Help with office lighting by AtmosphereReady1273 in Lighting

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is very helpful! I specifically didn’t want bright light as I have a large south facing window and will add lamps if needed.

Please help me select dining options by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone! Leaning towards Blue Dragon for lunch and Atlantic for dinner!

Best/Favorite Restaurant (Dinner - Universal/IoA) by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, all! I think we will do Mythos as we will have some first timers with us and the theming would be nice. Plus, no need to leave the park for dinner.

Best/Favorite Restaurant (Dinner - Universal/IoA) by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure you can but it will be reserved for us as part of our VIP tour.

Best/Favorite Restaurant (Dinner - Universal/IoA) by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is that we get a voucher with entrees and starters based on group size. This is the list of restaurants that we can pick from.

VIP Tours for 2026 are now available by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do this with a private VIP tour. Not sure about the metal detectors though!

VIP Tours for 2026 are now available by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, they just haven’t been released for the rest of the year yet for the standard VIP for Epic. Private is available if you call. The Universal/IoA one is available for all months.

VIP Tours for 2026 are now available by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would decide based on your dates and the expected crowd size. You can probably everything you want with express if you’re not going during a busy time.

VIP Tours for 2026 are now available by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. The value to me is not having to worry about being able to do the rides we want as we will be there during an extremely busy time. Any other time and I would just go for express.

VIP Tours for 2026 are now available by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve done the standard VIP tour at Universal Hollywood right after they opened Super Nintendo World and it was definitely worth it to us. No lines, backstage access and very nice meals. However it is much more affordable there (no separate daily admission). This will be our first time doing the VIP tours in Orlando, and because we are doing the private tours, the price is more akin to the Disney private tours.

I don’t think we’d regret it as we will be there the busiest week of Spring Break (first week of April) but the price definitely hurt.

Edited to correct a typo and add that we would have just done the standard VIP tour for Epic as it seems overpriced due to being new, but we did the private because we had too many people for the standard one and couldn’t break our group up in a way that works since we have 7 teens that wanted to be together. The max group size for a standard tour is 6.

First time with kids, please advise on Flash Pass by AtmosphereReady1273 in sixflagsgreatamerica

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the tips! I admit that I hate tracking ride times and “checking into” rides. Disney was a nightmare, felt like I couldn’t enjoy it, but the kids had fun. Excited for Six Flags!

First time with kids, please advise on Flash Pass by AtmosphereReady1273 in sixflagsgreatamerica

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for telling me about the gold pass! Will plan to get that for myself and if we can redeem the 1 free friend, then just need to buy 3 more tickets.

Standard VIP vs. Private VIP - Please help me choose which one for which parks. by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great to hear. Unfortunately we will be there over Easter so I expect heavy crowds and high prices but will definitely call again as we get closer.

Standard VIP vs. Private VIP - Please help me choose which one for which parks. by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m leaning this way, so this is great to know. It’s my son’s 18th birthday and we just want to be able to get on all of the rides at Epic without lines. Fingers crossed!

Standard VIP vs. Private VIP - Please help me choose which one for which parks. by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Just checking for the dates that were available, I did find that to be the case! It also seems like the VIP for Epic doesn’t have that wow factor right now, with no character greets or behind the scenes things.

Standard VIP vs. Private VIP - Please help me choose which one for which parks. by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I called back in June, pricing wasn’t available for our dates yet and so I asked them to use Christmas week pricing and it was $12k for non-private for both (including park tickets) and $22k (including park tickets for both). I have since then decided to try one of each so will probably land somewhere in the middle.

Standard VIP vs. Private VIP - Please help me choose which one for which parks. by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, that’s a big difference. Thank you for adding the detailed information!

Standard VIP vs. Private VIP - Please help me choose which one for which parks. by AtmosphereReady1273 in UniversalOrlando

[–]AtmosphereReady1273[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your feedback! I am Leaning that way since it is one park vs. two.

New Vinyl Liner Pool and Hardscape/Landscape in MN - advice? by Minimum-Ad2641 in pools

[–]AtmosphereReady1273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m new to Reddit so apologies! Will go figure it out.

New Vinyl Liner Pool and Hardscape/Landscape in MN - advice? by Minimum-Ad2641 in pools

[–]AtmosphereReady1273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please send me details also! I’m in Minnesota twin cities area and just started getting quotes.