This is good and bad. At Epic Universe, you park in a massive, sickeningly hot parking lot. There are miles of new roads and scrupulously trimmed greenery. For those with a lot of nostalgia for Universal, gone are the days when it seemed cute and approachable. It’s now a behemoth in its own right.

Here's everything you need to know before planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, from what to see and do to where to eat and stay.