Feb 23-26 Univ/IOA - do we need Express pass?

[lisat723]

We are going to be in the area next month, staying at Orange Lake CC 2/21-2/28. Most time will be spent at Disney but two of our party wants to spend some a bit of time at Universal and IoA...they will get the 2park 7 day pass.

Most likely those days will be, in some part, Mon-Thursday, with Thursday most likely being the full day there, based on what people say.

If they go for partial days, it most likely will be first thing in the morning.

Would anyone recommend getting the Express pass for at least one of the days, or maybe the full day on Thursday? Not sure it it will be needed or not since we are not experienced Univ/IoA visitors. Last time there was at least 5 years ago! Thanks so much for any help.

Lisa

 

[Jonny_Duck]

We are going to be in the area next month, staying at Orange Lake CC 2/21-2/28. Most time will be spent at Disney but two of our party wants to spend some a bit of time at Universal and IoA...they will get the 2park 7 day pass.

Most likely those days will be, in some part, Mon-Thursday, with Thursday most likely being the full day there, based on what people say.

If they go for partial days, it most likely will be first thing in the morning.

Would anyone recommend getting the Express pass for at least one of the days, or maybe the full day on Thursday? Not sure it it will be needed or not since we are not experienced Univ/IoA visitors. Last time there was at least 5 years ago! Thanks so much for any help.

Lisa

Up to you....It looks like they are cheapest price those days so they dont expect it to be busy. You can probably get it done w/o them. I would suggest getting there at opening and see what you can get done w/o the lines then you can make the decission if you should get them or not.

 

[lisat723]

Thanks so much, that was quick!

I'm not sure if they are going to do valet parking or not but what time would you suggest they get to the park for 9am opening? It's not a problem for them to get there early as we are usually early risers...I'm just not sure how early is early? If they plan to get to the parking garage by 8:15, is that early enough, or too early?

Thanks again!

 

[Darcy03231]

That's a big vacation week in the Northeast so it may be more crowded than you think. I would try it by getting there for park opening and see how it goes. If its really crowded you can always buy the passes when you get there.

 

[Jonny_Duck]

Thanks so much, that was quick!

I'm not sure if they are going to do valet parking or not but what time would you suggest they get to the park for 9am opening? It's not a problem for them to get there early as we are usually early risers...I'm just not sure how early is early? If they plan to get to the parking garage by 8:15, is that early enough, or too early?

Thanks again!

Kinda depends on how fast you walk. I would suggest 8:30 would be a good time to get there it will give you time to walk through maybe grab something at cinnabon otw if you like and if they let ppl in a few mins early you should be there for that also.