09-21-2012, 01:49 PM
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Universal front of line pass - necessary in October?
I've never been to Universal Studios.
Considering one or two days in US Hollywood in October, during the week. Do you think I need to spring for the front of line pass? My choices for a family of 4 are: A discounted three day pass through Tickets at Work (we could go a 2nd or 3rd day if we liked it) for $300 or A one day front of line purchased directly from Universal for $520. I'm inclined to save the $220....... but looking for input. Thanks! P.
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09-23-2012, 06:10 AM
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I'm curious about this too, although we are going the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Front of the line is really spendy... But I suppose if it is worthwhile, then so be it.
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09-23-2012, 08:40 PM
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I had an AP 3 years ago - and saw a lot of people waste money on those passes. I don't think you'll need one on a weekday in October - and 2 days is PLENTY to see it all even with some lines - there isn't that much as long as you organize according to the entertainment schedule.
Go downstairs first -everyone else heads for the trams right away. Hours may be short for the Halloween haunt though - so get there at opening. For thanksgiving time it might be a different story - that's very crowded at DL -unsure about Universal. But it might be possible to add one on after you go inside - would be worth researching. |
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09-24-2012, 09:17 PM
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I agree with Icasa.
October during the week you will not need front of the line passes. However, Sunday after Thanksgving is CRAZY busy. |
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09-25-2012, 06:22 PM
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Thanks......
WE ended up opting for Florida in October instead of California....... but nevertheless I always appreciate the helpful responses here! 
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1987 - Disneyland again with my best friend (teenagers!) - 1992 - Disneyland AGAIN with the best friend.... young adults now! November 8-11, 2005 - WDW with my husband and 5yo son and SIL - - All Star Music Resort ~ Trip Report April 12-14, 2006 - DISNEYLAND again with the best friend - now 30-something moms August 2006 - Hong Kong Disneyland June 2011- Disneyland WITH HUBBY AND TWO KIDS (10 & 5), SIL and 2yo nephew - BWPPI ~ October 21-26, 2012, WDW - All Star Movies, Food and Wine, and MNSSHP |
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09-30-2012, 03:03 PM
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I was wondering this same question about early March. anyone know what crowds are like there in March?
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09-30-2012, 03:09 PM
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Graduate of Goofy's Flight School
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I went ahead and reserved the front of line passes. It's only money. They'll print more.
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10-19-2012, 10:39 PM
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Also needing help (Universal)
How about the 2nd weekend in December? What are crowds like? Is school out in L.A. then? What rides should we do first?
 thanks!
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10-21-2012, 04:33 PM
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It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
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10-21-2012, 06:17 PM
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Universal generally has really low crowds outside of peak season. It's also a small park, with fewer attractions than Disney or Sea World. You can pretty easily do everything there in one day during off peak season, even on a weekend.
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