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Planning a Universal Studios trip with kids sounds exciting — until you start looking at flights. Between school schedules, limited flexibility, and Orlando airfare jumping up and down during peak travel times, flights are often the most stressful (and expensive) part of planning a Universal vacation for families. For us, getting to Orlando is usually […]

January 28, 2026

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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

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Universal Studios is not cheap — and when you’re traveling with tweens and teens, wandering around without a plan can completely ruin your day. Long lines.Missed rides.Kids melting down because you “walked past that ride already.” If you only have one day at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, having a clear plan matters more […]

January 27, 2026

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Family vacations are where some of our best memories are made — but let’s be real, they can also drain your wallet fast. Between park tickets, guided tours, and resort add-ons, it’s easy to feel like staying home and ordering takeout is the smarter choice. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to skip the […]

October 6, 2025