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If your little ones are under 40” in height, here’s what you need to know before you go to Epic Universe. 📌 Save this for your trip planning! Epic Universe only has 11 rides total — so if rides are a priority for your family, this is something to think about before you book. Super Nintendo World • Yoshi’s Adventure (34”+, must sit unassisted) ✅ • Interactive Power-Up Band experiences ✅ • Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness (40”) ❌ • Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge (40”) ❌ Isle of Berk • Viking Training Camp ✅ • Fyre Drill (no hand-held infants, you WILL get wet 💦) ✅ • The Untrainable Dragon Show live show (hand-held infants welcome) ✅ • Hiccup’s Wing Gliders (40”) ❌ • Dragon Racer’s Rally (48”) ❌ Wizarding World of Harry Potter • Le Cirque Arcanus live show (hand-held infants welcome) ✅ • Wand experiences + interactive spells ✅ • Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry (40”) ❌ Dark Universe • Curse of the Werewolf (40”) ❌ • Monsters Unchained (48”) ❌ Celestial Park • Constellation Carousel (must sit unassisted, no lap babies) ✅ • Astronomica water play fountain (hand-held infants welcome, bring a change of clothes!) ✅ • Stardust Racers (48”) ❌ Pro tip: Universal has a Child Swap program — family members can take turns riding while someone stays with the little ones. Nobody has to miss out. 🙌🏽 Still so much magic for the little ones at Epic Universe — it just takes a little planning. Full first-timer guide on the blog — link in bio. 📌 Save and follow @twoplusone_mama for more family travel

No park ticket required for this one. 🍫 Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is right in Universal CityWalk Orlando and it is giving full Willy Wonka energy — steampunk chocolate factory vibes, the most over-the-top milkshakes you’ve ever seen, and chocolate everything. We had just flew in from California and decided to check out CityWalk while we still had daylight — except our internal clocks had no idea what time it was. Late night Orlando energy on California time, three kids running on fumes, and somehow we stumbled into the most magical chocolate factory we’ve ever seen. The kids found a second wind the moment they walked through those doors. Chocolate does that. If you’re heading to Universal Orlando, CityWalk is worth more than just a walkthrough. Save this one. 🍫 #UniversalOrlando #ToothsomeChocolateEmporium #UniversalCityWalk #ChocolateFactory #willywonka

The Ube crust pizza at Pizza Moon was my top MUST-HAVE for this trip. Being Filipino means ube is never optional — it’s a requirement. 💜 Pizza Lunare with the purple ube crust did not disappoint. Best theme park pizza I’ve ever had. Not a gimmick. The flavor is real. Full disclaimer, don’t expect the sweet ube taste. It’s more subtle and mainly the base for its dough color. That being said, still an amazing taste all together! 🤤 My daughter and I are both obsessed and still dream about it. 😴 If you’re visiting Epic Universe, Pizza Moon is a non-negotiable stop. Full food guide + first-timer tips on the blog — link in bio. #EpicUniverse #PizzaMoon #UbePizza #universalorlando #EpicUniverseFood

We planned this entire trip around Isle of Berk. No regrets. The Untrainable Dragon Show — live singing, live drumming, and Toothless actually flying — had my kids completely speechless. That doesn’t happen often. If you’re a How to Train Your Dragon family, Isle of Berk will not disappoint. Full day recap and first-timer tips are on the blog — link in bio. #isleofberk #epicuniverse #universalorlando #howtotrainyourdragon

We planned this entire trip around Isle of Berk. No regrets. The Untrainable Dragon Show — live singing, live drumming, and Toothless actually flying — had my kids completely speechless. That doesn’t happen often. If you’re a How to Train Your Dragon family, Isle of Berk will not disappoint. Full day recap and first-timer tips are on the blog — link in bio. #isleofberk #epicuniverse #universalorlando #howtotrainyourdragon

Universal Orlando just changed the theme park game and Epic Universe is proof. Opened just one year ago, Epic Universe is built around five immersive worlds — each one accessible through its own portal off the central hub, Celestial Park. You don’t just walk into a land. You step through a portal and you’re completely transported. Different sights, different sounds, different everything. The detail in each world is unmatched. We spent one full day — rope drop to close — with three kids ages 5 and 7, and covered all five worlds. Super Nintendo World, Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. Every single land delivered something different and memorable for our family. One day is not enough. We already know we’re going back. Full first-timer guide with tips, ride details, and food recs is on the blog — link in bio. Save this if you’re planning a trip to #epicuniverse #universalorlando #themeparkfun #orlando

Don’t throw out those Mother’s Day flowers just yet. 🌸 Give those flowers a second life — and give yourself at least 30 minutes to sip your coffee while it’s still hot. ☕️ Hand them to the kids and walk away. They’ll figure out the rest. Next thing you know — 5 star flower soup, made just for you. 🌸 Follow for more intentional childhood inspiration 🌿