skipping the pre-show

[murrayhaven]

First timers to Universal 3/21 - 3/23 and staying on-site with FOTL! Yea! I've read posts that mention missing out on interesting/informative pre-shows when using FOTL. Do the regulars suggest going through the "normal" line for the very first time riding or are there suggestions as to which pre-shows can be skipped without losing the jist of the ride. Thanks.

 

[Universal FReak]

on spider man if u go to ioa they have a movie playing that tells u what the problem is in the city but for things like men in black and bttf u don't need to worry about missing a pre-show
also on the mummy they have an interesting queue but its not like in hollywood where they tell u about the curse before the ride

 

[gschmerl]

If you go on Dueling Dragons, walk through the castle at least once before you to the express entrance.

 

[robvia]

Or you could walk thru the queue until you hit a crowd, then turn around and go back. This would be good for a ride like Dr. Doom.

 

[Universal FReak]

yea btu dr. doom doesn't have that great of a queue except for the video i have to say it is hilarious when they hit that guys heasd against the headrest
hahahahahahahahaha

 

[VW31]

Can you go through the queues just to take a look but not get on the ride? For example I want to see the queue for Dr Doom, Duelling dragons, Hulk, etc. but I don't want to get on them.

 

[ksdave]

Yes, all of these rides have a "chicken exit".
I think Dueling Dragons is one you must see.

 

[VW31]

Oh, great, so everyone's going to think I'm chickening out

 

[Universal FReak]

no we will think your whimping out
if u dont want to feel like people think u are chicken just say something like i have to go get the rest of my family or whoever your with
thats what my friend does
i always laugh at him
hahahahahahahahahahah.........oh sorry i dont mean that i would be laughing at u...hahaha...wait...haha.....ok im better

 

[VW31]

Yeah, I probably will say something like that, or look at my watch and act like I have to be someplace else