Universal Orlando Explorers

Hollie and Koby chat about the rides at Islands of Adventure and how their thoughts have changed from their first impressions to now.Note- between recording and airing this episode, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure now has Express Pass! Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie continue their Epic Universe discussion with Patreon supporter, Patrick. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

We chat with Patreon supporter Patrick about his preview day at Epic Universe. Don't worry- we're keeping to our no ride spoilers. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie share some of their very first impressions of Islands of Adventure and how their opinions have changed or remained the same since then. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie share some news about Volcano Bay, and also discuss some of their best tips on how to stay cool at the parks. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie share all the things there are to do at Universal Orlando, even if you aren't a fan of rollercoasters. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie debate whether Universal is too dependent on IPs in the parks. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie share some first impressions after Universal's media day of Epic Universe. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

The final rounds are here! Listen to see who will be crowned the winner of the 2025 UO Explorers best ride bracket. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

It is the second round of the annual best ride bracket- listen to see which rides make it through to the final rounds. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Our annual best ride bracket is back! Of course, there is a new twist this year. Tune in to see who will move on to the next round of this year's challenge. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie share their trip report for their February 2025 Mardi Gras trip. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie and Koby share some updates from Universal Orlando, including some news from Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Epic Universe. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie and Koby report on the Mardi Gras Ride and Dine for 2025. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textAs more details about Epic Universe emerge, Koby and Hollie rate the rides they are looking forward to the most. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie chat about their Mardi Gras plans at Universal Orlando for February 2025. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie and Koby share the Mardi Gras menus for 2025.Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie asked AI about urban legends at Universal Orlando and share the results. They also preview the Mardi Gras menu for 2025. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textIn this episode, we chat about Epic Universe early park admission. Plus, we play a hilarious round of 'Hit or Stay,' deciding the fate of park rides, restaurants, shows, and a surprise wild card round. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie's friend Scott took a trip to Universal Orlando after somewhat listening to their advice. Tune in to a different kind of trip report that hopefully is not a "One and done."Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie discuss some of the add-on experiences they've done around the park and which ones they think are worth doing. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie and Koby play Six Degrees of Separation- Universal Edition with their friend, Jeff. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

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Send us a textHollie creates her own questions to challenge Koby's Universal Orlando Resort knowledge. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textTry out this Universal quiz with Hollie and Koby's third try at their 150th episode. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie share some of their tips to help make the most of your vacation during the holidays at Universal Orlando. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie and Koby chat about some of the upgrades and downgrades that have happened at the parks since they've been going. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie invite Aengus on the show to chat about HHN and other Universal Orlando happenings. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie share details released from Universal about some of the new animatronics at Epic Universe and more information about Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie and Koby share some ideas for future HHN houses based on some of their favorite movies and shows. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

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Send us a textTyler visited Universal Hollywood, so Koby and Hollie chat with him about the rides, experiences, and some of the differences. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

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Send us a textTune in to hear Koby and Hollie's trip report from their summer 2024 visit. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textTune in to hear if Koby and Hollie were able to ride every ride at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in one day for their 2024 Ride Challenge. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby and Hollie share their final house rankings from HHN33.Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHollie shares the details of her first solo HHN trip. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textKoby discusses his trip to opening weekend of HHN33 at Universal Orlando. Support the showSocials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a textHHN33 is finally here and Koby and Hollie share their hype lists for this year's event. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a Text Message.Koby and Hollie discuss the released details of the Epic Universe Helios Grand Hotel. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a Text Message.Koby and Hollie share their top icks and green flags from around the parks at Universal Orlando.Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a Text Message.Koby and Hollie share details of their upcoming August trip to Universal Orlando. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Send us a Text Message.New HHN and Epic Universe news including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic.Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

In this episode, Koby and Hollie explain three ways you can plan out a day at Universal Orlando to make the most of your vacation. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Hollie and Koby chat about the new HHN updates and news. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby, Hollie, and Tyler discuss the new Epic Universe News of Dark Universe.Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie chat with special guest Jon Self about some of the best spots to eat with children around the parks. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie share a special announcement and chat with The Universal Family Podcast about some of their past trips and best tips. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie share some of their rookie mistakes at Universal Orlando so that you can avoid them on your next trip. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

Koby and Hollie talk about the most recent HHN house announcement and the new Premium Scream Night. Tune in for an extra creepy episode! Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency

In honor of Island of Adventure's 25th anniversary, Koby and Hollie share 25 things that they love about IOA including rides, food, lands, and more. Support the Show.Socials, Support the Podcast, and MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Favorite Grampy Travels, a Universal Preferred Travel Agency