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Universal Orlando Pre‑Travel Checklist

Plan smarter park days with the right tickets and perks.

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60–45 days

Pick your on‑site hotel tier (Value, Prime Value, Preferred, Premier). We’ll confirm your benefits.
Choose tickets: Base (one park/day) or Park‑to‑Park (needed for Hogwarts™ Express). Add Volcano Bay if desired.
Consider Express Pass (or VIP Experiences) for peak dates.

30–14 days

Link tickets & hotel in the Universal Orlando app; add payment for mobile ordering.
Review height requirements and plan for Child Swap where helpful.
Make dining picks (Mythos, Toothsome, Finnegan’s, etc.); schedule a midday break at the hotel for little ones.
Reserve stroller/scooter if needed; confirm airport transfers or parking.

7–3 days

Check park hours & Early Park Admission times (if eligible).
Pack ponchos, quick‑dry shoes, cooling towels, portable fan, blister care.
Plan your first two hours (rope‑drop priorities) and evening shows.

48–24 hours

Turn on app notifications; download maps for offline use; charge power banks.

Park days

Arrive 30–60 minutes before early entry/rope drop.
Use lockers where required; keep a small zip pouch for phones + cards on water rides.
Hydrate, pace the day, and leverage mobile ordering for meals.

Universal daypack

Lightweight backpack, refillable bottles, snacks, wet/dry bags.
Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, cooling towel, compact first‑aid kit.
IDs for adult beverages; room key if benefits are hotel‑linked.