Our Favorite Times to Visit Universal Orlando!

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  • In today’s video, we visit Universal Studios Orlando FIRST thing in the morning and LATE at night to compare these two times of the day. We tell people all the time to come early and stay late because the crowds, and weather, are better during those hours. So we took our own advice! We visited Islands of Adventure during early park admission and then came back a few hours before the park closed to show you all how amazing the first hour and last hour can be at Islands of Adventure 2023. Check out this Universal Studios vlog 2023 and let us know what your favorite time of day in the parks is!
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  • @ThePughTwo
    @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Which ride is the best at night?

    • @luxen6635
      @luxen6635 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Velocicoaster

    • @tylerhyten
      @tylerhyten ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Really enjoyed Hagrids at night

    • @ashleyjenkins5194
      @ashleyjenkins5194 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet it's velicoaster.. we didn't get to ride it at night. 😢. ❤ love u guys.

    • @stevencoppola9556
      @stevencoppola9556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luxen6635 agreed

    • @iamdigbick4675
      @iamdigbick4675 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hagrid's

  • @michaelorford6503
    @michaelorford6503 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    You guys are so good at what you do. Honestly I see others with 100k+ subs who do not put out the content you guys do. Please keep up the great work.
    Thumbs up if you agree! 🙂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re so sweet, thank you, Michael! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate it!!

  • @HitNRun6131
    @HitNRun6131 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    At this point they should make you two ambassadors of Universal Orlando. Your content is always fresh and fun to watch .

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 now that would be cool lol we appreciate you watching!!

  • @tayratliff777
    @tayratliff777 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We just spent the last 9 days at Universal with our kids. This was our first trip back since my youngest daughters Make A Wish trip and they treated her just as amazing as they did then. I love the people who make Universal everything it is!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The team members really are the ones that make it such a great experience! Universal’s customer service is top notch. We’re so glad you all had a wonderful trip!!

    • @tayratliff777
      @tayratliff777 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePughTwo we stayed at Cabana Bay based on ur video that you did on that place awhile back and we all said this was our all time favorite place to stay ever. Thanks for the recommendations-you guys know ur stuff! We can’t wait to return! BTW my daughter said she was keeping an eye out for you two the entire time we were there LOL

  • @PeterDAviles
    @PeterDAviles 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My wife and I owe so much to you guys for the best Universal experiences. Wishing that the 100K sub goal comes quickly. Keep up the amazing work you two!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awh, thank you! You’re so sweet! We really appreciate you watching and supporting us!

  • @TheaAMcCarty
    @TheaAMcCarty ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh jeez, you guys…I just watched your “about us” video and now I’m bawling my eyes out at 9am. I was feeling all upset and angry because my 8 year old’s “friends” won’t play with her anymore and I don’t feel like she deserves that sort of behavior directed towards her. She’s very shy and has been through a lot this year, and no one wants to see someone they love so much, so upset and crying (especially on their last day of 3rd grade).
    Your video helped to ground me again, to see that you never know what life is going to throw at you and that you should celebrate and see the beauty in just living.
    I really hope to see you guys in the parks one day soon!
    Thank you ❤

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re so sweet, Thea, thank you! We can only imagine how upsetting and frustrating it would be to see your child being hurt and not really be able to fix it. We hope things get better for her, and you! Thank you for watching and supporting us, we really appreciate it! 🫶🏻

  • @themeparkamusement2214
    @themeparkamusement2214 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Get a $2 poncho from Wal Mart and keep it in your backpack. As Tyler said "it rains a lot" I used the "rain maneuver" at Animal Kingdom and got on all the Pandora rides and Dinosaur ride with my nephews! It was super easy. Barely an inconvenience.

    • @lyleulrich4283
      @lyleulrich4283 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dollar general has them for one dollar each

    • @bmp4223
      @bmp4223 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I tend to load up on ponchos before I go lol... good call though

    • @memoirsinmotion
      @memoirsinmotion ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great Pitch! 😂

    • @themeparkamusement2214
      @themeparkamusement2214 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@memoirsinmotion " Making pitches is tight! 😁" LoL!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah we just haven’t bought any in a while, but the ponchos turn into a little steamer for the camera lol. Our situation is different than most people, though!

