Episode 1 – Welcome to Under the Arches!

Welcome to the very first episode of Under the Arches – your new home for everything Universal Orlando!

We're Gary and Becca, theme park fans, frequent visitors, and the creators behind our Orlando YouTube channel called Gary and Becca In this pilot episode, we're introducing ourselves, sharing how our love for Universal began, and explaining why we decided to start this podcast.

We' chat about our favourite attractions, what makes Universal so special to us, what you can expect from future episodes, and, of course, plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you're planning your first trip, counting down to your next vacation, or you're a lifelong Universal fan, we hope you'll join us every episode as we dive into news, rumours, trip planning, ride reviews, Halloween Horror Nights, Epic Universe, hidden gems, and everything happening under the arches.

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Which is the best Universal Orlando hotel? In this episode of Under the Arches, we're ranking every Universal Orlando Resort hotel we've personally stayed at to help you decide where to book for your next Florida holiday.

We compare Surfside Inn & Suites, Dockside Inn & Suites, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Aventura Hotel, Stella Nova Resort, and Sapphire Falls Resort, covering everything from hotel rooms, pools, restaurants, bars, transportation to the Universal parks, theming, value for money, and overall guest experience.

Whether you're planning your first trip to Universal Orlando, visiting Epic Universe, or you're a returning guest looking to try a different resort, we'll share our honest opinions, favourite features, biggest disappointments, and the hotels we'd happily stay at again.

If you're researching Universal Orlando hotels, looking for the best Universal hotel, comparing Value, Prime Value, and Preferred resorts, or simply want tips to help plan your Universal Orlando vacation, this episode is packed with practical advice based on our own stays.

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