MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR THEME PARK HOLIDAY
ALL ABOUT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
By Greg Gordonson
Didn’t do a big theme park holiday with the kids last year? Neither did we…and neither did anyone else! We’ll bet the pent-up eagerness to ride a roller coaster, shake hands with a giant mascot and fill your face with some good old-fashioned junk-foodyou-promise-not-to-eat-any-other-time is pretty overwhelming by now. Guess what? We’re here to help! We thought Florida’s Universal Orlando Studios was a great candidate for a return to the theme park holiday world so we reached out for their best tips and tricks to get the most out of your holiday.
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S TA R T BY G O I N G D I G I TA L While you can certainly leave your cell phone in your hotel room and do the park old-school style, why not make life a whole lot easier? Instead, download the Universal app and take the easy approach. Buy your tickets on the app and they’ll be on your phone when you need them. Save the hassle of printing and then wondering where you put them!
R U B S H O U L D E R S W I T H YO U R H E R O E S A N D C AT C H A L L T H E B E S T S H OWS If photo ops and meet-and-greets with fave Universal characters tops the list of things-yourkids-want-to-do, the app will show you when and where the stars will be appearing. While you’re at it, check out the start time for the best shows so you can be sure of a front row seat.
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If you get lost, no worries. If you can’t spot one of the many roving Guest Services Team Members, there’s an in-app Chatbot who’s just dying to answer all your questions in real time. There’s also an interactive map with a detailed layout of all three parks that you can sort by ride names, types of rides, shows, dining, shopping, wait times, and restroom locations. You can also find ride height restrictions, and even dietary options — very handy!
