The Universal Family Podcast

The family is back together, and we have some new and some old news to discuss. Find out what we think of the Fast and Furious coaster, the Pokémon announcement, and most importantly, the wall art at the IOA exit bathrooms! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our...

The Universal Family Brothers have taken over the podcast! We're excited to share this special episode in which Tayan and Zene host the pod solo! or duo. Whichever. And they play their very own game! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all thing...

We are "on the road again," answering some listener questions. We're also on our way back from an epic (not Epic) trip: New York City! Listen as we catch you up on our trip--where we ate, the Stranger Things play, and about Zene's love/hate relationship with the New York Subway. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to...

This week, we have a guest! Please join us in welcoming Briane--a CIA-trained pastry chef straight from the Universal Orlando Production Kitchen! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all things Universal Orlando!

Today is a special day--it's not only Christmas, but it's also the birthday of a very special guy who has a very special piece of himself at Universal: Jimmy Buffett! While we hold Jimmy in our hearts all year long, we take some time today to talk about his stories, his music, and his place at our favorite place on Earth. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The U...

It's time for our annual Universal Holiday Madlib, and this year some of our extended family made them too. Listen as we flex our brains to fill in these blanks to create an EPIC tale of Santa, portals, and drinks! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show...

It's the holidays, and Universal has been nice--and also naughty! Listen to us as we declare what Universal has done naughty this year and what it has done nice. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all things Universal Orlando! -----------------...

In this episode, the Universal Family attempts the impossible: tier-list ranking every restaurant at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure… while arguing about what even counts as a restaurant. Come for the chaos, stay for Zene’s legendary rant. ALSO, please check out the video on our YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@universalfamilypodcast Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and fin...

It's the holiday season at Universal Orlando, and we are talking about all the things... decor at Epic, holiday merch, & food. Join us as we also recap Wicked for Good and Universal sweeping the Theas! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all...

Listen as we recap the rest of our trip to Epic Universe! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all things Universal Orlando! ---------------------- This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FDVglobal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ who has a team of attentive, knowledgeable and...

Listen as we recap our trip to Epic Universe! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all things Universal Orlando! ---------------------- This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FDVglobal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ who has a team of attentive, knowledgeable and fun-loving...

Last week, we recapped the HHN part of our trip; next week, you'll hear about the Epic Universe part of our trip. THIS week, listen as we recap the Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure part of our recent trip to Universal Orlando. We also review our first stay at Terra Luna, including nearly all of the Omega Cafe menu! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please...

Join us as we end the spooky season with a recap of our trip to Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights! We review and rate the houses, discuss the new Epic tickets for 2026, and introduce our Patreon! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all thing...

We went to Epic Universe, Universal, Islands of Adventure, and HHN! In this episode, we're live from the road and from the parks. Listen to us try many HHN foods and even go through a few houses. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all things Un...

We are headed to HHN, but only for one night! and no Express Pass. Needless to say, no RIP tour either. How ever will we manage? Listen as we think through what we must do, what we could miss, with a few surprises along the way. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy...

"Helloo, I wish to register a complaint. Hello, miss?..." Even though we love Universal as much as any family could, we do have some complaints. Join us as we harness our inner John Cleeses and register our Universal complaints. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope...

We're prepping for our trip, and we only have 1 day at Epic, and no express passes. Listen as we talk about what we must do and must don't on our upcoming trip to Epic Universe. Also, we discuss what we think Epic Annual Passes might look like when they finally become available. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your libr...

It's the end of an era filled with mystic magical wonder: The Lost Continent island will be no more. Listen as we reminisce about Lost Continent's past and wonder what its future will look like. We also catch up on Universal news, such as the tragedy on Stardust Racers, Rock the Universe lineup, a Hard Rock remodel, and a planned ride closure in 2026. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us an...

Our kids are back (well, for the weekend), and we got together to record in real life. Listen as we learn a little about the new Universal Backlot Club and play an impromptu trivia game. We also review additional HHN food offerings and wonder how much we will be able to try in our short one-night HHN night in October. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Unive...

Join us for this fun episode where we contemplate life with our fellow empty nesters, The Hennings. We also find out which Krispy Kreme Hogwarts house we're in, and Tayan and Zene join us as GUESTS to host a fun new game: The Universally Wed Game! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podc...

Join us as we watch and discuss the special "Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe," hosted by Joe Manganiello, and maybe more importantly, with a significant appearance from THE Steven Spielberg! Find out just how involved this legendary cinemaniac was in the making of Epic Universe. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your...

"Get yer Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights food (review) here, folks!!" Listen as we discuss the risks of eating a messy burger, wonder why they'd put marinara sauce on finger food, and debate whether there is cotija as well as Hot Cheeto dust on the corn. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen...

It's almost HHN time, and the family is getting slightly hyped. Listen as we get pumped about Fallout, complain about candles, and wonder what FNAF house will be like. Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podcasts. We hope you enjoy our show about all things Universal Orlando! -----------...

It's time again for Universal Family Scattegories! Come on and play along with the family in this classic game, Universally themed! Find out what Laura thinks is a little-known easter egg in the parks, and how many double letter scores Zene gets! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on socials. Please add The Universal Family Podcast to your library wherever you listen to your podca...

Remember ⁠the O.G. Earthquake at Universal Studios? Ever wonder why The Universal Family is always saying "and we are???" "moving on!" Well, you're in luck! Listen as we watch, review, and reminisce about the two classic Universal Orlando attractions: ⁠Earthquake: The Big One⁠ attraction and Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride… Starring You! Visit UFpodcast.com⁠⁠ to contact us and find us on so...