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2. Entertainment Universal Studios may be more geared towards thrill-seekers, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing for tourists with a laid-back style. Universal is also a hub of superb shows! Watch the soulful brothers, Jake and Elwood, charm you at the Blues Brothers show. Enjoy a variety of puppet and musical acts tucked away in Diagon Alley. And don’t ...

While some WDW fans consider it blasphemous to venture off-property, many tourists love exploring the Orlando area. This includes enjoying other popular theme parks such as Sea World, Busch Gardens, and (the biggest Disney competitor) Universal. Back in the day, Universal finally committed to opening their own park, once Disney began construction on Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM). Themed to celebrate ...

5. Theming Dedicated Disney fans will be hit with a wave of familiarity once they enter the park. Why? This is because the ambiance of Universal Studios is extremelysimilar to Hollywood Studios. However; it is worth noting that while Disney’s park celebrates the creation of movies, Universal’s park directly celebrates the movies themselves. This is evident in their attractions that ...

4. Attractions This is probably the biggest difference between Universal and the Mouse’s theme park. With the exception of kiddie rides, most attractions are not for the faint of heart (or stomach). Hard-core thrill seekers can defy gravity on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, escape terrifying Transformers on a jaw-dropping 3-D attraction, or even outrun a vengeful mummy on the ...

3. Thanksgiving Week and the Week After While many schools don’t give a week-long holiday for Thanksgiving, many do allow some time off. Although, this time period in WDW has become hectic for a variety of other reasons. This is because Christmas decorations start to sprout up in the park November 1st. By the end of the month, not only ...

2. Christmas Week and the Week After Since we were just discussing Christmas, let’s embellish further! Yes. Christmas is an insanely popular time for trips thanks to school vacations and Disney holiday events. Also, guests who visit during these two weeks get to enjoy the seasonal parades, fireworks, and shows without purchasing tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party! The ...

1. New Year’s Eve To cap off the holiday season and school breaks, many guests like to ring in the New Year at WDW. With all of the Christmas decorations still up and special fireworks happening in both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, it is no wonder that the crowds are alive and well. But despite the hordes of people, ...

6. Fall Break Depending on where you live, this term may be unheard of. However; if you live in the south, you’ll be familiar with a week-long school break that usually falls in early October. On that note, if you plan to visit in early November, beware of “Jersey Week”. This is when several schools in New Jersey have their ...

5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend Speaking of school vacations, this three-day weekend in January is another opportunity to head to Florida. Despite the fact that most kids just finished up a long December holiday break, many families still take advantage of the “extra” day. Again, this is still a great time to visit. Just don’t expect to walk ...

4. Presidents’ Day Weekend Similar to Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, this three-day weekend in February can be quite popular. In addition to the holiday for kids (and most of their parents) on Monday, the following weekend is usually when the Disney Princess Half Marathon takes place. This means that some runners are arriving that Monday to start week-long ...