Reading Time: 5 minutesUniversal Studios Hollywood has one of the best after-dark events in the theme park calendar, and the 2026 edition is bringing a lineup that spans anime, classic animation, tabletop gaming, and the Wizarding World. Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 runs on select nights from April 23 through May 16, and if you have not been…
Reading Time: 5 minutesUniversal Orlando isn’t just about world-class rides and immersive lands. It’s packed with characters — dozens of them — and meeting them is one of the most memorable parts of any Universal vacation. Whether your crew is obsessed with the Minions, dreaming of a Toothless photo op, or hoping to spot Mario and Luigi, this…
Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversal Studios Hollywood just launched a Dining Pass for $64.75. Here’s exactly what’s included, what’s excluded, and whether it’s worth buying.
Reading Time: 5 minutesLoews Hotels just launched Alchemy by Loews, a new cocktail program at 4 Universal Orlando resorts. Here’s every signature drink and where to find them.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re heading to Islands of Adventure and you have Early Park Admission access, knowing exactly how to use that time — and whether to combine it with Express Pass — can make a massive difference in your overall wait times. TouringPlans crunched the numbers so you don’t have to, and the results are pretty…
Reading Time: 3 minutesEpic Universe has overhauled how Early Park Admission (EPA) works — and if you were hoping to slip into Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry before the crowds, there’s some important news. TouringPlans sent a reporter in on a recent spring break morning with a stopwatch to map out exactly how the new…
Reading Time: 5 minutesMardi Gras at Universal Orlando is one of the best seasonal events in all of theme park entertainment — and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be exceptional. Running February 1 through April 4 for 57 nights, this event packs in a legendary parade, world-class concerts, international food, and all-around New Orleans magic. Best…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Epic Universe changes how Universal Orlando vacations should be planned. While park hopping has traditionally worked well between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, adding a third, full-scale theme park introduces new tradeoffs around time, reliability, and pacing. Just because park hopping with Epic Universe becomes possible does not mean it…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal Orlando just kicked off technical rehearsals for its new Universal Orlando Digital Attractions Pass, bringing the Attractions Assistance Pass (AAP) into the resort’s mobile app. Eligible guests are already using the system as Universal fine-tunes the experience. Quick Summary What Universal Announced Universal Orlando has begun rolling out a digital version…
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat’s The Crowd Like? Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar Looking to head to Universal Orlando? Trying to find out when the crowds will be the lowest? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s my Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar. Hey Universal Vacationers! Ready to make the most of your Universal Orlando trip and skip those long lines?…