Is it even possible to compare Disney and Universal?

[phamton]

Summer crowds are horrendous at both Universal/IoA and WDW. Both have long lines and long waits to ride. September will be a good time to go though so you should be alright.

I tried to do MK last week and the lines were unbearable. Instead I ended up going to Blizzard Beach which was also very, very crowded. I handle the crowds better at Universal probably because I know the best time to hit the rides to avoid lines. I also utilize the single-rider line a lot.

 

[dreamflight99]

I could never DREAM of ever visiting either of these parks, WITHOUT the fabulous FOTLA!~It's one of the BEST perks associated with staying on property. The prices of these three LOEWS resorts are tiered accordingly to fit every budget.

The PBH is the most expensive, with the HRH being in the middle...and the RPH being the most affordable of the three. I've seen the RPH as low as $89 with certain discounts (AP, ENT. Rate, Fan Club). I've never stayed there, as we are partial to the PBH, but I've heard wonderful things about this property. I'm aware the prices are much lower off property. BUT, the extra $$$ you expend to stay at the RPH...is worth every red cent (IMHO)! The time you save, standing in line...is absolutely PRICELESS.

While at Disney, to avoid the crowds, we use FP and only visit the parks in the afternoon/Evening. Most of the crowds thin during this time, and the weather is also more optimal.

When at US/IOA last summer, I was amazed at how many persons were completely "OBLIVIOUS" in regards to the "FOTLA" perk! Many asked us about the VIP/FOTLA line, and we explained the process. Most admitted if they knew about this feature before traveling to Orlando, they would have made reservations to stay at an ONSITE property.

One family in particular had just arrived, and were so tired/exhausted of the lines/heat...they literally left the park and walked to RPH after speaking with us about this process! We saw them again later in the eve, and they informed us they were Officially ON PROPERTY! They made reservations at the front desk, and took a cab to the other "offsite" property to CHECK-OUT & transfer everything to the Loews resort! They had their room keys, and were 100% Estatic about Not having to WAIT for any attractions. They also preferred all the other perks, (convenience, transportation, etc.) They were from England, and thanked us again, and again for the info/kindness. Simply made our day!

 

[MK Familystone]

HI ALL!
I am 27 year WDW deticated WDW veteran BUT the Disney Corporation DROP THE BALL big time.
What do I mean?
My boys are 11 and 13 but don't remember the Classic Disney Treasures which I have some 20 VHS 2 hour tapes of Mouse Tracks, Disney Mouseketers Club, Zorro and etc.
Walt Disney tried to show history of America but Eisner was more concerned with the polical correctness of making a BUCK!
Think about it !
Mr. Toads wild ride, Gone!
The simple things in life that kids don't get exposed nature like a FROG, How can Kermit have an impact on kids when the simple frog in nature is endangered. When is the last time you saw a frog in nature or touched it? The EPA uses Frogs populations as an indicator if the water sheds near you to determine if your local natural habitant is contamined from hazardous waste.
Sorry but this issue is like Eisner not realizing that the frog was before he was born, but USO touches all aspects of simple experiences of life water, dinosaurs, storys from books and history of the a time before civilization with Sinbad and etc.
When we were married 27 years ago we honeymooned in WDW
wher we had privliges like early entery because we stayed at a WDW resort.
Now a days at WDW I have to go to a Kios to worry about when where and be limited to my vacation which is in my vacation is not what I wait for all year long while waiting in lines at in a grocery at home, or on the Hi-way.
USO resorts let you let you DO what Eisner doesn't want you to do, CONTROL YOUR VACATION by FOTL , NOT EISNER!.

I dedicate the following to WALT DISNEY!
"THE MAGIC HAPPENS!!!"