Is Universal Studios Worth It? An Honest Review
We want to measure worth in dollars. So when someone asks if something’s worth it, you look at the price tag and consider what else you could have purchased for the same price. But when …
11 Best Things To Do at Diagon Alley in Universal, a Complete Guide
I was a young adult when the Harry Potter books came out. I can vaguely remember a buzz building about the books. However, it wasn’t until the fifth one was about to come out that …
Butterbeer Universal: What Is It, Where To Find It in the Park
When Universal Studios decided to transport a mythical English magic school from the Harry Potter series to the searing heat of Universal Studios Florida, proper immersion was an issue. How could they give a guest …
The Harry Potter Breakfast Experience at Universal, an Honest Review
When we booked our Universal Studios Orlando trip, the website offered me a Harry Potter package. In particular, it included breakfast at one of the two Wizarding World sit-down restaurants. I passed. But in hindsight, I should have …
What Are Orlando’s Best Theme Parks for Adults? 11 Parks, Ranked
It may seem obvious, but people should be allowed to chase their joy. However, the internet sometimes disagrees. Every so often, a grouchy keyboard warrior takes to the message board to shame others for the …
What Can You Do at King’s Cross in Universal? A Wizarding World Guide
It took me entirely too long to get my daughter to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida. I was an adult when I fell in love with JK Rowling’s magical books. …
What Is the Harry Potter Coaster Called? Your Guide To Magical Rides
We were ready for rope drop. Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort, we – and a few hundred of our friends – had early access to the theme parks, including Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We …
Can You Take Food to Universal Studios? What You Can Bring to the Park
I used to have a jacket. It was blue with golden triangles across the chest, made of the same plastic-like cloth material that they used to make Umbro soccer shorts back in the 1990s. It …
What To Wear to Harry Potter World: The Best Outfit Ideas for the Park
Ok students, today we’re talking about one of my absolute favorite topics, visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando. Whether it’s Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure, toggling between the two parks …
Universal Studios Family Shirt Ideas: 4 of the Best Park Themed Tees
I made it a surprising number of years on this planet without ever realizing that themed matching family shirts during amusement park vacations was a thing. Sure, I’d seen families in color-coded shirts before. But …