  • @mikefischer9327
    @mikefischer9327 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As someone who loves the rain, I actually like it when I’m in a theme park. Everyone runs and hides(cue the Beatles here) and I can stroll around with no crowds 😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha we love it, too! We always call it the mass exodus 😂

  • @michaelabrams1244
    @michaelabrams1244 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for literally walking the talk. 🙂In some ways, I think this is one of your most helpful videos. We all have to adjust on the fly sometimes (almost always on vacation) and it was great to see how y'all rolled with the changes and to hear your advice. I appreciate what y'all do, I love who you are, and I'm grateful beyond words to see Anna happy and healthy. Answered prayer for sure!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Michael! You’re so sweet!! We’ve definitely learned to roll with the punches making videos. It’s crazy how many times things don’t go as planned 😂🤣

  • @Eddytainment
    @Eddytainment ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epa with a mid day nap and a refreshing evening return is the way to go!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100%! Especially in the summer!

  • @thehobbsguy
    @thehobbsguy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was basically our strategy on our last trip. We would do EPA in the morning, go back to our resort in the afternoon, and then enjoy the park in the evening. It was glorious, we were in the parks when it was less crowded, and at the resort pool when it got really hot. It rained one evening and Islands was so empty that we walked up to Mythos wothout a reservation and were sat within 10 minutes.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s the perfect way to do it! Especially going to the pool. The FL heat is brutal mid day!

    • @thehobbsguy
      @thehobbsguy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePughTwo This was late August, so it was HOT. We stayed at Royal Pacific, which just gave us a short walk to and from the parks. I don't know if we'll ever be able to stay anywhere else!

  • @tammyahlers6185
    @tammyahlers6185 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yeah early admission is great and we avoided Hagrid's ride first thing. But first thing early opening is actually great to do the wand experience first thing because its less people as well. Loved the early time to just chill and relax to enjoy things like you said. Need to do the night time though. LOL thanks

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!! You’re so much more likely to get picked for it, too. You’ll have to try nighttime and let us know what your favorite is!

  • @NortherlyK
    @NortherlyK ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love theme parks at night. Outdoor roller coasters in the dark are the absolute best. My mom and I have ponchos we bought years ago from Disney; they are thicker, have snaps down the side, and pack down well. As long as you air them out well, bringing a quality poncho is the way to go. Wear clothes and footwear that dry quickly. We like sandals, but not cheap flip flops. If you're going to go to the parks annually, quality gear is worth it.

    • @Sunny-xc9kv
      @Sunny-xc9kv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We have the same Disney ponchos from 2013 😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We completely agree! The $12 ponchos are way nicer than the $1 ones lol and yes!! Nighttime coasters are the best!!

  • @richardvogel1195
    @richardvogel1195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flight of the hippogriff is a fun 20 seconds. A lot of fun in a very short amount of time

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol agreed! I think the official ride time is like 45 seconds.

  • @kare4dis467
    @kare4dis467 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are night time people. We get in line for Hargids or Velocicoaster (before express started) at park closing and we get to walk out of the parks with no one there. It is so pretty and peaceful.
    Plus…major tip….the walk out to the bus lines are gone then too! Win! Win!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha we love doing that, too! It feels like you’re stealing time in the parks 😂

  • @DarkSoulja3323
    @DarkSoulja3323 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember riding the hulk as a kid at night was always awesome. I like night. I do like going on the water rides first thing when I get to parks, so by nighttime I'm dried off.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We love riding stuff at night, too!!

  • @wesleyritchie6541
    @wesleyritchie6541 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for all your content. My wife and I just got back from Universal celebrating our 14 year anniversary. We tried the Buffalo tots from Green Eggs and Ham based on one of your videos and they were amazing! Thanks for the great content! We probably watched 15 of your videos leading up to our trip and it was so helpful!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re so sweet, thank you! We’re so glad our videos were helpful and that you enjoyed the tots! They’re our favorite snack, too!! We appreciate you watching!

