Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Universal Orlando: Maximize Your Visit with Tips, Tricks & Secrets!

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  • 🎢 Welcome to the Ultimate Guide for First-Timers at Universal Orlando! 🌟
    🔍 In this video, I, Demi, am thrilled to share with you the secrets and essential tips for making the most out of your inaugural visit to Universal Orlando. Whether it's your first trip or you're looking for new insights, this guide is packed with everything you need to know!
    👍 Why Watch This Video?
    Exclusive insights into pre-trip planning, including crowd predictions.
    Detailed breakdown of ticket options, including park-to-park access.
    Recommendations for the best Universal hotels based on budget and preferences.
    Practical tips on navigating the parks, accessing rides, and utilizing the Universal Orlando app.
    Comprehensive reviews of dining options, from quick service to full-service restaurants.
    Essential information on entertainment, shopping, and more at Universal CityWalk.
    💡 Pro Tips:
    Learn about the Universal Express Pass and when it's worth purchasing.
    Discover the best rides for single rider lines to save time.
    Find out how to make the most of Universal's dining and shopping experiences.
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    0:00 - Introduction
    0:22 - Pre-Trip Planning
    1:03 - Ticket Options Explained
    3:22 - Planning Your Stay: Universal Hotels
    5:48 - Navigating Universal Orlando
    9:56 - Rides & Attractions
    14:23 - Food & Dining: Quick Bites to Full Service
    15:24 - Entertainment and Shows: What Not to Miss
    11:35 - : Insider Info on Express Pass & Single Rider Lines
    16:25 - Universal CityWalk: Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment
    18:10 - Final Tips & Tricks for an Unforgettable Experience
    Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Universal Orlando: Maximize Your Visit with Tips, Tricks & Secrets!
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  • @MagicalHijinx
    @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Check out my Universal Orlando Playlist for all videos - th-cam.com/play/PLvEFYYSuXsG6qe19yqAJqRAerjlj6llyH.html
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  • @stevec8612
    @stevec8612 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    what a great overview & presentation! you should be in television!

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s so kind! Thank you so much!

  • @bryanthecelticsfan
    @bryanthecelticsfan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    omg you and the frugal brit are the best universal youtubers. I love how u explain stuff so nice. I am going to universal, seaworld, islands of adventure, aquatica, and discovery cove from march 29- april 6. Thank you so much for being the best youtuber for me!

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @kates7277
    @kates7277 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    My dude, you’re a magician as usual. Most vids would take an hour of droning on to convey all this info yet you manage to be succinct, informative and entertaining all at once. Mad props. 🌏🪄

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Kate it means so much to hear!

  • @willawallace9236
    @willawallace9236 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Based on my visits to Universal, this is a very comprehensive guide. I think you covered everything and did it so well.

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Share it with your friends if you can! 😊

  • @PeterSallada
    @PeterSallada 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sup Demi! Words cannot express how much I appreciate this! I’ll be going to Universal for the first time in March and this is such a big help. It’s also my first solo trip, so it greatly helps an introvert like me. I definitely will be rewatching this and all of your other great Universal videos to help get me ready. As always, thank you so much! You’re the best!💙

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad I was able to get this out before your trip!!

    • @kates7277
      @kates7277 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Some advice for whoever is picking you up at the airport: Time it out so they pull up at the terminal *exactly* 17 minutes after your flight is supposed to land. That gives you just enough time to get off the plane, pick up your bags and be walking *out* of the terminal as they roll up…I tell you, it's a thing of beauty. I can not express to you the feeling of a perfect airport pickup. 🛬

    • @PeterSallada
      @PeterSallada 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kates7277Unless they take the Long Island Expressway. I have it perfectly timed out: the Grand Central, the Van Wyck! Taking the Long Island Expressway will destroy my whole timing!

    • @kates7277
      @kates7277 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PeterSallada They say no one's ever beaten the Van Wyck...but I tell you this: I came as close as anyone ever has. Damn that five-car pile-up on Rockaway Boulevard!

  • @Eddytainment
    @Eddytainment 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love the value and pace of the info! thanks for this :)

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @kathleenshortis5358
    @kathleenshortis5358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are always so thorough and informative 🎉

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @MeganMoves
    @MeganMoves 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Demi! This is a great comprehensive guide to Universal for a first time visitor! Thanks for sharing 🤩

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Megan! Hope you’re having a great holiday season!!!

  • @nicoleshango475
    @nicoleshango475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been multiple times but this is still sooo helpful! Thank u!

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad I was able to help!

  • @jameswiggs9655
    @jameswiggs9655 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done! 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @luisbperez368
    @luisbperez368 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first Disney trip was in 1975; I was 14; yes, I am an old fart 😂. My first Disney Food and Wine Festival was in 1997, and from there on, I went with my wife every year to enjoy it until 2013. We decided that the Food and Wine had changed so much from the early days. We went to Disney on Jan 2024, and my God, so many changes. During all those years, we never went to the Universal Studios. I began saving $$$$ to take my wife for our 45 anniversary in November 2025. I already have the hotel picked up 😂, the Portofino. I love this video, but I will check your playlist to see if you have a video for seniors. Anyway, you gained a subscriber here. Thanks, stay safe.🙏

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope you have the most amazing time!

  • @mcrm17
    @mcrm17 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this video! I haven't been at Universal Orlando for +16 years and will stay there next July with the family. This will be like a first-time visit. So exciting!! Thanks!!

