Dl & DCA vs Universal?

[KelliLee702]

We will be going to SoCal (Huntington Beach) for Spring Break 4/6 - 4/10.
I have a DD10 and DS12+. My BIL is pushing us to go to Universal. Will my kids enjoy it? Will it be too scary for my daughter? Maybe we should try Knotts instead? I think they prefer rides as opposed to shows. We are a military family so we can get discounted tickets for both. Would one day there be enough? I really want to go to DL & DCA!
Thanks for all your opinions!

 

[cats mom]

Of course there's no one answer for all kids, but I asked my DD10 and DS13 what order they would put your choices in and this is what they said:

Both put DL/DCA 1st
DD put Knotts #2 and Universal #3
DS put Universal #2 and Knotts #3

In general I'd say Knotts is more little kid friendly than Universal, but your kids are old enough that I think you'll be fine either way. And one day is definitely enough for both Knotts and Universal Hollywood, although I would expect crowds wherever you go that week.

Good Luck with your decision and have a GREAT trip!

 

[KelliLee702]

Of course there's no one answer for all kids, but I asked my DD10 and DS13 what order they would put your choices in
Good Luck with your decision and have a GREAT trip!

Thanks for your input. They have not ever been to Universal or Knotts, so I'd like some more opinions if you all don't mind.

 

[LavenderPeach]

IMO, I think Knott's is more centered around it's rides and has lots of roller coasters while Universal has rides but also has several attractions that are more....oh what's the word....informational? I don't mean to make them sound boring, because they're not but what I mean is there a lot of attractions that give you a behind-the-scenes look at how they make movies or tv shows. I think they've added a few rides since the last time I was there but I don't really think of it as a park filled with rides and roller coasters. I personally like Universal better than Knott's. I went to Universal for the first time when I was 5 and I liked it. Universal also has the City Walk right next to it which has lots of restaurants. I don't know if that helps, but that's my opinion.

 

[Stacerita]

DD13 would pick DL/DCA first, but since I take her so often she says she is burnt out on it. For rides she would pick Knotts, but for all over stuff, she likes Universal.

 

[mystic_path]

Disneyland All the way... Universal is cool but there is SOOOOOOO much more for everyone to enjoy at DL/DCA then Universal. You can basically get most of Universal covered in one day. Then at DL you dont have to worry about scariness, ride hight restrictions, etc.