Disney and Universal? can you help me divide the time??

[joloco]

there is a universal web site on dis boards which has lots of info.
I would get at least 2 day / 2 park pass , some times they have specials, but 2 get 3rd day free. If you get multi day ticket you can go in/out of both parks. one day ticket - one park only. If you're trying to save money the Royal Pacific is on - site hotel just opened last year, they don't have "CODES" but you can try for entertainment rate or Fan club rate, AAA rate if you have any....check the DIS boards .
I would do Universal last in AUG since it's summer and by end of vacation, you don't have to have patience to stand in line. ....or get up as early if you don't want to w/ FOTL.

 

[TreeOfLife]

I never faced that problem but if it comes to "trying to find the Q line" I prefer to walk a minute over figuring out what to do during the next hour, without walking too far or you may lose your turn...

 

[beattyfamily]

We've split our stay between WDW and Universal the last 3 years and love doing that!!! (we rent a car then for the convenience)

We've done Disney first and Universal first. I think I prefer Disney first if I had to choose because FOTL spoils you, but either way is fine. Nothing beats FOTL access!!!

We've also stayed offsite at Universal (once; our first time) and then onsite and we MUCH PREFER ONSITE!!! We've stayed at the HRH and RP; we prefer the HRH. We are staying at the HRH again this December.

We are staying with the Universal Fan Club (similar to the Disney Club; you get it at work) rate of $129 pool view. We could have had the Entertainment rate of $125 garden view but switched. Call and see if they are offering the Entertainment rate for your trip BEFORE you buy the book, and then if it's available book it, and then buy the book. You do not need the book when you call to book your trip; only when you arrive.

I think 2 days is plenty at Universal especially if you are doing WDW as well.

Check out the Universal board for lots more info!

Have fun!

 

[emmagata]

Originally posted by beattyfamily
We've split our stay between WDW and Universal the last 3 years and love doing that!!! (we rent a car then for the convenience)

We've done Disney first and Universal first. I think I prefer Disney first if I had to choose because FOTL spoils you, but either way is fine. Nothing beats FOTL access!!!

We've also stayed offsite at Universal (once; our first time) and then onsite and we MUCH PREFER ONSITE!!! We've stayed at the HRH and RP; we prefer the HRH. We are staying at the HRH again this December.

We are staying with the Universal Fan Club (similar to the Disney Club; you get it at work) rate of $129 pool view. We could have had the Entertainment rate of $125 garden view but switched. Call and see if they are offering the Entertainment rate for your trip BEFORE you buy the book, and then if it's available book it, and then buy the book. You do not need the book when you call to book your trip; only when you arrive.

I think 2 days is plenty at Universal especially if you are doing WDW as well.

Check out the Universal board for lots more info!

Have fun!

Just for comparison, we're spending about $95/night (in November) for a 3 bedroom/2 bath home with a private pool that's about a 10 minute drive to the MK parking lot.

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by emmagata
Just for comparison, we're spending about $95/night (in November) for a 3 bedroom/2 bath home with a private pool that's about a 10 minute drive to the MK parking lot.

That's why I bought DVC so I could have a 2 bedroom villa and still be onsite at WDW! We LOVE being onsite. Can't wait for November/December!

At Universal, I prefer being ONSITE having done both ways. Nothing beats FOTL access and walking to the park from your room, but I guess if you have a big family, offsite is more economical.

To each their own I say!