  • @lydiaorcales3254
    @lydiaorcales3254 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how it rains then stops. We learned to just walk through most of the rain unless it’s a downpour, but they really do only last a short time. Great that you pointed that out. 💜💜💜

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yes! It rarely lasts that long here in FL!

  • @coatiknight1986
    @coatiknight1986 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would love a Volcano bay video. It is the best water park ever in my opinion. Only been 2 times and can’t wait to go back.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’ve only been once but loved it!! We just upgraded to the three park pass, so we’ll probably do one soon!

  • @user-jj2jn2id8p
    @user-jj2jn2id8p ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually love both times for different reasons but there is something to be said about a mid day shower, a drink or butterbeer and enjoying the forbidden journey queue while it rains.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a perfect afternoon to us, too! Especially if the parks clear out afterwards. It’s the best!

  • @kmonoski
    @kmonoski 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your shirt…huge Pink Floyd fan here! 🫶🏻
    Really enjoying your videos, I’ve been binge watching them over the last few days. PA resident here and really missing visiting the Orlando theme parks these days. Thank you for the great content…you guys are so fun to watch! ❤️

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, target!! Lol we really appreciate you watching and supporting us. Hopefully you make it back to the parks soon!

  • @ricardoangelsantiago4978
    @ricardoangelsantiago4978 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me and my wife RUN to hagruds during EPA and have been on hagrids 1st of the day twice, if you are willing to run it's worth it! Run🏃🏃‍♀️

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s amazing!! We definitely don’t do that 😂

  • @VacationaryNEWS
    @VacationaryNEWS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jurassic Park River Adventure at night is my number one, that ride is very underrated at night time.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ve only done it at night once, but it was amazing!!

  • @goldenwhisper66
    @goldenwhisper66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love frozen butterbeer.
    It was nice meeting you guys yesterday.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was so nice meeting you, too! We hope you had a wonderful day at the parks!

  • @jacquelineehler6205
    @jacquelineehler6205 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My kids were so excited they got to meet you both at Studios on Saturday. They are still talking about it.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so sweet! We’re so glad we ran into y’all, and we hope you had a great time at the parks. Tell your kids we said hello!!

  • @tylerhyten
    @tylerhyten ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finishing the vid and just noticed the Nashville shirt. Dig it!! Middle Tennessean approved!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thank you! It was a target find! 😂

  • @Jess-IssaMess
    @Jess-IssaMess ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Coming to Universal for the first time very soon! Been watching alot of your videos. Wanted to thank yall for sharing your tips and tricks. Feel my vacation will be better now thanks to yall❤

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so exciting! And thank you! We hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip!! We appreciate you watching!

  • @ciscoduncan1490
    @ciscoduncan1490 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When my grandson and I go to the parks, we’re there early in the morning to open them and we stay all day until they kick us out. Lol being from Massachusetts we have to maximize our time so we stay as long as we can. I’m a early riser so I don’t mind going to the parks in the morning. Maybe if I lived there maybe go a little later in the day. Thanks for the video.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate you watching!

  • @holliedobbs6405
    @holliedobbs6405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video! Can I just say how much I love you guys ending the video with talking about the Meetup and in Islands with the awesomest music in the background! Only thing I don't like about the winter meetups is I don't get to hear that great music then.😁

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awh, thank you, Hollie! We love when the Christmas music starts, but the IOA music is just too good! They should leave that playing! Lol

  • @reillywilloughby
    @reillywilloughby ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wake up for work at 05:30 every day. Even when on vacation, I still wake up at 05:30-06:00 naturally. So I get up and get going! Assuming you're not racing to Hagrid's, I love how empty the parks are early in the morning. Riding the coasters at night is amazing, but experience the ambience in the morning is best.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We love how empty it is, too! And yes, coasters at night! We wish we were morning people so it was easier to get going early lol

