Planning a Universal Orlando trip and wondering if it’s actually worth the money? We tracked real prices, food costs, ride experiences, and hotel value, then rated everything honestly ⭐ In this video, I’m breaking down what Universal Orlando REALLY costs, including food prices, ride ratings, Express Pass value, and budget wins vs splurges so you can decide if this trip is worth it for you. 🎢 This trip includes: Universal Orlando Loews Pacific Resort Islands of Adventure Universal Studios Florida CityWalk & Disney Springs Resort Transportation 💸 Inside this video: Real food prices + our honest ratings 🍔⭐ Ride wait times vs Express Pass value 🎢 What surprised us (good and bad) What we’d skip next time What’s actually worth the money at Universal 🔗 Helpful links mentioned: 🎟 Get Universal Orlando tickets: https://gyg.me/E6agZc8b 🏨 Stay at Loews Royal Pacific Resort (Express Pass included): https://expedia.com/affiliate/HkxcCH5 🧳 My favorite 2-in-1 carry-on suitcase: https://takeoffluggage.com/jannabailey 👇 Jump to your favorite part 00:00 Early morning travel day + Orlando bound ✈️ 00:27 Personal item bag hack + airport arrival 01:00 Arriving at Universal CityWalk + Butterbeer stop 🍺 01:26 Exploring CityWalk + Epic Universe preview 01:55 Epic Universe Harry Potter sneak peek ⚡ 02:22 Margaritaville event + CityWalk at night 02:51 Harry Potter store + frozen Butterbeer review 🧙♂️ 03:57 Pool day, rest & chill hotel vibes 🌴 04:59 Dinner + Marriott Village walkable food 06:16 Disney Springs for the first time ✨ 06:50 Coca-Cola Store, balloon ride & treats 07:53 Disney Springs highlights + shopping & sights 09:11 Dinosaur-themed restaurant + dinner recap 10:23 Switching hotels + Universal Resort perks 11:42 Islands of Adventure day + Express Passes 🎢 12:33 Entering Islands of Adventure + first rides 14:02 Hogsmeade + Harry Potter world magic 🪄 15:06 Forbidden Journey + Three Broomsticks meal 17:20 Ferry ride back + weather & crowd thoughts 18:22 Universal Studios day + early park entry 19:14 Diagon Alley, Gringotts & Harry Potter shows 20:10 Riding classic Universal attractions 21:07 Afternoon break + hotel reset 21:36 Evening rides + food reviews 22:56 Hogwarts Express park-to-park experience 🚂 23:24 Hagrid’s ride at night + trip wrap-up 🌙 💬 Comment below: what would you splurge on at Universal? 👍 Like & subscribe for realistic travel guides, honest budgets, and behind-the-scenes trips. This description contains affiliate links.