A last minute change in plans

[monkeybug]

has us headed to Universal Studios for 3 days instead of Disney and I'm looking for advice! What do I need to plan? Is there a good website for a newb to learn the ins and outs?
We'll be staying at Fort Wilderness and I have three kids who are obsessed with HP, one of whom will ride nothing more exciting than a ride like Dumbo. I'll need lots of shows and sites to keep him busy.

 

[squirrel]

Universal doesn't need much planning from what I have heard. I haven't been to US since 1999, but have a trip planned for September.

I just read threads on here. Since you are offsite arrive at the parks earlier than they open to get the most done each day. Make sure you have park to park tickets to ride Hogwarts Express.

 

[schumigirl]

www.universalorlando.com

Good enough place as any to start..........read the stickies and threads on her too.......loads of info.

We plan nothing for Universal, but stay onsite.......so can play everything as we feel like it. Staying offsite, arrive early........when are you visiting?

 

[monkeybug]

www.universalorlando.com

Good enough place as any to start..........read the stickies and threads on her too.......loads of info.

We plan nothing for Universal, but stay onsite.......so can play everything as we feel like it. Staying offsite, arrive early........when are you visiting?

We will be at Fort Wilderness from May 2nd until May 6th, so we'll probably do Universal on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th. We have the military 3 day 2 park tickets.

 

[macraven]

Stickies are a quick way to learn a lot in a short time period

UO website is another great source to help planners

 

[woodynjessiesmomma]

We are planning our first trip. The stickies do have a lot of info here. I've found myself using these websites most of all researching what to expect:
http://orlandoinformer.com/universal
https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/universal-seaworld-orlando-touring-plans/
http://wdwprepschool.com/a-disney-world-freaks-guide-to-universal-orlando/
http://www.disneytouristblog.com/universal-orlando-trip-planning-guide/