This article has the best tips and tricks for visiting Universal Orlando in one day! We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacation!  If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando be sure to check out the latest deals on Universal Orlando vacation packages and our discounted Universal Orlando tickets which include EARLY PARK ADMISSION to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! SPECIAL NOTE: If you need help picking the best time to visit Universal Orl ..read more

This article is your complete guide to Hogsmeade vs. Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando! As a general rule of thumb, we find Hogsmeade to be the better park for families looking for the best rides and Diagon Alley for food, shopping, and hidden Harry Potter easter eggs. We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacation!  If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando be sure to check out our discounted multi-day Universal Orlando tickets and Universal Orlando vacation package deals which ..read more

This article is your complete guide on how to get on Rise of the Resistance and also the quickest way to ride! As of this time the only ways to ride Star Wars Rise of the Resistance is through the regular standby queue, the individual lightning lane or on a private VIP experience. As you will see below, we do believe the quickest way would be to using Disney World early entry which is given to guests staying at a Disney World hotel or using the individual lightning lane later in the day. It’s also important to note that Disney did release a virtual queue during its holiday event, Jollywood Nig ..read more

This article is your complete guide to the best things to do at Universal Orlando in 2024!  There are so many new things that families can enjoy at Universal Orlando, including the brand new Dreamworks Land, a new nighttime show called CineSational, a new show on Hogwarts Castle called Hogwarts Always, as well as new Halloween Horror Night houses. Below, we break down everything you won’t want to miss on your next Universal Orlando vacation! We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacat ..read more

This article is your complete guide to the question, is Lightning Lane worth it at Disney World? As a general rule of thumb, we do find the Lightning Lane to be worth it if you end up saving 60 minutes for every $11 spent on the Disney Genie+ plus or premium Lightning Lane selections. We do believe this could be difficult to pull off for the Disney World Genie+ without the proper gameplan as Disney has come out to state that it’s intended to help guests skip 2-3 lines per day. However, it could be easier to get your money’s worth on the premium lightning lanes, which typically have a lower cos ..read more

In this article, we will break down how far in advance you can book a Disney vacation! As a general rule of thumb, guests can book Disney World hotels between 499 and 550 days in advance and Disney World vacation packages and ticket-only orders between 365 and 499 days in advance. It’s also important to note that Disney will often release next year’s vacation packages and ticket pricing around May or June. So if you’re ready to learn about how far in advance you can book a Disney World vacation read on! SPECIAL NOTE: If you’re looking for the absolute best time to visit Disney World, be sure t ..read more

This article is your ultimate comparison of the Universal Dockside vs. Surfside hotels! As a general rule of thumb, we find that dockside to be better for guests who are looking for more amenities such as an additional pool and lobby bar and Surfside to be better for guests looking for a smaller hotel and quicker bus transportation. Although both are prime value resorts we also find Dockside to be around $15-$20 cheaper per night making it the cheapest Universal Orlando resort. We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on y ..read more

This article will break down the busiest days at Disney World! And from my experience working as a Walt Disney World Cast Member and historical wait time data, the busiest days tend to be Monday, Friday and Saturday. This tends to be because most families start their Disney World vacation on Sunday or Monday, and make that the first day in the park. Families also almost always tend to take a break in the middle of the week and go back to the parks towards the end of their vacation on Friday and Saturday. The weekends also bring in Florida locals which can add to the crowds and this is especial ..read more

This is your complete guide to the best hotels near Disney World for adults! Our favorite place to stay for our adult only Disney vacations is the Animal Kingdom Lodge followed by the Boardwalk Inn coming in a close second place. But there are so many Disney World Resorts in and around the parks to choose from! That’s why we will break down the best hotels for adults in Disney World and in the surrounding area. With over 25+ Disney Resorts to choose from, there is a best hotel for adults near Disney World. No matter what your travel goals or budget! SPECIAL NOTE: If you need hel ..read more

This article is your complete guide to visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter within one day! It’s important to note that guests will always need the Universal Orlando Park-to-Park ticket when trying to see and do everything within one day as both lands are split between two Universal parks. As a general rule, we almost always recommend guests take advantage of early park admission when possible and ride Hagrid’s Magical Creatures first, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey second, Flight of the Hippogriff third, the Hogwarts Express fourth, and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringot ..read more