@ryanblaker9793]

Any thoughts on cabana bay

[@jasonclapp6209]

Hi Krystal you know I’m coming over from the uk 🇬🇧 in September I bought my 14 day universal pass, over here but it is a digital pass on my phone can I go to customer services to exchange it and get a real ticket ? Because I like it a lanyard ❤great video to

[@TheKrystalPalace]

I’m not sure exactly but I don’t see why not!

[@kimgrod]

Express passes are best purchased ahead of time. If the parks are really busy, they do sell out. Also, EP prices go up the busier the parks are going to be.

[@shandywilliams5150]

Where do you pick up the express passes if you purchase them ahead?

[@kimgrod]

@shandywilliams5150 if you're staying onsite, in the hotel lobby. If not, customer service by park entry.

[@brandihutson3434]

Would you think a loungefly bag can squeeze into the free locker at attractions?

[@TheKrystalPalace]

I believe the locker dimensions are 14 x 5.5 x 16.9 so maybe if you can squish the backpack down!

[@charmevs2]

What is the beal deal ticket to buy?

[@superj2644]

I'm going to be there for 6 days, with 2 nights for Halloween horror nights

[@Kirito14682]

First I heard of a theme park that let's you bring your own food

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Yes, as long as it does not require heating and just can't bring in big coolers

[@crashesclarets]

Do you buy fuel rod I park

[@kimgrod]

How about a video for not so savvy travelers ... a domestic arrival at MCO, making way to baggage claim, and then to a ride share or Super Shuttle to UOR (shuttle is easier for inexperienced travelers not comfortable w/ride share).

[@TheKrystalPalace]

You actually read my mind!😂

[@aleabyrnes126]

How much does it cost to go to Universal Studios Orlando?

[@amberlogan184]

If you have souvenir cups from a few years back, can those be reactivated for $10.99 or do they expire, so to speak?

[@indiacarter4120]

I think as long as the chip at the bottle of the cup still works you can reactivate the cup.

[@Princessfoxxx]

Any recommendation on Fanny packs? Where did you get yours? 😁

[@TheKrystalPalace]

I love this one from Dagne Dover I use sooo often. Linked here: liketk.it/41tOP The one I’m wearing in this video is from Lululemon!

[@Princessfoxxx]

@@TheKrystalPalace Thank you so much!

[@Madihalovespll]

Are you able to wear a Fanny pack or take a bag on the Hagrid ride? I’m most concerned about that one lol thanks in advance! ❤

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Yes! But they ask that the fanny pack goes around your waist not like the cross body ones

[@Madihalovespll]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@valnsal03]

Hello do they charge for the smaller lockers?

[@TheKrystalPalace]

They don’t charge small for the lockers at the rides for the first 2 hours!

[@Xo.bmarie10]

Link for your shoes please!

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Here you go! liketk.it/43Hud

[@petersampson5202]

DEAR KRYSTAL, HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. I FEEL LIKE CRYING WITH COMPLETE GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS. WOW!!!! WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE HARD ROCK HOTEL UNIVERSAL. WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE ALL OF THE UNIVERSAL HOTELS AND RESORTS. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE THE HULK. I LOVE THE GENTLEMAN FROM BACK TO THE FUTURE AND SO MUCH MORE! WOW!!!! WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!!!! ( I LOVE THE UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT) EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. I ABSOLUTELY FEEL LIKE CRYING WITH COMPLETE GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. 🙏🎅🌲🎁 SINCERELY PETER

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thank you so much Peter! Hope you had a great weekend😊

[@petersampson5202]

@@TheKrystalPalace YOU ARE VERY WELCOME KRYSTAL. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS ARE BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEINGS WITH BEAUTIFUL HEARTS. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. I FEEL LIKE CRYING. ( I WOULD CRY WITH PURE JOY AND GRATITUDE TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, BLESSINGS AND LIFE TODAY) IT WOULD BE THE BEST AND HAPPIEST DAY OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. I AM INDESCRIBABLY GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL. WOW!!! 🎅🌲🎁 SINCERELY PETER

[@MathewLauren]

We are glad the raptor didn’t eat you.

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Me too😂😂it was a close call

[@libertyninja]

Krystal left out you need to meet Beetlejuice and tell him hi from Krystal.

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Love meeting Beetlejuice!

[@libertyninja]

@The Krystal Palace i know you do! Such an amazing character.

[@VibeFlexGaming]

I’m guilty of going to universal at least 4-6 times a month if I can

[@TheKrystalPalace]

Thats awesome!