Universal Studios Hollywood
Theme park thrills plus a working movie studio in Los Angeles.
Universal Destinations and Experiences
Universal vacations, planned by advisors who know the parks, inside and out
From Epic Universe to Volcano Bay, our advisors visit the parks regularly, so your family gets the right hotel, the right tickets, and a plan that makes the most of every day.
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Why Plan Universal With Illumia
Big thrills, zero guesswork.
First-Hand Expertise
Our team visits the parks regularly, so our advice is current, not secondhand.
Express Pass strategy
We'll show you when Express is worth it, and which hotels include it.
The right hotel for your family
Pools, walkability, Early Park Admission, and budget, all weighed for you.
Insider tips
Our clients get our personal park tips, so you'll know where to go first and what to skip.
Universal Orlando Resort
Four parks, endless adventure.
Universal Epic Universe
The newest park, with five immersive worlds, opened in 2025.
Universal Islands of Adventure
Legendary coasters and adventure for the bravest in the family.
Universal Studios Florida
Step into the movies, with rides and shows for every age.
Universal Volcano Bay
A tropical water theme park for slides, lazy rivers, and sunshine.
CityWalk, Universal's dining and entertainment district, ties it all together, and seasonal events like Halloween Horror Nights and Mardi Gras add even more to plan around.
What's New
What to know for 2026.
Epic Universe on multi-day tickets
Tickets of 3 days or more now include Epic Universe, and 3-day or longer Park-to-Park tickets let you hop between Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida.
Express Pass at Epic Universe
Epic Universe offers single-use Express only, and it is always purchased separately, even if your hotel includes Express Unlimited at the other two parks.
Universal Kids Resort
Universal's first theme park designed for young children opened July 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, with a themed hotel just steps from the entrance.
Where to Stay
Stay on-site, play longer.
Every Universal Orlando hotel includes Early Park Admission, a valuable head start for families. Three Signature Collection hotels also include Universal Express Unlimited at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, which can change the math on your whole trip. We'll help you weigh location, pools, perks, and budget to find your family's perfect fit.
The right roomThe right perks
Beyond Orlando
More Universal adventures.
Universal Kids Resort
A park scaled for preschoolers and young kids in Frisco, Texas.
Universal Travelers Say
Real stories from the parks.
“She was very knowledgeable about all things Universal and helped us plan our trip so we could make the most of each day. Highly recommend!”
Susan W. · North Carolina
Universal Orlando, 2026
“She provided all the information, tips, and guidance to help customize our trip to our family's interests, wants, and needs. We ended up having the BEST family vacation with the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.”
Christy J. · North Carolina
Universal Orlando, 2024
“She has great insight to the parks, rides and restaurants. My daughter loved reading through the 'secret tips' of the park. We truly had the most magical trip!!”
C.J. · New York
Universal Orlando
Universal Questions
Plan with confidence.
Three Signature Collection hotels include Universal Express Unlimited at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Express Unlimited is not valid at Epic Universe, and no hotel includes Epic Universe Express.
Yes. Guests at Universal Orlando Resort hotels receive Early Park Admission, which lets you enter select areas before the general public.
Yes. Tickets of 3 days or more include Epic Universe, and 3-day or longer Park-to-Park tickets let you hop between Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. Volcano Bay requires separate admission.
For three theme parks plus Volcano Bay, we recommend four to five park days, especially with younger kids or a first visit to Epic Universe.
Yes. Every park has experiences for little ones, and Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, was designed specifically for preschoolers and young kids.
Absolutely. We plan both, and we'll help you split your days, tickets, and hotels so the whole trip flows.
Last updated: October 2026
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