Thinking about planning your first trip to Universal Orlando Resort but feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start? This episode is your complete beginner’s guide to Universal Orlando, including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and the brand-new Epic Universe.

If you’re a Disney fan curious about Universal, traveling with teens, or wondering if Universal is right for your family, we break it all down in plain English. We talk about what makes Universal different from Disney, how the parks actually feel, which tickets you really need, when Express Pass is worth it, and the biggest beginner mistakes we see all the time.

We also cover Harry Potter for first-timers, how Epic Universe changes Universal vacation planning, where beginners should stay, and how many days you realistically need to enjoy the parks without feeling rushed.

This episode is perfect if you’re planning your first Universal Orlando vacation and want expert tips, realistic expectations, and stress-free planning advice from someone who has experienced the parks firsthand.

Want to hear more about Universal Orlando? Check out these episodes:

Episode 23: All Things Wizarding World of Harry Potter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000674973095

Episode 36: Universal Orlando Resorts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000686627751

Episode 55: Epic Universe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000712400666

Episode 56: All About Volcano Bay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000713383925

Episode 62: Universal Orlando with Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000719728188

Episode 66: You Can Only Choose One- Islands of Adventure https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000723685412

Episode 70: You Can Only Choose One- Universal Studios https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000728182829

Episode 72: Park Bag Essentials https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000730773415

Episode 73: Halloween Horror Nights Post Trip Report https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-wishes/id1749012067?i=1000731948151

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