My family and I are at Portofino Bay as we speak, wrapping up a whirlwind Universal trip to celebrate my son’s 7th birthday. This trip was a success in great part because of all of your tips. Thank you so so very much for all the helpful information. The Magic was REAL for my little boys in the Wizarding World. Unlimited Express passes for the win! Thanks again PughTwo.
This is seriously one of the greatest comments we have ever received. We are so happy the videos have helped! That must be amazing to watch children’s eyes light up knowing that they believe every ounce of it! We hope you continue enjoying the content and the magic that is Universal Orlando!
My wife & I have packed a trash bag in our drawstring bag and I just put our drawstring bag into the trash bag while we ride water rides. Everything stays dry. After the water rides we throw out the trash bag and change into dry clothes. Good system if you don't feel like getting a locker for the water rides
I always bring diaper rash cream with me anywhere that requires a lot of walking and I’m going to be sweating in case I chafe. Very helpful. It works a lot better and in less time than chafing cream designed for adults.
I love that you called out bring a few pairs of shoes. My foot dr told me that to control foot nasties in places like the parks, spray Lysol in your shoes and let them sit overnight to dry.
I was surprised how much more relaxed and how much less walking there was at Universal compared to Disney world. I was pleasantly surprised and now I can't wait to go back to Universal 😁
Birkenstocks are the exception. Comfortable and supportive. I wore them all day three days in a row - perfection. I did wear socks with them. Tacky doesn't bother me, as long as my feet are happy!!
Ok. When you mentioned you bring “fat clothes” with you, I subscribed right then and there. I just found your channel last night and love it! Going to Universal with my sister for a girl’s only, no kids weekend in January!
Thank you!! Yeah I mean, the fact that some people fit in the same cloths after a week vacation is beyond us 😂🤣! We hope you enjoy the channel and we hope you have an incredible trip in January! Let us know if you have any questions!!
Hi Anna & Tyler, I keep saying this, another great video with tips. I travel a lot for work and my suitcase is always stocked with Ziplock bags in quart and gallon sizes. My hotel is alway stocked with snacks and drinks, but since I am there for 2-3 weeks, I hit up the local Costco for my supply. I will usually visit Costco 2 -3 times while in Orlando. When it comes to visiting the parks, I am a minimalist. Granted I do not have camera equipment, but my wallet has 5 things in, two credit cards my ID, cash and my Annual Pass. I will have some chap stick, eye drops and a small travel size sunscreen, that is it. When it comes to the water rides, I usually plan a day where I will ride all of the water rides and I will wear a bathing suit, rash guard shirt and water shoes. I can live in water shoes for about 6 hours and walk around in them without a problem. Then I will ride each water ride 3-4 times, I do not care how wet I get, because everything dries quickly. Especially if you hit up Velocicoaster or the hulk while I there. I am usually dry by the time I get back to my hotel room. As for clothes, I usually have about a week and half worth of clothes with me as I will do laundry at least twice while I am there. But there is always something that I bring that I do not windup wearing. But I would rather bring and not wear it then not bring and need it. Sorry for such a long comment, but I feel it was worth it based on the subject of this video. Ken
Hi Ken! We love it! Those are some really good tips, especially about hitting the water rides all at once. It sounds like you have everything all figured out! Lol
YES to the shoe advice...this applies to any travel. I do not understand why anyone thinks ONE pair of shoes is adequate for a trip anywhere? I bring shoes that are multi use for the most part. I have dressy birkenstocks that are good for going to dinner but can handle a day in the park as well. I have really cute timberlands thats are comfy and cute but also very lightweight. Literally half of one of my bags is shoes for every trip, I usually change mid-day and never the same pair 2 days in a row. I also always bring mole-skin...another must have! I haven't had a blister from vacation since 1998.
Mole skin is a life saver! We are very much on team changing shoes. If you can't do it in the middle of the day, you should at least have a second pair that you can wear the following day for sure!
pack blister pads!!! of all sizes. IF you end up getting blisters they are a lifesaver! It has happened to me and no problem walking with blister pads on. Also, those little rubber ring-like things that go around your toes in case you have one rubbing another.
Both of these are actually really good ideas. We always seem to end up with at least ONE blister! Thank you for not only a great recommendation for us but for everyone!
I came up with for me and my partner that we take the most flat minimalist flipflops we can for our day carry bag. Since we are both small women, when we go to get on the water rides we put those on and put our tennis shoes/minimalist shoes in the ziplock bags we pull those flip flops out of so they stay dry and we just switch them out after we get off
I like the spray on sunscreens, but also discovered Neutrogena has a stick - 'Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy Sunscreen Stick', & it actually works awesome & travels easy compared to a spray can. I especially like it on my face/neck!
I'm going with my girlfriend to all of the parks on October, HHN as well. Been watching your videos almost every day and love them ! Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱 ❤️ Love what you do!
Family of six, I try to bring less clothing, and use the laundry facility at the resort to wash if needed, I also prefer to bring home clean clothes too.
@@ThePughTwo with a large family, we try to minimize the amount of baggage lol. And washing our dirty clothes the night before coming back home from vacation allows for the kids to put up their clothes up upon return. It's a necessary chore lol. Not fun but got to be done lol
@@ThePughTwo and I can SO relate to the NEED for sunscreen !!! Next visit, I'm wearing a hat, my scalp burned soooo bad last time, that Florida sun is harsh on red-headed fair skin
@@cfingram2008 it’s the worst! I almost always wear hats in the parks, now. It’s not like I’m gonna have a good hair day riding roller coasters, anyway!
We always bring ziplock baggies in multiple sizes, reusable water bottle, wet wipes, lightweight rain coat, UV umbrella, sunscreen (stick version for the Park), fan, cooling towel, Crocs and change of clothes, Tide stick, deodorant, smooth glide (good for chafing and blister prevention) and trading pins. So just the bare necessities. 😂
I highly recommend uncrustables sandwiches! The peanut butter makes you feel full and they are easy to carry. They are frozen and thaw about 5-6 after taking it out of the freezer
Also, naturally, peanut butter is nature's version of Red Bull. It doesn't make you "crash" and it keeps you running for a long time. I work in a place where I have to move 20-lb boxes around all the time and I always snack on peanut butter crackers. Nothing else seems to work.
