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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 Orlando Rides That Do Not Accept Express Pass 2026

A sign at Universal Studios reads SKIP THE REGULAR LINES. Universal Express Pass—available at Guest Services and Rental Services—lets you enjoy rides like Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure faster against a green and yellow background. - Favorite Grampy Travels

Universal Express Pass covers most major rides at Universal Orlando, but a handful of attractions are excluded, and the biggest one is changing on July 1, 2026. Here is the audited, current list by park so your family knows exactly what your Express dollars do and do not cover.

Universal Orlando Locker Requirements: Ride-by-Ride Guide

A set of Universal Orlando Locker units with brown and orange doors, labeled 7 and 8, is mounted against a wooden fence in a sunny area—perfect for storing your belongings during your Epic Universe adventure. - Favorite Grampy Travels

Universal Orlando requires lockers on many of its biggest rides, and the rules change park to park. This guide walks every family through what needs a locker, what fits inside, what is free, and how to plan a smooth day with kids.

What Is the Walt Disney Skyliner and How Do You Use It?

Colorful gondolas of an aerial cable car system travel above a Walt Disney World Resort hotel with blue-roofed buildings, palm trees, and a pool, under a partly cloudy sky. - Favorite Grampy Travels

The Disney Skyliner is Walt Disney World’s free gondola system connecting 4 Disney resorts to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Here is the 2026 guide for first-time families covering hours, routes, strategy, and what to expect on the ride.

What Are the Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Tiers?

A large statue of a Dalmatian dog sits outside a brightly colored building with playful puppy cutouts, inspired by 101 Dalmatians, at one of the fun Walt Disney World Resort Tiers, glowing at dusk. - Favorite Grampy Travels

This guide breaks down the four official Walt Disney World resort hotel categories — Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa — and walks through which hotels belong in each tier, how room sizes and transportation differ, what amenities and on-property perks come with each level, the trade-offs to weigh as a family, and how to decide which tier fits your group, your budget, and your travel style.

Must Try Food at Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe

A whimsical, mushroom-shaped building labeled Toadstool Café sits in a colorful, cartoon-like setting inspired by Super Mario, with bright blocks, question marks, and a castle visible in the background. - Favorite Grampy Travels

Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe has one full restaurant and three themed snack stops. Here is your complete family dining guide with prices, must-try dishes, and tips from someone who has eaten there with the grandkids.

Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe: A Gaming Paradise

A colorful, whimsical area at night in Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World, featuring blocky buildings, glowing lamps, large mushrooms, and a castle reminiscent of Super Mario games. Visitors head up steps toward Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge. - Favorite Grampy Travels

Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe is a fully interactive Nintendo-themed land where your family literally steps inside a Mario video game, and this overview walks first-time visitors through what to expect before you go.

Should You Stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort?

A view of the Grand Floridian hotel’s white Victorian-style building with large windows and red roof, seen through leafy trees and a sign reading “Grand Floridian.”. - Favorite Grampy Travels

This complete guide covers everything your family needs to know about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, from room types and dining to pools, transportation, and insider tips that will help you decide if this flagship resort is the right fit for your next Walt Disney World vacation.