Park Pass Pro - Universal - March 2025 Mid Month

Park Pass Pro Tip

Park Pass Pro:  Anywhere at Disney World and Universal Quick-Service restaurants will give you cups of ice water for free.  But, having your own water bottle will save you time from waiting in lines to get water when you need it.  Here are some water bottle tips:

I suggest water bottles, like an owala, that have a spot to clip on them.  Then bring carabiner or spring clips.  It is hot in the parks, and you NEED to stay hydrated.   Some like to put keep the water bottles inside of their backpack.  However, it takes a lot of work to get them in and out.  If you just clip them to different parts of the back pack, they are easily accessible to grab. Backpacks typically have a side pocket for water bottles, however, it's easy for them to fall out of the pocket when you take your backpack on a ride.  So, make sure your water bottle is either clipped on or inside the main pocket before getting on the ride. If you are carrying just a crossbody bag, there is no room for a waterbottle.  So, this clip allows you just to hook it off the strap and dangle while you walk vs carrying it everywhere.

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Universal Buzz

• Universal Mardi Gras: International Flabors of Carnaval is going on a Universal Studios Florida.  This event includes Food, street performers, live concerts and floats from February 1 to March 30th. https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/sales/mardi-gras

• Butter Beer Season is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter March 1 - May 31.  This includes seasonal drink, dessert and treat offerings:  https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/events/butterbeer-season 

• Universal Fan Fest Nights coming to Universal Studios Hollywood on Select Nights April 25 - May 18th.  The best way I heard this event explained is themed spaces throughout the park including Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us/things-to-do/events-and-seasonal-activities/fan-fest-nights 

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Vacation Package will now include the all-new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe.  You will now get Harry Potter's greatest adventures as they enter Hogsmeade™ in Universal Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida, and the wizarding Paris in Epic Universe. They'll even get to enjoy special perks, including:
  • Special Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Flight^† in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™ featuring four flavors of your choosing and one Honeydukes™ Cooler Tote
  • Breakfast at Café L’air De La Sirène™ in Universal Epic Universe
  • Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron™ in Universal Studios Florida
  • One Shutterbutton's™ Photography Studio* session in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley

• Second Generation of Interactive Wands are now available.  These wands will give guests an enhanced wand magic experience.  There will several new effects and spells in an entirely new way.   With the new wands, there is quite a few options through Universal Play within the Orlando Resort App.  https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/master-the-magic-with-second-generation-interactive-wands-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-universal-orlando-resort/

• Universal Terra Luna Resort is Now Open.  When building Epic Universe, they also build 3 hotels near the park.  This is the second of these three hotels.  The first one was called Universal Stella Nova Resort.  Check it out:  https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/places-to-stay/universal-terra-luna-resort

• Universal Epic Universe grand opening is May 22nd.  All cast members have been invited to explore the new park.  No photos or video has been allowed, but several have recorded podcasts of their adventures.  It's going to be EPIC.  To learn more, check out these videos:  
  • Get Ready for Universal Epic Universe & Beyond
  • Universal Epic Universe: Inside the Portals - Director’s Cut

• Here is the first look at how these different parks and hotels are connected in Orlando, Florida

• Show & Ride Closures
  • TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D at Universal Hollywood Studios

Universal Fun Fact

The Train Stations are such a key feature of the Harry Potter Experience when visting Universal Studios Florida and Island's of Adventure.  Can you name both of the Train Stations?
Hogsmeade Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure	King’s Cross Station in London at Universal Studios Florida
In order to ride the train between Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, you must buy a 2 park pass with Park-to-Park privilege.  There is a ticket counter at the entrance of each station where you can upgrade your park ticket to a Park-to-Park experience so you are able to enter the que and ride the train.
If you’re taking the Hogwarts Express train from Universal Studios’ Kings Cross Station, you can actually walk through a solid brick ‘wall’ to Platform 9 3/4 to catch the train. By the way, the brick wall isn’t really solid, it’s just a special effect!  You need to stand back around the corner, and video your group going through the wall to see the effect.
Once you’re onboard you’ll wind your way through scene of the British countryside before alighting at Hogsmeade Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and London & Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida