We just completed a 10 day trip to Orlando which included 2 days at Universal Studios-only. Don't ask! We picked-up on an internet deal through the Hilton Grand Vacation Club http://www.hgvc.com which included accomodations and the two tickets.
Our two kids, ages 13 & 11, enjoyed Universal and City Walk. My husband and I on the other hand could have done without it.
We're Disney fans and DVC members and found Universal to be a complete step down from the Disney experience. Here's why:
a) Rather then family oriented, the park seemed to attract teenagers. My mother would not let me out looking like (or acting like) most of the young teens we saw walking the park.
b) The attractions (shows) were short and did not compare with the Disney attractions. Fortunately, the lines were short so we were only minimally disappointed.
c)If the wait is any longer then 5 minutes for King King, Twister, Earthquake, MIB or Jaws-I'd consider moving on!
What we liked:
Jimmy Buffets, Terminator and Back to the Future.
Would we go back? No, we'll spend our time and $ at Disney.
Our two kids, ages 13 & 11, enjoyed Universal and City Walk. My husband and I on the other hand could have done without it.
We're Disney fans and DVC members and found Universal to be a complete step down from the Disney experience. Here's why:
a) Rather then family oriented, the park seemed to attract teenagers. My mother would not let me out looking like (or acting like) most of the young teens we saw walking the park.
b) The attractions (shows) were short and did not compare with the Disney attractions. Fortunately, the lines were short so we were only minimally disappointed.
c)If the wait is any longer then 5 minutes for King King, Twister, Earthquake, MIB or Jaws-I'd consider moving on!
What we liked:
Jimmy Buffets, Terminator and Back to the Future.
Would we go back? No, we'll spend our time and $ at Disney.