June 25-27, need to be onsite?

[Mouskemom]

We're considering going to Universal on June 25-27. Considering the crowds that time of year, is it necessary to stay onsite in order to get the Front of the Line access, or would I be OK if I stayed offsite and saved some money on the hotel?

Our kids are 3, 6 and 9 and our main interest is seeing Harry Potter.

Thanks for your help.

 

[anniebean]

Yes! You get into WWHOP an hour early when you stay onsite. It's worth the extra money!!

 

[Bluer101]

Book one night onsite and it will give you 2 days of express and early entry. Then get a 2 park pass and enjoy yourself, it's a vacation, no stress this way.

 

[ky07]

Book one night onsite and it will give you 2 days of express and early entry. Then get a 2 park pass and enjoy yourself, it's a vacation, no stress this way.

I agree and wish we could this year but tight budget will keep us offsite but we will not have our DS's with us

 

[AJA]

Yes, it's very much worth it. Staying onsite adds a lot to the Universal experience. I agree with the pp though, as long as you don't mind moving on the second day, you could stay one night at a UN property and get 2 days worth of express pass.