Also folks, you can buy socks that are anti blister technology in them. They are pricey, But walking 12 miles a day in a theme park makes them worth every penny.
I’m going in December. We wear sunglasses to prevent Macular Degeneration which can result in blindness. I will takes shoes with great arch support. I’m taking my first Fanny pack, a flip belt, a vest with many zippered pockets, and a laynyard (Maurauder’s map). I expect to still need a tote bag for the umbrella 🌂 and clothing change options). That will easily fit in a locker, while any purse I packed would not. It will be early December.
Y'all are so much fun! I laughed so many times because I'm always hungry too and have been making lists of everything to pack 😂 It's cool to see the evolution of your videos as time goes by. Well done. P.s. we hang meat in our room too. 😂😂👌
Thank you so much, we really appreciate hearing that our videos are improving! There’s definitely no other way to sleep in a hotel room 😂😂 we hope you have an awesome time at the parks!
If you wear makeup, and don’t want to do sunscreen over that. Tarte actually makes BB cream and foundation with SPF, that’s super nice. Then you are protected and can still wear makeup
I (Anna) have tried wearing makeup at the parks, but it’s usually so hot I just sweat it off 😂 I just throw on a little mascara and call it a day. But using a BB cream, etc. with sunscreen is always a good idea! I usually take my moisturizer with SPF to the parks to try to get some extra protection. Thanks for the tip!
Lol we don’t judge! If you wanna look good and do your thing, go for it! We just always choose comfort over looks, but we’ve seen some well dressed people at the parks!
I didn’t know how right you were about the “fat clothes” we gained 5-10 lbs combined on our first stay. All that walking didn’t help the weight gain. 🤣🤣
LOL yeah.. sometimes even when people think we are joking, we are serious 😂. Yeah all that talk about not being able to outrun a bad diet might be true!
Oh that's no fun! I'm usually occupied enough in the parks that I forget about being hungry, but once we get back to the hotel room I ALWAYS need a snack. Gummies and chex mix are the best! lol
@@watless100 we know how stressful it can be coming from a different state, we can’t imagine having to come from a different country! That would be ultimate level of stress!
i can attest to the statement about comfy shoes. i wore uncushioned sneakers my first day in the park & I was in so much pain by the end of the day that I bought new sneakers that night
Oh gosh, we’ve been there too! It’s the worst! We see people in the parks all the time and our feet hurt for them. Comfy shoes is the biggest tip we can give people! Lol
Just got back! You guys were so helpful! Going back in November! We will keep watching! And we did Icon Park! If you want a good rush? Ride the swings at night...🤯
Awh, thank you so much! We're so glad you're enjoying our videos and we're happy to have you here! Let us know if you have any questions, we're always happy to help.
3 years ago, I went to Universal and yes I was on my flip flops (more like rubber sandals) and it was amazing. However I already had tested them to make sure they were confortable and I need to get a replacement pair for my next trip cause after 50km at the parks they got really worn out. Still love your videos and they help me not only prepare for a future trip as well as feel closer to the parks till international travel is allowed again.
That’s awesome! I guess you’ve just gotta have whatever works for you. The times I’ve tried flip flop style shoes I have regretted it! I’m glad they worked for you. We are glad the videos have helped and we hope you get to come over soon!
I just booked my vacation package I'm so excited this is goint to be my first time in Universal. Im going the last week of July with my cousins. The whole packgage was about 3,021 for the 3 of us I think was a good deal because it included the flight, hotel the tickets, transportation and breakfast in the harry potter restaurants. I did'nt include the express passes because it was a little expensive. Thank you for all of your videos and info.
That’s so exciting! You’re going to have SO much fun at the parks! Visiting Universal never gets old, but there’s just something special about the first time you visit. We can’t wait to hear about your trip!
We always travel by car when we go to Florida and when I've gone to Disney World I brought a case of water with me. We froze as many as we could in the freezer and brought some to the parks with us so they would melt in the heat and still be ice cold! Between that and these magic towels called Frogg Toggs we (sort of) survived the heat.
Great list-we've been doing the ziploc baggies a while. I even pack a couple of the XXL bags (easy to just dump and entire backpack into for rides at Disney like Kali River Rapids). I too love the AC very low (my wife and kids bring flannel PJs on the trip lol)-and, although terrible for the cameras, I did get some very good "foggy" shots. Can't wait to be back at UO in about 3 months!!!
That’s a great idea about the XXL bags! I don’t think I knew they made them big enough for a whole backpack. It’s so nice coming back to a cold room when it’s that hot outside! We definitely didn’t do our research about the camera fogging up prior to our first trip with it, and it caught us off guard! I bet those pictures you got are awesome though! We hope you enjoy your upcoming trip, thanks for watching!
Love you guys! I’m from California and I’m going to Universal Studios Orlando for the first time in about a week! I’ve been watching all your tips and tricks videos to help prepare and pack and these have come in handy so much! Just wanted to thank you guys! Love what you do, love your attitude and appreciate all the insider information!
Hey Stephanie! So happy the videos are helpful! You’ve got to be soooo excited about your first trip! We are excited for you to come back and tell us all about it. We love our little community here and we just enjoying sharing our love for Universal with everyone! Can’t wait to hear all the details of your first time! 😀
@@stephaniemedina5065 we’re so glad it’s been helpful! After like the third time of paying 3x the price for some through post mates, they became a staple for us 😂
@@ThePughTwo lol! I’ll bet. Also! Wanted to share that my boyfriend (now fiancé) proposed to me right before we got to Orlando! So we ended up getting the photo pass and ive been having lots of fun showing off my ring on at all the photo ops. 😁
We just got back from Universal and I wish I’d seen this beforehand. I got wet on the rides and was soaked the entire day plus I got blisters It was horrible walking. Next time extra socks, change of clothes and extra shoes.
