Extra activities at Universal?

[MommaBearof4]

We are going to Orlando in August and we are doing Disney, Sea World and Universal. I have found loads of extra things to do at Disney (BBB, tea parties, cruise) and Sea World(behind the scenes tours, Mammal Keeper Experience) but I haven't been able to find much at a Universal.

Any suggestions on fun extras to do with a 10 yr old boy and an 8 yr old girl?

 

[reelmom]

We saw the Blue Man Group a few weeks ago. The kids (ages 9, 10, 11, 12) all enjoyed it. We will definitely see them again.

 

[glocon]

There are also a couple of new miniature golf parks that are supposed to be cool.

It only costs the price of a meal, but eating at Mythos and the Three Broomsticks are cool because of the surroundings.

Then there is the Mystic Fountain- entertaining and free.

The Jurassic Park play area is also great- and free.

There is face painting somewhere, just not sure where.

Don't know of any tours though-never got into that kind of thing. Maybe someone else will know.

 

[disneyred]

Then there is the Mystic Fountain- entertaining and free.

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can you tell me where the fountain is ?

 

[agavegirl1]

One thing that is really cool is to stop and watch the myriad of street performers in Universal. Some are scheduled and some "just happen". Grab a schedule at the gate but keep aware unscheduled performances.

 

[Metro West]

can you tell me where the fountain is ?

The Mystic Fountain is located in The Lost Continent section...right in front of the Sinbad show entrance.

 

[hydrotony]

The character interactions and short shows are much more one-on-one than Disney and occur everywhere. Lately, I have been enjoying the costumed characters, drum band and Lolipop girls show near Mel's in the mornings.

 

[taymorel]

We did the Mini golf at City Walk in May and loved it. Try it at night when it's cool outside.

 

[schumigirl]

The Mystic Fountain is located in The Lost Continent section...right in front of the Sinbad show entrance.

I could sit for hours......if I was allowed just watching that fountain........it`s so much fun. I sat so long watching last year my bottom was very numb from sitting on the rock to the side of it!!!

Minigolf at Universal is a really good one, both sides are fun, and yes at night is better.

Are you staying onsite? If so they have dive-in movies by the pool which are fun.

Character interaction in the parks are fantastic too. We were constantly running into different characters last year. They spend a lot of individual time with you so you don`t feel rushed with them.

Character meals in the hotels on different nights, you can eat in any hotels without being a resident. And again they do spend a lot of time with you

 

[NatOwls82]

Are you staying onsite? If so they have dive-in movies by the pool which are fun.

Hi
Does this happen every night in the hotels? We are planning on staying at the HRH in May 2014 & would love to experience this
Thanks

 

[macraven]

Hi
Does this happen every night in the hotels? We are planning on staying at the HRH in May 2014 & would love to experience this
Thanks

they have the listing on the UO website.
one night at pbh and hrh.
two nights at rph.

usually the characters are out between 5-7.


depending on when you will be onsite for your vacation, the schedule could change.
but, you can go to any of the hotels for the character dining.