Universally Epic Podcast

Episode 55: Top 5 Universal Happenings in 2026, HHN Christmas Speculation Map

In this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor count down to 2026 with their top 5 Universal happenings coming in the new year.  Also, a Halloween Horror Nights Christmas Speculation map has popped up online! 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 us about all the current Universal Orlando discounts and travel deals! Have a question you would like to be answered on the show?  Email us at UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com [UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com] Get your free no-obligation vacation quote here and be sure to mention the podcast: Universally Epic Travel Quote Form [https://www.themagicforless.com/request-free-no-obligation-quote/?ldsrc=TMFL-ICJimK] Follow the Universally Epic Podcast on Social: Instagram: UniversallyEpicPodcast [http://instagram.com/universallyepicpodcast] Tiktok: @Universally.Epic [https://www.tiktok.com/@universally.epic] Youtube: @UniversallyEpicPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@universallyepicpodcast] Facebook: Universally Epic Podcast Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/252206247916655]

Episode 54: Virtual Christmas Gift Exchange

In this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor exchange virtual Christmas gifts.  Also, the podcast receives a gift from 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 you book a vacation package $2,500 or more.  Make sure to ask us about all the current Universal Orlando discounts and travel deals! Have a question you would like to be answered on the show?  Email us at UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com [UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com] Get your free no-obligation vacation quote here and be sure to mention the podcast: Universally Epic Travel Quote Form [https://www.themagicforless.com/request-free-no-obligation-quote/?ldsrc=TMFL-ICJimK] Follow the Universally Epic Podcast on Social: Instagram: UniversallyEpicPodcast [http://instagram.com/universallyepicpodcast] Tiktok: @Universally.Epic [https://www.tiktok.com/@universally.epic] Youtube: @UniversallyEpicPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@universallyepicpodcast] Facebook: Universally Epic Podcast Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/252206247916655]

Episode 53: Single Rider Closing, 2026 Park Hours, Taylor’s Not So Christmas Trivia Game

In this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the closing of single rider on a very popular Universal Orlando attraction.  They also share some new park hours coming to Universal Studios Florida starting January 5, 2026. In the last part of the episode, Taylor quizzes Jim with Universal trivia. 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 us about all the current Universal Orlando discounts and travel deals! Have a question you would like to be answered on the show?  Email us at UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com [UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com] Get your free no-obligation vacation quote here and be sure to mention the podcast: Universally Epic Travel Quote Form [https://www.themagicforless.com/request-free-no-obligation-quote/?ldsrc=TMFL-ICJimK] Follow the Universally Epic Podcast on Social: Instagram: UniversallyEpicPodcast [http://instagram.com/universallyepicpodcast] Tiktok: @Universally.Epic [https://www.tiktok.com/@universally.epic] Youtube: @UniversallyEpicPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@universallyepicpodcast] Facebook: Universally Epic Podcast Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/252206247916655]

Episode 52: Disney vs Universal At The Box Office, Restaurant Closure, Holiday Food Offerings

In this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor discuss the opening weekend for Zootopia 2 and how it compares to the numbers for Wicked For Good over the last two weekends.  They aslo discuss the lengthy refurbishment of a fan favorite restaurant.  And finally, the holidays are officially here and Jim and Taylor share some of the unique holiday food offerings 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 you book a vacation package $2,500 or more.  Make sure to ask us about all the current Universal Orlando discounts and travel deals! Have a question you would like to be answered on the show?  Email us at UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com [UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com] Get your free no-obligation vacation quote here and be sure to mention the podcast: Universally Epic Travel Quote Form [https://www.themagicforless.com/request-free-no-obligation-quote/?ldsrc=TMFL-ICJimK] Follow the Universally Epic Podcast on Social: Instagram: UniversallyEpicPodcast [http://instagram.com/universallyepicpodcast] Tiktok: @Universally.Epic [https://www.tiktok.com/@universally.epic] Youtube: @UniversallyEpicPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@universallyepicpodcast] Facebook: Universally Epic Podcast Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/252206247916655]

Episode 51: Happy One Year Anniversary!!!

In this week’s episode, Jim and Taylor celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast.  They share all of their favorite moments and episodes from the past year.  Thank you to all of our listeners for following the show over the past year. 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 us about all the current Universal Orlando discounts and travel deals! Have a question you would like to be answered on the show?  Email us at UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com [UniversallyEpicPodcast@gmail.com] Get your free no-obligation vacation quote here and be sure to mention the podcast: Universally Epic Travel Quote Form [https://www.themagicforless.com/request-free-no-obligation-quote/?ldsrc=TMFL-ICJimK] Follow the Universally Epic Podcast on Social: Instagram: UniversallyEpicPodcast [http://instagram.com/universallyepicpodcast] Tiktok: @Universally.Epic [https://www.tiktok.com/@universally.epic] Youtube: @UniversallyEpicPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@universallyepicpodcast] Facebook: Universally Epic Podcast Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/252206247916655]