How to spend 4 days at the Universal Orlando Resort

Are you like many others who didn’t even realize you could spend more than one day at the Universal Orlando Resort?   Don’t worry, it’s a common misconception, so you are definitely not alone.  

With 2 theme parks, 1 water park, 8 onsite resorts and a lively dining and entertainment district, Universal Orlando Resort has so much to offer for guests of all ages! Check out a sample 4 day itinerary for your next epic trip.

Day 1

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

After spending your first night at one of the Universal Orlando Resorts, grab your early admission ticket to enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You’ll want to start your day with rides like:

• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
• Flight of the Hippogriff
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Make sure you are equipped with a park-to-park ticket so you can experience both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley and travel in between these two magical lands via the Hogswart Express. 

Don’t forget every wizard needs a wand! You’ll want to make a trip to Olivanders for an interactive experience to see a wand choose a wizard. Then, you can practice your spell casting to create amazing magical experiences throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley.

For lunch, use your quick service dining credits at Leaky Cauldron or Three Broomsticks and then grab a butter beer with your snack credit.

Spend your afternoon and evening experiencing some of the other Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure attractions like:

• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster
• Shrek 4-D
• The Cat in the Hat

Day 2

Universal’s Volcano Bay

Use your early admission ticket to Universal’s Volcano Bay where you can live the carefree island lifestyle.  This immersive waterpark has everything:

• Thrill water slides
• Wave pool
• Lazy river
• Family-style rafts
• Cabana rentals
• Interactive surprises

Plus, everyone who enters the park will receive a Tapu Tapu wrist wearable which will allow you to sign in to the virtual lines, activate interactive surprises, open rental lockers, make cash-free payments and more.

Day 3

Resort Day and Universal’s City Walk

After 2 busy park days, it’s time to sleep-in before spending a relaxing day at your Universal resort. Grab a delicious breakfast at your resort and then unwind poolside with a tropical drink. Today is also a great day to check out the other Universal Resort amenities and activities like:

• Galaxy Bowl, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort indoor bowling alley
• Musica della Notte, pop-opera singer performance at Loews Portofino Bay Resort
• Authentic rock-n-roll memorabilia at the Hard Rock Hotel Orlando

For evening activities, make your way to Universal City Walk and use your table service credits to dine at one of the lively restaurants.  After dinner, you can enjoy everything Universal City Walk has to offer:

• Nightlife entertainment including concerts, karaoke and movies
• Mini-golf at the Hollywood Drive-In Golf
• Blue Man Group show

Day 4

Back to the Universal theme parks

With so many attractions, shows and entertainment, there will be so much more to do when you return for another day at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.  Here’s just a sampling:

• Watch the incredible Bourne Stuntacular Show
• Interact with Transformers
• Take a selfie with The Simpson characters
• Have a meal with Captain America and other superheros

Of course, there’s no possible way you can experience everything that the Universal Orlando Resort has to offer in 4 days.  Universal packages offer park tickets up to 14 days for those guests who require a more leisurely pace.

 

Want the Ultimate Universal Orlando Resort Experience?

If your family desires luxury accommodations including family suites and club level services, Universal has three premier resorts just for discerning guests.  Plus, every guest who stays at a Universal premier resort will automatically receive express unlimited passes which will allow you to skip the long lines.  

For even more convenience, you can reserve a VIP tour where an expert guide will take you behind the scenes, straight to the front of the line, and priority seating for shows and other entertainment.  

Which of these incredible experiences would your family like best? Please tell us below in the comments.

For more information or to schedule a consultation about a trip to Universal Orlando Resort or any other luxury family vacation, please contact Lissa Ryan at lissa@kingdomdestinations.com for a price quote.