Universal Orlando has three parks: Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure sit next door to each other and are connected by the Hogwarts Express. Volcano Bay is Universal's water park.

Get the most of all three parks by getting a multi-day park to park ticket! Start your day by fighting he-who-must-not-be-named at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter then hitting the wave pools and water slides at Volcano Bay.

Universal Studios has eight resorts ranging from Value to Premier.

Value: Surfside Inn & Suites, Dockside Inn & Suites

Prime Value: Cabana Bay, Adventura

Preferred: Loews Sapphire Falls

Premier: Loews Portofino Bay, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific

Each resort has unique offerings; I'm happy to chat about your family's needs and recommend the perfect resort for you!

Note: Guests at Universal's Premier Resorts receive complimentary Express Pass access to the parks!

Before your Universal visit, make sure you download the mobile app!

The app allows you to wait in virtual lines, order meals, and see interactive maps and wait times!

Many of Universal's rides do not allow guests to keep their bags or purses with them. These rides will have complimentary lockers that you can stow your things in. BUT the lockers are at the beginning of the line, and some lines may get pretty long. If you would rather keep one or two things while in line , I suggest you wear shorts with a zipper pocket so you can keep at least your phone with you then zip it up safely so it won't fall out of your pocket on the ride. You can read more about Universal's lockers here.

Universal is home to rides for kids of all ages! Check out the height requirements to see what your kids will be able to ride.

Listen in as I and my fellow PodMothers discuss all things Universal Studios here