best day for Universal during holiday?

[Brook1099]

Any of these dates do u think to be less busier than another

Friday Dec 26th
Tuesday Dec 30th
Friday Jan. 3

TIA

 

[RMulieri]

Out of those dates the 3rd is going to be the less busy..But don't misunderstand .....ALL of the dates between Christmas and after schools go back (likely Jan 5th 2015) is insanely crowded.This year likely to be even busier with Diagon alley opening

 

[tefrench]

We're going to be in Florida the 22nd - Jan. 2. Would the 23rd be the best option?

 

[RMulieri]

We're going to be in Florida the 22nd - Jan. 2. Would the 23rd be the best option?

before Christmas day is always the best bet..it will be extremely busy even then but nowhere near the insanity that comes after Christmas day

 

[Brook1099]

Maybe I will switch out one of my Disney days and go on Sunday the 21st then instead of after Christmas. I do know every where is going to be a madhouse and originally we were not doing any days this year at US but my kiddos are insisting to see the new HP section and it is Christmas so I feel like I can make it part of a gift for them.

 

[tefrench]

Maybe I will switch out one of my Disney days and go on Sunday the 21st then instead of after Christmas. I do know every where is going to be a madhouse and originally we were not doing any days this year at US but my kiddos are insisting to see the new HP section and it is Christmas so I feel like I can make it part of a gift for them.

We know it'll be busy everywhere, too, but we feel we know Disney and how to cope but we weren't sure how to handle Universal. Have a great time!

 

[RMulieri]

Best way to deal with Unviersal that week is to stay onsite at a deluxe resort ( RPR,PBH and Hard rock.Cbana bay does not have the express pass as a perk) for early entry and express pass privelages.The express pass wont help with harry potter , but early entry will..it is likely that the new HP area will likely be packed and on the time-stamp return tickets ( meaning just to get into the area, nevermind rides, you will be given a time to return to the area later in the day).without express for the other rides , you can expect wait times of 120mins+ for standby during that week.