UNIVERSAL-IOA-Harry Potter AND U.S-ONE DAY?? - The DIS Discussion Forums

taben · 11-20-2009, 12:29 PM

You think both parks can be done in one day? We are not thrill riders and it will be just Hubby and I next Sept. Going at that time of the year, hoping for the free dining at DW and that the crowds will be lighter since the kiddies are back in school.

Can this be done in one day? The price is going to be about $100.00 for each one of us for two parks in one day so we DON'T plan on going back again. LOL Our main objective is to of course see Harry Potter land and do a few things on the thrill side then see and do some of the things that we didn't the last time we were there because they weren't running.

I am hoping this can be done with enough time spent on everything we want to see and do and not feel rushed.

Your thoughts

Detailor · 11-20-2009, 02:02 PM

Purely as guess until we get to experience the HP section of IOA, but I'd think it would be a bit difficult to do both IOA and Universal in one day unless you're really focused on what you want to do. If I'm reading your post correctly you don't want to spend more than you're already planning for Universal rather than not going back for part or all of another day if you needed to. So, since you're expecting to pay $100 each anyway, why not consider the $99.99 two park, unlimited tickets that are good for 7 consecutive days and then go back and do the things you didn't get to do the first day?

Dick Taylor

Metro West · 11-20-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by taben

You think both parks can be done in one day? We are not thrill riders and it will be just Hubby and I next Sept. Going at that time of the year, hoping for the free dining at DW and that the crowds will be lighter since the kiddies are back in school.

Can this be done in one day? The price is going to be about $100.00 for each one of us for two parks in one day so we DON'T plan on going back again. LOL Our main objective is to of course see Harry Potter land and do a few things on the thrill side then see and do some of the things that we didn't the last time we were there because they weren't running.

I am hoping this can be done with enough time spent on everything we want to see and do and not feel rushed.

Your thoughts

I don't think you are going to be able to do much considering WWoHP will be open and the parks will be quite busy. If you skip most everything you should be able to do both parks but that's a waste of money. You really should plan on two days.

Mtnman44 · 11-20-2009, 03:41 PM

I agree. Even in Sept, having only one day would be too rushed and you'd be forced to choose only certain things in both parks. Don't forget that in the off season you have reduced operating hours, further complicating things.

donaldduck352 · 11-20-2009, 07:46 PM

Although Sept is considered off season-when HP opens there is;nt gonna be A off season for that attraction for some time.

macraven · 11-21-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by donaldduck352

Although Sept is considered off season-when HP opens there is;nt gonna be A off season for that attraction for some time.

fleurbie · 11-21-2009, 06:22 PM

Hi when we went in oct 05 we did both parks in one day,and that was going on every ride, we did have the express passes which we're great, we went on everything pretty much, in IOA, and in US we did nearly everything we have been before so there were a few we could miss, i'm not sure though when HP opens as i think it will be a couple of hours just there, ontop of the new simpson ride and Rip Ride etc

Metro West · 11-21-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fleurbie

Hi when we went in oct 05 we did both parks in one day,and that was going on every ride, we did have the express passes which we're great, we went on everything pretty much, in IOA, and in US we did nearly everything we have been before so there were a few we could miss, i'm not sure though when HP opens as i think it will be a couple of hours just there, ontop of the new simpson ride and Rip Ride etc

Unfortunately after WWoHP opens, you can throw away any old experiences. The parks will be too busy to compare with previous years.

11-20-2009, 12:29 PM	#1
taben Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 158	UNIVERSAL-IOA-Harry Potter AND U.S-ONE DAY?? You think both parks can be done in one day? We are not thrill riders and it will be just Hubby and I next Sept. Going at that time of the year, hoping for the free dining at DW and that the crowds will be lighter since the kiddies are back in school. Can this be done in one day? The price is going to be about $100.00 for each one of us for two parks in one day so we DON'T plan on going back again. LOL Our main objective is to of course see Harry Potter land and do a few things on the thrill side then see and do some of the things that we didn't the last time we were there because they weren't running. I am hoping this can be done with enough time spent on everything we want to see and do and not feel rushed. Your thoughts __________________ Tammy Scott Tammy

11-20-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
Detailor DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,231	Purely as guess until we get to experience the HP section of IOA, but I'd think it would be a bit difficult to do both IOA and Universal in one day unless you're really focused on what you want to do. If I'm reading your post correctly you don't want to spend more than you're already planning for Universal rather than not going back for part or all of another day if you needed to. So, since you're expecting to pay $100 each anyway, why not consider the $99.99 two park, unlimited tickets that are good for 7 consecutive days and then go back and do the things you didn't get to do the first day? Dick Taylor __________________ 1961 New Years - The Disneyland Hotel, 1977 February - someplace on I-Drive that doesn't exist anymore, 1997 March - Sheraton Vistana Resort, 1998 February - Cypress Pointe, 1999 March - Orange Lake Country Club, 2000 February - Vacation Villas at Fantasy World, 2001 March - Orange Lake Country Club, 2002 March - Hilton Grand VacationClub at Sea World, 2003 March - Sheraton Vistana Resort, 2004 March - Orange Lake Country Club, 2005 February - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2005 June - Marriott's Grande Vista, 2006 February - Pool House in Davenport, 2006 June - Tampa Doubletree, 2007 March - Marriott's Grande Vista, 2007 July - Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, 2008 February - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2008 March - Marriott's Grande Vista, 2008 June - Cypress Pointe, 2009 February - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2009 June - Marriott's Sabal Palms, 2010 February/March - Marriott's Cypress Harbour

11-20-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
Mtnman44 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,065	I agree. Even in Sept, having only one day would be too rushed and you'd be forced to choose only certain things in both parks. Don't forget that in the off season you have reduced operating hours, further complicating things. __________________

11-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#5
donaldduck352 Proud Redhead What ever ya do try it, you wont be disappointed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FLA Posts: 6,142	*Although Sept is considered off season-when HP opens there is;nt gonna be A off season for that attraction for some time.* __________________ If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments for all my friends on the darkside of the boards My next trip to Universal is when I get in my car-I don't need A countdown

11-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#7
fleurbie Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 105	Hi when we went in oct 05 we did both parks in one day,and that was going on every ride, we did have the express passes which we're great, we went on everything pretty much, in IOA, and in US we did nearly everything we have been before so there were a few we could miss, i'm not sure though when HP opens as i think it will be a couple of hours just there, ontop of the new simpson ride and Rip Ride etc __________________ Married Disney April 2004 POR 2004 AKL 2005 CBR April 2010

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