Three or four day tickets for Christmas?

[twoplustwins]

We are planning our first Universal trip for Christmas this year. Yes, I know it will be very busy. I'm a teacher, so we have to plan vacations during my school breaks. Question is, should I get three or four day tickets? We've done Disney many times, but I am unsure of how to plan for Universal. We will be in Orlando for the week and plan on a couple hotel/down/shopping etc. days. We have four children that all love Harry Potter, but my two youngest aren't tall enough for several rides.
TIA!

 

[shanew21]

Which days specifically, and will you have the Express Pass or not?

If you have the Express Pass, you should be fine with 3 days (really even 2 days).

 

[simplyton]

We are in Orlando for 3 weeks over Xmas & NY and was also torn over the number of days needed (especially when most of the ticket options had to be used within 7 days so not much option for spreading out our visits)

We ended up going from the one night at RPR option to hopefully have 2 packed days at the parks bookended with rest days rather than 3 or 4 half days

 

[atricks]

3 days is fine (4 would be good if you are doing volcano bay also)

 

[twoplustwins]

OP here - wanted to add that we won't have Express Passes. We are a family of six and getting two rooms at a Deluxe is out of the budget.

 

[shanew21]

I still think 3 should be ok but it'll depend on when you go. If you choose the most crowded days of the year, you'll likely have to skip a few rides unless you want to just wait in line all day.

 

[bchbetha]

What's the price difference?

 

[Kivara]

I think it depends on how "into" parks you are. My youngest has been to Universal several times before being tall enough to ride a lot of the rides, and he loves it (kiddie rides, dino explore/play area, shows, etc.)
My oldest has never enjoyed major thrill rides, and he loves every minute we are there as well.

I say this, because we go almost every year. 6-8 days, and that's still not enough time for us...but we LOVE theme parks.

My brother and his family go once every 4 years or so, 1-2 days, and that's enough for them...they are "lay on the beach people"

I think knowing what your family enjoys doing (as long as it fits your budget) will give you the best answer of how many days to go.