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Sadie McCracken

Concierge Travel Advisor and Military Family Travel Specialist

  • Has visited Universal Orlando seven times in the past two years and focuses on Universal Orlando, Epic Universe and Walt Disney World.
  • Has planned more than 100 vacations for families, including military families and multigenerational groups.
  • Holds Royal Caribbean Master of Adventure and Certified Royal Caribbean Weddings Professional credentials, along with College of Disney Knowledge and Universal Orlando Resort Specialist.

Experience

Sadie McCracken plans Universal Orlando, Epic Universe, and Walt Disney World vacations for families through Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal U-Preferred Platinum agency and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. As a military spouse, she brings firsthand understanding to the unpredictable schedules military families face, and she guides them through Universal's Military Freedom Pass and military ticket options.

Sadie has visited Universal Orlando seven times in two years and planned over 100 trips, so her recommendations come from recent experience rather than memory. She knows Epic Universe portal by portal, stays at Cabana Bay Beach Resort on every trip, and returns for Halloween Horror Nights each year. Her certifications include College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, and Royal Caribbean University Bachelor of Adventure.

Based in Rochester, New Hampshire, she works with military families, multigenerational groups, and first-time Universal visitors across the country. Sadie writes about Universal Orlando trip planning, Epic Universe, military family travel, and coordinating multigenerational theme park vacations.

Certifications

  • College of Disney Knowledge
  • Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist
  • Royal Caribbean University, Master of Adventure
  • Certified Royal Caribbean Weddings Professional
  • World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection Certified Confidant
  • Orlando Certified Expert
  • ALGVPro Certified Travel Advisor Specialist

Latest Articles by Sadie

Wooden stegosaurus climbing structure with rope netting under a shade canopy in Jurassic World Adventure Camp at Universal Kids Resort

Our First Day at Universal Kids Resort: What Surprised Us Most

Universal Kids Resort Hotel is a colorful hotel with large UNIVERSAL kids letters in front. A child sits playfully inside the letter d of kids. - Favorite Grampy Travels

What Was It Like Arriving at Universal Kids Resort Hotel?