Destination Specialty · Theme Parks

Universal, Planned Like
We've Been There.
Because We Have.

Certified specialist planning for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood — built on ten years of my own family's visits.

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST · UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT CERTIFIED SPECIALIST · UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
A young guest looking up at the Universal Orlando Resort globe
Universal Orlando Resort. Image courtesy of Universal — used with permission.

The Destination

Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida Universal Islands of Adventure Universal Volcano Bay Universal Epic Universe Universal CityWalk

Four parks. Eleven hotels. One right plan for your family.

Universal Orlando isn't one park anymore — it's an entire destination, and the difference between a good trip and a great one comes down to decisions most first-timers don't know they're making.

Which hotel tier actually saves you money

Some Universal hotels include perks that can be worth more than the room-rate difference. I run that math for your specific dates and party before you spend a dollar.

Park order and pacing

Four parks don't fit in two days. I sequence your days around your crew — early risers, teens, grandparents, thrill levels — so nobody's wrecked by day three.

The stuff you'd only learn by going

Where to eat, what to skip, when to arrive, how to build in real rest. A decade of our own trips means my advice comes from the pavement, not a brochure.

Ten years in the parks — as a guest first

May 2016 · First visit

Our first family trip — and the first round of lessons learned the hard way.

2016–2025 · The tradition

Return visits across seasons and crowd levels, with kids at every age and stage. We've done the holidays, the summer heat, and the sweet-spot weeks in between.

2025 · Universal Epic Universe

We experienced Universal Orlando's newest theme park firsthand — and I'll share our honest take in my videos below.

2026 · Certified Specialist

I completed Universal's official specialist training for both coasts, adding certified product knowledge to a decade of first-hand experience.

Universal Epic Universe

Universal Orlando's newest theme park — and the reason a lot of families are moving Orlando up their list. We've been; ask me anything.

Universal Epic Universe. Footage courtesy of Universal — used with permission.

How we plan it together

  1. Tell me about your crewA short questionnaire — who's going, when, and what a perfect park day looks like for you. About 3 minutes.
  2. Get a plan built for youHotel, tickets, park strategy, and dining — compared honestly, with the trade-offs in plain English.
  3. Book and go, fully supportedI handle the booking details and stay on call before and during your trip, start to finish.
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Common questions

How does your pricing work?

For most trips, I'm compensated by the travel suppliers — so my planning comes at no additional charge to you, and my recommendations are always built around what's best for your trip. Trips with more moving parts — pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, land extensions, multi-stop itineraries, or group coordination across households — involve a planning fee that reflects the scope of the work. It's a separate professional fee for my time and expertise, and I'll always share it with you up front, before anything begins.

Is this just for Orlando?

Both coasts. I'm certified for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood — they're very different trips, and I can help you decide which fits your family.

We've never done a theme park trip. Is that okay?

First-timers are my favorite. That's exactly when a specialist saves you the most money, time, and stress.

Can Universal be part of a bigger trip?

Absolutely — I regularly pair park days with cruises, resort stays, and multigenerational reunions. One plan, one advisor.

Ready when you are.

Tell me about your family, and I'll come back with a Universal plan that actually fits it.

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Prefer to talk first? Text me at 470.800.0386

The fine print, plainly: Alexia Scruggs Travel is an independent travel advisory affiliated with Fora Travel. This site is not owned, operated, sponsored, or endorsed by Universal. "Certified Specialist" refers to completion of Universal's official travel advisor training programs. All opinions and experiences shared here are my own.