@@ThePughTwo I will now for next year’s trip. I was not prepared for the heat, humidity and the amount of walking. I’m a new subscriber and enjoy the channel
I love you guys you had me rolling with the skinny jeans thank you so much for all your awesome tips my family and I you know we're gonna try to have a good time following all your tips because I'm a MA 4 and I totally didn't think of some of those
Hey Vicky! Yeah, Tyler is a goon sometimes lol. We really do appreciate all the support. You all are going to have an amazing time and we just hope some of our tips have helped! If you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
Lol we could definitely understand being sad when you need it and don’t have it. That’s definitely a good thing to bring into the parks if you think you might need it!
For the rides that you can’t bring the cup on, we put it in the free lockers! The only thing you have to have when going through the rides is your express ticket if you have express, and your park ticket if you got a locker!
I’m so the opposite of this ⬆️ lol as a photographer I do not zip lock my camera to acclimate it (and I’ve traveled all over the world for weddings) - I take 3 pairs of socks for 10 days and maaaayyyybe wear 1. I do not crank the AC and I do not pack double outfits Etc 🤷🏼♀️
Thats interesting! How do you acclimate your gear? We are good friends with a widely known photographer and she is the one who told us to do that! We just like having fresh socks i guess haha! Nothing feels better to us!
@@ThePughTwo oh I usually wear flip flops or slide on shoes with no socks. Socks make my feet sweaty 🥵 haha! I usually pack a few extra shirts and bottoms but not double. I use a canon MK4 and just keep it in my separate camera bag. Pull it out like normal and have no issues. The only time a lens fogs up on me is when it’s really raining… which is rare. I literally don’t do anything special. We also live in Vegas so when we travel it goes from dry to humid really quickly. The most humid place we have been was Bali and all was good with both our digital and film cameras as well as a drone. What happens if you don’t put yours in the bag?
@@ThePughTwo that could happen if they dehumidify the rooms maybe?? Or if the camera isn’t sealed well. But if it works for you… go for it! I love me some zip lock bags. Pack them every trip!! Now I have a new use for it if I have the same issue. I’m bringing a new fuji x100v in a week and I’m not sure if it will fog up or not.
I’ve enjoyed your videos tremendously! I’m surprising my tribe with tickets to Universal, Island of Adventure & Seaworld for Thanksgiving break. The weather seems to be in the low 70’s & one day 63. Do you think we’ll still need the Bodyglide and/or ziplocks? Are my children (16, 12, 11) gonna force me to ride water rides in this weather? 🤦🏽♀️
Thank you so much! That sounds like an amazing trip! We are so excited for you all! We are always in the camp of bring it that way if you do need it you have it! It probably won’t be necessary, but we would rather have it just in case!
Shoes are definitely a personal thing! We’ve just had success with tennis shoes, but we realize everyone is different. You gotta do whatever works for you!
Okay, i found my answer about premiere express passes in full-on-binge-mode at 3am eating cinnamon jelly beans. Sooooo…can you do a video about the makeup you wear? I am betting on maybelline tattoo pot eye shadow, and just chap stick. Please ignore if you talked about it before, i’ll get to it eventually….but imma need more jelly beans.
Haha we’re glad you found what you were looking for! We’re always happy to help if you have questions, though!! I haven’t talked about my makeup anywhere and you’re the first person to ask lol I don’t have much on in this video, probably some blush and mascara! I’ve learned that it gets hot in our studio a lot and I just turn red through the makeup 😂😂
1) bring anything to save money🤑. 2) food for hotel room. 3) Advil from annoying kids and achy feet from walking. 4) a lot of clothes you won’t be doing laundry.
The crowd levels tend to follow school schedules, so we would suggest avoiding summer or spring break (March basically). January/February are good times to visit and so are November and December if you avoid Thanksgiving and Christmas!
How big of a backpack do you carry for all those items, just for the theme park? We are a family of 6, and im having trouble figuring out how I can pack most of those things for all of us without the hassle of carrying so much luggage while walking in the theme park lol
That's interesting! What ride did you get the free locker on? We have bought small lockers at both Jurassic Park and Popeyes and Bluto's as recently as March. We've been told they don't offer free lockers because you can take your stuff with you, it's just at your own risk of it getting wet. We would love it if they changed this policy!
@@Nickceriotti also according to the reps at universal and their website, none of The water rides have free lockers. It’s awesome you’ve found a way to get them though! Thanks for watching!
@@Nickceriotti very odd indeed! www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/theme-park-services Even Universal themselves doesn’t know about these lockers! 😂
I feel like I remember the hotels offering a laundry service, but we’re not 100% sure. We would recommend calling their guest service number to make sure!
We've talked about ponchos before! We didn't start carrying them until we got our camera gear, though. We just wait out the rain inside somewhere, so we've never really needed them too much!
@@ThePughTwo still new to your channel. I've seen many Disney vloggers mention them. Still learning more about UO. Wife and I are having redo honeymoon in December. Thanks for the content! Still looking for video on restaurants with premier access (staying at HR) and restaurant listings for those that accept meal plans. Still digging for latest.
@@taalovelen236 we’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos! There’s so much to learn about Universal. We hope you have an awesome time on your honeymoon! Also, just a heads up about Universal, they’re currently not selling any type of dining plan. We expect this to change at some point, but that currently isn’t an option there.
@@ThePughTwo yes we know the meal plans are being phased out. We lucked out with getting them for this trip still. We are trying to figure out how to get the most from it even with the phase out.
@@taalovelen236 oh that makes sense! There’s a link in the description of our dining plan video to Universal’s “pamphlet” explaining exactly where you can use your credits and such. I’m not sure if it’s still on their website, but that link still pulls it up!
What is your MUST HAVE item when going on vacation?
