Both parks in one day?

[Anal Annie]

We are DVC members and have always spent our entire trip at WDW since we buy AP's over there - we like to get our $ worth at WDW. We don't usually rent a car so we never leave the property. We are going down for a week starting August 16 and have been kicking around the idea of going to Universal for a day. We are going to Vero Beach for a few days after WDW so I am thinking about renting a car for the entire trip for a change. I don't know what we're doing yet. Hate to spend another $300 admission (or whatever) for US but know DS would love the change. Want to make sure it's worth it but am not looking to make this an add-on that we do every time we go.

So, back to my question. Can we do both parks in one day if we go EARLY and stay until closing?? Since we are not staying at a US hotel we won't have the advantage of that Front of the Line pass. Is this an unrealistic plan? If you're a roller coaster fanatic which park would you choose if you only had time for one? Do you think that new coaster (Riptide or whatever) would make it worth going there?

 

[Metro West]

We are DVC members and have always spent our entire trip at WDW since we buy AP's over there - we like to get our $ worth at WDW. We don't usually rent a car so we never leave the property. We are going down for a week starting August 16 and have been kicking around the idea of going to Universal for a day. We are going to Vero Beach for a few days after WDW so I am thinking about renting a car for the entire trip for a change. I don't know what we're doing yet. Hate to spend another $300 admission (or whatever) for US but know DS would love the change. Want to make sure it's worth it but am not looking to make this an add-on that we do every time we go.

So, back to my question. Can we do both parks in one day if we go EARLY and stay until closing?? Since we are not staying at a US hotel we won't have the advantage of that Front of the Line pass. Is this an unrealistic plan? If you're a roller coaster fanatic which park would you choose if you only had time for one? Do you think that new coaster (Riptide or whatever) would make it worth going there?

If you've never been to Universal, I would not recommend trying to see everything in both parks in a single day...especially in the summer. There is just too much to do and see to rush through. Since you won't have the onsite unlimited Express access, you would need to get there early and stay until closing...as you said. As far as coasters go and if you're trying to figure out which park would be better, I would stick with IOA. Hulk and Dueling Dragons are not to be missed! Of course, the Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit (HR3) is opening at the Studios sometime in the next few months. The lines for the HR3 are going to be monumental...for a while at least.

If you can allow two days for both parks, I think you would be much better off.

 

[ky07]

We are DVC members and have always spent our entire trip at WDW since we buy AP's over there - we like to get our $ worth at WDW. We don't usually rent a car so we never leave the property. We are going down for a week starting August 16 and have been kicking around the idea of going to Universal for a day. We are going to Vero Beach for a few days after WDW so I am thinking about renting a car for the entire trip for a change. I don't know what we're doing yet. Hate to spend another $300 admission (or whatever) for US but know DS would love the change. Want to make sure it's worth it but am not looking to make this an add-on that we do every time we go.

So, back to my question. Can we do both parks in one day if we go EARLY and stay until closing?? Since we are not staying at a US hotel we won't have the advantage of that Front of the Line pass. Is this an unrealistic plan? If you're a roller coaster fanatic which park would you choose if you only had time for one? Do you think that new coaster (Riptide or whatever) would make it worth going there?

Never been at this time of year but if its very busy then you could still hit the main rides and be able to do both parks but like I said I don't know how busy it will be and what the park hours will be .
For me I think the new coaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket would be worth it cause it looks to like its going to be a great coaster

 

[Anal Annie]

Hummm. I was hoping that by the end of August the crowds might be down a little and it would be do-able if we went on a weekday. Since we pay so much for our Disney AP's it's always been hard to leave the world even for a day...not sure we're willing to part with 2 days. We have multiple trips planned to use them but still... Guess we have plenty of time yet to figure it out - just won't mention it in front of DS until we decide for sure.

Are there ever any better discounts than what I see advertised right now ($95 for the 2 parks for 7 days)???

 

[Metro West]

Hummm. I was hoping that by the end of August the crowds might be down a little and it would be do-able if we went on a weekday. Since we pay so much for our Disney AP's it's always been hard to leave the world even for a day...not sure we're willing to part with 2 days. We have multiple trips planned to use them but still... Guess we have plenty of time yet to figure it out - just won't mention it in front of DS until we decide for sure.

Are there ever any better discounts than what I see advertised right now ($95 for the 2 parks for 7 days)???

Families are still on vacation in August so the crowds won't be totally gone until after Labor Day. During the week will help but you will still have 30-40 min waits for most attractions. I've been to Disney that same time and the crowds are still there...Universal is no different.

If you are trying to see everything, I doubt seriously you would get it all done in a single day. If you just want to see a few attractions, then you could.

I haven't see any other discounts better than what's being offered.