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How We Rode 40 Rides at Universal Studios Without Express Passes!

🚨 No Express Pass? No Problem! Our adult family of four (ages 20, 24, 52 & 53) hit over 30 rides in just 4 days at Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure — and we’re sharing our Top Favorite Rides, along with real-time reactions and wait time hacks!

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🧠 We visited late April — here’s what the crowd levels looked like, how we maximized the Buy 2 Days Get 2 Free deal, and why timing made all the difference.

💬 Featuring fun commentary from my daughter and son + real ride clips from Spider-Man, VelociCoaster, Hagrid’s, Hulk & more.

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