Planning a Universal trip with kids — especially tweens and teens — can feel overwhelming fast. Between flights, hotels, ticket options, Express Pass decisions, and now Epic Universe, it’s hard to know where to even start. This guide brings everything together in one place. Below you’ll find my complete Universal planning series, written specifically for […]
January 28, 2026
Let’s be honest — Universal is expensive. When families start pricing out flights, hotels, and park tickets, it’s easy to feel like a Universal trip is completely out of reach. That’s exactly why I wanted to write this post. Because when you see the numbers side by side — what we actually paid vs what […]
January 27, 2026
Epic Universe is coming — and if you have tweens or teens, this park is going to change how you plan a Universal trip. While Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure are already favorites for older kids, Epic Universe is being designed with immersive lands, thrill rides, and interactive experiences that speak directly to that […]
