Smaller, easier to navigate, and more pedestrian-friendly than Walt Disney World, the magnificently themed Universal Orlando Resort is everything you wish Disney could be. The resort consists of two theme parks , where you'll find the Wizarding World of Harry Potter , movie-based simulated rides, and high-speed thrills; CityWalk , a restaurant and entertainment district; and four recommended on-site hotels. Hotel guests receive fantastic perks, including access to Harry Potter fun an hour before the gates open. Parking costs $17.