I always pack WAY TOO MANY clothes when I travel! I hate the thought of running out of clothes!
@@tabsamnic No such thing is there?!
My Fanny pack to put everything!
A Fanny pack! 🤩
@@randiray5623 we almost always have a Fanny pack with us!
I wonder how my mom survived trip planning in the 90s without YT....I am such a disorganized being. Thank you for this.
Haha we're not sure either! She was probably really confused and under prepared. We're glad our videos have been helpful, though!!
My family and I are at Portofino Bay as we speak, wrapping up a whirlwind Universal trip to celebrate my son’s 7th birthday. This trip was a success in great part because of all of your tips. Thank you so so very much for all the helpful information. The Magic was REAL for my little boys in the Wizarding World. Unlimited Express passes for the win! Thanks again PughTwo.
This is seriously one of the greatest comments we have ever received. We are so happy the videos have helped! That must be amazing to watch children’s eyes light up knowing that they believe every ounce of it! We hope you continue enjoying the content and the magic that is Universal Orlando!
My wife & I have packed a trash bag in our drawstring bag and I just put our drawstring bag into the trash bag while we ride water rides. Everything stays dry. After the water rides we throw out the trash bag and change into dry clothes. Good system if you don't feel like getting a locker for the water rides
We love this hack! Thank you for sharing!
@@ThePughTwo you're welcome!
I always bring diaper rash cream with me anywhere that requires a lot of walking and I’m going to be sweating in case I chafe. Very helpful. It works a lot better and in less time than chafing cream designed for adults.
That is a great tip! Thank you!
Gee why didn't someone say this before?? I didn't know diaper rash cream works on irritated feet.
I love that you called out bring a few pairs of shoes. My foot dr told me that to control foot nasties in places like the parks, spray Lysol in your shoes and let them sit overnight to dry.
That’s good to know! We just feel like our feet hurt less when we have different pairs of shoes.
I’m planning my trip to Universal….i really enjoy your content! So helpful.
You guys are so cute, the way you keep looking at each other, like maybe you're nervous or looking for support, ... Reminds me of my spouse and I...
Awh, thank you! That’s so sweet!
I was surprised how much more relaxed and how much less walking there was at Universal compared to Disney world. I was pleasantly surprised and now I can't wait to go back to Universal 😁
Disney is so big, it’s crazy! You still get a ton of steps in, though!
Birkenstocks are the exception. Comfortable and supportive. I wore them all day three days in a row - perfection. I did wear socks with them. Tacky doesn't bother me, as long as my feet are happy!!
We don’t care how it looks. Comfy is the way to go with your feet!
you two are the happiest couple! I love your videos they are very informative and you always make me smile thank you
Awh, thank you! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate hearing that!
Ah! How did you know I was packing for our trip this weekend? Y’all psychic. 👍🏻
Haha we read your mind! We hope this video helps you get ready, and we hope you have an awesome time in the parks!!
Ok. When you mentioned you bring “fat clothes” with you, I subscribed right then and there. I just found your channel last night and love it! Going to Universal with my sister for a girl’s only, no kids weekend in January!
Thank you!! Yeah I mean, the fact that some people fit in the same cloths after a week vacation is beyond us 😂🤣! We hope you enjoy the channel and we hope you have an incredible trip in January! Let us know if you have any questions!!
Hi Anna & Tyler, I keep saying this, another great video with tips. I travel a lot for work and my suitcase is always stocked with Ziplock bags in quart and gallon sizes. My hotel is alway stocked with snacks and drinks, but since I am there for 2-3 weeks, I hit up the local Costco for my supply. I will usually visit Costco 2 -3 times while in Orlando. When it comes to visiting the parks, I am a minimalist. Granted I do not have camera equipment, but my wallet has 5 things in, two credit cards my ID, cash and my Annual Pass. I will have some chap stick, eye drops and a small travel size sunscreen, that is it. When it comes to the water rides, I usually plan a day where I will ride all of the water rides and I will wear a bathing suit, rash guard shirt and water shoes. I can live in water shoes for about 6 hours and walk around in them without a problem. Then I will ride each water ride 3-4 times, I do not care how wet I get, because everything dries quickly. Especially if you hit up Velocicoaster or the hulk while I there. I am usually dry by the time I get back to my hotel room. As for clothes, I usually have about a week and half worth of clothes with me as I will do laundry at least twice while I am there. But there is always something that I bring that I do not windup wearing. But I would rather bring and not wear it then not bring and need it. Sorry for such a long comment, but I feel it was worth it based on the subject of this video. Ken
Hi Ken! We love it! Those are some really good tips, especially about hitting the water rides all at once. It sounds like you have everything all figured out! Lol
@@ThePughTwo I try, I do have an analytical mind, so that is to blame, but always looking for fun and new ways to enjoy the parks.
YES to the shoe advice...this applies to any travel. I do not understand why anyone thinks ONE pair of shoes is adequate for a trip anywhere? I bring shoes that are multi use for the most part. I have dressy birkenstocks that are good for going to dinner but can handle a day in the park as well. I have really cute timberlands thats are comfy and cute but also very lightweight. Literally half of one of my bags is shoes for every trip, I usually change mid-day and never the same pair 2 days in a row. I also always bring mole-skin...another must have! I haven't had a blister from vacation since 1998.
Mole skin is a life saver! We are very much on team changing shoes. If you can't do it in the middle of the day, you should at least have a second pair that you can wear the following day for sure!
pack blister pads!!! of all sizes. IF you end up getting blisters they are a lifesaver! It has happened to me and no problem walking with blister pads on. Also, those little rubber ring-like things that go around your toes in case you have one rubbing another.
Both of these are actually really good ideas. We always seem to end up with at least ONE blister! Thank you for not only a great recommendation for us but for everyone!
I came up with for me and my partner that we take the most flat minimalist flipflops we can for our day carry bag. Since we are both small women, when we go to get on the water rides we put those on and put our tennis shoes/minimalist shoes in the ziplock bags we pull those flip flops out of so they stay dry and we just switch them out after we get off
That is such a great idea! We love it!
