Need Help With Plan 1st Time at Universal

[BAFFY]

Hello There;

We are taking a cruise our of Port Canavrel on November 13th.
Prior to that we will be In Disney/Universal Arriving on the 9th.

We only have 1 day in Universal
What are the crowds like in November 10-13?
Do we need the express pass?

I have 3 options I am thinking about and would appreciate everyones input.

Option 1 Take shuttle to Hard Rock November 9th, Relax
November 10th do IoA and US taking advantage of the FOTL pass.
and take a shuttle or taxi to our Hotel in Disney on the 10th in the evening after the park closes.

Do MK /EP /HS on the November 11th and 12th.

Option 2 Take shuttle to hotel in Disney stay there and just take a shuttle to and from Disney to US and IoA fo the day but then we do not get to take advantage of the FOTL pass. (Do we need this in November 10th - 12th?)

Option 2 Stay in Disney for the 1st 2 night and Universal fo the last 2 nights seeing IoA and US on the 12th. and Disney on the 10 and 11th.

There are 4 of us in all. Me my Husband and 16 year old twins that are HP fans.

I really appreciate any and all opinions!

 

[Metro West]

Early November crowds are fairly slow so you won't need the EP for touring.

If you are thinking of a split stay, I would do Disney first and finish with Universal because the unlimited Express hotel guests receive will spoil you.

You could probably get away with staying offsite but stay very close to the parks so you aren't driving back and forth...that will get expensive and very tiring.

 

[musicma]

We are going in August for our first visit, too! Which attractions do you recommend we go to first? I usually do a touring plan for the Disney parks, but I understand US is much more manageable. With only one day at US, I thought I should have a plan of attack! Any suggestions?

 

[ThingOne]

I agree; in November, I wouldn't worry about an express pass. Personally, I would stay at the Hard Rock hotel because you'll get early access to the Wizarding World, so you'll really be able to make the most of your single day visit. (Plus you'll get free express passes anyway, even if you don't need them - a nice perk when you don't have to pay for it.)

I think Wizarding World should be at the top of your to-do list any time you visit. After you've gotten your fill there, you can hit up the rest of IOA, then go to USF later in the afternoon. Many of the shows at USF don't start till later anyway so you'll have more to do if you go there second. Grab a map as soon as you get there and check out show times for anything you're interested in seeing and plan the rest of your visit around that. Universal's maps have both parks on them so you can get the times for USF even if you start at IOA.

Have fun!!

 

[BAFFY]

Thank you so much for all of your help!

I am soo looking forward to this trip.

Looks like we will stay the 1st night in Universal and them we are staying the next three night on site at one of the Disney Value resorts

 

[macraven]

i could have sworn i did a reply to this question...........


maybe i should wear my glasses when i post......