Universal with 4yo and 2yo: Express Pass Worth It?

[marisabuzz]

We are planning to go to Universal Orlando for the first time. We are only planning to go one day, one park. 4yo DS is currently 41" tall and 2yo DD is currently 36" tall. We're going end of August. We are planning to be there for park opening.

We are not park hopping because I think it'll be too much for the kids for one day. We can't do more days because our other days are planned for WDW and Legoland. The main reason for going is for all the Simpsons stuff (for DH). I am a Harry Potter fan, but I know we'll be back and I can enjoy that later.

So Universal Studios is our park of choice. We plan on doing the following (all if we can; most if anything) with possibly doing child swap or not doing the 40"+ rides at all:

Minion Mayhem, Transformers, Simpsons Ride, George Goes to Town, Fievel's Playland, Duff Brewery (Duff for the parents), Barney, Woody Woodpecker, ET, Kang and Kodos.

Am I missing rides/shows/things to do that are good for young children?

Is getting an Express Pass (single use) worth it?

 

[macraven]

child swap is available for all rides.
you can all stay together in a set up room.

depends on what date you are going if the ep is necessary.

 

[marisabuzz]

child swap is available for all rides.
you can all stay together in a set up room.

depends on what date you are going if the ep is necessary.

Thanks. Didn't know child swap was available for all rides. I guess that's what I get for being a newbie.

We're planning on going Sun Aug 28. But if we decide to do the character breakfast we might switch to Saturday (27th) instead.

 

[macraven]

i'm not sure but i thought i had a link for child swap in the quick access line sticky i made.
will check that as it is important info for guests that will be using the child swap