Will I need FOTL in late October?

[Janed]

We are planning a 2 week trip for late October into early November. Time will be split between WDW and Universal. We'll probably spend 2 days at Universal.

If we stay at a Universal Hotel we will need to rent a car for a couple days, probably at the beginning of the vacation. We'd then drop it off at WDW after arriving there.

If we don't stay at Universal, we would take a taxi to and from Universal.

Is it worth the extra cost to stay at Universal and get FOTL passes? I'm imagining crowds will be relatively light at the time we are there and if we follow a touring plan do you think we will be able to cover the 2 parks in the 2 days?

Thank you!

 

[damo]

We are planning a 2 week trip for late October into early November. Time will be split between WDW and Universal. We'll probably spend 2 days at Universal.

If we stay at a Universal Hotel we will need to rent a car for a couple days, probably at the beginning of the vacation. We'd then drop it off at WDW after arriving there.

If we don't stay at Universal, we would take a taxi to and from Universal.

Is it worth the extra cost to stay at Universal and get FOTL passes? I'm imagining crowds will be relatively light at the time we are there and if we follow a touring plan do you think we will be able to cover the 2 parks in the 2 days?

Thank you!

Staying onsite completely changes the feel of the vacation. Firstly, you are immersed in everything Universal and you are within walking distance of everything in the entire resort. Secondly, you get early admission to both parks everyday as well as unlimited express pass. Thirdly, there are lots of water rides and it sure is nice to be able to take a break after riding them and change to dry clothing.

 

[Metro West]

You won't need Express passes in late October but as Damo stated, if you can stay onsite do it.

 

[aubriee]

Staying onsite completely changes the feel of the vacation. Firstly, you are immersed in everything Universal and you are within walking distance of everything in the entire resort. Secondly, you get early admission to both parks everyday as well as unlimited express pass. Thirdly, there are lots of water rides and it sure is nice to be able to take a break after riding them and change to dry clothing.

I agree! We'll be at WDW Oct 27th-Nov 2nd, then we are switching over to Universal, where we'll be at RPR Nov 2nd-4th. We plan on taking advantage of early park entry those three mornings, then will go back to the resort to relax at the pool, then will go back in the afternoons, using the front of the line pass. Unlimited express pass is great. We'll also be going to Blue Man Group Friday night and are looking forward to just taking a relaxing rickshaw ride back to our hotel, then Sat night we'll be wandering around City Walk then walking back to our resort. Staying onsite just makes for a more relaxing trip. We'll be rushing at WDW the first six days of the trip, but then relaxing the last three days at Universal.

 

[tlinus]

I agree! We'll be at WDW Oct 27th-Nov 2nd, then we are switching over to Universal, where we'll be at RPR Nov 2nd-4th. We plan on taking advantage of early park entry those three mornings, then will go back to the resort to relax at the pool, then will go back in the afternoons, using the front of the line pass. Unlimited express pass is great. We'll also be going to Blue Man Group Friday night and are looking forward to just taking a relaxing rickshaw ride back to our hotel, then Sat night we'll be wandering around City Walk then walking back to our resort. Staying onsite just makes for a more relaxing trip. We'll be rushing at WDW the first six days of the trip, but then relaxing the last three days at Universal.

I agree 10000%

It IS a more relaxing and immersive experience, rent the car to go from WDW to Universal at the end of your trip. You can return a car at portifino bay and the Holiday Inn across from Universal. Or just take a car service or shuttle if that is cheaper.