{"id":10785,"date":"2025-04-14T09:48:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T07:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/?p=10785"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:10:06","slug":"earlando-shorter-wait-walt-disney-world-universal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/oorlando-korter-wachten-walt-disney-world-universal\/","title":{"rendered":"OORlando #44 - Shorter waits at Walt Disney World and Universal Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Standing in line even longer? No way! In this episode of OORlando, we dive into the world of faster access to attractions. We discuss the ins and outs of systems like Lightning Lane and the Universal Express Pass, and give you tips to drastically reduce your wait time at the parks. Don't miss this essential guide to smart park visits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In episode 44, Willem and Rick share everything you need to know to get the most out of a visit to Walt Disney World and Universal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oorlandopodcast\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.instagram.com\/oorlandopodcast\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:podcast@oorlando.nl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:podcast@oorlando.nl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">respond<\/a> on this podcast, or visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oorlando.nl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.oorlando.nl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: #44 - Shorter waits at Walt Disney World and Universal\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/3tnfo9UngKDkIFGAHbA6sR?si=xi7_-8gEShugp5H9T5CCvw&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0e <strong>Do you also want to go to Orlando?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florivida helps you put together your perfect trip - with handy tips for avoiding queues in theme parks. Whether you choose an individual trip or join a group tour, we will arrange everything for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes admission to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for making smart use of Lightning Lane and Express Pass<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of hotels in prime locations, close to the parks<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized travel advice and complete relief<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 View our <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/amusement-parks\/?_bestemmingen=2292\">individual Orlando trips<strong><br><\/strong><\/a>\u2192 View our <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/trip\/groepsreis-universal-epic-universe\/\">group travel to Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf99 <strong>What is episode 44 about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Rick and Willem take you through their best tips for cutting queues in Orlando and making your day at the parks as efficient as possible. They discuss, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disney's Lightning Lane - how it works and how to deploy it smartly<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal Express Pass - what it is, how it works and when it pays off<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best attractions to book priority<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal tips for avoiding busy times<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies to best plan your day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d What is Lightning Lane and Universal Express Pass?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid queues in Orlando, there are two systems that make a big difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lightning Lane - Walt Disney World<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Lightning Lane allows you to reserve time slots in advance through the Disney Genie+ app and access a separate entrance for select attractions. In the podcast, Rick and Willem share their tips on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to use Lightning Lane smartly for the most popular attractions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The difference between Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it's worth booking priority<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Read more information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/destination\/united-states\/florida\/walt-disney-world\/\">Walt Disney World destination page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Universal Express Pass - Universal Orlando Resort<\/strong><br>With the Universal Express Pass, you skip many queues at top attractions such as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Rick and Willem discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The difference between the standard and unlimited versions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it's smart to book the pass through your hotel<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to keep costs down by planning smartly<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Find out more about the resort on our <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/destination\/united-states\/florida\/universal-orlando-resort\/\">Universal Orlando Resort destination page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12512\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/UniversalOrlandoResort-WideGlobe-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Globe at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort\" class=\"wp-image-12512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/UniversalOrlandoResort-WideGlobe-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/UniversalOrlandoResort-WideGlobe-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/UniversalOrlandoResort-WideGlobe-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/UniversalOrlandoResort-WideGlobe-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/UniversalOrlandoResort-WideGlobe.jpeg 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Universal Resort Orlando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"12506\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-HarryPotter-DiagonAlley-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Universal Orlando Harry Potter trip Diagon Alley\" class=\"wp-image-12506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-HarryPotter-DiagonAlley-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-HarryPotter-DiagonAlley-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-HarryPotter-DiagonAlley-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-HarryPotter-DiagonAlley-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-HarryPotter-DiagonAlley.jpeg 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagon Alley - Orlando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"11410\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Universal Orlando Resort, Island of Adventure - the Incredible Hulk Coaster ride\" class=\"wp-image-11410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Universal-Orlando-HulkCoaster-vertical-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hulk Coaster Orlando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney World &amp; Universal <\/summary><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757505844693\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the best way to avoid queues in Orlando?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Use Disney's Lightning Lane or the Universal Express Pass and plan your day smartly through the apps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757505872814\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>What does the Universal Express Pass cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>On average, it costs between \u20ac80 and \u20ac150 per person, depending on crowds. Check current prices at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757505939771\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do I need Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>For popular attractions such as TRON Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it certainly does.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757505964433\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are there free ways to reduce wait times?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, like arriving early, taking advantage of quiet times and taking advantage of single rider queues.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Want to know more about queues in Orlando?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to plan your day even better? Here are additional tips for avoiding queues in Orlando:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use Disney and Universal's official apps for current wait times<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get to the parks early to catch the most popular attractions right away<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid weekends and school vacations for quieter days<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make use of single rider rows whenever possible<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For current Express Pass prices, please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Orlando Resor<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save time in Orlando with faster access in attractions? We give you all the tips!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[265,266],"class_list":["post-10785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcast","tag-inspiratie-disney","tag-inspiratie-universal"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10785"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10785\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13781,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10785\/revisions\/13781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10785"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10785"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}