The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025

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Seth Kubersky has worked for more than 25 years as a theatrical artist, culture critic, and travel journalist. Seth is the co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland, and The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas, as well as a collaborator on The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Seth is nationally recognized as an authority on theme parks and amusement attractions and contributes to Attractions Magazine and the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. His arts-and-entertainment column, “Live Active Cultures,” appears in the Orlando Weekly, central Florida’s leading alternative newspaper. 
 A native of Livingston, New Jersey, Seth earned a B.A. in theater from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. He has produced and directed dozens of plays through his award-winning Empty Spaces Theatre Co. and at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. As a stage technician and entertainment supervisor at Universal Orlando from 1996 to 2000, he worked on the Ghostbusters Spooktacular and Terminator 2: 3-D attractions, Mardi Gras parades, and Halloween mazes. Seth lives in Orlando with his wife, Genevieve, and their cats Kipper, Pumpkin, and Sol. 
 Alicia Stella is a contributor to The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando and has been covering new attractions since 2015 on her website, Orlando Park Stop, and her YouTube Channel, Theme Park Stop. Alicia’s work has been cited in The New York Times and USA Today, as well as on CNN and The Today Show. She specializes in reporting on new-attraction development and always looks forward to upcoming changes in the Orlando theme parks. Alicia lives in Central Florida with her wife, Jenn, and their daughter, Haley.

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What’s NEW in The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025: 


• The most comprehensive guide available to Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe theme park, with detailed coverage of every ride, show, and restaurant

• Reviews of the Trolls roller coaster and other kids’ attractions in Universal’s new DreamWorks Land

• Information on the new character parade and nighttime fountain spectacular at Universal Studios Florida

• An up-close look at each Universal resort hotel, including the luxurious new Helios Grand

• Updated advice on taking advantage of Early Park Admission, Universal Express, and other time-saving tricks

• Ratings and reviews of fresh dining options throughout the parks and resorts, including plant-based menu items


• Insider tips and behind-the-scenes secrets from acclaimed theme-park journalist Alicia Stella

Inhalt

List of Maps 
 About the Authors 
 Introduction 
 Part 1: Planning Before You Leave Home 
 Part 2: Accommodations 
 Part 3: Arriving and Getting Around 
 Part 4: Universal Essentials 
 Part 5: Universal Orlando with Kids 
 Part 6: Universal Studios Florida 
 Part 7: Universal Islands of Adventure 
 Part 8: Universal Volcano Bay 
 Part 9: Dining and Shopping at Universal Orlando 
 Part 10: Universal Orlando CityWalk 
 Appendix 
 Index 
 Touring Plans