  • @kimallen1766
    @kimallen1766 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We love the morning starts! I don’t need to really give you 3 paragraphs, but here is the reason why- we get up at 4am every weekday to go to work and when you’ve done that for years, it’s hard to sleep past 6am. The afternoon nap gives me the second wind to go back at night. Maybe that makes sense? Thank you guys for sharing with all of us! Love from Kentucky!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That definitely makes sense! Now that we’re doing this full time and make our own schedules, we’re both nighttime people and don’t lay down until midnight at the earliest. That makes getting up for EPA so hard! Lol thank you for watching, Kim!!

  • @ispyvivi1367
    @ispyvivi1367 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am coming in June. I really hope to see you guys. I rode Hagrid's ride at night it was beautiful. The line wasn't long either, thankfully

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ll be around! We hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip!!

  • @Noahrupp12
    @Noahrupp12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I go to the parks, i do Tun to hagrids. But, i get in line for EPA like an hour before it starts. Hagrids is a walk on if you do that

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you’re one of the first people to get in line, it’s worth it for sure!!

  • @maryhandley8640
    @maryhandley8640 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ThAnkyou so much for creating such fabulous content. We are travelling over to Orlando next summer and your videos always make us so excited. X

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, thanks for watching! We hope you have a wonderful trip!!

  • @amandajackson61
    @amandajackson61 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We absolutely loved it in the parks at night. We just sat and enjoyed a frozen Butterbeer in a virtually empty HP park. Then walked down to Velocicoaster and waited for our son to finish riding the last run of the night. It was well after the park had officially closed and it was amazing!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s the best!! We love that they don’t kick you out instantly too!

  • @FrankSchrumpf
    @FrankSchrumpf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Velocicoaster first row 🙂, love it

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s so good! Especially at night!

    • @FrankSchrumpf
      @FrankSchrumpf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePughTwo I hope we get some tickets in 2025 for the nighttime event it`s a little difficult from Germany 🙂

  • @JohnnyandHippyProductions
    @JohnnyandHippyProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This week was my first time ever going to universal and we had to go at 3:00 every day but me and my family was looking for you

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’re sorry we missed you, but we hope you had an amazing time on your trip!! And thanks for watching, we really appreciate it!

  • @justinpatrick7899
    @justinpatrick7899 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Pugh Two is my jam 😁😅 If you're going to go to Hagrid's during EPA you need to be one of the first ppl in line (that's what my wife & I always do). Otherwise it might not make sense. Anna, you need a Grinch apple 🍎 😂. I definitely understand the umbrella argument. My wife & I pack short sleeve golf rain jackets in our drawstring bag if there is any chance of rain. That way we don't have to buy an umbrella or poncho. I prefer the parks in the morning and night lol (go all day! 😁).

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh 100%! If you’re not there by like an hour before epa starts, it’s not worth it lol. We’re the worst about not carrying rain gear even though we know how often it rains in FL 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ the amount of umbrellas in my car is crazy!

  • @eric3434
    @eric3434 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like night by far. It's cooler and cooler.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes!! That’s a big plus for nighttime lol

  • @rebeccamorris9576
    @rebeccamorris9576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We're arriving on Saturday (Memorial weekend 🤦‍♀️) from England, first timers with two young boys. We can't wait, we've watched loads of your videos for advice and inspiration. Thanks so much guys, great job x

    • @lsschwartz
      @lsschwartz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess I'll see you there! Stretching a work conference with some Universal on Saturday!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We hope y’all have an amazing time on your trip! We’re so glad our videos have been helpful, too. Thanks for watching!!

  • @bryancurdi451
    @bryancurdi451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:56 I would also want to be in that club.
    10:55 also the Caro-Suess-el and Storm force accelatron.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They actually shut both of those down too because they’re covered and not completely indoors!

