Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips 2018

We love Universal Orlando at Modern Life is Good. The resort just continues to get better with stunning new attractions. 2018 brings the new Universal’s Aventura Hotel, Fast & Furious – Supercharged & The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle. Join us on our latest adventure for more Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips. We have also recently published our new Guide to Universal Orlando Resort which is full of additional Universal Planning Tips. 

We have just completed our video reviews of our latest stay in Universal Orlando. We arrive during a very busy spring break but have a few fantastic days exploring the parks. Staying at the wonderful Hard Rock Hotel we took full advantage of the included Express Pass to beat the crowds. In our opinion the resort continues to get better and is fast catching Walt Disney World up.

In our 2018 Universal Orlando Videos we tour the resort and offer plenty of helpful tips.

The Hotel

We start with our resort Hard Rock Hotel Orlando. An outstanding deluxe resort which comes with the added benefit of a free Universal Express Pass. In this video we present highlights of this fantastic hotel including the stunning pool.

Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips Video 1

We arrive at the Hard Rock Hotel Orlando. Following check-in, we visit Universal Studios Orlando before visiting Toothsome Chocolate Emporium for Lunch.

Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips Video 2

We visit Universal Islands of Adventure at night experiencing Harry Potter & Kong

Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips Video 3

We are off to Universal Studios to tour the park. Lunch is at Lombards which we visit for the first time.

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We are back to Universal Studios where we watch the fantastic Mardi Gras Parade. This is a celebration you should not miss!

Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips Video 5

We are off to Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter where we explore Knockturn Alley & taste some local beer before riding Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade. We walk through Universal Islands of Adventure before a fantastic lunch at Confisco Grille.

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Ollivanders is the highlight of this video with no wait and Jess gets picked to choose her wand. But first, it is time to get wet at Islands of Adventure before a Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Night Experience at both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

Universal Orlando Reviews & Tips Video 7

Time for a quick last hour at Universal Studios where we ride Men In Black and visit the Wand Shop. We also have a final look at the hard rock Hotel.

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We have recently complete our Guide to Universal Orlando Resort which is a great resource to help plan your vacation.

Our Universal Orlando Top Tips for 2018 will help you plan your vacation with our top advice

We have created a Must-Do list for 2018 at Universal Orlando

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