Favorite Grampy

My goal is to spoil my grandchildren and make memories that last a lifetime. As the Digital Marketing Director of Favorite Grampy Travels, an award winning travel agency. I’m recognized as an expert in amusement parks and family travel. You'll find stories of me and the grandkids finding the magic in every adventure. After decades of exploring Disney, Universal Studios, and beyond, I’m proud to be the trusted, fun-loving guide known as the… Favorite Grampy.

Universal Express Passes: Are They Worth It For Your Family?

On a hot Orlando day, you’re standing in line for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, watching the standby queue snake endlessly ahead while Express Pass holders zip past you into the attraction. Meanwhile, your precious vacation time ticks away, and you start doing mental math on whether those $200+ Universal Express Passes would have been a […]

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Favorite Grampy’s Guide to the Universal Epic Universe Hotels

You’re standing on the rooftop terrace of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, sipping a craft cocktail while watching the sun set over Universal Epic Universe. Below you, the park’s attractions twinkle to life, and you realize you’re staying inside one of the world’s most anticipated theme parks. This isn’t just a dream anymore—it’s the reality that

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Grinchmas: Your Guide to the Holiday Magic at Universal Studios

Picture this: you’re walking through a real-life Who-ville with snow gently falling around you (yes, even in Florida!), while the Grinch himself poses for photos with your grandkids. Their giggles fill the air as they spot the towering Christmas tree that seems straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. This isn’t just a dream—it’s Universal Grinchmas, and it’s one of

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Halloween Horror Nights 2025: Complete Guide to All 10 Houses, Shows & Scares at Universal Orlando

A Behind-the-Screams Tour of Universal’s Most Terrifying Event Yet Well, let me tell you about the night Ben, my 8 year old grandson, nearly jumped into my arms at Universal Studios Orlando! We were walking through what seemed like a quiet corner when suddenly—WHAM!—a chainsaw-wielding maniac came roaring out of the shadows. Ben’s scream probably woke

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