    • @bryancurdi451
      @bryancurdi451 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePughTwo Oh, I never knew, I usually see both of them show a wait time even when all other rides are delayed for weather, but I guess it makes sense that they close it if the weather is terrible or gets worse.

  • @patrickbelville2209
    @patrickbelville2209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny video. One things for sure in Florida, you have to be flexible with your schedule. We are definitely not early park visitors. We have a two hour ride to Universal. An early day for us arriving is 11am. Usually it's between noon and 1pm.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yes! You just never know what you’re gonna get with the weather. We live just down the road from Universal and we struggle to get there before 10 lol so we feel your pain!

  • @jimreilly1030
    @jimreilly1030 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching Anna all revived up is so fun. Tyler I also like to watch people you never know what crazy things they will do.We do morning because I am old and my eyes open at 5:30 am. Sorry Tyler short and direct 😂. Great video as always.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People watching at the parks is the BEST! Lol we love finding a seat somewhere in the AC and just observing. We wish we had a little of that 5:30 am eye opening 😂 neither of us are morning people, for sure!

  • @fractions
    @fractions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Walking around the park last night in the rain... jeans and Converse completely soaked... gave me strong HHN 2021 opening night vibes 🥴

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol it ALWAYS rains on HHN opening night

  • @jansenbither262
    @jansenbither262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had a school trip to universal and these videos really helped me out

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We love that! We hope you had a great time on your school trip!!

  • @MermaidSchultz
    @MermaidSchultz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for saying hi to us yesterday! It was so cool to actually meet you two! Would love to hear your advice on best things to do in the park while it’s raining, especially if you only have 1 day in the parks. Thanks again!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely! It was so nice meeting you, too! That really depends if it’s raining or storming. If it’s storming, definitely go to studios. The indoor rides don’t typically close even when there’s lightening so there’s a lot more to do over there! If it’s just rain, you really just have to embrace it and keep going!

  • @wr3ck1t80
    @wr3ck1t80 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh man, you guys are getting me so much more excited for my trip next month!!!! Super glad I looked up videos about the park. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @valerieliedtke2128
    @valerieliedtke2128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun video and good lesson about mindset! About 17:24, Tyler said something about that's why you like something...what was that?

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The OI meetups! Stands for Orlando Informer!

  • @McBane83
    @McBane83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only a week and change until I get to bask in the glory of another OI meetup…and hopefully the Jurassic park tribute store as well

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg we’re so excited for the meetup! They’re the best! We’re excited about the tribute store, too!

  • @user-ez3zs1zw3o
    @user-ez3zs1zw3o ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a night time park lover. I don’t do morning unless I have to

  • @markrusso3113
    @markrusso3113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was great getting to meet and talk to y’all. We didn’t expect to see you standing behind us while waiting to get in the park. The experience added to our day at the park.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was so nice meeting you, too! We hope you had a wonderful day at the parks!!

    • @markrusso3113
      @markrusso3113 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePughTwo We had a phenomenal time at the parks. We’re already looking forward to our next trip.

  • @ShannonGingerB
    @ShannonGingerB ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My bf and I are moving to Florida next year and we’ve already decided to get season passes to Universal!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s amazing! You’re gonna love it!!

  • @joelsaysiloveyou4806
    @joelsaysiloveyou4806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got to the very top of Volcano Bay, second in line for the main drop slide, exhausted 😥 and lightning closed the park.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so upsetting!! I got to the very top and chickened out, so I know the pain of walking back down the stairs 😂

  • @NightbaneGames
    @NightbaneGames ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My family and I are going to Florida for the first time on the first week of October, not only for Universal and Islands, but also Magic Kingdom and Epcot! I've been using your videos as a guide for the Universal side of the trip, so I'd like to take this moment to say thanks! I've been enjoying watching your tip videos, as well as the challenges, they're a lot of fun!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so exciting! We hope you and your family have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip! We’re so happy our videos were helpful, too. Thank you for watching!!