@@ThePughTwo it's easy and convenient when you don't want to have to deal with wet shoes even after changing socks out
Yes sunscreen is number one in my book
Same!! It's so important all year round in FL!
I like the spray on sunscreens, but also discovered Neutrogena has a stick - 'Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy Sunscreen Stick', & it actually works awesome & travels easy compared to a spray can. I especially like it on my face/neck!
I might have to try that! I’m allergic to basically everything except Neutrogena so I’m a big fan of their stuff!
I'm going with my girlfriend to all of the parks on October, HHN as well. Been watching your videos almost every day and love them ! Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱 ❤️ Love what you do!
That’s so exciting! And thank you! We hope you have a great trip!!
Family of six, I try to bring less clothing, and use the laundry facility at the resort to wash if needed, I also prefer to bring home clean clothes too.
That’s a great idea to bring home clean laundry! We just never take the time to use the laundry services.
@@ThePughTwo with a large family, we try to minimize the amount of baggage lol. And washing our dirty clothes the night before coming back home from vacation allows for the kids to put up their clothes up upon return. It's a necessary chore lol. Not fun but got to be done lol
@@ThePughTwo and I can SO relate to the NEED for sunscreen !!! Next visit, I'm wearing a hat, my scalp burned soooo bad last time, that Florida sun is harsh on red-headed fair skin
@@cfingram2008 that totally makes sense with so many people! Sometimes you just gotta do what makes sense lol
@@cfingram2008 it’s the worst! I almost always wear hats in the parks, now. It’s not like I’m gonna have a good hair day riding roller coasters, anyway!
We always bring ziplock baggies in multiple sizes, reusable water bottle, wet wipes, lightweight rain coat, UV umbrella, sunscreen (stick version for the Park), fan, cooling towel, Crocs and change of clothes, Tide stick, deodorant, smooth glide (good for chafing and blister prevention) and trading pins. So just the bare necessities. 😂
All of those sound like great items to take!
I highly recommend uncrustables sandwiches! The peanut butter makes you feel full and they are easy to carry. They are frozen and thaw about 5-6 after taking it out of the freezer
Uncrustables are the jam! We love them when they are still like half frozen haha!
Also, naturally, peanut butter is nature's version of Red Bull. It doesn't make you "crash" and it keeps you running for a long time. I work in a place where I have to move 20-lb boxes around all the time and I always snack on peanut butter crackers. Nothing else seems to work.
Also folks, you can buy socks that are anti blister technology in them. They are pricey, But walking 12 miles a day in a theme park makes them worth every penny.
Oh these sound incredible! We are going to have to look into this! Thank you for the suggestion!
I’m going in December. We wear sunglasses to prevent Macular Degeneration which can result in blindness. I will takes shoes with great arch support.
I’m taking my first Fanny pack, a flip belt, a vest with many zippered pockets, and a laynyard (Maurauder’s map). I expect to still need a tote bag for the umbrella 🌂 and clothing change options). That will easily fit in a locker, while any purse I packed would not. It will be early December.
Sunglasses are a must in the parks! It’s so bright some days it hurts if you’re not wearing them. And we couldn’t agree more with arch supports!
Y'all are so much fun! I laughed so many times because I'm always hungry too and have been making lists of everything to pack 😂 It's cool to see the evolution of your videos as time goes by. Well done. P.s. we hang meat in our room too. 😂😂👌
Thank you so much, we really appreciate hearing that our videos are improving! There’s definitely no other way to sleep in a hotel room 😂😂 we hope you have an awesome time at the parks!
I actually do wear flip flops in theme parks for part of the day. I have yoga mat Sanuks, and they are so comfortable and don’t rub or cause blisters.
Thats awesome! We have just never had much luck with them and always seem to get blisters!
We always bring anti-chaffing "cream" or salve. Squirrel's Nutbutter or Body Glide are great ones.
That stuff can be a life saver! Lol
If you wear makeup, and don’t want to do sunscreen over that. Tarte actually makes BB cream and foundation with SPF, that’s super nice. Then you are protected and can still wear makeup
I (Anna) have tried wearing makeup at the parks, but it’s usually so hot I just sweat it off 😂 I just throw on a little mascara and call it a day. But using a BB cream, etc. with sunscreen is always a good idea! I usually take my moisturizer with SPF to the parks to try to get some extra protection. Thanks for the tip!
I love y’all’s content so much! I literally sit here for hours just watching your videos
Awh, thank you! That's so sweet, we love hearing that people are enjoying our content!
Thank you so much! This comment has made our day!
Always bring Body Glide
That's a great idea, sweating and walking an insane amount is a recipe for chafing!
Tyler almost put that on the list! lol
@@ThePughTwo With the water rides and heat, it is a life saver
I really wanna know what kind of person comes to a theme park in heels lol
Lol we don’t judge! If you wanna look good and do your thing, go for it! We just always choose comfort over looks, but we’ve seen some well dressed people at the parks!
I have seen it so many times...
I did to dtess up for a fancy dinner, but not in the park
I've seen a ton of people in heel as a girl i don't get it unless your going to dinner 🤷♀️.
Exactly🤣
I didn’t know how right you were about the “fat clothes” we gained 5-10 lbs combined on our first stay. All that walking didn’t help the weight gain. 🤣🤣
LOL yeah.. sometimes even when people think we are joking, we are serious 😂. Yeah all that talk about not being able to outrun a bad diet might be true!
Oh!! Snacks!! We forgot them our first day and I wasn't hungry all day. When I finally decided we should eat it was 2pm and my partner was starving!
You've probably noticed that we love us some food! haha Snacks are a life saver and a money saver!
Oh that's no fun! I'm usually occupied enough in the parks that I forget about being hungry, but once we get back to the hotel room I ALWAYS need a snack. Gummies and chex mix are the best! lol
I didnt think about the shoes needing to dry!! So smart!
