190 | 🎢 Epic Universe Insider Guide (Part 1): Hotels, Harry Potter, Celestial Park + Line Tips

In this episode, I’m joined by Chad Pennycuff of the My DVC Points podcast to break down everything you need to know about Universal Orlando’s brand-new theme park, Epic Universe — starting with where to stay, what to skip and how to save. I share my experiences attending the Grand Opening event for media.We also recap Chad’s incredible theme park tour across Asia, including Shanghai Disney, Universal Beijing, Tokyo Disney and more. Hear what Disney is doing next level overseas and how it compares to the new Epic Universe experience.Then we shift to:Hotel options at Epic (including pros/cons of Stella Nova, Terra Luna & the ultra-pricey Helios Grand)A deep dive into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic — the ride, the land, the queue and the details you don’t want to missTips on wait times, Express Pass strategy, early entry and how to use points to cover your Universal tripWhat we loved (and didn’t) about Celestial Park and its headline coaster, Stardust Racers🎁 Grab my free Epic Universe ride + dining guide: secretsofatraveljournalist.com/epicWant the full Epic Universe breakdown (plus my photos + member Q&A)? It’s inside the Club. Join --> SecretsofaTravelJournalist.com/Club Resources: My DVC Points PodcastMy Video Tour: Stella Nova Resort - https://youtu.be/BvQIJ3Vjs9gMy Video Tour: Cabana Bay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIJOUCSLx1gRelated Episodes:Episode 43: Yikes! Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights: Your Guide From a Mom's PerspectiveEpisode 111: Universal Studios Orlando 101Episode 116: How Katie Blumhorst Saved $4,000+ With Travel Rewards at Universal Studios Orlando This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lynmettler.substack.com