Guests staying at Universal’s onsite hotels receive free Universal Express ride access at participating attractions. Just present your hotel room key card at most of the rides and attractions to jump the queues. You’ll feel like a VIP! A minimum two night stay is needed for three days of park entry.

Guests staying at Universal’s on-site hotels are allowed access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter an hour before other visitors.

When arriving or leaving Magic Kingdom on the monorail, why not be a guard on the monorail? You get to shout “All Aboard!” and are given a certificate to keep.

Give the kids a disposable camera so they can take their own photos.

Upon entry, you’ll immediately encounter graceful Commerson’s dolphins at play. Check the signs posted nearby, or ask an education team member, for updates on feeding times and have the opportunity to learn even more about these animals through the team of animal care specialists.

Get to Hollywood Boulevard 20 minutes before the start of the Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! Parade to secure the best viewing position

Get to Discovery Cove early (check in begins from 8am) so you can enjoy a full day and everything the park has to offer.

It sounds obvious, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking long distances.

Get 100,000 bonus points on Men in Black by pressing the red button on Will Smith’s instruction!

To satisfy fussy eaters, or those on special diets, call ahead to check the menu options at dinner shows – some are flexible about menus, some are not. Reservations are a must and can be booked as long as a year in advance. And, as show times vary, it’s a good idea to ring up anyway to check times.