On hot days in the park, everyone wants refreshments! Universal Studios Orlando has made this easier for their guest by offering several different refillable programs from drinks to popcorn.

Each of the three parks at in Orlando’s Universal Studios sells a mug for $14.99 + tax that has an RFID chip in the bottom that allows you unlimited refills from Coca-Cola Freestyle stations. If you buy more than one mug, they offer discounts in price for each additional mug. Also, if you buy it Islands of Adventure, you can use it also in Universal Studios as you park hop. On a hot day, this can be very cost effective.

​There is so much to do at Universal Orlando Resort, you won't want to miss a minute of the action, and with the latest great offers you'll have more time to play! When you book your 4-Night stay at participating Universal Orlando Resorts with 3-Day 3-Park Park-to-Park tickets, you'll be able to extend your fun with extra park tickets and tickets to see Blue Man Group at Universal's City Walk! 

With only two days to experience Orlando’s Universal Studios, we had to make a choice of standing in line and not getting to do everything or paying more to get to the front of the line on rides, so we could get more done in less time. We loved the Unlimited Express Pass, here's why!

​Pressed penny machines have been around for years at Disney World. When my girls were little, I would pack tubes with quarters and shiny pennies in preparation for the hunt around Disney World to get them all. What is a pressed penny? A machine takes a penny, heats it up and then smashes it while also imprinting a design on it. Machines around Disney usually charge 50 cents to press one penny, but we saw new machines as well.

There is nothing like the resort-wide festivities of the most magical time of year at Universal Orlando. Between Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Dr. Seuss’s classic holiday tale the Grinch starring Grinchmas Who-liday! The stunning transformation of festive décor stretches across the Universal park. Merry and Mayhem combine as the Minions join Santa Claus in Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's along with characters from Madagascar and Shrek.

Having a great day at Universal Islands of Adventure cannot be complete without a special
dinner experience. Now you can dine with your favorite super heroes at the new Marvel Character Dinner!

​Muggles and Wizards alike are invited to this spectacular weekend to celebrate our love for all things Harry Potter. This 3-day event, Jan. 26th-28th is the only official event to give fans the opportunity to celebrate Harry Potter at the Wizarding World itself!

We are thrilled to finally be able to share more details with you on Universal Orlando's third park  -- Universal's Volcano Bay. Immerse yourself in exciting rides and relaxation as you join the fabled Waturi islanders in four themed villages.

It's never too early to start planning your next big family vacation. And, Universal Studios Orlando is already offering 2017 vacation packages to their amazing resort. Check out some of the great advantages available with a Universal Studios Orlando vacation package!

​One of my favorite parts of visiting the Universal Orlando Resort is that everything is very conveniently located.  Once you check in you do not have to leave the area to get the most from you vacation.  One area that I like is CityWalk, the dining and entertainment district located between both parks and  within walking distance to you’re on site resorts.