Our plan for Universal/IOA one day, thoughts?

[nesser1981]

I worked out a game plan for park hopping Universal/IOA, let me know your thoughts. We're going February 7th, so I'm hoping it's not too crowded.

Despicable Me
Transformers
Meet a character if they're around

Jimmy Fallon

Twirl 'n' Hurl
Get the Giant Donut

Diagon Alley (edited to add this in)
Hogwarts Express from Diagon Alley to Hogsmeade
Flight of the Hippogriff
Lunch and then Butterbeer

Jurassic Discovery Center

Poseidon's Fury
Sinbad Stunt show, either at 2 or 4, depending what time we make it over there, I'd like to be in the area by 2.


One Fish
Caro-Seuss-el
Seuss Trolley
Cat in the Hat
Try to meet characters if we make it over early enough

Spiderman
Meet Captain America and Spiderman

 

[bchbetha]

No Diagon Alley? No Forbidden Journey?

 

[nesser1981]

No Diagon Alley? No Forbidden Journey?

Yes, we are planning on stopping in Diagon Alley, then riding the Hogwarts Express. If the lines aren't too bad, we'll try the Forbidden Journey and Escape from Gringotts, but our youngest is too short for both of those.

 

[smile145]

Since it appears you have younger kids, I would suggest The ET Adventure ride at Studios for sure. Also the Animal Actors show may be a good choice.

 

[nesser1981]

Since it appears you have younger kids, I would suggest The ET Adventure ride at Studios for sure. Also the Animal Actors show may be a good choice.

Thank you! I have had Animal Actors on my list, but I'm wondering how early the first show will be? I was hoping to be to IOA by noon/1ish, if that's possible. I guess it'll really depend on the crowds.

 

[wookiebeck]

Poseidon is all standing all the time. And it will take 45+ min of your time. And there are dark rooms that the kids might find scary (but I don't the ages of your tikes).

Sinbad Stunt Show, I only did it once. Once. Yes it is that dull. I'd rather let the kids climb on the ropes and explore the caves in the Jurassic play area for an hour.

Transformers is hit-miss. It is the same ride track as Spiderman, with less interesting story, more explosions and CG violence. Your time is limited, there are better things to see so get to Diagon Alley sooner.

My edit of your plan:
Despicable Me
E.T.
Twirl 'n' Hurl
Get the Giant Donut
Men In Black (if you like Buzz Lightyear, check this out)
Diagon Alley (edited to add this in)

Hogwarts Express over to IOA

Flight of the Hippogriff
Lunch and Butterbeer
Jurassic Discovery Center
Jurassic Play Area
Spiderman
Meet Captain America and Spiderman
One Fish
Caro-Seuss-el
Seuss Trolley
Cat in the Hat

Hogwart's Express back to US (it is a different story in this direction)

Jimmy Fallon on the way out.

 

[TommyJK]

Poseidon is all standing all the time. And it will take 45+ min of your time. And there are dark rooms that the kids might find scary (but I don't the ages of your tikes).

Sinbad Stunt Show, I only did it once. Once. Yes it is that dull. I'd rather let the kids climb on the ropes and explore the caves in the Jurassic play area for an hour.

Transformers is hit-miss. It is the same ride track as Spiderman, with less interesting story, more explosions and CG violence. Your time is limited, there are better things to see so get to Diagon Alley sooner.

My edit of your plan:
Despicable Me
E.T.
Twirl 'n' Hurl
Get the Giant Donut
Men In Black (if you like Buzz Lightyear, check this out)
Diagon Alley (edited to add this in)

Hogwarts Express over to IOA

Flight of the Hippogriff
Lunch and Butterbeer
Jurassic Discovery Center
Jurassic Play Area
Spiderman
Meet Captain America and Spiderman
One Fish
Caro-Seuss-el
Seuss Trolley
Cat in the Hat

Hogwart's Express back to US (it is a different story in this direction)

Jimmy Fallon on the way out.

I concur with the above. Drop Sinbad and Poseidon's Fury, add the items that Wookiebeck suggested. Are you sure your youngest isn't tall enough for Gringotts? It's only 42" (whereas Transformers/Spiderman is 40"). If tall enough I would indeed add Gringotts in Diagon Alley.

 

[nesser1981]

I concur with the above. Drop Sinbad and Poseidon's Fury, add the items that Wookiebeck suggested. Are you sure your youngest isn't tall enough for Gringotts? It's only 42" (whereas Transformers/Spiderman is 40"). If tall enough I would indeed add Gringotts in Diagon Alley.

He’s 40 inches exactly.

 

[nesser1981]

Poseidon is all standing all the time. And it will take 45+ min of your time. And there are dark rooms that the kids might find scary (but I don't the ages of your tikes).

Sinbad Stunt Show, I only did it once. Once. Yes it is that dull. I'd rather let the kids climb on the ropes and explore the caves in the Jurassic play area for an hour.

Transformers is hit-miss. It is the same ride track as Spiderman, with less interesting story, more explosions and CG violence. Your time is limited, there are better things to see so get to Diagon Alley sooner.

My edit of your plan:
Despicable Me
E.T.
Twirl 'n' Hurl
Get the Giant Donut
Men In Black (if you like Buzz Lightyear, check this out)
Diagon Alley (edited to add this in)

Hogwarts Express over to IOA

Flight of the Hippogriff
Lunch and Butterbeer
Jurassic Discovery Center
Jurassic Play Area
Spiderman
Meet Captain America and Spiderman
One Fish
Caro-Seuss-el
Seuss Trolley
Cat in the Hat

Hogwart's Express back to US (it is a different story in this direction)

Jimmy Fallon on the way out.

Thank you so much! We know nothing about the universal side and only really did Harry Potter and The Seuss stuff on our first and only trip to IOA. I will adjust our plan to match your suggestions.

 

[nesser1981]

We’re thinking of doing dinner at toothsome on our way out, do you think that the wait will be terrible?

 

[TommyJK]

Mid week in low season (early Feb) i doubt you'd have a wait at all at Toothsome.

 

[nesser1981]

Mid week in low season (early Feb) i doubt you'd have a wait at all at Toothsome.

Thank you!

 

[macraven]

I would not rule out the Sinbad show
Fun entertainment especially since you have children with you

We never miss going to it

 

[bchbetha]

I would not rule out the Sinbad show
Fun entertainment especially since you have children with you

We never miss going to it

Totally!
Animal Actors and/ or Sinbad. Skip Poseidon.

 

[macraven]

Definitely Animal Actors!

Cute short (15 minutes maybe)
show that is family fun and entertaining