Think we can do US/IOA in 1 day

Twinprincesses

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we are going on a cruise and will have 2 days in Orlando. My kids want to do one hopper day at US/IOA and 1 day at EPCOT. We have done both before but it has been since he original HArry Potter part opened for Universal. My kids do not do the roller coasters but we would mostly do Harry Potter and Simpsons. I am worried one day won't be enough so I need some professional opinions please.
 
what is the date for the potterville section?

hope it is not on a saturday..
 
I would skip Epcot and do 2 Harry Potter days. The Harry Potter part is mega busy and takes time to do properly. We went for 3 nights and could have stayed longer
 
If I understand you right you have been to Hogsmeade at IOA, but have not seen Diagon Alley at Universal Studios.

Having the park to park ticket allows you to ride the Hogwarts Express between both Potter parks, that's a plus.

There is only one ride in Diagon Alley and that is Escape from Gringotts. Wondering around Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley is really nice. Use single rider line on Gringotts if needed to get on Gringotts if line is long.

There are a lot of shops in Diagon Alley to look in. Going back to Diagon Alley in the evening when it takes on a different feel is nice to see.

You also have the Ollivanders wand show.

If you are not staying onsite with early entry and unlimited Express pass and you are going during a busy time you will have to hustle to see everything.

Two days would be better than one, but if that is all you have time for you will have to be there at rope drop and stay until park closes probably. That's a long day. We usually stay a week.

If I were you I would go to the Universal web site and look at the maps of the parks again. Get the lay of the land again and make plans according to what rides are most important to you.

If the Potter parks are your main interest then focus on them. Have a meal at Three broomsticks in Hogsmeade
(they have a family feast meal that's very reasonable for a family of 4-6) or Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley this makes the Potter experience complete. When you have had your Potter fill then move on to the other rides.

Anymore questions ask away. Someone will answer for you.

Have a great time pixiedust:
 

We would go on a Friday. If we do 2 days it would be a Friday/Saturday. My kids are 13 so they would understand they can't see everything. Also to add it would be October so US closes at 5 and IOA closes at 8.
 
Ok I think we are going to do the 2 days. We are not staying at a Universal resort and are not adding on the express pass. EPCOT will have to wait another time.
 
I think your family will enjoy having a two day park visit

You made a fine decision !



Besides, Epcot will be packed on a Saturday with food and wine festival on that Saturday
 















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