{"id":17315,"date":"2019-08-05T08:40:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T12:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/?p=17315"},"modified":"2022-10-15T22:50:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T02:50:21","slug":"how-universal-studios-orlando-is-winning-over-the-disney-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/how-universal-studios-orlando-is-winning-over-the-disney-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"How Universal Studios Orlando is winning over the Disney fan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-17332\" title=\"UniversalCoverPhoto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/UniversalCoverPhoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/UniversalCoverPhoto.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/UniversalCoverPhoto-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We are one of those families that enjoy visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland whenever we can.\u00a0 Our children grew up vacationing there.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve met new and old friends there and made lots of memories.\u00a0 Universal in the early days wasn&#8217;t even really on the radar screen.\u00a0 Then came the Harry Potter book series and movies.\u00a0 I must admit that my children weren&#8217;t really old enough to read them at the time but I devoured them as each one came out and we did all go to see the movies when they came along later.\u00a0 Universal became a must do but at the time it was really only to see Hogsmeade which is the first of the two Harry Potter worlds that opened in the parks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17319\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17319\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17319\" title=\"Hogwarts Castle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10320491_10204180733019325_1015816213211871282_n-413x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10320491_10204180733019325_1015816213211871282_n-413x550.jpg 413w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10320491_10204180733019325_1015816213211871282_n-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/10320491_10204180733019325_1015816213211871282_n.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This castle makes a statement too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I remember the moment we walked into Hogmeade.\u00a0 I really did tear up.\u00a0 It was like stepping into the books!\u00a0 Every nook and cranny and oh, the frozen Butterbeer!\u00a0 What I realized at that time, though, was that there was more park beyond just that one area and our entire family had a great time exploring Seussland, the Men in Black ride and more!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it became it&#8217;s own destination when Diagon Alley opened and due to timing, we had the opportunity to go over opening weekend.\u00a0 The &#8220;magical&#8221; wands that cast spells in both worlds and riding the Hogwarts Express were icing on the cake.\u00a0 Oh, and yes, there was more butterbeer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17324\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17324\" title=\"Butterbeer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52835869_2183980534995165_2242676809227304960_n-550x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52835869_2183980534995165_2242676809227304960_n-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52835869_2183980534995165_2242676809227304960_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52835869_2183980534995165_2242676809227304960_n-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52835869_2183980534995165_2242676809227304960_n.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mustache is a family tradition from our first visit to Hogsmeade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Universal opened their new waterpark, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/volcano-bay\/\">Volcano Bay<\/a> with the TapuTapu band that means no waiting in lines or carrying floats and several new onsite hotels that have great themes, technology and are priced at budget friendly price points like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/hotels\/cabana-bay\/\">Cabana Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14184\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14184\" title=\"Thunderbird\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Thunderbird-600x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Thunderbird.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Thunderbird-150x64.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thunderbird building facing Cabana Courtyard pool area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My husband and I decided to test the &#8220;can you go without children&#8221; theory and spent a long weekend at Universal just this past February.\u00a0 So many great dining options like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/menus\/mama-dellas-ristorante-menu\/\">Mama Della&#8217;s<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/menus\/toothsome-chocolate-emporium-savory-kitchen-feast-menu\/\">Toothsome Chocolate Emporium &amp; Savory Kitchen Feast<\/a> in addition to the award winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/menus\/mythos-restaurant-menu\/\">Mythos Restaurant<\/a> restaurant in the parks meant we had great food options.<\/p>\n<p>We also had an opportunity to experience the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/universal-studios-caribbean-carnaval\/\">Caribbean Carnaval<\/a> that&#8217;s offered on Friday nights at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/hotels\/loews-sapphire-falls\/\">Loews Sapphire Falls Resort<\/a> outdoor pavilion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17321\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17321 size-medium\" title=\"Mama Della's\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/30727694_1753154631411093_2538579646535770357_n-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/30727694_1753154631411093_2538579646535770357_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/30727694_1753154631411093_2538579646535770357_n-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great food. Great atmosphere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Time to relax by the pool at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/hotels\/loews-royal-pacific-hotel\/\">Loews Royal Pacific Resort<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/tickets\/universal-express-pass\/\">Universal Express Pass<\/a> meant we could go at our own pace with a three day Park to Park ticket.\u00a0 Being able to walk or take the water taxi or even the dining shuttle made everything so convenient and always took less than the recommended 45 minutes or more at Walt Disney World to get from place to place.\u00a0 We even played <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/nightlife-entertainment\/\">miniature golf<\/a> at City Walk one morning.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17334\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17334 size-medium\" title=\"CitiWalk Miniature Golf\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2019-02-24-11.02.41-1-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2019-02-24-11.02.41-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2019-02-24-11.02.41-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Either the Aliens or the Ghosts are going to get you in these B movie themed golf courses!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17327\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17327 size-medium\" title=\"Universal Water Taxi\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53248398_2195758427150709_271305022434705408_o-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53248398_2195758427150709_271305022434705408_o.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53248398_2195758427150709_271305022434705408_o-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the best ways to get around.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t been to Universal Studios Orlando Resort or haven&#8217;t been recently, give it a try on a next visit.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t just make it an add-on to a Walt Disney World resort stay.\u00a0 Give yourself time to enjoy all that the parks, waterpark and City Walk have to offer.\u00a0 I don&#8217;t think you&#8217;ll be disappointed and you might just feeling like I do.\u00a0 There&#8217;s a great new place to enjoy for those Florida vacations and with the recent announcement of Universal&#8217;s newest park, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/epic-universe\/\">Epic Universe<\/a>, there will be even more reason to visit!\u00a0 Let one of the great agents at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/request-free-no-obligation-quote\/\">The Magic For Less Travel<\/a> help you plan your vacation to this great destination!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17326\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17326 size-full\" title=\"Seussland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53195382_2194159550643930_4937918110595284992_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53195382_2194159550643930_4937918110595284992_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53195382_2194159550643930_4937918110595284992_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53195382_2194159550643930_4937918110595284992_n-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53195382_2194159550643930_4937918110595284992_n-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seussland isn&#8217;t just for little ones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17325\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17325 size-full\" title=\"Young and Old\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52918095_2189529494440269_1134470986528194560_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52918095_2189529494440269_1134470986528194560_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52918095_2189529494440269_1134470986528194560_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52918095_2189529494440269_1134470986528194560_n-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52918095_2189529494440269_1134470986528194560_n-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Who says you have to grown up?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17323\" style=\"width: 413px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17323 size-medium\" title=\"Milkshake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52595701_2186895534703665_3509834771641401344_n-413x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"413\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52595701_2186895534703665_3509834771641401344_n-413x550.jpg 413w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52595701_2186895534703665_3509834771641401344_n-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52595701_2186895534703665_3509834771641401344_n.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So many delicious snacks to try.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17322\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17322 size-medium\" title=\"Poseidon's Adventure\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52422189_2192802410779644_8388230854626770944_o-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52422189_2192802410779644_8388230854626770944_o.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/52422189_2192802410779644_8388230854626770944_o-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rides and attractions for the whole family!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17329\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17329 size-medium\" title=\"Diagon Alley Ice Cream\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/53705905_2198507913542427_6607273500849733632_o-600x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try something new!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17320\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17320\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17320 size-medium\" title=\"Hogsmeade Orlando\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/30705255_1754862871240269_1053745117634356939_n-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/30705255_1754862871240269_1053745117634356939_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/30705255_1754862871240269_1053745117634356939_n-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your first look at Hogsmeade can take your breath away!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are one of those families that enjoy visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland whenever we can.\u00a0 Our children grew up vacationing there.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve 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