🇺🇸 Experience at Universal Orlando

We visited both Studios and Islands of Adventure in one day — totally worth it! 🎢✨ The crowds were much smaller than Disney, and using the Single Rider lines made everything even faster than Express Pass — we rode 14 attractions in one day, including some twice! Despite the heat, most queues are indoors, so it was still comfortable. 😎 🌟 We rode the tallest coasters in both parks! VelociCoaster (black & red) is a must — intense drops, music in your ears, and stronger G-forces! Revenge of the Mummy 🔥: Indoor dark coaster with fire effects — thrilling! Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure 🏍️: Longest wait but so fun — has backwards sections and a surprise ending! Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon & The Simpsons Ride 🎬: Both offer immersive 3D experiences — not scary but super entertaining. Escape from Gringotts 🏦: Used Single Rider and walked right on — we rode it twice! A must for Harry Potter fans. Seeing the trio appear almost brought tears 😭… and the dragon outside breathes fire — we got lucky and captured it! Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey 🧙: Same as in Beijing and Japan. Skip if you’ve done it elsewhere, but essential for first-timers! 🌟 Definitely get the Park-to-Park ticket so you can ride the Hogwarts Express 🚂! Platform 9¾, changing scenery outside, Hagrid on his bike chasing you, and shadow performances in the cabin — so magical! 🌟 Don’t miss the SpongeBob Store in Studios — you can take photos with Squidward and Patrick! 📸 🌟 Food-wise: We tried The Leaky Cauldron this time — their beef and lamb stew and frozen Butterbeer 🍺 were even better than Three Broomsticks! Highly recommend! ⏳ Rides like King Kong, Spider-Man, and Fast & Furious were just okay — skip if short on time. 🚗 We stayed near Florida Mall — only a $10+ Uber ride. But staying downtown is even better for food and convenience! 🏙️ #UniversalStudios #Orlando #UniversalOrlando #USA #TravelTips