April 2 questions

[mamabearof4]

Found lots of helpful info on these boards(such wonderfully helpful people!) and finally got the motivation to join and ask some questions.

I know April 2 is scheduled for Mardi Gras and figure it will probably be busier than other days, but by looking at the express pass price list to get an idea of attendance (2 park EP $59.99) it looks like it's expected to be as busy that day as in the middle of the summer !? I thought that was a little weird since April 3-8 as EP $31.99.

I guess I'm wondering if we should go on April 2 at all for Mardi Gras. Don't really want to be standing in line all day and be packed like sardines in the park. We have a time share for the week, but after comments on this board, considered booking 1 night at Universal Hotel for EP privilidges.

I should mention that we have adult and teenages who are thrill seekers and will definitly want to ride all the major rides

Hoping to get some help with these questions--

Should we just skip that Sat/Mardi Gras and go rest of week?

If we book Universal room for EP would it be worth it to go on Sat? (Also wondering if the $299 cost of room is worth it-we have 1 adult & 3 kids ages 11-17)

Would we be better to book Universal room for Sun to get Sun/Mon EP when it looks like parks might be slower

Would we likely need the EP during week of April 3-8?

If we don't get the EP would we be better all going in single rider lines to shorten waiting?

thanks in advance for any info, trying to make the most of our vacation without breaking the bank! LOL (but also willing to look at options to splurge if it would be worth it)

 

[kimcwl]

Never been to US/IOA before. Going same week--trying to figure out what crowds are like, how to use EP, etc. Would really appreciate any input.

KL

 

[Metro West]

Hoping to get some help with these questions--

Should we just skip that Sat/Mardi Gras and go rest of week?

If we book Universal room for EP would it be worth it to go on Sat? (Also wondering if the $299 cost of room is worth it-we have 1 adult & 3 kids ages 11-17)

Would we be better to book Universal room for Sun to get Sun/Mon EP when it looks like parks might be slower

Would we likely need the EP during week of April 3-8?

If we don't get the EP would we be better all going in single rider lines to shorten waiting?

thanks in advance for any info, trying to make the most of our vacation without breaking the bank! LOL (but also willing to look at options to splurge if it would be worth it)

The Mardi Gras parade is great but unless you're really wanting to see Ne-Yo that night, you might want to skip it. He will bring in LOTS of fans and the park will be jammed. You would be better off going during the week and since you've already checked the EP prices for that week, you should be good. I don't think you would need to spend the money for a onsite room since the crowds are expected to be relatively low.

Single riders are always the way to go if your group doesn't mind being split up...it will save lots of time.