NEW SUMMER 2025. We spend a lot of time here at Get Away Today exploring Florida vacation destinations. We love all the Orlando theme parks including Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal is more popular than ever—packed full of unique movie magic! If you haven’t visited Universal recently, make sure you include this in your family’s vacation this summer.

This Universal Orlando summer guide breaks down everything you can enjoy this summer including discount tickets, the newest attractions, events and more.

Universal Orlando brings your favorite TV shows and movies to life through rides, shows and more. If you are at the very beginning stages of planning an Orlando vacation, you’re in the right place. We have the best discount ticket options available right here.

There are two main ticket types available for guests visiting Universal Studios Florida:

• Base Tickets
• Park to Park Tickets

Bonus ticket type: Get a FREE express pass when you book your stay at a Universal Studios Orlando premier property.

Epic Universe is the newest theme park in Orlando and you’re going to want to be there this summer.

Epic Universe is the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando and adds so much to your vacation including even more worlds to explore including:

• Celestial Park
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
• SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
• How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
• Dark Universe

You can read our entire guide on Epic Universe here to make it part of your summer trip.

While DreamWorks opened last year it still may be new to you. You can play in a colorful, imaginative new land at Universal Studios Florida.

Inside, meet Shrek Shrek, Fiona and Donkey outside Shrek’s cottage and splash in his swamp. Another exciting attraction is the Troll’s Trollercoaster. Join Poppy, Branch and the gang on the family-friendly coaster.

Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp welcomes you to explore Panda Village, the ancestral home of Po and all pandas. Meet and train with Po, play a gong to create all kinds of sounds and more.

There’s even more summer favorites to explore including Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s water park—Volcano Bay.

This summer Universal Orlando is in full summer fun mode! The movies, the thrills and all the immersive experiences you’ve been waiting for are here.

Returning for summer 2025, this High Energy parade features all your film favorites

Your favorite characters leap off screen onto the streets for a daytime parade. With adventures from E.T., Jaws, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Jurassic. World and more. In fact this is Universal Orlando’s biggest daytime parade yet, adding 13 new floats, and tons of live performers.

If you're looking to live like a celebrity, you’ll want access to all the best Universal night time summer shows. The good news is every discount Universal ticket includes access to shows and entertainment—it’s celebrity living at a great price.

The new line up for summer shows include:

• Hogwarts™ Always (select nights beginning May 24, 2025) an incredible projection show featuring iconic moments of a year at the beloved school of witchcraft and wizardry, all set against the majestic background of Hogwarts™ castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade™.
• CineSational Symphonic Spectacular where movie music comes alive (select nights beginning May 24, 2025) featuring music from Harry Potter™, Jurassic World and Jaws.

Be sure to download and check the Universal Orlando app under the for a complete listing of summer showtimes.

We hope this article helps you plan for the best summer vacation at Universal Orlando.

Whether you're looking for tickets, hotels or a complete Florida vacation package, our team would love to help. You can purchase all of our Universal tickets at a discount online, or call our travel experts at 855-GET-AWAY to add more Florida theme parks to your summer vacation.