First trip to Universal Studios

[Doug7528]

My family is arriving at USO Monday am 06/14/2004. This our first time there. We have been to WDW 4 times trying something different this time. Does anyone have any last minutes tips or advice that we should know for this trip. 3 children with us
(16,16,10).Staying 5 nights Hard Rock resort. I wished I would have found this board a couple months ago just stumbled on it this week. Thanks

 

[No11's Mom]

You're kids will love HRH. We just got back and I'm ready to go again. If your kids are coaster lovers I have this suggestion - get to IOA about 20 minutes before the official opening time. They will probably be letting people in already and everyone will be heading to Spiderman and Hulk. Y'all turn right and got through Suese Landing to the Lost Continent and head straight to Dueling Dragons. You should be able to ride on the front row several times before a line starts forming. Front row is a totally different experience that the other rows, and FOTL doesn't help you get on front row later in the day.

Hope you have a great vacation!

 

[msr709]

Welcome to the Boards! Staying at HRH was the best thing you could do to visit USO with FOTL. There is really minimal planning involved when you can walk on with little or no wait on all the rides at both parks! With teenagers in tow I would recommend IOA first, the rides are very exciting and most teens love them. USF is also a great park which actually has more to see than IOA. If you can (with 5 days you should have no problem) visit Seaworld, you won't regret it, and HRH has a bus that takes you there. Don't forget to take your AAA card if you are a member, you can get discounts almost anywhere. And be sure to flash that Hotel Key for Priority Seatings at HRC, and the Citywalk restaurants. Here's hoping you have a wonderful time!

 

[Motherfletcher]

Tell the kids to listen for the underwater speakers in the pool.
Leaving the hotel for the pool area there is a gate to your left that leads to USO.
Request a room on the upper floors for view. Join Loews 1st via email and get your number so you can get a welcome gift.
The showers in the fitness center take forever to get hot!
Have fun!