EP needed for trip in March?

[slbgnb]

We are going to Disney/Universal Mar 18-25. How long will the lines be then? We have never bought the EP as we usually are able to go in Sept/Oct and I was shocked at the $100 ish per person. So, for 2 days, that is $1000. I looked at booking the premier hotel and that was right around $700, so not sure that's worth the effort.

Thanks.

 

[DoryGirl1963]

That's prime spring break time so very busy. One night at a Premier gets you 2 days of EP - both check in & check out days.

ETA that EP cost increases greatly at busy times.

 

[slbgnb]

That's prime spring break time so very busy. One night at a Premier gets you 2 days of EP - both check in & check out days.

ETA that EP cost increases greatly at busy times.

Yes - 2 days of EP at $700 versus the $1000 - just a savings of 300. But, you're saying the EP prices goes up even more during busy times?

 

[Smugpugmug]

Yes - 2 days of EP at $700 versus the $1000 - just a savings of 300. But, you're saying the EP prices goes up even more during busy times?

Yes it does and spring break is a peak time at Universal. For example around the Christmas holidays the one time use pass is $200 per person and the unlimited is $250. It has surge pricing depending on how crowded Universal expects the parks to be.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Also the prices frequently go up further as the dates approach - if you wait to buy EP it can go up over $350/person/day for busy days. Crazy.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Of course, you never need EP. It's nice, but you can do a lot without it also. For 5 people, the Premier room is pretty much the best deal going for EPs. But without it, just make sure you're being strategic - hitting longer wait rides early, using the last few hours when waits drop way down, hitting lower wait options midday. The UO App is super helpful for ride wait times.

 

[slbgnb]

Premier Hotel has been booked. So weird to book a hotel for fast passes....but, thanks for the suggestion!

 

[AJA]

Yes the EP does go up at really busy times. We also usually visit at non peak times (Sept/Oct, Jan, early May) but in 2021 we needed to travel right after Easter. The EP’s were over $200 each per day.

 

[DoryGirl1963]

Premier Hotel has been booked. So weird to book a hotel for fast passes....but, thanks for the suggestion!

Exccellent - I truly think you'll be VERY pleased with that decision !

 

[keishashadow]

Premier Hotel has been booked. So weird to book a hotel for fast passes....but, thanks for the suggestion!

Generally a bargain considering the cost of buying EP‘s and ’your time’ If there for a shorter trip.

many here on a tight budget often book a split trip of sorts between those resorts and the non EP ones as you do get 2 full days out of just one night.

If you aren’t currently an AP holder, monitor those rates. May turn out to be non existent as a very popular time. However, it may be worth your time to upgrade one tix to take advantage of the discounted rates and other perks.