Excellent tips. The one I'd say I disagree with though, is "don't go to the wizarding world first thing". You absolutely want to go to the wizarding worlds first because your wait times will be almost non existent if you get early admission. If you wait until later in the day I promise you will find that that's a mistake. There are no shorter lines at harry potter rides than first thing in the morning

me: lives in orlando and is an annual pass holder
also me: hmm yes, very interesting watches entire video

I work for universal. One thing I recommend is having your ticket purchased before coming to the parks. The wait for ticket purchases can be upwards of 2-3 hours at the ticket windows. Trust me I work for the turnstiles/ rentals.

If you also just go for one day just go on weekdays because the weekends it’s at full capacity by 11:00 am

One of the best things about Universal versus Disney...No Crying Kids!!!

Me watching this only going for one day and getting a park hopper pass for that one day:

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Addition to #2: If you’re staying at an on site resort, take advantage of the shuttle!  It’s included in your hotel stay, gets you to and from quickly, almost no wait time for them and no stress of traffic and parking along the way.

Fellow UOAP here. I had no idea they would give you free water and ice if you bring your own bottle. Thanks for the tip!

He says “don’t underestimate the heat” and I immediately shows a girl walking around in a long sleeve shirt 😂

As soon as I saw the title, my first thought was dont wait for Kong. Its not worth the super long wait

We did 4 days for the two parks. Two days for parks, two days to enjoy resort. It was our best stay yet.

Bring a portable charger! Or bring your charger cord and to the left of la bamba cafe, to the right of the little fountain (on the left side of the building with the green awnings) there’s some metal tables and a little outlet there 👌

I used to have season passes when the kids were younger. 1) Yes it’s hot especially if you don’t live here and can’t tolerate heat well. That will only be magnified if you don’t like water rides cause they can give you relief.
2) he’s right, go early! You will be tired that next morning but you’ll be shocked about how many don’t get to have early admission so get up an go, sleep when you get home.
3) prepare to spend more money then you think. You get there and then you’re all excited and feeling great and your endorphins open your wallet 😂.
4) try and stay till close cause lines will be shorter a lot of people at that point have split out, some from the above reasons.

Notice that after 6pm the park is less crowded. Also don't do the water rides first.

I would like to add something in the honorable mention section. If you are visiting universal only for one day and are staying off property, I highly recommend buying the fast passes for the day. Otherwise, you'll be wasting soooo much time waiting in the lines. It might be expensive but consider it a good investment a d money well spent.

Here's one for non-Floridians: TRAVEL LIGHT. I've been to Halloween Horror Nights 3 times and I made the mistake my first year of carrying around a backpack around the park filled with what I thought were essentials. The past two trips, I've slimmed down the stuff I carry in the park and it makes all the difference. I went from feeling wiped after a few hours to literally going all night long at the event

Me and my brother are crazy so we got in that hour early and did both parks in one day. It was the best time ever but we did hit every single thing we wanted to, so it can be done! Deff recommend more days if you aren’t young and crazy

As a FL resident, when I go, I go for day trips. Because of this I only pack for a day but I will say: pack an extra pair of sneakers or walking shoes!! (& socks) Got stuck walking in the pouring rain on the way to the car once. There’s certain types of rain showers that ponchos just don’t cut it! 😂

I would say if you stay at high end on site hotels as hard Rock hotel definitely fork out for club level room as it best thing my family ever did because you get your own private lounge which is open for you most of day so you get breakfast there, lunch, snack and for over 21 year old you get your own private bar service. All you can go in lounge to grad unlimited soda /pop  and water to take too the park. Also stay at hard Rock Hotel you get early Park entries and front of line pass. He is another tip if you have some who has hidden disabilities or physical one you can as for a dad pass which means you don't have to wait in actual queue depending on standby line time if it 30 or less you can rwalk straight through the fast pass line and if it more than 30 minutes staff give you a time to come back to ride that ride. Also different don't miss out doing single ride as some time it easy and you get on faster. Also another tip for outsider of America like me if you want to do the water rides I was wear swimming costumes for girls and ladies and swimming short for lad and man, also bring a spare change of clothes as these water ride u will get wet  but you probably get soak through. My family made the makes first trip to universal as we laugh at the sign the you will get wet but may get soak. We were all soak through that me and mum at to by dresses to wear. Also buy lots of ponchos as it will rain especially is hurricane seasons as 3pm for 5 to 10 minute down pour  but that depends on. The day. Don't forget to take a day to rest if you can because if you are running at all day everyday even when you know you have couple days here you will feel like you need another holiday. So pace yourself if you can if not take five minutes break evey hour or two so you can have a drink and possibly food.

On our honeymoon, my husband and I almost always hopped in the single rider lines and we were always able to sit together!