How to Make a Universal Orlando Easter Basket

Sue Winter — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:00:26 +0000

10 charming ideas for your Universal Orlando themed Easter Basket

An Easter basket is a fun way to get someone excited for a Universal Orlando vacation, or even to reveal a surprise trip. It’s especially exciting if the Easter Bunny delivers during your Florida adventure. Here are some ideas to help you create a charming Universal Orlando Easter basket.

These items also make great stocking stuffers or additions to any type of Universal Orlando gift basket.

These are the show notes for Go Informed Podcast episode 21. Listen to the episode for lots more detail about this topic.

Want to add some Disney-themed items to your Easter basket? Here’s my post with tips for making a Disney World themed basket.

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Use an Easter themed bag if you’ll be traveling

Unless you’ve got a suitcase that works like Hermoine’s magical purse, a basket will not be convenient for travel. Choose a festive gift bag instead.

Buy on Amazon: Easter gift bag

Buy on Amazon: Fabric bunny bucket bag

Theme Park Supplies to Put in Your Universal Orlando Easter Basket

Add some practical supplies to your basket. For more ideas, be sure to check out my Orlando summer gear guide here.

Poncho

If you’re preparing for a summertime trip to Orlando, you’ll need to pack a poncho. Add a brightly colored kids-sized poncho to their basket.

Buy on Amazon: Totes Poncho

Drawstring backpack

Add a packable backpack to your Universal Orlando Easter basket – or use the backpack as the basket!

Buy on Amazon: Harry Potter drawstring backpack

Put some sun protection in your Easter basket

Everybody needs sunscreen and SPF lip balm. Pick up some travel-size supplies and use them to fill out your Universal Orlando themed Easter basket.

Buy on Amazon: Travel sunscreen and lip balm

Books for your Universal Orlando Easter basket

Universal Orlando actually has lots of attractions and lands inspired by books. Add some Harry Potter paperbacks or Dr Seuss titles to your basket.

Buy on Amazon: Harry Potter books

Yep, there is a Cat in the Hat ride at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure!

Buy on Amazon: Dr Seuss books

Movies too

Especially at Universal Studios Florida, movies are a big inspiration for lands and attractions. Check out this post for my complete list of movies and TV shows that inspired the rides at Universal Orlando.

Then pick up a couple of DVDs to put in your basket. Maybe add some microwave popcorn too.

Buy on Amazon: Despicable Me

Universal Orlando themed toys

Every Easter basket needs a few toys. How about a golden snitch fidget spinner, a tiny minion with a jetpack, or a cuddly friend?

Buy on Amazon: Golden snitch fidget spinner

Buy on Amazon: Jetpack minion

Buy on Amazon: Thing 1 plush doll

Shirts to wear to the parks

Check out the Go Informed merch store for lots of fun themed shirts perfect for your day at Universal Orlando.

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Theme park treats

Did you know you can get Bernie Botts Every Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs delivered? Click the image below to shop.

Buy on Amazon: Harry Potter sweets

More theme park gift ideas

Here on GoInformed.net I’ve got lots of theme park gift and gear suggestions. Be sure to check out these other posts and podcast episodes:

More Universal Orlando tips

Check out more of my tips for your Universal Orlando vacation, including:

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