Universal Orlando has grown well beyond a single theme park. Today it spans three full parks — Epic Universe opened in 2025 — plus a water park, a shopping and dining district, and several on-site hotels ranging from budget-friendly to genuinely luxurious. For families, that means you can realistically fill a week without leaving the resort. The big draws are the immersive lands: the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and the various Universal Monsters and DreamWorks zones give older kids and adults plenty to get stuck into. Younger children are well catered for too, particularly at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Staying on-site unlocks early park entry and, at the top-tier hotels, front-of-queue access — worth serious consideration during busy periods. Orlando's year-round sunshine and Florida's direct flight connections from the UK make it a practical as well as exciting choice.
Where to stay
Reviews & Guides
Why Loews Royal Pacific Resort is one of our Favourite Stays at Universal Orlando
Endless Summer's Surfside rooms options hit the spot for value-focused guests
Aventura has seriously stylish, affordable rooms with some of Universal's best views
Hard Rock Hotel serves up food options fit for rock stars
Cabana Bay has some of the biggest bedrooms of any 'value' resort
Endless Summer Surfside proves budget doesn't mean boring
Hard Rock Hotel guests can enjoy a straightforward Orlando travel day
There's a room for every kind of rockstar at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
Endless Summer Surfside's food options deliver a lot of bang-for-buck
Explore Endless Summer Dockside's convenient, tasty bites
How to get to the Universal parks from Endless Summer - Surfside Inn and Suites
Top things to do at Universal's Endless Summer - Dockside Inn & Suites
Top things to do at Universal’s Aventura Hotel
