We love a summer trip to Universal Orlando. From flying with Harry Potter to racing in Mario Kart, there’s so much to do!
If you’re heading to Universal Orlando this summer, you can’t miss this ticket deal!
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We love a summer trip to Universal Orlando. From flying with Harry Potter to racing in Mario Kart, there’s so much to do!
If you’re heading to Universal Orlando this summer, you can’t miss this ticket deal!
Isn’t it wild to think that Universal’s Epic Universe is less than a month away from celebrating its first anniversary?! We’re anticipating the park will be busier this summer now that it’s been open for almost a year.

Epic Universe!
It looks like Universal wants to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for the summer, because a popular attraction is closing next week and targeting to reopen JUST in time for the one-year date! Sorry, How to Train Your Dragon fans, but becoming a Viking will have to be on hold during May.
Epic Universe could be implementing a huge change in the near future, and we need to talk about it!

Epic Universe!
Universal Studios Orlando uses Photo Validation for entry at their parks at the resort. Now, Universal dropped news that Photo Validation will be expanding and will be used at Epic Universe portals. Let’s dive into what we already know!
Universal’s Epic Universe is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary, and we’re anticipating the park will be busier this summer now that it’s been open.

Epic Universe
If you plan on coming to Epic this summer, you’re going to want to be aware of closures that are hitting the park. Sorry, How to Train Your Dragon fans, but you’re going to have to put a pause on training like a Viking for a little bit in May.
After I left Universal Epic Universe for the first time, I found out that I MISSED some key things!
The park is pretty massive, and there are five different themed portals to explore, so it makes sense that it’s a challenge (a near-impossible one) to get everything done in one day. And for many of our team members, we discovered that we’d missed out on some fun experiences at Epic Universe after we’d already left. We’re sharing our list with you so you don’t make the same mistakes!
IF you’re finally ready to visit Epic Universe – but you’re also simultaneously intimidated by all the horror stories coming out of this park – today’s video is gonna make sure you AVOID the theme park mistakes that could be potential enjoyment-destroyers.
Let’s check it out!
Universal Orlando had a MASSIVE 2025 thanks to the opening of Epic Universe and its three corresponding hotels.
However, we’re not sure if there’s enough to carry the resort’s momentum through 2026.
If you plan on visiting Universal Epic Universe this month, you’re going to want to be aware of this ride closure!

Super Nintendo World Epic Universe
The park has seen closures throughout its first year of being open, and it’s a tough reality that even the most popular rides have to go down from time to time. Well, there’s going to be a closure to a popular ride coming this month, and it’s located in Super Nintendo World.
Want to plan your Universal Orlando trip like an expert? These are the hotels Universal fans are skipping in 2026!
There are 11 official Universal Orlando hotels for guests to choose from when booking their vacation. Much like the assortment of Disney World hotels, there are definite pros and cons to each option, and some of those differences might be dealbreakers for you when deciding which spot to book. Here are the three Universal Orlando hotels fans aren’t booking in 2026!
Epic Universe just released new snacks, and they’re a cuteness overload!
Super Nintendo World has two new pretzels that made us go bananas. Plus, Isle of Berk has a new mac & cheese cone fit for a viking. Are any of these new snacks worth a try on your next visit to the park? Let’s dig in and find out!
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