  • @Lorena-OT7
    @Lorena-OT7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t wait to see your vlogs in July, because we may have to go in July since it’s the only month my niece is free.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s hot, and you definitely need to take breaks, but it’s not bad!!

  • @justanawesomeginger
    @justanawesomeginger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On our last trip, we left our hotel (Portofino) around 7 AM, arrived at the Islands gates at 7:20ish, entered the park around 7:50, and were off of Hagrid’s by 8:20! Granted, we went in February… and you end up waiting a lot regardless, because we were waiting for the park to open. If you’re not first in, though, I completely agree with Tyler - Hagrid’s isn’t worth it during EPA!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha exactly! People always think they’ve won something if they’re first in line for EPA and get right on Hagrid’s, but you’re still waiting. Just in a different location 😂 so glad you enjoyed it, though!

  • @Jim222001
    @Jim222001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to Orlando again this September 15th-22nd. Hopefully I miss the hurricane again lol.
    I went home like the day before one, last year.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s so exciting! We’ll keep our fingers crossed for good weather, too! Lol it sounds like you’ve had good timing in the past!

  • @flute4moi
    @flute4moi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Islands closed early for a shareholder’s meeting! Saw the sign in front of Confisco’s while we were trying to escape the rain and an hour before it closed!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes sense! We didn’t go back when we saw the park hours online lol

  • @tylerhyten
    @tylerhyten ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Later in the day worked great for us. I used EPA for other things.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We love nighttime in the parks! We love epa too, but it’s torture getting up 😂

  • @lomeldror
    @lomeldror ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am one of the weird creatures that LOVES universal in the rain and thunder 😂 its just so cold and refreshing like a nice icee

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 we get it! It’s so much better than the heat!

  • @msbdag4227
    @msbdag4227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flight of the Hippogriff ended up being my longest queue wait,to discover the ride is literally only 20 seconds long 😮!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I think the official ride time is 45 seconds, but yeah that queue gets long. They can’t run multiple trains at one time because it’s so short, so it’s gets pretty backed up!

  • @mackenziewilliams6337
    @mackenziewilliams6337 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We ALWAYS use EPA as an opportunity to enjoy HP, get pictures, and eat when it is empty. Never rope dropping Hagrid’s again, the line gets way too long!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! 100%! It’s the only time you can find Hogsmeade without a hoard of people in it lol

  • @christerry1369
    @christerry1369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I met you guys on Sunday. I planned our trip based on your information and it was spot on thanks again

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s amazing! We’re so glad it was helpful, and we hope you had a wonderful time in the parks. Thanks for watching!!

  • @colinholder5438
    @colinholder5438 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:12 Totally agree with you both👍🏼I was there this past weekend; the combination of the parks closing earlier in addition to the late rain made it a slightly unappealing visit for me😕

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      The crowds were nice, though!!

  • @SHADOWxCROFT
    @SHADOWxCROFT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sheperd's pasty pie from that fruit stand in Hogsmead is amazing too! Way better than the beef empanadas. Surprisingly flavorful!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Are those different than the beef pasties in DA? If so, we’ve never tried them! We need to!! Lol

    • @SHADOWxCROFT
      @SHADOWxCROFT ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePughTwo I think so! And I heard they’re vegan too. I had no idea the first time I tried it ‘cause it was that good! I went back for 2 more that day.

  • @andrewrosser8058
    @andrewrosser8058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We were so excited to walk past you guys even after waiting 2hrs in the line for Velocicoaster to open back 😭

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my gosh, that’s crazy! We hope it was worth it! 😂

  • @bijoujohnson
    @bijoujohnson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate you checking out the park on a Saturday!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course! We go all the time on the weekends!

