Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
ad/pr | Running on very little sleep after last night’s Halloween Horror Nights, today I join the Universal Orlando Resort press team for an incredible VIP tour of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. From front-of-line access to the best attractions, a stunning lunch at Mythos, dinner at Antojitos, and even a backstage look at the parks, this was a pinch-me day. I also spend a more relaxed final day exploring on my own, from CityWalk dining and new Wicked merchandise to rooftop dining at Aventura and a full review of my stay.
🌎 Special thank to the Universal Orlando Resort team for having me along! For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and to start planning your own trip, visit universalorlando.com
✨🔑 JOIN THE MOOOORNING CLUB: patreon.com/adamhattan Unlock the magic within, with exclusive access to bonus content, a members Instagram, entries to competitions, welcome gifts and more (subject to membership tier). ✨
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I’m Adam Hattan, a family-friendly theme park and vacation vlogger from the UK. I often vlog the magic of Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, and UK destinations. My vlogs combine entertainment and escapism with fun facts and pro tips for your magical holiday.
ADAM:
Website: adamhattan.com
Patreon: patreon.com/adamhattan
Instagram: instagram.com/adamhattan
Facebook: facebook.com/adamhattan
PO Box: The Hattan Company Ltd., 2 Brookhill Way, Banbury, OX16 3ED, United Kingdom
This Universal Orlando Resort vlog begins with the VIP tour check-in at the Universal Studios Administration Building, where our guides Grace and Joe take us through both parks with minimal waits. Highlights include Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Revenge of the Mummy, and the classic ET Adventure. We also check out the new DreamWorks Land, the Horror Make-Up Show (which I’ve never seen before!), and spot Rip Ride Rockit being dismantled.
Lunch is at Mythos, often voted the best theme park restaurant in the world, where I enjoy the Chicken Pad Thai and Citrus Baklava. Dinner later is at Antojitos, with guacamole, burritos and tacos making it a perfect end to the day. Along the way I share tips on Express Pass usage, hotel shortcuts, fun facts from our guides, and backstage access perks that come with Universal’s VIP tours.
The following day is slower paced as I explore solo. I try the Big Apple Cheese sandwich at the Today Café, pick up Passholder freebies like an ET magnet and Niffler button, and shop the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store with WWE Wyatt Sicks and Five Nights at Freddy’s merchandise. I watch the Universal Mega Movie Parade for the first time, before browsing the incredible Wicked exhibition and treating myself to a couple of the exclusive T-shirts.
In the evening I grab a milkshake from Cabana Bay’s Shakes Malt Shop before heading up to Bar 17 Bistro at Aventura Hotel for Korean fried chicken with views over Orlando. I also share my full review of Aventura Hotel, covering its tech-driven rooms, amenities, pricing and overall value as a Prime Value resort.
This Universal Orlando Resort trip has been absolutely fantastic and such a privilege, with heartfelt thanks to the Universal Orlando Resort press team for including me in the Halloween Horror Nights media event and today’s VIP tour.
Subscribe and turn on 🔔 notifications so you don’t miss the new Disney Cruise Line vlog series beginning Sunday 12th October. For more updates between videos, follow me on Instagram: @adamhattan
NOTES:
I film on a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera. No content in this video represents the views, opinions, or operational practices of NBC Universal or their affiliates. This content is not endorsed by, approved by, or representative of NBC Universal or their affiliates. All content represents only that of Adam Hattan.
ad/pr | Running on very little sleep after last night’s Halloween Horror Nights, today I join the Universal Orlando Resort press team for an incredible VIP tour of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. From front-of-line access to the best attractions, a stunning lunch at Mythos, dinner at Antojitos, and even a backstage look at the parks, this was a pinch-me day. I also spend a more relaxed final day exploring on my own, from CityWalk dining and new Wicked merchandise to rooftop dining at Aventura and a full review of my stay.
🌎 Special thank to the Universal Orlando Resort team for having me along! For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and to start planning your own trip, visit universalorlando.com
✨🔑 JOIN THE MOOOORNING CLUB: patreon.com/adamhattan Unlock the magic within, with exclusive access to bonus content, a members Instagram, entries to competitions, welcome gifts and more (subject to membership tier). ✨
Hip T-Shirt Fan (ad affiliate): amzn.to/4gJPh91
I’m Adam Hattan, a family-friendly theme park and vacation vlogger from the UK. I often vlog the magic of Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, and UK destinations. My vlogs combine entertainment and escapism with fun facts and pro tips for your magical holiday.
ADAM:
Website: adamhattan.com
Patreon: patreon.com/adamhattan
Instagram: instagram.com/adamhattan
Facebook: facebook.com/adamhattan
PO Box: The Hattan Company Ltd., 2 Brookhill Way, Banbury, OX16 3ED, United Kingdom
This Universal Orlando Resort vlog begins with the VIP tour check-in at the Universal Studios Administration Building, where our guides Grace and Joe take us through both parks with minimal waits. Highlights include Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Revenge of the Mummy, and the classic ET Adventure. We also check out the new DreamWorks Land, the Horror Make-Up Show (which I’ve never seen before!), and spot Rip Ride Rockit being dismantled.
Lunch is at Mythos, often voted the best theme park restaurant in the world, where I enjoy the Chicken Pad Thai and Citrus Baklava. Dinner later is at Antojitos, with guacamole, burritos and tacos making it a perfect end to the day. Along the way I share tips on Express Pass usage, hotel shortcuts, fun facts from our guides, and backstage access perks that come with Universal’s VIP tours.
The following day is slower paced as I explore solo. I try the Big Apple Cheese sandwich at the Today Café, pick up Passholder freebies like an ET magnet and Niffler button, and shop the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store with WWE Wyatt Sicks and Five Nights at Freddy’s merchandise. I watch the Universal Mega Movie Parade for the first time, before browsing the incredible Wicked exhibition and treating myself to a couple of the exclusive T-shirts.
In the evening I grab a milkshake from Cabana Bay’s Shakes Malt Shop before heading up to Bar 17 Bistro at Aventura Hotel for Korean fried chicken with views over Orlando. I also share my full review of Aventura Hotel, covering its tech-driven rooms, amenities, pricing and overall value as a Prime Value resort.
This Universal Orlando Resort trip has been absolutely fantastic and such a privilege, with heartfelt thanks to the Universal Orlando Resort press team for including me in the Halloween Horror Nights media event and today’s VIP tour.
Subscribe and turn on 🔔 notifications so you don’t miss the new Disney Cruise Line vlog series beginning Sunday 12th October. For more updates between videos, follow me on Instagram: @adamhattan
NOTES:
I film on a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera. No content in this video represents the views, opinions, or operational practices of NBC Universal or their affiliates. This content is not endorsed by, approved by, or representative of NBC Universal or their affiliates. All content represents only that of Adam Hattan.
