How many days should we plan for Universal/IOA?

[TexasLu]

We are planning a trip to Universal/IOA during the first week of August. We also plan on staying on-site so we can receive the benefits of unlimited express pass. Our kids (well, almost adults - daughters 21 and 17) love all thrill rides/shows so there isn't really much that we will be cutting out. Do you think 2 days is plenty of time to do everything considering the new HP area may be open?

Thanks!

 

[Swim Spence]

I feel like 2-3 days is enough. And staying on site, you should get Express passes. You have to know how to plan your days correctly in order to get EVERYTHING done. My advice: do not go to Harry Potter first in the morning. Do super hero island, then head to HP later

 

[Planogirl]

You might want to see at least a part of the new HP area in the morning if you get early entry though...

I would shoot for three days particularly if you enjoy time at the pools. You can pool hop so my guys spent half a day just at the Hard Rock pool while I shopped. I can easily spend several days at the Universal parks so I'm probably a poor judge though.

 

[macraven]

We are planning a trip to Universal/IOA during the first week of August. We also plan on staying on-site so we can receive the benefits of unlimited express pass. Our kids (well, almost adults - daughters 21 and 17) love all thrill rides/shows so there isn't really much that we will be cutting out. Do you think 2 days is plenty of time to do everything considering the new HP area may be open?

Thanks!

first week of august will still have crowds in the park.
staying onsite will help that issue.

i would go to www.universalorlando.com and everything that is in the park.
get an idea of the park layouts and check out menus for the eateries.

since hp2 will be open, i would plan on 3 park days.
i stay onsite a lot longer than that and never run out of things to do.

shows at the studios usually have conflicting times so you would need to check out show times over a few days in order to catch them all.

 

[Minerva Mouse]

Agreed a minimum of 2 days at a fast pace, or 3 if you really want to slow down, look around, go swimming, shop and enjoy things.

 

[Metro West]

since hp2 will be open, i would plan on 3 park days.

 

[TexasLu]

Okay guys, ya'll have convinced me we need to do 3 days. I am so excited about this vacation. I can't wait for August 2014! Thanks for everyone's input.