Is it cheaper to book a Universal Orlando hotel with included Express Unlimited or buy passes separately? Compare the total costs, see which hotels include the benefit, and learn why your park plans—including Epic Universe—matter.

Once upon a time, planning a Universal Orlando vacation was relatively simple: give Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure a couple of days, decide whether you wanted to add Volcano Bay, and call it a trip. Epic Universe changed that. Universal Orlando Resort now includes three theme parks—Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe—plus Volcano Bay water theme park. Epic Universe alone adds five immersive worlds, including SUPER NINTENDO WO