5 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Universal Orlando Resort in 2025
Are you getting ready to visit Universal Orlando Resort in 2025, and want to make the most of your vacation? Or maybe you’ve already visited Universal before, but want to have an even better time next vacation. By avoiding these common mistakes below, you’ll have a great time at Universal Orlando.
Not Buying Park-to-Park Universal Orlando Tickets
In order to ride the Hogwarts Express and experience both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, you will need a Park to Park ticketYou can get authorized discount tickets to Universal Orlando from Undercover Tourist. They offer special rates for hotel and car rental as well. Undercover Tourist will often times have a Buy 3 Get 2 Days free promo going on.
Skipping breakfast before entering the parks
You’re going to be doing a lot of walking! Eat at the hotel, or even in line while waiting for the turnstiles to open! Save leftovers to snack on in the park (cereal + bagels)
Not Staying Hydrated
Pack a refillable watter bottle, or plan to buy a Coca-Cola Freestyle cup. The Freestyle refill program entitles you to unlimited free refills at any Freestyle station in the park for the day. After that, you can purchase extra days for a much lower price Any restaurant serving fountain drinks will give you free cups of ice water should you forget. You can also place an order of groceries via Amazon Prime Pantry, or Instant Cart. You’ll meet your delivery driver at the main entrance of your hotel.
Not Knowing Your Dining Options Ahead of Time
Don’t miss out on some yummy food offerings at Universal Orlando and Universal CityWalk. Eating on the fly at a nearby quick service spot will be just fine, but there’s so many great options like Mythos and Finnigan’s. It’s also a great way to take a break in the air conditioned. 
Not Wearing the Right Clothing and Shoes
Make sure your shoes are worn in and comfortable! If you plan to do Universal Orlando's water attractions, It's important to pack and/or wear dri-fit clothing, and water friendly shoes like Crocs.
There’s nothing worse than walking around a theme park with soaked sneakers, so pack extra socks as well.Pro Tip: If your socks get soaked with no backup in the park, you can ask one of the gift shops employees for two small plastic bags to wrap your feet in. It'll create a barrier between your feet and the soaked shoes.