Always important! Wet socks and shoes are the absolute worst!
Great insight as usual. My wife and I usually just go with 1 change of clothes, a poncho, some bottled water and snacks.
That sounds like a good list of necessities!
@@ThePughTwo we plan every outfit like you guys seeing as we have to visit from another country. Everything is done in detail and in advance
@@watless100 we know how stressful it can be coming from a different state, we can’t imagine having to come from a different country! That would be ultimate level of stress!
i can attest to the statement about comfy shoes. i wore uncushioned sneakers my first day in the park & I was in so much pain by the end of the day that I bought new sneakers that night
Oh gosh, we’ve been there too! It’s the worst! We see people in the parks all the time and our feet hurt for them. Comfy shoes is the biggest tip we can give people! Lol
Can’t wait to go to Orlando for the first time in November! Travelling from the UK- 4 days at Universal Sapphire Falls then 10 days at Disney 🤩
That’s so exciting! You’re gonna have so much fun on your trip!! We can’t wait to hear all about it. It’ll be here before you know it!
The plastic baggies or “ziplocks” is a tremendous tip for me. My precious iPhone will be much more protected now 😅
They’re so useful! We literally can’t travel without ziplocks anymore 😂 from snacks to water rides, they always come in handy!
Anna, try mineral (instead of chemical) sunscreen around your eyes! Sunscreen used to always irritate my eyes until I switched to mineral.
I’ll have to try that, thanks for the tip! Do you have any brands that you recommend??
Just got back! You guys were so helpful! Going back in November! We will keep watching! And we did Icon Park! If you want a good rush? Ride the swings at night...🤯
That’s awesome! We’re so glad we could help you plan your trip! We’ve never been to icon park, but it sounds like we need to!
I have been watching your videos for the last hour or so! I’m so glad I came across your videos they are so helpful!!!!! New subscriber here 🥰
Awh, thank you so much! We're so glad you're enjoying our videos and we're happy to have you here! Let us know if you have any questions, we're always happy to help.
Instead of the ziplock I bought reusable water proof pouch for cash, phones, etc to put in the backpack
That’s a great idea! We need to find these!
3 years ago, I went to Universal and yes I was on my flip flops (more like rubber sandals) and it was amazing. However I already had tested them to make sure they were confortable and I need to get a replacement pair for my next trip cause after 50km at the parks they got really worn out. Still love your videos and they help me not only prepare for a future trip as well as feel closer to the parks till international travel is allowed again.
That’s awesome! I guess you’ve just gotta have whatever works for you. The times I’ve tried flip flop style shoes I have regretted it! I’m glad they worked for you. We are glad the videos have helped and we hope you get to come over soon!
I just booked my vacation package I'm so excited this is goint to be my first time in Universal. Im going the last week of July with my cousins. The whole packgage was about 3,021 for the 3 of us I think was a good deal because it included the flight, hotel the tickets, transportation and breakfast in the harry potter restaurants. I did'nt include the express passes because it was a little expensive. Thank you for all of your videos and info.
That’s so exciting! You’re going to have SO much fun at the parks! Visiting Universal never gets old, but there’s just something special about the first time you visit. We can’t wait to hear about your trip!
@@ThePughTwo Of course I will let you know :) I can't wait, thank you again.
@@magdalysrodz3913 how was your trip? I'm going for the first time next week!
@@govols1281 I had to postpone it :( one of my cousin got sick a few days before the trip. I hope you enjoy it is low season so you'll be good :)
We always travel by car when we go to Florida and when I've gone to Disney World I brought a case of water with me. We froze as many as we could in the freezer and brought some to the parks with us so they would melt in the heat and still be ice cold! Between that and these magic towels called Frogg Toggs we (sort of) survived the heat.
Those are both great ideas! We use the frogg togg towels all the time!
@@ThePughTwo They're magic in the heat, for sure!
I wouldn’t have though to pack the stretchy pants for the last days....you guys really do have some great tips
Haha thank you! We’ve definitely learned from experience along the way!
Great list-we've been doing the ziploc baggies a while. I even pack a couple of the XXL bags (easy to just dump and entire backpack into for rides at Disney like Kali River Rapids). I too love the AC very low (my wife and kids bring flannel PJs on the trip lol)-and, although terrible for the cameras, I did get some very good "foggy" shots. Can't wait to be back at UO in about 3 months!!!
That’s a great idea about the XXL bags! I don’t think I knew they made them big enough for a whole backpack. It’s so nice coming back to a cold room when it’s that hot outside! We definitely didn’t do our research about the camera fogging up prior to our first trip with it, and it caught us off guard! I bet those pictures you got are awesome though! We hope you enjoy your upcoming trip, thanks for watching!
Love you guys!
I’m from California and I’m going to Universal Studios Orlando for the first time in about a week! I’ve been watching all your tips and tricks videos to help prepare and pack and these have come in handy so much!
Just wanted to thank you guys! Love what you do, love your attitude and appreciate all the insider information!
Hey Stephanie! So happy the videos are helpful! You’ve got to be soooo excited about your first trip! We are excited for you to come back and tell us all about it. We love our little community here and we just enjoying sharing our love for Universal with everyone! Can’t wait to hear all the details of your first time! 😀
@@ThePughTwo thank you so much!! I’ll be sure to report back!
@@ThePughTwo So we are currently on our vacation and let me tell you, the plastic bag tip is a lifesaver!
@@stephaniemedina5065 we’re so glad it’s been helpful! After like the third time of paying 3x the price for some through post mates, they became a staple for us 😂
@@ThePughTwo lol! I’ll bet. Also! Wanted to share that my boyfriend (now fiancé) proposed to me right before we got to Orlando! So we ended up getting the photo pass and ive been having lots of fun showing off my ring on at all the photo ops. 😁
I have found my tribe at last "Over-Packer Tribe"
Hahaha with the new southwest rule of 2 check bags per person, there’s no reason not to! 😂
Yea I’m early 😁🎉 thx for the tips
Hey May! You were certainly first haha. Of course! We love sharing our love for Universal!
