Basic questions. Trip Apr 23rd - April 30th

[DisneyFanSince71]

I am planning a week trip to Orlando for last week in April. I am fairly sage in navigating WDW, but haven't a clue for Universal. A few questions..

1) Is there any better day to go? With Disney its a science, but it seems that at Universal every day is treated the same.
2) How bad is it concerning crowds? Is the park fairly open (ala EPCOT) or more congested (ala Animal Kingdom)?
2) Any touring tips?
3) Can you upgrade a ticket at Universal while there (like at Disney). I was thinking of buying a 1 day ticket, but perhaps upgrading it to a 2nd day if kids like the park

Thanks

 

[damo]

I am planning a week trip to Orlando for last week in April. I am fairly sage in navigating WDW, but haven't a clue for Universal. A few questions..

1) Is there any better day to go? With Disney its a science, but it seems that at Universal every day is treated the same.
2) How bad is it concerning crowds? Is the park fairly open (ala EPCOT) or more congested (ala Animal Kingdom)?
2) Any touring tips?
3) Can you upgrade a ticket at Universal while there (like at Disney). I was thinking of buying a 1 day ticket, but perhaps upgrading it to a 2nd day if kids like the park

Thanks

Sunday seems to be the best day to go. The weeks before and after Easter will be chaos and expect wall to wall people in the Wizarding World. The rest of the parks won't be nearly as bad. Universal won't be nearly as bad as Universal. Either do WW first thing or last thing. You can def. upgrade your tickets. Universal is always happy to take your money.

 

[Metro West]

Universal won't be nearly as bad as Universal.

So you're saying Universal won't be as bad?

 

[damo]

So you're saying Universal won't be as bad?

lol....oopsie...at least I know someone reads my stuff


Universal won't be as bad as IOA.

 

[jackal]

We are also arriving on April 23 I cannot believe I do not have a touring plan for Universal and I love it. The only thing I know we have to do is when we arrive is go directly to the Simpson ride for DD8. Other than that, we are completely and utterly winging it. The only other thing we may do is hit WWOHP on the 24th or the 26 early for onsite guest opening. I haven't even decided on that yet because I'm not sure it's worth our getting up that early as we are not HP fans at all.

From what I read from all the helpful people on this board is that having a touring plan at Universal is not as necessary as Disney. A lot of people just wing it and have a great time. I'm going to try that and see what happens. It definitely has been a lot less stressful that is sure than the Disney portion of our vacation.