Express Pass for $31.99 each for 2nd week of June

[Planogirl]

I'm mulling over whether it's worth it to order this from the Universal website. We are staying offsite (spending virtually no money for our hotel) so I'm tempted to treat the two of us.

Thoughts?

 

[ky07]

I'm mulling over whether it's worth it to order this from the Universal website. We are staying offsite (spending virtually no money for our hotel) so I'm tempted to treat the two of us.

Thoughts?

You can buy express passes in the park also and as many will tell you that if you are there as soon as the park is open you can get in alot of the main rides and if it starts getting really busy then you can buy the express passes

 

[Metro West]

I'm mulling over whether it's worth it to order this from the Universal website. We are staying offsite (spending virtually no money for our hotel) so I'm tempted to treat the two of us.

Thoughts?

I would never recommend buying EP's ahead of time unless you're going during Christmas or an equally busy week. I would wait and purchase once you're in the park and see how long the lines are. They can be purchased at either park so I would wait.

 

[donaldduck352]

I would never recommend buying EP's ahead of time unless you're going during Christmas or an equally busy week. I would wait and purchase once you're in the park and see how long the lines are. They can be purchased at either park so I would wait.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

And they're really easy to buy in the parks. They even sell them at some of the carts.

 

[Planogirl]

Sounds good to me! If we get overwhelmed with crowds for some reason then we'll see about buying them. We always get there before opening time so no worries for early on at least.

 

[EDuke98080]

Thanks for the advice I was wondering the same thing! Can you see all there is in both parks in one day? Also, which day would be better, a Sunday or a Monday? What tickets would you advise and where is the best place to purchase them?

 

[damo]

Thanks for the advice I was wondering the same thing! Can you see all there is in both parks in one day? Also, which day would be better, a Sunday or a Monday? What tickets would you advise and where is the best place to purchase them?

You cannot see all there is to see in both parks in one day, but you certainly can do the major rides. Monday would be lighter on the crowds. You'll need to get to the parks well before opening to ensure that you are in before the crowds arrive.

 

[bluespringsmom]

we are doing Universal on June 6th and June 7th. Since there will be big events going on at MK and AK that weekend, we thouth it would be best to skip Disney that weekend.

 

[CEO]

Thanks for the advice I was wondering the same thing! Can you see all there is in both parks in one day?

It's a challenge, but you can do MOST of both parks in a single day.

My attack plan strategy is simple. Start with IOA. Get there when it opens (which means, make sure you're pulling into the parking lot at least a half-hour before the actual open). As long as you're ahead of the crowd, you can lead the way going clockwise (starting with Marvel -- Spider-Man & Hulk) and be done with minimal lines for most of the attractions by noon or earlier.

Then you can head out to USF where the crowds will already be in place, but at least you have several more hours for it.

And I'm suggesting IOA first because the rides are typically shorter than USF. So most of that time is spent in queues if you show up later in the day, whereas it may be the other way around at USF where many of the attractions are longer, have pre shows, live elements, etc.

 

[EDuke98080]

It's a challenge, but you can do MOST of both parks in a single day.

My attack plan strategy is simple. Start with IOA. Get there when it opens (which means, make sure you're pulling into the parking lot at least a half-hour before the actual open). As long as you're ahead of the crowd, you can lead the way going clockwise (starting with Marvel -- Spider-Man & Hulk) and be done with minimal lines for most of the attractions by noon or earlier.

Then you can head out to USF where the crowds will already be in place, but at least you have several more hours for it.

And I'm suggesting IOA first because the rides are typically shorter than USF. So most of that time is spent in queues if you show up later in the day, whereas it may be the other way around at USF where many of the attractions are longer, have pre shows, live elements, etc.

Thanks so much. Just shared he information with my family and have a great plan of attack thanks to your suggestions. One more thing, we need to make dining reservations because of Celiac disease (no gluten). If we want to eat at Hard Rock what time would work? I am not sure about logistics and location if we are doing IOA first and the US second...

 

[Metro West]

If we want to eat at Hard Rock what time would work? I am not sure about logistics and location if we are doing IOA first and the US second...

You can make reservations at the CityWalk kiosk located across from the theater or by calling 407 224-FOOD.

 

[DisneyFairytale]

I'm mulling over whether it's worth it to order this from the Universal website. We are staying offsite (spending virtually no money for our hotel) so I'm tempted to treat the two of us.

Thoughts?

We weren't sure if they worth with when we went last month. DO IT. I would never go to the park without one. When we went we did not wait for a line once. Walked straight onto all the rides. We had a blast. It's well worth the money.

 

[Planogirl]

we are doing Universal on June 6th and June 7th. Since there will be big events going on at MK and AK that weekend, we thouth it would be best to skip Disney that weekend.

Not to mention the last Star Wars weekend at DHS is I'm not mistaken.

I'm considering going to one of the Universal parks Sunday June 7th and then reverting over to Disney for a few days once the crowds there go home. I'm still not sure about that Express Pass but I'll just see how busy it gets.

 

[Metro West]

Not to mention the last Star Wars weekend at DHS is I'm not mistaken.

Yes...I was at DHS for a while yesterday and it was really crowded. I know it was Star Wars weekend as well as a holiday weekend but the crowds will show up for Star Wars.

 

[Planogirl]

Yes...I was at DHS for a while yesterday and it was really crowded. I know it was Star Wars weekend as well as a holiday weekend but the crowds will show up for Star Wars.

We checked out Star Wars weekend during our last trip and it was fun but PACKED! I'm not enthused about the stars showing up for this one so we'll just skip it this time.