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh for sure! It’s very different now!

  • @TripBloggers
    @TripBloggers 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We just went to Universal Hollywood this year so we plan to check out Universal Orlando next year.

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s amazing! I went to Hollywood for the first time this year too, it’s so different!

  • @ShareaDreamComeTrue
    @ShareaDreamComeTrue 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is most helpful, thanks! Since I watch Price is Right everyday I was overly excited about Pricedown font used throughout this video. RIP to Woody Woodpecker's Kid Zone.

  • @kinkaly
    @kinkaly 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tips! Wish I had watched this prior to booking during Spring Break >.< hahaha fml....

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh no! Well hopefully it won’t be too bad!

  • @julieloucks8623
    @julieloucks8623 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video.!!! Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) planning on coming early/mid November. Trying to figure out if staying on site is better or off site at a nearby hotel with a pool and breakfast.
    Do you happen to know how much the lanyards cost in the video. Thank you so much 😊

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The pouches are like $8 and the Lanyards are like $14-$16.

  • @CoasterRob
    @CoasterRob 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video was very helpful it gave me a great insight what to expect what universal studios great Britain may be like but with some changes its rumoured to open 2030

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so glad I was able to help! I hope it happens!

  • @philipmccoy1135
    @philipmccoy1135 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Demi. Great video! I'm going to the parks early June and have express passes. Do I need to still get to the park for rope drop if I'm not getting on Hagrids motorbike? Do you know how long typically the average wait is for express pass riders in June?

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You should be fine without rope dropping! June it depends. Some days no one is there because not all schools have summer break yet. But with express pass you should be able to do everything easily.

  • @weaseljavelin9443
    @weaseljavelin9443 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My name is Craig Dennis i wish you a nice safe happy holiday season👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy Holidays Craig Dennis!

  • @kisim7088
    @kisim7088 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you my daughter now 42 inch plus so we are looking at adding in universal to Disney trip in 2024

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely check out my kids guide then! th-cam.com/video/bcrWm3Mjj6I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U7eR3PfEgpIvqXgy

  • @someoneout-there2165
    @someoneout-there2165 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some years back and I went to Universal and went through the single rider lines. I literally walked almost instantly on the rides. Wait time for the main lines were 45 - 60 minutes.

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s amazing!

  • @theycallmeorlando
    @theycallmeorlando 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been to universal studios Orlando before I had the time of my life I went to both theme parks and the water park

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome!

  • @EdgeHead80
    @EdgeHead80 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do they have park exclusive lanyards and such? I didn’t see a lot of those on the Shop Orlando site.

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hmm great question. I know there are Universal ones, not sure if I have seen Islands ones, but there could be! There’s so many lanyards, I don’t know them all.

  • @ilovelegos2000
    @ilovelegos2000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Demi! I just came across your channel and am new to it. So I have a question. Last year I had an injury in my SI joint area, it has healed, but I'm wondering are there any rides at Universal or Islands of Adventure that are less intense that will not trigger it?

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to the channel! So happy you’re here! Since I don’t know the limitations of your recovery, I don’t want to advise you on what to ride. At Islands for example, the 3D spider man is less intense than the hulk coaster, but it does shake, so that might not be great for you. Same thing with Kong and Forbidden Journey or the drop on Jurassic Park River Adventure or the other two water rides Popeyes and Dudley’s. The rides at Seuss landing are definitely the least intense at Islands, but I’m also not advising you to ride them, that is your judgment. Sorry I couldn’t be more help, but I hope you can understand that I don’t want to advise you wrong and then you possibly get re-injured ❤️‍🩹

    • @ilovelegos2000
      @ilovelegos2000 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MagicalHijinx I complete understand. Thanks for the info

  • @javiel2260
    @javiel2260 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I purchased the express line at the park ??

  • @Parkhopper1985
    @Parkhopper1985 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Demi

  • @sandroramirez9692
    @sandroramirez9692 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. Is June 15-25 really crowd?

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Summer fluctuates, so it’s hard to say. You get good days and bad days.

  • @saddybarr4551
    @saddybarr4551 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buuu we are going in march for spring break 😅😅😅

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hopefully it will be okay! 🙏

  • @christinedaae7323
    @christinedaae7323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Has anyone seen The Universal Classic Monsters in Universal Orlando Resort? Or are they laying low and waiting for their Land at Epic Universe?

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven’t seen them so that’s probably what they are doing!

    • @christinedaae7323
      @christinedaae7323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wrote a reply to you, but, I accidentally wrote it as a new Comment. So, go read my intended reply.

  • @christinedaae7323
    @christinedaae7323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Universal Classic Monsters should be around Universal Orlando Resort this Year! It is getting close to Epic Universe’s opening! Universal should get everybody excited for Dark Universe, the Land themed to The Universal Classic Monsters within Epic Universe! See if you can talk to the Characters. See if they can all pitch in and get The Universal Classic Monsters into The Parks this Year. I will try and make it down for Mardi Gras and other Special Events within The Parks this Year. But, please, help me set the stage for The Universal Classic Monsters!

    • @MagicalHijinx
      @MagicalHijinx  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a good idea to have them out!

    • @christinedaae7323
      @christinedaae7323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think so, too! I was hoping that Guests and Team Members can work together to bring The Universal Classic Monsters to Universal Orlando Resort sometime during Mardi Gras this Year!