We just got back from Universal and I wish I’d seen this beforehand. I got wet on the rides and was soaked the entire day plus I got blisters It was horrible walking. Next time extra socks, change of clothes and extra shoes.
Being wet is the worst! We are sorry! We have gotten blisters in the parks and it is no fun whatsoever. We hope next trip you are better prepared!
@@ThePughTwo I will now for next year’s trip. I was not prepared for the heat, humidity and the amount of walking. I’m a new subscriber and enjoy the channel
@@hagarrox thank you so much! If you ever have any questions, please let us know!
We bring chafing cream!!! So we keep away the chub rub.
Haha yes! We definitely have some of that as well. It's a life saver! The chub rub is real 🤣
I love you guys you had me rolling with the skinny jeans thank you so much for all your awesome tips my family and I you know we're gonna try to have a good time following all your tips because I'm a MA 4 and I totally didn't think of some of those
Hey Vicky! Yeah, Tyler is a goon sometimes lol. We really do appreciate all the support. You all are going to have an amazing time and we just hope some of our tips have helped! If you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
It is probably over sharing but it is loperamide. I have never regretted having it but I have been sad when I forgot it.
Lol we could definitely understand being sad when you need it and don’t have it. That’s definitely a good thing to bring into the parks if you think you might need it!
Great advice! We have flown overseas and flown to Florida and packing is critical....we are driving this year so packing can be quite liberal...
That’s such a nice feeling being able to bring everything you could want with you! We hope you have a great time in the parks!
Where do you put your "all you can drink" drink cup? Does it fit in the lockers?
What do you need to keep on you during the rides?
For the rides that you can’t bring the cup on, we put it in the free lockers! The only thing you have to have when going through the rides is your express ticket if you have express, and your park ticket if you got a locker!
@@ThePughTwo Thank you! I love watching and learning from you guys!
@@kimberlyharris4511 we’re always happy to help!
Excellent video
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I love this video, a lot of good tips!!
Thank you!! We're so glad you enjoyed it!
I’m so the opposite of this ⬆️ lol as a photographer I do not zip lock my camera to acclimate it (and I’ve traveled all over the world for weddings) - I take 3 pairs of socks for 10 days and maaaayyyybe wear 1. I do not crank the AC and I do not pack double outfits Etc 🤷🏼♀️
Thats interesting! How do you acclimate your gear? We are good friends with a widely known photographer and she is the one who told us to do that! We just like having fresh socks i guess haha! Nothing feels better to us!
@@ThePughTwo oh I usually wear flip flops or slide on shoes with no socks. Socks make my feet sweaty 🥵 haha! I usually pack a few extra shirts and bottoms but not double. I use a canon MK4 and just keep it in my separate camera bag. Pull it out like normal and have no issues. The only time a lens fogs up on me is when it’s really raining… which is rare. I literally don’t do anything special. We also live in Vegas so when we travel it goes from dry to humid really quickly. The most humid place we have been was Bali and all was good with both our digital and film cameras as well as a drone. What happens if you don’t put yours in the bag?
@@SWilliams-01 the lens just dogs up really bad! Going from a 70
Degree room to a muggy 90 degree area has given us issues haha!
@@ThePughTwo that could happen if they dehumidify the rooms maybe?? Or if the camera isn’t sealed well. But if it works for you… go for it! I love me some zip lock bags. Pack them every trip!! Now I have a new use for it if I have the same issue. I’m bringing a new fuji x100v in a week and I’m not sure if it will fog up or not.
That’s hilarious!! Pack your fat pants.
Ok, cute skorts for days 1-2, XXL leggings for days 3-4, mumu for day 5. 😂👍🏻
That’s exactly what you gotta do lol!
Thanks! Helpful! I’m going in October.
Awesome! Have a great trip! Glad the video was helpful!
Talcum powder it's just keeps everything dry and chafe free
We always travel with that, too! Lol
good jobs guys! thumbs up :)
Thank you!
I thought my wife & I were the only ones who brought bags for items and the gallon bags for wet clothes. Great minds lol
They are a must! How could you live without them 😂
@@ThePughTwo so true! 😁
Good video! Going there first time in June.
Thank you! We hope you have a great trip! The first time you visit is so magical, we both wish we could experience that again.
@@ThePughTwo thank you from alaska!
I’ve enjoyed your videos tremendously! I’m surprising my tribe with tickets to Universal, Island of Adventure & Seaworld for Thanksgiving break. The weather seems to be in the low 70’s & one day 63. Do you think we’ll still need the Bodyglide and/or ziplocks? Are my children (16, 12, 11) gonna force me to ride water rides in this weather? 🤦🏽♀️
Thank you so much! That sounds like an amazing trip! We are so excited for you all! We are always in the camp of bring it that way if you do need it you have it! It probably won’t be necessary, but we would rather have it just in case!
Sorry, but I’ll stand by my Nike foam flip flops. I’ve spent a week at Universal (a few separate times), with 20,000+ steps/day with NO problems.
Shoes are definitely a personal thing! We’ve just had success with tennis shoes, but we realize everyone is different. You gotta do whatever works for you!
Okay, i found my answer about premiere express passes in full-on-binge-mode at 3am eating cinnamon jelly beans.
Sooooo…can you do a video about the makeup you wear? I am betting on maybelline tattoo pot eye shadow, and just chap stick.
Please ignore if you talked about it before, i’ll get to it eventually….but imma need more jelly beans.
Haha we’re glad you found what you were looking for! We’re always happy to help if you have questions, though!! I haven’t talked about my makeup anywhere and you’re the first person to ask lol I don’t have much on in this video, probably some blush and mascara! I’ve learned that it gets hot in our studio a lot and I just turn red through the makeup 😂😂
Can someone do rides in both parks within one day? Is there any particular day that you can suggest there can be less crowd?
