AAAHHHHHHHH! In less than a week, we will be at IOA/US...

[PHamrick]

for the first time EVER for our kids and friends and for the first time since 2000 for me and my husband! What are your best last minute tips/tricks/suggestions? We are staying on property and have Early Entry and unlimited express passes. We are SO EXCITED but nervous because it has been a while!

And don't worry, I'm going to slow down and enjoy it all, not try to fit it all in, but still hit all of our priorities and carpe the diem (insert any other traditional advice here! )!

 

[littlejimmy]

will be there too in one week. don't slow down for ee. slow down after ee. in ioa, get to fj and dc, and queue up for kong as soon as you can. for us, go right to gringotts and then single rider gringotts as much as you want, it will be almost walk on, after that...and then, and only then, relax and enjoy universal.

 

[wookiebeck]

I read your title as "AHH! there is a big problem!" I would call a Uni vacation "Ahhuuuhh...I'm chillin' on vacation."

 

[PHamrick]

I read your title as "AHH! there is a big problem!" I would call a Uni vacation "Ahhuuuhh...I'm chillin' on vacation."

Oh, no. No big problem. Think of it more as teen-like squealing in excitement from a middle-aged woman who should know better!

 

[humphreydog]

Skip the counter service restaurants. The sit down restaurants (Finnegans, etc) offer similar prices. In addition to kid's meals and free drink refills, they give you a relaxing place to recharge your batteries.

 

[Cuchman]

will be there too in one week. don't slow down for ee. slow down after ee. in ioa, get to fj and dc, and queue up for kong as soon as you can. for us, go right to gringotts and then single rider gringotts as much as you want, it will be almost walk on, after that...and then, and only then, relax and enjoy universal.

I think my family and I rode Gringots maybe 10 times last trip this same philosophy.

 

[schumigirl]

You have unlimited EP.........sorted.

Everything else will fall in place........

Louie's and Thunder Falls Terrace are 2 of the best counter service places around.........can't go wrong with them. Simpsons food court has some fantastic choices too.

Confisco Grill, Mythos and Lombards are among the best table service in the parks.

Don't discount hotel food choices too.........RPR particularly has fabulous places to eat.

Have fun............

 

[macraven]

Be sure to take lots of quarters

If you forget, you can get change made at the shops in the park


Feed the quarters into the water guns on top of the bridge that the Dudley boats go under

Peeps that are removing the poncho from their head are the best targets to soak


Also use the water cannons/guns for the water raft ride

Remember to aim for anyone dry

 

[gotomu212]

Be sure to take lots of quarters

If you forget, you can get change made at the shops in the park


Feed the quarters into the water guns on top of the bridge that the Dudley boats go under

Peeps that are removing the poncho from their head are the best targets to soak


Also use the water cannons/guns for the water raft ride

Remember to aim for anyone dry

You are now my declared nemesis...., (my smiley face emoji didn't post)

 

[CJN]

Be sure to take lots of quarters

If you forget, you can get change made at the shops in the park


Feed the quarters into the water guns on top of the bridge that the Dudley boats go under

Peeps that are removing the poncho from their head are the best targets to soak


Also use the water cannons/guns for the water raft ride

Remember to aim for anyone dry

The first time we ever got squirted I thought, "Oh, those poor confused people - they must mistakenly think we're part of their family or something." We couldn't figure it out, especially as we got closer and closer and they just kept laughing harder and harder. Oh, we were newbies.

 

[macraven]

Um..... Now what date were you there?
.......





Been having fun doing that since the day the water guns were put in

In my vacation budget I have water sprays next to my food budget
Lol

 

[RMulieri]

I leave for Portofino on Tuesday..Already have a bag of quarters for the water guns...LOL

 

[Disney Ron]

for the first time EVER for our kids and friends and for the first time since 2000 for me and my husband! What are your best last minute tips/tricks/suggestions? We are staying on property and have Early Entry and unlimited express passes. We are SO EXCITED but nervous because it has been a while!

And don't worry, I'm going to slow down and enjoy it all, not try to fit it all in, but still hit all of our priorities and carpe the diem (insert any other traditional advice here! )!

Have a great time we are single digit dancing today!!!

 

[macraven]

I leave for Portofino on Tuesday..Already have a bag of quarters for the water guns...LOL

Good homie

Fast learner

 

[Pinkgurlshubby]

Less than a week for us as well. Royal Pacific this time next week. First time for the 4 of us, myself, wife and 2 sonsGoing to start the vaca off with a refreshment at the pool.

 

[JohnnyB2]

Leaving in 2 weeks, thanks for reminding us about the quarters. Always a good time with a cool beverage and a roll of quarters. We're there for 7 nights better bring 2 rolls

 

[Stageman12]

We leave for PBH on Fri! Way too much stuff left to do...

 

[Pinkgurlshubby]

We leave for PBH on Fri! Way too much stuff left to do...

My tween is already packed he's ready to go. Son it's not Friday yet!!

 

[Cuchman]

We fly Saturday to Miami and drive in to UO on Wednesday the 24th - getting VERY excited. I love the quarters idea, packing a roll or two for sure!

 

[macraven]

One more very important tip



If the water gun does not work after you put the quarters in, go to the closet store and tell them you need a refund

I have had one machine eat my quarters and do nothing

TM 's were very helpful to return the quarters to me