Destinations Diva

    When you think of Orlando, most people think of Disney.   That’s because Walt Disney World is the number one family destination in the world and has made Orlando a household name around the world.   But with the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 and the new addition in 2014, Universal Orlando has become a major competitor in the family destination vacation market. Here are five advantages that Universal Orlando has over Walt Disney World: Number 1:   You can pay for front of the line passes!         Unlike the confusing Fast Pass System at Walt Disney World which only allows 3 Fast Passes per day, at Universal Orlando, you can purchase Universal's version of “fast pass” which is called Universal Express.   You can choose between a limited and unlimited version of this front of the line access for rides and attractions at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.  These passes ca...

     Universal Orlando is a complete vacation destination located in Orlando, Florida and only 10 minutes from the gates of Walt Disney World.  It is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations for family travel.  With two theme parks, a water park, four onsite hotels and a dining/entertainment complex, convention space and more expansion in the works, guests have no reason to leave!  The past few years have seen tremendous changes at the Universal complex, mostly due to the popularity of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.   Hogwarts Castle at Islands of Adventure The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is the newest onsite hotel in the value category with perks like complimentary transportation to the parks and Early Park Admission.  The newest restaurant at Universal CityWalk, the onsite entertainment complex, is NBC Grill and Brew, a sports bar with much more! And we must not forget the recently opened Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World o...