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This theme park blog brings you ACTIONABLE tips on how you can courageously go to theme parks alone with easy strategies, so you can save money, save time, and leave feeling happy and confident.

Even if you’re a first-time visitor to amusement parks like Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and even Cedar Point, ThemeParkHipster gives all the steps to help you take action, get out of your comfort zone, and start planning your solo trip today.

You’ll also learn how to pack for your theme park vacation, how to plan out the best itinerary, how to chat with strangers, and meet other solo theme park travelers just in time for your trip!

Plus, you’ll get to hear interviews from theme park planning experts and Disney trip reports from first-timer solo theme park travelers.

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Never Go Alone Halloween Horror Nights You Should Definitely Go Alone on a Solo Universal Orlando Trip

GO ALONE: Scaredy Cat’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights (8 Solo Travel Tips)

I know we’ve all heard the phrase from Universal: Never Go ALONE! But, do you think it’s weird or scary to have a solo Halloween Horror Nights trip? I don’t think so!

The air is getting cooler, there is a spine-tingling aura surrounding Orlando for solo travelers ready to descend upon Universal for the Halloween season.

In Orlando, haunts are one of the most anticipated events of the year. The leader in this has to be hands down, Halloween Horror Nights (HHN).

Preparations are being made around the clock every year and every year it continues to be one of the most visited haunts in the United States.

2020 was the first time that it had not happened, due to Universal’s mission to keep its guests and Team Members safe from the pandemic.

While they did surprise some visitors with limited time haunted houses, one of which was the Beetlejuice House.

HHN 30 Tribute Store Jack the Clown Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

2022 Halloween Horror Nights Passholder Tickets, Dates, Discounts and more!

Happy Haunt season Hipster! Today I have a real treat for you— we are going to go over everything you need to know about Halloween Horror Nights Annual Passholder tickets, discounts and perks.

Plus, a few tips to survive your night at the World’s Premier Halloween Event with my guest Diamond Gray!

Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach Water Park

What’s the Best Disney Water Park in 2022 (Typhoon Lagoon vs. Blizzard Beach)

If you want to know what the BEST Disney water park is, then look no further!

Walt Disney World is home to four incredible theme parks, but did you know there are also two exciting water parks at the sprawling resort?

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park offer an exciting day of splashing around in the sun.

It’s a great place to cool down for a fraction of the price compared to the traditional theme parks!

But which one is actually the best? That’s a hard question, but with a little insight, I think you can pick which one is best for you.

Major Sweets Candy Maze Universal Studios HHN 31 Halloween Horror Nights 2022

2022 Halloween Horror Nights: 21 Things You MUST Know Before You Go

Happy Haunt season Hipster! Today I have a real treat for you— I’m going over the top Halloween Horror Nights most frequently asked questions and things you must know before you start your spooky vacation.

During the Halloween season at Universal Orlando, many Hipsters began to descend upon the theme parks.

So today I’ll make sure you have your most important questions answered for your upcoming trip.

25 BEST Halloween Horror Nights Tips (2022 Survival Guide)

2022 Halloween Horror Nights Tips and Survival Guide!

You poor unfortunate soul. Do you dare to venture out to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights?

If so, you are in for more than ghostly encounters. This year’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) will take place on select nights from September 2nd through October 31st of 2022 at Universal Studios Florida.

That’s almost two whole months!

Universal Orlando Resort Jurassic Park in Islands of Adventure with T-Rex coming from trees over jeep

2022 Universal Orlando Annual Pass Guide: Prices, Perks, Tips and more!

Are you confused about how to choose the BEST Universal Orlando Annual Pass for you?

No need to worry because I will guide you to the best choice in this guide!

Annual Passes are a crowd favorite among many theme park aficionados. Mostly because they often pay for themselves within a few visits.

And luckily, this is no different for Universal Theme Parks and Resorts in Orlando, FL.

Today I’m going to talk you through Universal Orlando Passholder perks, tips, and tricks so you can decide if an annual pass purchase is the right move for you!

(Spoiler alert: It probably is!)

What’s the Best Sushi in Disney World? These 8 Will Help You Decide

Sushi lovers unite! Because today I’m going to talk all about the best sushi in Disney World.

And let’s be honest, I already know what you *might* thinking: can theme park sushi actually be good?!

And luckily the answer is YES; times ten!

That’s right, believe it or not there’s 10 places at the most Magical Place On Earth for you to enjoy the best sushi Walt Disney World has to offer. Some of which are Michelin-starred and Zagat rated!

So let’s start listing them, because my tummy is already rumbling with excitement!

10 BEST Magic Kingdom Shows You Have to See!

Do you want to know what the BEST Magic Kingdom shows are for your upcoming trip to Disney?

Well ThemeParkHipster, you already know when it comes to the title of “The Most Happiest on Earth” – Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, FL takes the cake.

And that’s not just because the Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando, FL are the biggest in the world – it’s also because of the endless choices when it comes to Magic Kingdom entertainment.

Truly, if you wanted to spend an entire park day at Magic Kingdom just watching shows – you could!

And that’s why today we’re going to rank the BEST Magic Kingdom shows. So on your next park day, you’ll know which Magic Kingdom shows are first class, and which are a HARD PASS!

So without further ado, let’s get to it!

Universal Orlando Resort Ticket at Universal Studios Florida. Keep reading to learn how to get free Universal Studios tickets with the 2 park 2 day ticket.

Universal Orlando Tickets: How to Get a Free Day at Universal Studios in 2022?

Are you stuck trying to find the BEST Universal Orlando tickets with a good discount that include a FREE Day?

Being a self-proclaimed ThemeParkHipster makes me the main one in my group of friends who “knows” the ins and outs of the theme parks here in Orlando, Florida.

One question I always get is, “Can you get into Universal Studios for free?”

It depends on how good you are at finding travel deals.

My goal is to guide you through some of the easiest ways to find your free Universal Studios Orlando tickets for your next trip.

If this deal is not available at the time of you read this article, then I’ll list some places to find the top discounts for tickets to Universal Orlando Resort.

Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary Celebration with the Gold Statues of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

21 BEST Things to Do at Disney World for Adults

Are you looking from some of the best things to do at Disney World for Adults?

Going to the Walt Disney World as an adult without kids, or kids who can go off on their own for a while is a pretty fun experience.

In fact, there’s a whole new world at your fingertips once you check in to your hotel and tap your MagicBand to get into the parks.

You just have to be willing to look a little deeper into the experience Walt Disney World has to offer outside of the rides and seeing Mickey Mouse and his pals.

Both of which are still great, but everyone else is going to be doing those things too!