Universal Questions for Upcoming Trip

[KimWDW]

Hi,
Thanks in advance for anyone that takes the time to answer. We're planning a trip back to Orlando in late October. I haven't been to Universal since probably 1999. Last year we did an all-Disney trip. We're thinking of adding one day of Universal this trip. Questions:

1) Do they have a Fast-Pass-type system like Disney does?
2) Do they have child swap options? How does that work? One parent stands in line and then comes out and gives a ticket to the other parent?
3) Which park is best for a 4 year old? We're thinking Universal Studios over the Islands of Adventure because he's a big Barney fan and he'd also love meeting Shrek and Alex the Lion and they are all at the Studios.
4) If you're staying at a Disney resort, how do you get there? Cab? We'll be at POP with no car.

Thanks! Any advice appreciated.

 

[macraven]

no fast pass like disney.
UO has the express pass plus for a charge per person. you can go to the express line once for each ride and attraction.

if you are going late october i hope you are aware that HHN is happening then. i suggest you go on weekdays and stay away on weekends on hhn event days. parks will close early when hhn is going on that night. IOA closes at 5 and studios at 6

you can take mears for round trip of $14 a head to and from pop
you will be picked up in front of your hotel. they have two time periods each way you can book.

forgot your other questions

 

[LoveToDisney]

There IS an express pass system like Disney where you scan your entrance ticket. You can get one pass at a time like Disney and must wait to get a second one. You may also buy an Express Pass Plus which gives you an express pass for each ride without the wait, but unless you are going during a busy time, I don't think they are worth the price. If you stay on property with a Universal hotel, you get express pass with just your hotel room key...quite a perk, but the hotel cost per night is pretty pricey.

 

[damo]

There IS an express pass system like Disney where you scan your entrance ticket. You can get one pass at a time like Disney and must wait to get a second one. You may also buy an Express Pass Plus which gives you an express pass for each ride without the wait, but unless you are going during a busy time, I don't think they are worth the price. If you stay on property with a Universal hotel, you get express pass with just your hotel room key...quite a perk, but the hotel cost per night is pretty pricey.

This has been discontinued. The only express systems available now are for those staying onsite or purchasing the express plus pass.

 

[LoveToDisney]

Wow, we were just there not that long ago. So sorry to mis-inform. Thanks for correcting. We're staying onsite this next time so I'm glad they are still doing FOTL for that.