First timers to US tickets/rides?

[Singinglizzie]

We are going over labor day weekend - 5 girls ages 24-52, for 2.5 days and will stay off-site at a timeshare courtesy of my sister. We will have 2 days to spend at US, with the draw being the WWOHP. Should we buy 2 -1 day base tickets $109 or park to park $129? Will we have enough time to park hop or will we need 1 full day at each park? For the $30 diff, we could apply that $$ to Fotl passes which are $25.99 per day and add once we get there, unless FPTL passes sell out in advance? Also which rides are the must do?Thanks for any and all advice!

 

[Metro West]

We are going over labor day weekend - 5 girls ages 24-52, for 2.5 days and will stay off-site at a timeshare courtesy of my sister. We will have 2 days to spend at US, with the draw being the WWOHP. Should we buy 2 -1 day base tickets $109 or park to park $129? Will we have enough time to park hop or will we need 1 full day at each park? For the $30 diff, we could apply that $$ to Fotl passes which are $25.99 per day and add once we get there, unless FPTL passes sell out in advance? Also which rides are the must do?Thanks for any and all advice!

You can add on to your base tickets if that's what you want to do so that's not a big deal. I think you should allow a full day at each park to avoid rushing around. Also...wait until you arrive to purchase Express passes. If you get there at opening, you should be able to do several of the larger attractions w/o much of a wait...especially at the Studios.

 

[Singinglizzie]

You can add on to your base tickets if that's what you want to do so that's not a big deal. I think you should allow a full day at each park to avoid rushing around. Also...wait until you arrive to purchase Express passes. If you get there at opening, you should be able to do several of the larger attractions w/o much of a wait...especially at the Studios.

Thanks for the advice. I guess I'm nervous about the projected crowds. Still, Sept. is 4 months away, let's see how the crowds fare over the summer. What rides are "do not miss"?

 

[xApril]

Thanks for the advice. I guess I'm nervous about the projected crowds. Still, Sept. is 4 months away, let's see how the crowds fare over the summer. What rides are "do not miss"?

I really think you should try to do everything! The one thing I always recommend though is the Horror Make-Up Show.

 

[Disney Padawan]

Thanks for the advice. I guess I'm nervous about the projected crowds. Still, Sept. is 4 months away, let's see how the crowds fare over the summer. What rides are "do not miss"?

I agree to give yourself at least 1 day per park so that you're not rushed.

As for the do not miss rides, everyone will have a different opinion but here's mine. In order of Importance.

At Universal Studios

1. The Mummy
2. The Simpsons
3. T23D
4. Jimmy Neutron
5. Shrek
6. MIB
7. Rip Ride Rocket
8. Jaws
9. Disaster!
10. Twister
11. Horror Make-up Show
12. E.T.

At Islands of Adventure

1. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
2. Spider Man
3. Dragon's Challenge
4. Hulk
5. Jurassic Park
6. Dudley Do-Rights
7. Popeye
8. Cat in the Hat
9. Dr. Doom's Fearfall
10. Poseidon's Fury
11. Voyage of Sinbad
12. Flight of the Hippogriff

Hope this helps and hope you have a great time!

 

[Planogirl]

If it's hot and you enjoy getting wet definitely ride the Bilge Rat Barges. It's a hoot but you will get drenched!

Other than that ride the Mummy's Revenge many times. At least that's what I always want to do. Spiderman is probably the best ride in Orlando but I haven't ridden FJ yet.