Experts Agree This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do at Your Universal Orlando Hotel

The first day of a Universal Orlando vacation is always a special feeling! You have the whole vacation ahead of you: all the rides, all the food, and all the memories. There is so much to look forward to, but some people overlook this important thing at their Universal Orlando hotel.

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Experts agree that this is the worst thing you can do at your Universal Orlando hotel, and we are letting you know about it so you don’t make the mistake! We want you to have the best vacation ever, so keep reading to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

If you are staying at a Universal Orlando hotel, make sure you take advantage of all the hotel’s perks! There are quite a few, and we want to ensure you don’t forget about any of them.

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First up, make sure you take advantage of Early Park Admission. With this perk, you can enter one of Universal’s theme parks one hour before the official park opening. You can get a lot done in an hour, so make sure you use this perk!

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Also, make sure you utilize the complimentary Universal transportation to get to the Universal theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Universal offers buses and water taxis to get you to the fun and then back to your hotel. Check with your hotel to find out what transportation is available. With some Universal hotels, you may even be close enough to walk to the parks!

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If you are staying at a Signature Collection hotel, you should maximize your use of Universal Express Unlimited. Universal Express Unlimited allows unlimited access to the Express Line at participating rides and attractions. You can skip the line as many times as you want on select rides!

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You can also shop until you drop at Universal Orlando and not have to worry about lugging your purchases around. Universal will deliver your purchases in Universal’s theme parks and CityWalk directly to your hotel, free of charge. You can even use your key card to charge purchases at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Finally, make sure you are taking advantage of the hotel itself. Explore the hotel and utilize its amenities, such as the pool, shopping, dining, and fun activities.

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Universal currently has nine hotels open, but two additional hotels will open soon. These hotels are being built for Epic Universe, which opens on May 22nd, 2025. Universal Stella Nova is already open, and Universal Terra Luna Resort and Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be opening soon in anticipation of Epic Universe.

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Universal Terra Luna Resort opens on March 25th, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel opens on May 22nd, 2025. Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be one of Universal’s brand-new hotels within Epic Universe. The best part of this hotel? It is INSIDE Epic Universe so you can walk straight from your hotel into the brand-new park.

You always want to make sure you are taking advantage of any perks that come with staying at your Universal Orlando hotel! Take advantage of Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation. Plus, if you are staying at a Signature Collection hotel, make sure you use your Express Pass. And don’t forget about taking advantage of the hotel itself, from the pool to dining and shopping, there is a lot to do.