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Universally Epic PodcastEpisode 36: Halloween Horror Nights Announcements & HHN’s Sweet SixteenIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss all of the recent Halloween Horror Nights announcements. They also jump back in time to HHN 16 and relive some of the great happenings of the event.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less...2025-07-2327 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 35: Catching up on Halloween Horror Nights AnnouncementsIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss all of the recent Halloween Horror Nights announcements. Is Jim coming around to Halloween Horror Nights? Listen in to find out!Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Car...2025-07-1616 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 34: Jurassic World Rebirth, Blue Sky Walk Around CharactersIn this week’s episode, Taylor reviews Jurassic World Rebirth. Also, Jim and Taylor blue sky some ideas for new walk around and meet and greet characters in the parks.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Ca...2025-07-0928 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 33: How To Train Your Dragon Live Action, AdventurelandIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Universal’s release of the live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon. Also, Jim chaperoned a class field trip with his son to a local amusement park, Adventureland on Long Island.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus f...2025-07-0238 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 32: Jason Universe, El Artista, HHN MerchandiseIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss recent Halloween Horror Nights announcements, including Jason Universe and El Artista, the first original house announcement for 2025. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a...2025-06-2521 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 31: HHN Announcements & First Timers Guide To Universal OrlandoIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss recent Halloween Horror Nights announcements, including ticket types, recent house announcements, and what it is like to be a first-time HHN party goer. Also, they provide a first timers guide to Universal Orlando. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Ma...2025-06-121h 20Universally Epic PodcastEpisode 30: Big HHN News, The Hagrid’s Express, New Character Dining ExperiencesIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss a big Halloween Horror Nights announcement, Hagrid’s has an express line now, and they come up with creative new character dining experiences at Universal Orlando Resort. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Tr...2025-06-0458 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 29: Epic Opening Day Wait Times, Disney vs Universal, Epic Universe ExpansionIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the epically low wait times on opening day at Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, Epic Universe. They also discuss what the opening of Epic Universe has done to the' theme park' wars between Universal and Disney. Finally, has Universal tipped its hand on its first expansion to Epic Universe?Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team h...2025-05-2935 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 28: Happy Epic Universe Week!, How Long Is Too Long To Wait, Underrated Attractions at Universal Orlando ResortIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor wish everyone a happy EPIC week as Epic Universe opens Thursday, May 22! They also discuss the retraction of Virtual Line at the Ministry of Magic and the standby wait times that have ensued. Jim and Taylor discuss the longest they have ever stood in line for an attraction. In the final segment, they discuss the most underrated Universal Orlando attractions in no particular order. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan...2025-05-2142 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 27: Top 10 Things to Do Other Than Rides At Universal Orlando ResortIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Butterbeer in City Walk, Virtual Lines, and our top 10 things to do other than rides at Universal Orlando Resort.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when y...2025-05-1448 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 26: Tapu Tapu Goes Bye Bye, Epic Universe Preview Tickets, Epic FoodIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Universal’s decision to end the use of Tapu Tapu at Volcano Bay, Epic Universe preview tickets, and some new food items at Epic Universe. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…R...2025-05-0748 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 25: Unlocking Celestial Park & Dark Universe at Epic UniverseIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor unlock Universal Epic Universe with our friend and host of the Unlocking Universal Podcast, Holli Carter. Holli gives us first-hand experience of both Celestial Park and Dark Universe. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Les...2025-04-301h 03Universally Epic PodcastEpisode 24: Halloween Horror Nights Speculation Map, Guess That Warning Sign Game, Epic UniverseIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the newly released Halloween Horror Nights Easter Preview Map. Jim comes up with a new game, Guess That Warning Sign. And they discuss fun finds at Epic Universe.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic...2025-04-2344 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 23: News From Al, Universal UK, Walk Around Character EtiquetteIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss news from our Universal Sales Manager Al Johnston including Vegas, the UK, Epic Universe Annual Pass Tickets & Military tickets, Epic Soft opening tickets, and if you can believe it more! We also discuss some etiquette guidelines when seeing walk-around characters at Epic Universe or even at the other two parks.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast tea...2025-04-1651 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 22: Super Nintendo Expansion, Media Previews, Stardust Racers vs VelocicoasterIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss a Super Nintendo World expansion map that popped up on social media. They also discuss media previews, Stardust Racers vs Velocicoaster, and so much more. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel...2025-04-0947 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 21: HHN Speculation Map Released, Epic Universe Express Passes, VIP Tours, & PhotosIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the recently released Halloween Horror Nights Speculation Map. Also in this week’s episode, they discuss Epic Universe Express Passes, VIP Experiences, and Photo Pass.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…...2025-04-0253 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 20: Terra Luna Opening, 20 Must Do's at Universal OrlandoIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the opening of Terra Luna Resort and celebrate the show’s 20th episode with 20 must do’s at Universal Orlando Resort.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card...2025-03-261h 07Universally Epic PodcastEpisode 19: Virtual Tour of Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure with Holli CarterIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor are joined by friend and host of the Unlocking Universal Podcast, Holli Carter, as they discuss single-day tickets on sale now and then take a virtual tour of every attraction in Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclus...2025-03-191h 13
Universally Epic PodcastEpisode 18: Universal Orlando Expansion Blue Sky ProjectsIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Universal Orlando Expansion Blue Sky Projects.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a vacation package $2,500 or more. Make sure to ask Jim about a...2025-03-1243 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 17: Butterbeer Season, Single Rider, Child Swap, New WandsIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Butterbeer season, Single Rider, Child Swap, and the Next Generation of Wands.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a vacation package $2,500 or more. ...2025-03-0551 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 16: Butter Beer Goldfish, Super Charged Closing, Halloween Horror Unleashed, Back To The FutureIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Butter Beer goldfish, Supercharged closing, Halloween Horror Unleashed, and Back to the Future.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a vacation package $2,500 or more. ...2025-02-2642 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 15: Epic Universe Food & Drink PreviewsIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the recently released food and drink options coming to Epic Universe.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a vacation package $2,500 or more. Make sure to ask Jim about all the...2025-02-1959 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 14: T-Pain, Dynamic Resort Pricing, The Funtastic World of Hanna BarberaIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss T-Pain, Dynamic Resort Pricing, and the opening day attraction The Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera.Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you. Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a vacation package $2,500 or more. Make sure to ask...2025-02-1239 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 13: Velocicoaster Ranks #1, Ticketless Entry, Volcano Bay Nights, Legend of Zelda, HHNIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss Velocicoaster ranks #1 by Theme Park Insider, Ticketless entry, Volcano Bay Nights, Legend of Zelda at Island of Adventure and Halloween Horror Nights already!?
Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25...2025-02-0546 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 12: Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tram TourIn this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor go coast to coast as they discuss the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tram Tour. The Studio Tram Tour is responsible for so many attractions found at Universal Orlando Resort.
Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Les...2025-01-2955 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 11: Epic Universe EPA, Land & Sea Packages, KongfrontationIn this week’s episode, Jim and new co-host Taylor Franklin discuss which attractions will be included in early park admission at Epic Universe. They also discuss Universal’s Land and Sea package options and continue their series on opening day attractions with Kongfrontation.
Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Univers...2025-01-2240 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 10: Mardi Gras Concerts & Food, JawsIn this week’s episode, Jim and new co-host Taylor Franklin discuss the musical lineup for Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando and also go over a few of the food items that will be available this year at the festival. They also continue their opening day attraction series with Jaws.
Jim Klein and Taylor Franklin are certified Universal specialists and travel agents with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let the Universally Epic Podcast team help you at no additional cost to you.
...2025-01-1535 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 9: E.T. Adventure, Mardi Gras Promotions, Wicked at Epic UniverseIn this week’s episode, Jim and podcast regular Taylor Franklin start a new series that will deep dive into the opening day attractions at Universal Studios starting with the only one that is still remaining. They also discuss some big savings options for you if you plan on visiting Universal for Mardi Gras this year. Jim finally saw Wicked, so they discuss how Universal is going to use the IP moving forward.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to p...2025-01-0847 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 8: Rip Ride Rockit Closing, Rumored Replacements, Important 2025 DatesIn this week’s episode, Jim and podcast regular Taylor Franklin discuss Rip Ride Rockit news and look forward to the new year with important Universal Orlando dates to know coming in 2025, especially Epic Universe which opens on May 22, 2025.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 U...2025-01-0136 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 7: Sapphire Falls Resort, Isles of Berk, VIP ToursIn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Audie Lawley discuss Sapphire Falls Resort, Isle Of Berk, and also give some ideas on what we would like a VIP Tour to look like at Epic Universe which opens on May 22, 2025.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less...2024-12-2650 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 6: Breakfast with The Grinch, Dream Works Land, Food, Stella Nova & Terra Luna ResortsIn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Holli Carter discuss “Breakfast with The Grinch”, Dreamworks Land, and Crepes. As well as, Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts opening early 2025 just before Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025. Be sure to stay to the end of this one for bonus food discussions after the outro.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Boo...2024-12-1840 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 5: Portofino Bay Hotel, Express Pass, Wizarding World Fun Facts, Super Nintendo World, Laura FitzpatrickIn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Laura Fitzpatrick discuss Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Express Pass, and some interesting details about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. As well as, the new “Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry” and Super Nintendo World coming to Epic Universe which opens May 22, 2025.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking B...2024-12-1139 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 4: Holidays at Universal Orlando, Epic Universe Holiday Ideas, Taylor FranklinIn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Taylor Franklin discuss the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort and share ideas about what they would like the holidays to look like at Epic Universe, which opens on May 22, 2025.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a...2024-12-0431 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 3: Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Roller Coaster Rankings, Celestial Park, Taylor FranklinOn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Taylor Franklin discuss Cabana Bay Beach Resort, rank all of the Universal Orlando roller coasters, and explore Celestial Park, one of the new immersive lands coming to Epic Universe, on May 22, 2025.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when y...2024-11-2640 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 2: Jocelyn Martins, Aventura Hotel, Wizarding World, Epic Universe TicketsOn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Jocelyn Martins discuss Aventura Hotel, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Epic Universe's initial ticketing packages, and so much more.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
Exclusive Universally Epic Podcast Booking Bonus from The Magic For Less Travel…Receive a $25 Universal Gift Card when you book a vacation package $2,500 or more. Make sure to ask Jim...2024-11-2033 minUniversally Epic PodcastEpisode 1 Halloween Horror Nights, Dark Universe, Holli CarterOn this week’s episode, Jim and special guest Holli Carter discuss Halloween Horror Nights including food, special tours, and whether there is a place at HHN for those who do not like horror. In the Epic Universe portion of the show, the immersive Dark Universe is discussed including the attractions, restaurants, and special experiences.
Jim Klein is a certified Universal specialist and travel agent with The Magic for Less Travel, a U-Preferred travel agency. Ready to plan your next Universal Orlando vacation, let Jim help you at no additional cost to you.
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