A few planning tips from recent trip

[rangermom]

Here are a few things I learned from our recent trip to DLR. These are some of the questions I had asked before I went. HTH!

1. DLH was awesome. The border on the wall had Tinkerbell spreading pixie dust around the room, and it glowed in the dark. When asked what we did at DLR, DD (4) still replies "we saw the hotel."

2. Monte Cristo at BB was great. DH and I shared it and we still did not have room for dessert. Get there 15 min earlier and get a water view table.

3. Loved Goofy's kitchen. DS (8) loved that it was a brunch buffet, so he prides himself on not eating any breakfast food even though it was 7:30 am.

4. For EE do not take the monorail from DTD, just walk over to the front gates. We took the monorail on the first day and did not get into the park until 9:25 am. Second day we walked (about 5-7 mis from DLH) to the front gates and were able to get on Nemo on the first loading.

5. We enjoyed DL more than DCA, but we saw more characters at DCA than DL. (By the way, we saw more characters at DLR in two days than we saw at WDW in 8).

6. You definitely need 3 days at DLR. Crowds were really low the week after Thanksgiving (did not have to use FP) and we got to enjoy the Holiday decorations.

7. Skip USH it is not worth it no matter what good deal you get on the tickets.

Everyone, enjoy your trips. We sure did.

 

[Hound 109]

Thanks for posting RangerMom.

What time does Goofy's serve "brunch" at the DLH? We love a big meal after touring early at DL....& need to try one of the Character Meals next time.

I agree on the Monorail. Great for mid day (coming & going for mid day break)...not so much at opening (or closing).

Happy New Year.

 

[jonsmom57]

Here are a few things I learned from our recent trip to DLR. These are some of the questions I had asked before I went. HTH!

1. DLH was awesome. The border on the wall had Tinkerbell spreading pixie dust around the room, and it glowed in the dark. When asked what we did at DLR, DD (4) still replies "we saw the hotel."

2. Monte Cristo at BB was great. DH and I shared it and we still did not have room for dessert. Get there 15 min earlier and get a water view table.

3. Loved Goofy's kitchen. DS (8) loved that it was a brunch buffet, so he prides himself on not eating any breakfast food even though it was 7:30 am.

4. For EE do not take the monorail from DTD, just walk over to the front gates. We took the monorail on the first day and did not get into the park until 9:25 am. Second day we walked (about 5-7 mis from DLH) to the front gates and were able to get on Nemo on the first loading.

5. We enjoyed DL more than DCA, but we saw more characters at DCA than DL. (By the way, we saw more characters at DLR in two days than we saw at WDW in 8).

6. You definitely need 3 days at DLR. Crowds were really low the week after Thanksgiving (did not have to use FP) and we got to enjoy the Holiday decorations.

7. Skip USH it is not worth it no matter what good deal you get on the tickets.

Everyone, enjoy your trips. We sure did.

Is USH Universal Studios Hollywood? What didnt you like about it?

 

[MommyWithDreams]

What is USH? T

 

[rangermom]

What time does Goofy's serve "brunch" at the DLH? We love a big meal after touring early at DL....& need to try one of the Character Meals next time.

Our ressie was at 7:30 am and they served breakfast foods (mickey pancakes and waffles) and lunch items, such as pizza and hot dogs for kids. For adults there was salmon, tamales, eggs bendict, oriental food and lots of other stuff. We really ate well. It appeared to be serving all day. I am not sure when they cut out breakfast foods and go strictly to lunch. We also met a lot of characters and they dance about every 20-30 mins. Lots of Fun.

USH is Universal Studios Hollywood. There were not very many rides. We rode Jurassic Park (which was fun, but not near the level of Dinosaur at AK), The Mummy, and The Backlot Tour. We did Backdraft, it was ok. It has not changed since I went in 1993. There were no lines so we were done with everything in half a day.

It also does not have the Disney magic. The food was just ok and small portions. When we stopped at a photo store the service person was not really into customer service. The best part was an interactive both that had Donkey from Shrek.

Bottom line, we are spoiled by Disney (yes we pay more, but it is always worth it). I have been to Universal in Florida and it is much better and has more rides.

 

[jonsmom57]

We have never been to the one in Florida.

The website makes it look awesome.

The reason we were thinking of going is because we want to buy the 6 day so. cal pass.

 

[audrabolster]

Universal Studios is very limited. There are hardly any attractions. Only a handful of rides and shows- no, I'm not even kidding. There is a reason they close by 7pm almost every night- no matter the lines you will be done by 7pm.

If you want a cool studio tour experience, I COMPLETELY recommend the Warner Brothers Tour. I have been 3 times and it is so much fun. You get to walk around the sets, see celebrities, etc. Plus there are only a max of 12 guests per tour, so they definitely customize it to what shows and movies you like. We were diehard Gilmore Girls fans and we got to see them filming the series finale and meet a couple cast members! Definitely not something that would have ever happened at USH. At USH they try to hide all the things they are filming on the backlot, but at WB they actively look for it to show you what they are doing!