How to Deal with Extreme Rain on Your Theme Park Vacation On our recent trip to Disneyland we got caught in an epic day-long rainstorm that was so bad the park closed early. Here on goinformed.net I’ve already shared a couple of posts with tips for dealing with challenging weather at Disney World and Universal…
Universal Orlando Summer Weather Tips Home to the world’s most iconic theme parks, Orlando Florida is also notorious for its extreme weather. Especially during the summer months, visitors to Orlando are likely to encounter very hot, humid weather and thunderstorms on a daily basis. Savvy travelers should have no problem coping with the heat and…
Visitors to Universal Orlando Resort can save hundreds on even a short vacation with just one thing: a Universal Orlando annual pass. Even for a two-day trip it might pay for you to purchase a pass. Annual passholders receive discounts on hotels, additional park tickets, and more – all of which can add up to…
Universal Orlando Resort offers early park admission to all guests staying at on-site hotels. Admission is one hour before regular park opening and is usually limited to just one of the parks each day. There are two theme parks at Universal Orlando – Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Find out the early admission…
On this trip to Universal Orlando Resort we put our own advice to the test, this time with early admission at Universal Studios Florida. We got up early, beat the crowds, and walked directly through an empty theme park straight on to the Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringott’s ride. In fact, we were…
Nail Your Orlando Vacation Plan With These Top Recommended Resources Planning for a trip to Orlando’s theme parks can seem overwhelming, but fortunately there are lots of resources to help you get ready for your big adventure. From books to websites and podcasts, here are my top recommended Orlando theme park travel information sources. …
Top Ten Theme Park Tips Whether your travels take you to Disney World, Disneyland, or one of the Universal parks, a few basic tips will help you have more fun with less stress. These are my top ten theme park tips. I share lots of advice for theme park touring on my Go Informed podcast…
Your phone is your new guidebook, itinerary, photo album, and trip planner. With these apps in your hand you’ll find your way easier and have a smoother experience in the Universal Orlando parks. Don’t wait to load the apps onto your phone. Most of them are handy from Day One of your planning. Why not…
How to Use Universal Islands of Adventure Early Admission to Be First in Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley You can gain early entrance to Universal Orlando’s Diagon Alley – even when only Islands of Adventure has early admission – here’s how. Editor’s note: This post refers to early admission at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. If…
