What's New in Orlando: Universal's Epic Universe, Ette Hotel and much more

Orlando may be best known as the theme park capital of the world,
but there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. In this
episode, Tim Johnson and David Brodie explore the city’s
ever-evolving theme park scene — with a deep dive into the
brand-new Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. For
personalized help, check out the Visit Orlando Trip Planner for
free one-on-one planning with a local expert.


From immersive Harry Potter rides to adrenaline-pumping coasters,
we break down the top new attractions — and some surprising
standouts like Dezerland Park and the Ette Hotel, a Michelin
Key-awarded boutique hotel near Walt Disney World.


What You'll Hear About


• Why Orlando is still the most visited destination in the U.S.


• What’s new at Walt Disney World: Zootopia 4D show and Disney
Starlight Parade


• Staying at the Ette Hotel — a luxury boutique option near
Animal Kingdom


• Hidden gem: Dezerland Park and its Hollywood car collection


• A full day at Epic Universe, featuring:


– Ministry of Magic ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter


– Stardust Racers and Curse of the Werewolf roller coasters


– Lunch at Flora Taverna inside the Universal Grand Helios Hotel


– Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge and Minecart Madness in Nintendo
World


• Pro tips on beating the crowds and making the most of your
visit


• Why staying late for the nighttime light show is totally worth
it


Episode Resources
Epic Universe (Universal Orlando)Ette Hotel OrlandoDezerland
ParkWalt Disney WorldUniversal Grand Helios Hotel

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