We may go this Saturday! HELP Please!

[littleprincessmom]

Hi Universal Experts!

We are heading to WDW next week for a try-things-we-haven't-before-because we know the parks will be crowded trip!

Dilemna: My DDs have put into go to Universal one day (which I am happy to do b/c I also enjoy US and IOA). My DDs are young (4 and 6) so we can usually do both parks in one full day since we can't/don't ride everything. Soooo, these are our options:

1. Just go over to US/IOA one day from Disney (probably tues. Aug. 1st)
2. Arrive one day sooner and stay on-site Friday night to get FOTL passes for Sat., 7/29; or

3. Arrive one day sooner and stay off-site Fri. night and go on 7/29.
(Save $$$$)

I suppose what I am really asking is how are the crowds at US/IOA right now? Are lines long enough to necessitate staying on site to get FOTL privileges? When we've done it in the past, it has been wonderful - my girls often like to ride rides several times in a row.

Ideas? thanks all!!! Laura

 

[bubba's mom]

I don't know how the crowds are (someone who's just been could prolly fill you in better), but I'd go one day sooner and stay on-site for the FOTL....by the time you would pay for a cheaper hotel AND express passes for everyone, you will probably pay about the same as one night at the resort. Since you said your girls like to ride several times in a row (and they are young), why stand in line??? Go for it and then you'll have a room at your disposal for the day if you need to change wet clothes or just need a break to rest. That's MHO, but whatever you decide, have fun!

 

[goofy!]

I have to agree with Bubba's mom. We have been in July and it was crowded. With little ones and the July heat, I would definitely stay onsite. You can go for a few hours, ride as much as you want without waits and then go back to the pool and room for a break. Then if you feel like it, you can go back for another round in the evening.

If you have the opportunity to not stand in line with a 4 and 6 year old, I would definitely take advantage of it. It just makes for a much more relaxed start to your vacation!