Three Day Trip--One Park or Two?

[EmJ]

Hello all,

I am planning a three-day trip in late March for my husband and me (no kids). We are both die-hard Potter fans, as they go, and want to see as much as we can in Wizarding World (including Ollivander's, no matter the line). My hubbie is also a huge superhero/Spiderman fan, and so I've been planning to spend all three days at IOA in order to make sure we get to see and do all things Potter, while still leaving time for everything else.

However... I know my husband would also enjoy Terminator and MIB, and I would like Shrek and the Simpsons. So maybe two days at IOA and one day at US?

My parents will be with us on the first day, so we are somewhat limited in the number of hours and amount of walking we can do. Ideally on the first day I'd like to hit:

Forbidden Journey
Flight of the Hippogriff
Ollivander's (Mom is also a Harry Potter fanatic)
Three Broomsticks
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Spiderman
Cat-in-the-Hat (if there's time).

The last two days are just my husband and me. Assuming we want to repeat everything on the second day that we did on the first, plus some (Poseidon's Fury, Ripsaw Falls, Storm Force Accelatron), and shop for general Potter kitsch, will we be able to fit it all in or should I plan the third day at IOA as well?

Also, any thoughts on how to structure the first day so we maximize attractions while not wearing my parents completely out?

Thank you!

EmJ

 

[PlutoLuvr]

DH & I usually do three days: One day for IOA, one day for Universal and the third day to repeat our favorites.

I believe IOA isn't quite as much walking as Universal -- I know my mom can handle walking completely around IOA, but she tires out at Universal. But she enjoys the rides better at Universal as opposed to IOA. I must say there are more things that we as a family can enjoy together at Universal than there are at Islands.

Keep in mind, Potter's really just a small "world" of the park. I can't imagine that you'll need three days to see everything Potter. We had it done in a couple hours by getting there early.

Have fun!

 

[Metro West]

DH & I usually do three days: One day for IOA, one day for Universal and the third day to repeat our favorites.

I believe IOA isn't quite as much walking as Universal -- I know my mom can handle walking completely around IOA, but she tires out at Universal. But she enjoys the rides better at Universal as opposed to IOA. I must say there are more things that we as a family can enjoy together at Universal than there are at Islands.

Keep in mind, Potter's really just a small "world" of the park. I can't imagine that you'll need three days to see everything Potter. We had it done in a couple hours by getting there early.

Have fun!

I agree...three days would be the best plan.