GAC in Universal Studios?

[mommylo]

Hi everyone, we will be traveling with DS6 who is autistic. We will be going to Universal Studios this time. We have always used GAC at WDW and Seaworld. Do they have something like that at Universal Studios? I really don't want to spend the extra cash buying the Express Passes for our family of 4. TIA.

 

[Mary976]

I'm really not sure about the GAC question (DD uses a wheelchair, so we don't need/qualify for a GAC at any park). However, I did have two thoughts. First, I know the Express Pass can be very expensive (I think the cost varies depending on the time of year), but if you can swing it, they are VERY nice to have. Second, if your DS is 6, there might be a lot of rides that he won't be tall enough to go on. Universal seems to have many more rides tailored to older teens and adults than Disney does. Depending on the height of your kids, and if you're going to be splitting up for rides, you might be able to just get the Express Pass for your other child and one parent.

Sorry I don't have any info on the GAC, but I'm sure someone else here will know.

Have a nice trip!
Mary

 

[SueM in MN]

Universal does have a GAC that is similar to the one at WDW.
If you check out the disABILITIES FAQs thread, there is some information about Universal in post #9 of that thread.

 

[mommylo]

Sue, thank you for the link. I hope DS will get on some rides. Thanks Mary regarding the height requirement bit.

 

[JohnnySharp2]

Universal does have the GAC available, however, unlike the Disney one's you have to apply each time you visit the park.
So the GAC pass you receive is only good for 1 day, but you can re-apply the same way on your next visit at either Universal Studios or Islands Of Adventure.

 

[cathydisneynut]

I would advise that if you are going for GAC at Universal, head for the customer services inside the park. We have always found it quieter, and much cooler waiting in an air-conditioned room than outside in the heat.

 

[mommylo]

I would advise that if you are going for GAC at Universal, head for the customer services inside the park. We have always found it quieter, and much cooler waiting in an air-conditioned room than outside in the heat.

Thank you for the advice. We found that it was definitely the case with SeaWorld's guest services. The one inside was nice and quiet.