How long to ride?

[ballarinamom]

Ok, we're there at the end of June. We are at the Hard Rock so we have the express pass and will be there at rope drop (or whatever US calls it ) If we wanted to ride all of the rides (no shows and no little kid rides because we have 2 tall 11 year olds) how long would it take to ride those rides once? Im guessing 5 hours... I know there are different variables...
TIA

 

[Metro West]

Ok, we're there at the end of June. We are at the Hard Rock so we have the express pass and will be there at rope drop (or whatever US calls it ) If we wanted to ride all of the rides (no shows and no little kid rides because we have 2 tall 11 year olds) how long would it take to ride those rides once? Im guessing 5 hours... I know there are different variables...
TIA

If doing both parks, I would say 5-6 hours would be about right...its really hard to guess though. Unlimited Express access will save you since you're visiting during the busy summer season.

If I might ask...what's the rush? You're staying onsite so relax and have a good time. You aren't at Disney so slow down and enjoy yourselves.

 

[ballarinamom]

Oh no...sorry for the confusion. I was just asking about Universal not IOA. We were hoping to go back to the hotel to swim and eat and then back for reservations at Lombards. So my hope is, if we are there at 9:00, the girls can ride every ride( except the small kids rides) and head back to the hotel around 1:30ish, let them swim and eat until 4:00ish and then back to the park for dinner and a few more rides.

We would like to squeeze in the makeup show and maybe the animal stars show but thats not a deal breaker...

 

[Metro West]

Oh no...sorry for the confusion. I was just asking about Universal not IOA. We were hoping to go back to the hotel to swim and eat and then back for reservations at Lombards. So my hope is, if we are there at 9:00, the girls can ride every ride( except the small kids rides) and head back to the hotel around 1:30ish, let them swim and eat until 4:00ish and then back to the park for dinner and a few more rides.

We would like to squeeze in the makeup show and maybe the animal stars show but thats not a deal breaker...

Gotcha...you shouldn't have any problems doing all that and dinner too. Animal Actors is a cute show that's not very long so definitely try to see that one. The Horror Make-Up show is a riot...you can't miss it!

 

[ballarinamom]

I thought those two would be the best for everyone! How long would you guestimate to get through the ridesif we did them all together? Is 5 hours too much? Also where can I find the show schedules?