How do you tell your kids they are going to Universal Studios?

If they're young enough, maybe a scavenger hunt around your property/house. Leave an out-of-place-looking note with clues, and then MeridaAnn said, a Hogwarts letter for the Potter fanatic and another letter for your other one themed in their favorite movie style.



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However, the Universal Studios age recommendation is a fairly mature 8 years-old. If they're younger they probably won't be able to appreciate much of the entertainment or be able to go on many rides, but families do have a fun experience when taking a trip together.

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4 Creative Ways to Surprise your Kids with a Vacation
  1. Scavenger Hunt. A scavenger hunt is a super fun way to surprise your kids with a trip! ...
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  3. Balloon Pop. Kids love balloons, making a balloon pop the perfect way to surprise them with a vacation! ...
  4. Traditional Reveal.


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After finishing, Party 1 finds Party 2. Then, Party 1 swaps supervision of the non-riding children–hence this being known informally as child swap. Party 2 enters and boards the attraction via the Lightning Lane courtesy of their digital Rider Switch entitlement with minimal wait.

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Occasionally Universal will offer residents one- or two-day discount tickets on its website, so always check there before purchasing tickets from somewhere else. California residents can also purchase the California Neighbor Pass if they want to visit the park multiple times throughout the year.

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“The age at which a child can remember a vacation can vary from child to child,” explains social psychologist Susan Newman. “But parents want to be sure their children are old enough to enjoy and be able to do whatever the vacation plans cover. The age for this tends to be around 5 or 6.”

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So, which Universal park is better for kids? As a general rule of thumb, we find that Universal Studios is the better choice as it has plenty of kid-friendly options when it comes to rides, shows, and character meet and greets!

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Acceptable items: Small snacks. Any food required for special dietary needs. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.

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That said, Wizarding World (like most of the rides at Universal Studios) is probably best suited for kids 7 & up. Kids who are already well-versed in all things Potter will have the best time since every nook and cranny is inspired by J.K. Rowling's sprawling imagination.

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For that reason, we recommend devoting a minimum of a full day to each Universal Orlando theme park, especially if this is your first visit. Three days is ideal, particularly with a park-to-park pass, as it will allow you to fully explore each park and revisit your favorite attractions.

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As a general guideline, vacation prices for Universal Orlando are most affordable during specific months: late August, September, January, and February. These months often align with the best time to go to Universal Studios 2023 and beyond, as they offer a combination of lower costs and fewer crowds.

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Are there any Universal Studios Orlando birthday discounts? No, there are no special discounts for your birthday in Universal Orlando.

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What are the cheapest days to go to Universal?
  • Jan. 5-9, Jan. 10-15, Jan 24-31 (cheapest way to go to Harry Potter World)
  • Feb. 1-14, Feb. 22-28.
  • Mar. 1-6.
  • Apr. 25-May.1.
  • May. 8-15.
  • All of August.
  • All of September.
  • Oct. 1-7, 11-16, 18-22, 24-29.


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