During the week is always less crowded. We would say its possible, but very difficult!
Hi guys! I’m trying to make sure I can fit everything I need in my backpack! Can you tell me the size of the universal reusable cup?
We’d guess it’s about a 20 oz cup! It’s bigger than a bottle of water, but it’s smaller than a 32 oz yeti!
Thanks this really helped
Absolutely! We’re so happy it was helpful!
1) bring anything to save money🤑.
2) food for hotel room.
3) Advil from annoying kids and achy feet from walking.
4) a lot of clothes you won’t be doing laundry.
This is a great list! We definitely agree on the Advil 😂
Are crocs a good selection?
We see a lot of people wearing them, but we haven’t personally!
Coming over from the uk this year what months do you suggest ie not busy ,too hot etc 😊
The crowd levels tend to follow school schedules, so we would suggest avoiding summer or spring break (March basically). January/February are good times to visit and so are November and December if you avoid Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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How big of a backpack do you carry for all those items, just for the theme park? We are a family of 6, and im having trouble figuring out how I can pack most of those things for all of us without the hassle of carrying so much luggage while walking in the theme park lol
I broke in my shoes and new shorts at my local zoo and Six Flags
Great idea! Now you are ready!!
The small lockers are free they do not charge you..... for the water rides.. I was there yesterday as long as you have your ticket for the park
That's interesting! What ride did you get the free locker on? We have bought small lockers at both Jurassic Park and Popeyes and Bluto's as recently as March. We've been told they don't offer free lockers because you can take your stuff with you, it's just at your own risk of it getting wet. We would love it if they changed this policy!
@@ThePughTwo it’s been like this for the last 5 years all the small lockers are always free
@@Nickceriotti also according to the reps at universal and their website, none of The water rides have free lockers. It’s awesome you’ve found a way to get them though! Thanks for watching!
@@ThePughTwo that’s so odd I go there three times a week and no problem!
@@Nickceriotti very odd indeed!
www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/theme-park-services
Even Universal themselves doesn’t know about these lockers! 😂
Hey Pinky, are you thinking what I am thinking?
Haha I wore this shirt into the parks and got so many comments like that from team members. It’s one of my favorite goodwill finds!
@@ThePughTwo that's awesome. Hopefully I run into yall when I go in June!
What sunblock do you recommend for flordia summer heat?
We like SunBum now because it’s not harmful to the ocean!
0:25 You’re welcome 🔔
Thank you!
Do you know if crocs sandals are allowed for rides or should I stick with tennis shoes? (Asking for my little ones?)
We don’t believe there is any type of shoe restrictions in the parks! Only thing is you have to have them!
Thank you! We are coming in from out of town and first timers to Universal. Your videos were a great help!
@@angelinai2847 absolutely! We’re so happy to hear our videos have been helpful. We hope you have an awesome time in the parks!!
You made it through a whole video without Anna shooting you one of her looks, congrats
Haha that's funny because I (Anna) remember shooting him a look about something! It must not have been good enough!
@@ThePughTwo LOL, the last two videos it was deserved
@@fuzzynaylors9022 I (Anna) AGREE! lol
A Poncho
Ponchos can definitely come in handy at the parks!
I like your Pinky shirt. NARF!!!!!
Haha thank you!!
@@ThePughTwo no prob I'm an Animaniac myself. Where did you get it? BTW I like your videos. I want to go to universal myself one day.
Bandaids
Yes!! You can buy those in the parks if needed, too. We’ve had to do that a few times! lol
Why on earth do they not offer the small free lockers AT THE WATER RIDES??? 🤦🏻♀️
Because they want your money lol and you can technically take your stuff with you, it just might get wet.
@@ThePughTwo rode River Adventure yesterday! Bag got a little wet on the floor but nothing inside the bag got wet 👍
Are there laundry rooms at the on site hotels? I'm trying to find info on their website, but coming up unsuccessful. Thank you!
I feel like I remember the hotels offering a laundry service, but we’re not 100% sure. We would recommend calling their guest service number to make sure!
@@ThePughTwo thank you!!
Cabana Bay has a laundry room. Not sure about the others
@@highlyfavored7213 thank you for the input! We thought so, but just couldn’t remember for sure.
Does anyone know if masks are required at the park now?
Mask are no longer required for vaccinated guest at the parks according to Universal Orlandos guidlines.
Ponchos didn't make the list?
We've talked about ponchos before! We didn't start carrying them until we got our camera gear, though. We just wait out the rain inside somewhere, so we've never really needed them too much!
@@ThePughTwo still new to your channel. I've seen many Disney vloggers mention them. Still learning more about UO. Wife and I are having redo honeymoon in December. Thanks for the content! Still looking for video on restaurants with premier access (staying at HR) and restaurant listings for those that accept meal plans. Still digging for latest.
@@taalovelen236 we’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos! There’s so much to learn about Universal. We hope you have an awesome time on your honeymoon! Also, just a heads up about Universal, they’re currently not selling any type of dining plan. We expect this to change at some point, but that currently isn’t an option there.
@@ThePughTwo yes we know the meal plans are being phased out. We lucked out with getting them for this trip still. We are trying to figure out how to get the most from it even with the phase out.
@@taalovelen236 oh that makes sense! There’s a link in the description of our dining plan video to Universal’s “pamphlet” explaining exactly where you can use your credits and such. I’m not sure if it’s still on their website, but that link still pulls it up!
Skinny jeans and high heels until I die at universal, got it ✅
😂😂 sounds like a plan for success!
Deodorant.
That one is definitely a necessity! lol
Is universal accepting cash or only card
They still accept cash!
@@ThePughTwo ok
Why are you 2 wearing the same lipstick?
It was the only color we had.
@@ThePughTwo I love you guys- keep on telling it👍
And my wife got mad at me for that comment😂
@@mattrhodes3982 Haha no worries! We love cutting up as much as anyone! Your comment allowed us to be a little cheeky!
@@ThePughTwo 👍👍👍