  • @krystlenickerson504
    @krystlenickerson504 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A few years ago, we just stayed in discovery zone when it rains. It is what it is. Florida always has rain! Also, we've just accepted our date, and walked through it, lol. I have to point out, ama rhymed a lot in this video! I loved it!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂 only some of them were intentional! And yes! Just gotta ride it out lol

  • @jdski8926
    @jdski8926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One day you will remember or take an umbrella from the car. Also who ever engineer the universal umbrella should get a raise best umbrella I ever bought 😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha the problem this time was we cleaned out the car when we went to the beach 😞😞😞

  • @glennggm
    @glennggm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My sister is out from Scotland working in Epcot at the Rose and Crown restaurant, if you guys are there you should vlog it and I’ll watch out for her lol :) great video

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha that’s awesome! We hope she’s enjoying her time here!!

  • @skolvikings27
    @skolvikings27 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know if you noticed but your music on top of the IOA windchimes went really well together... I loved that!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha Tyler does such a great job on the music! I’m gonna have to ask him if that was on purpose!

  • @Julia-re3xq
    @Julia-re3xq ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bet it's so hot and it's then at night it's very cool I can't wait for next month it's gonna be both hot and cool as well

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s definitely hot during the day! It’s much nicer in the morning and night!

    • @Julia-re3xq
      @Julia-re3xq ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePughTwo thank you guys

  • @AmandaB09
    @AmandaB09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Night 100% ❤

  • @lianelayman6584
    @lianelayman6584 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't like the rides so much but the Bourn Stunt show was really good, I saw it twice. The only rain I had the whole week in Oct. was about an hour at Magic Kingdom. One reason I like Oct.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      October is a lot better for rain! We love the Bourne stuntacular show, too. That technology is so impressive! We’re so glad you had a great trip!

  • @samanthaedmonds3219
    @samanthaedmonds3219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who is regularly at EPA, I love to sleep in as the parks look gorgeous lit up. No comparison in my book.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      The nighttime lights are the best!! We love being in islands during sunset, too. It’s our happy place!

  • @PatrickGleason
    @PatrickGleason ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We just go to the camping section in Walmart and get a bunch of cheap ponchos. We normally always carry them when we're in the park.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We used to carry those, but they turn into a sauna for the camera 😂😂

  • @melddentravel8229
    @melddentravel8229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought my Universal poncho 3 years ago, used for the second time 2 weeks ago! I usually start my visit around 3 to use the AP express pass. 😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s amazing! We’ve only bought one or two of the ponchos, and I ripped the latest one 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @ivanavargas12
    @ivanavargas12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “tell me i don’t need a grinch apple”
    me: NO YOU NEED ONE

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂 they’re so good!

  • @reecelogan8266
    @reecelogan8266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s something oddly nostalgic about taking shelter in a cold Universal gift shop while drenched in rain and listening to the thunder and the music playing in the store

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha yeah we feel that

  • @stevencoppola9556
    @stevencoppola9556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yup..everyone made their way to haggrids..it was over 100 minutes in like 45 minutes..lol

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha we don’t blame them. It’s the best!

  • @travismgraham
    @travismgraham ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time seeing a Hulk and VCoaster shot like that - very cool!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was gonna say thank you, but that’s 100% Tyler 😂 I’ll tell him you liked it! Lol

  • @GoofyGuy-WDW
    @GoofyGuy-WDW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just as a heads up, you can go to Walmart, sporting-goods section, one dollar for two clear plastic ponchos. Bought them last night for our 11 year old who went to sea world today. Still have them thankfully because he wasn’t wanting to wear them when he got wet. But one dollar for two😁😁😁

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah! We’re just talking about when you get stuck in the park and have to buy something!

  • @djones20201
    @djones20201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We were there Saturday too. Got to Studios at opening, but as the day went on, it got extremely hot. We left around 2 and went home. Stay hydrated and take breaks!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hydration is key!! Lol that’s why we love the refill cups, all the water and Powerade zero you could want.

  • @kristihicks9549
    @kristihicks9549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🎉🎉❤❤ love that y’all made the best of your days….. lol . Love staying in the rain ☔️!! Have a great week! 😊😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Kristi! We hope you have a great week, too!

  • @stevencalderon9735
    @stevencalderon9735 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just subscribed to you guys. Y'all are awesome and so informative 😎

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! We’re happy to have you here!

