But the easiest way to save time in line and get on more rides is to purchase a Universal Express pass, Universal's version of a skip-the-line pass. Universal Express lets you bypass the traditional standby line on most attractions and use a much shorter Express entrance.

Many of us have treasured childhood memories of our first trip to a theme park. Our parents also probably remember battling the extreme heat and surprise rainstorms. So with the opening of a brand-new theme park in Florida,

Epic Universe is the fullest statement yet of what theme parks are today: separate immersive lands based on IP, without an overarching theme.