![]() ![]() Speaking of, it was nice to have just one large backpack since you need to check bags for some rides and this made it less complicated. We went on a somewhat chilly day, so we packed hoodies in our backpacks. I wore my Brooks running shoes one day and I know it sounds crazy but my Sam Edelman flats the next– I love those shoes! Unless you’re going in the heat of summer, layers are nice to have. We walked 7 miles each day, so comfortable shoes were a must. I get asked this question all the time, and I have two words for you: COMFY SHOES. What to Wear to Universal Studios Florida In hindsight, I’m not sure it saved us money which was my original intent– but that being said, we enjoyed the convenience of being able to pop in for a glass of wine and water bottles for the kids, and eat a quick breakfast before hitting the parks.Įach hotel has a different theme and not all offer the Express passes, so be sure to check if it’s included in your package. It was a way to get snacks, drinks, adult beverages, breakfast, dessert, and a light dinner without having to waste time in restaurants. We also upgraded to the Club level in order to have access to the stocked lounge. I was thrilled with the hotel and with my lavender essential oil slept like a baby. It needs to be clean, and I love those special details that make it feel luxurious. I’ll just go ahead and say it– I’m a hotel snob with lifelong sleep issues, so where we stay is super important to me. We chose to stay at the Italy-inspired Portofino Bay, which is in the upper tier of on-site hotels. It was part of the fun of the experience! ![]() You simply hop on a boat and zip over to the parks. They were worth every penny of paying for the upgraded hotels because they allowed you to skip the lines and saved us hours of waiting! Another bonus is they have water shuttles to the parks, so there’s no dealing with parking. The best part about staying on the property at Universal is some of the hotels give you free Express passes to the parks (usually $89 per person per park per day) and these were invaluable. There are several affordable hotels outside the parks, but since we only had five days to visit ALL the parks in Orlando we opted to stay on-site while at Universal and Disney. Since there’s SO much info to share, here’s the motherload of tips and tricks for getting the most out of your visit to Universal Studios Florida (Disney World is up next, stay tuned!) We took a whirlwind trip to visit Universal Studios Orlando, LEGOland, and Disney World in the fall and I’ve gotten lots of questions about planning so I pulled together a travel guide to help you get the most out of your family vacation to Orlando. Spring break is rapidly approaching and usually that’s when many of us flock south… and if you have kids, that spring vacation often means Orlando, Florida. ![]()
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