I get it. Value and 3rd party resorts can look like a great way to save money. My thought process years past was, “anything to get me into the parks!” As time has passed, I’ve experienced the benefit that being a Walt Disney World resort guest – particularly a Deluxe resort guest – can have on the Walt Disney World experience. Deluxe Resorts do not keep me out of the parks - They are a way in.

Epic Universe is full of intricate details and immersive entertainment. The park consists of five lands (Celestial Park, Isle of Berk, Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, and Super Nintendo Land), each with tons of things to ride, watch, and eat. Match that with wait times and crowds that will hit it this summer, queues can easily eat up chunks of your day.