Universal Questions Once Reopened

[TexasChick123]

Hey everyone. I have a few questions. Sorry if these have been asked and answered already:

1) If you stay at one of the eligible hotels, are they still doing Express Passes?
2) How is the reservation system working? I know you pick a time to get in, but do you have a time limit on being in there?

We were supposed to go to WDW at the end of June because we have AP’s, but that’s out. We’re debating going to Universal for a few days at the end of June instead and skipping Disney this summer.

 

[curlymom]

I'm in the same boat. June trip is off to Disney, gonna try Universal and we've never been.

 

[RamblingMad]

I'm in the same boat. June trip is off to Disney, gonna try Universal and we've never been.

Once you go Universal, it’s hard to go back to Disney especially if you have older kids. It’s a completely different experience.

 

[counselormom]

I think you will love Universal, we enjoy Disney too but my older kids really prefer Universal, it’s walkable, more relaxing and the Harry Potter areas are amazing!
1. The website F&Q’s confirmed that yes,the deluxe resorts will still have express pass.
2. No reservations needed after the first few days they are open and they are guaranteeing entrance for resort guests.

 

[osufeth24]

The thing I like about Universal more is there really isn't much planning involved. You don't have to make certain rides by certain times, can just take your time.

The thing Disney does better is the atmosphere. Outside of HP world, you just don't get that sense of your somewhere else. It just seems like any other theme park.

The both have their pros/cons, which is why I have an AP to both lol

 

[TexasChick123]

Thanks everyone. We are still on the fence of whether we’ll go to Orlando this summer. If we do go and stay in an eligible Universal Hotel, I’m glad to see the Express Passes will still be valid.

 

[maverik85]

I don't beleive any of the parks (currently) have a time limit. The staggered times to get in is to try avoid crowding and long lines at the ticket booths. Once inside the park people will be distanced and spread out much more easily.

 

[yorkieteacher]

I don't beleive any of the parks (currently) have a time limit. The staggered times to get in is to try avoid crowding and long lines at the ticket booths. Once inside the park people will be distanced and spread out much more easily.

I am in the dark about staggered times-where is this information telling about this? Thanks so much for your help here -

 

[osufeth24]

I am in the dark about staggered times-where is this information telling about this? Thanks so much for your help here -

I think they're referring to the two AP days. There are different check in times you chose from when reserving your spot. They aren't doing reservations when they open to the general public on June 5. It's just first come until they hit a capacity

 

[maverik85]

I haven't looked too specifically at Universals operations but I know there are many parks doing the staggered entry times. Based on the OPs post I assume this was what they were referring to.