If you’re in the early planning stages of a Universal Orlando Resort trip, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is where to stay. The top-tier Universal Signature Collection hotels promise premium location, upscale amenities, and, in some cases, a major park perk. But are they actually worth the higher price? After staying at all of them and comparing them to Universal’s other on-site options, here’s what I tell my clients. Hard Rock Hotel: A Universal Signature Collectio

After four visits to Epic Universe, including opening season and a summer family trip, I paid close attention to one thing as someone with celiac disease and food allergies: consistency. From chef-led conversations to thoughtful preparation across every land, Epic Universe stands out as Universal Orlando’s most straightforward and reliable park for allergy-friendly dining.

I have been counting down to Epic Universe at Universal Orlando for what feels like forever, but nothing could have prepared me for how it actually felt to step inside. Between my visits in April, May, and again in August, I experienced the park in a few different ways. First, as a travel advisor seeing it through a professional lens, and later as a mom exploring with my family. Each visit left me more amazed than the last.

One of the main reasons my family wanted to visit Hollywood during our Spring 2022 trip to California was to visit Universal Hollywood –...