  • @kp9594
    @kp9594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful meeting you two (and then bumping into you two everywhere in hogsmeade 😂). You both are truly the best !

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yes! It was so nice meeting you, too! We hope you had a wonderful time on your trip!!

  • @krisbicknell4022
    @krisbicknell4022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One time in March when we came down for mardi gras. It was raining pretty bad I wasn't Spending $30 for 2 ponchos I asked for a trash bag and cut a hole in it and it was free you guys are a favor people on TH-cam we met you guys last year at HHN in September you guy's You guys have Are the nicest people ever

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 now that’s a hack! I’m shocked they gave you one and I’d say they’d put an end to that REAL quick if it became a thing lol and thank you! You’re so sweet!!

  • @korocell
    @korocell ปีที่แล้ว

    The clock at 12:42, there is an owl coming out of the tower above, we never realized that till this Sunday when my daughter spotted it.... the same day you filmed this video , I actually hoped to meet you and say Hi :)

  • @arlieliverman4771
    @arlieliverman4771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad I found you two!! Watching you guys is just making me so much more excited for my trip to Universal!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re so sweet, thank you! We hope you have the best time on your trip!!

  • @thereason9301
    @thereason9301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im going the last week of august. Staying on site. Cant wait!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so exciting! We hope you have a wonderful time!!

  • @tylerhyten
    @tylerhyten ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay, new video time!! Hope you both are well!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are, thank you! We hope you’re doing well, too!

  • @turcj
    @turcj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a local, I love going to the parks after a late afternoon rainstorm. Many locals go home and come back another day. And the tourists don't understand how the Florida weather works and assume that it is going to rain the rest of the day..

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! It’s the best!! Lol we love it too

  • @Mrs.Wisconsin
    @Mrs.Wisconsin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When my family went to EPA we put our crocs in 4 wheel drive and ran to hagrids! We walked (ran) right on. My son rode twice in a row thanks to kids swap. The best part was sprinting through the park and we were all just giggling the whole way 😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 gotta use those safety straps! EPA is always so fun, everyone’s so excited to finally be there!

  • @KhuBear
    @KhuBear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was fun bumping into you two yesterday 😁

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was so nice meeting you, too! We hope you had a great day!!

  • @lianelayman6584
    @lianelayman6584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm excited to go to the Halloween Show in Oct. and it's my first time. I went last year Oct. 21 and there was no crowd, especially in the morning.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s amazing! We hope you have the best time on your upcoming trip!!

  • @elainehill5931
    @elainehill5931 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My parents started me on rope drop when I was a kid. They had to be early everywhere we went or it was called “being late for being early” Later I married a man who had the same philosophy. Rope drop everything…not just theme parks but retail stores, doctor offices, going to work and the DMV. It’s a way of life😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂 that’s too funny! My parents were early people too, and I’m an early person for any kind of appointment, but I’m not a morning person! Lol

  • @musiclover4256
    @musiclover4256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys thanks for taking a picture with me on Saturday you guys are great ❤️ - girl decked out in the Gryffindor gear

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! It was so nice to meet you!! We hope you had a wonderful day!

  • @falgul21
    @falgul21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys !!! that's awesome !! love the enthusiasm and the love you put in your videos..... well I hope see you there in August I will be there with my lovely family.. last week of Aug. All The Best !!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re so sweet, thank you Al! We’ll be around in august, so hopefully we’ll run into you!! We’d love that!

  • @bex100021
    @bex100021 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your videos are brilliant - thank you for sharing ❤
    I’ve just started planning our first trip to Orlando for next May. I hope your assumption on Hagrids is correct - my current thoughts on strategy is to join the queue midday/early afternoon 🙏

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!! We hope you have a great time on your trip!

  • @corinnecabral796
    @corinnecabral796 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love EPA. I am a morning person though so it just works. We do usually take mid day breaks and go back at night as well but if I had to choose I’m picking EPA!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We love the energy at EPA! It’s just soooo hard to get up that early lol