Is Universal Kids Resort Worth It for Your Family?
A straight answer for parents weighing a Universal Kids Resort trip, with firsthand notes from two advisors who walked the park during previews.
What Are the Best Food Options at Universal Kids Resort?
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas serves themed, kid-first food across all seven lands, and this guide walks your family through every dish worth planning around. From the Shrekzel to crispy shrimp bowls, here is what to eat and where.
Universal Kids Resort Planning Guide for Families
Everything your family needs to plan a Universal Kids Resort trip in Frisco, Texas, in one place, from a grandpa who has been counting down to opening day right alongside you.
Universal Orlando Interactive Wands: Cost and How to Use them
A member of our Universal Facebook group sent Favorite Grampy some great questions about the interactive wands in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so here are her questions and my answers for every family wondering the same thing.
How Many Days Do You Need at Epic Universe?
Wondering how long to spend at Universal’s newest park? Here is exactly how many days your family needs, broken down by who you are traveling with.
How to Ride the VelociCoaster: Seats, Lockers, and Lines
How to ride the Jurassic World VelociCoaster: where to sit (front, middle, or back), locker and phone rules, how to skip the line, single-rider status, and what non-riders do.
What Is the Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios?
A brand-new, family-friendly animation experience is taking shape at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here is what your family can see now and what is coming later this summer.
Is the Jurassic World VelociCoaster Too Scary to Ride?
An honest look at the Jurassic World VelociCoaster scary factor: the 70 mph launch, 4 inversions, lap-bar restraint, and whether your kids (or you) are ready to ride.
Universal Orlando Rides That Do Not Accept Express Pass 2026
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
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.
How Much Are Universal Kids Resort Tickets and Packages?
Universal Kids Resort opens July 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas. Get the full ticket pricing, the seven themed lands and rides, what is and is not included, parking, the seasonal calendar, and the 1.5-day ticket fine print.
What Is the Walt Disney Skyliner and How Do You Use It?
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.