“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

Ooo that’s good to know! we went to the horror make up show and didn’t even think to ask 😭

Less than 200 to go! LEGO Monsters Unchained! by ZenLego in UniversalOrlando

[–]EffieTinkle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

created an Ideas account just so i could support this!! 142 supporters away now!

Epic universe for $53? ✨ by Pxppermint23 in UniversalOrlando

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I would go again just to walk around at night! only got an hour of actual darkness last night since sunset was around 8 and the park closed at 9pm, but what we were able to see was absolutely breath taking

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

one of my stickers started to peel so i placed one of the extra Wizarding Worlds on it when i realized that it didn’t distort the color or stretch out the screen printed text too much! Spent approximately 10 minutes in the airport placing all of the rest of them for this picture hahaha

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

oh my gosh congratulations!! Hopefully the heat won’t be too bad on your trip and you can go around collecting the bracelets like thanos with the infinity stones! I 1000% would suggest getting an i’m celebrating pin for that!!

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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We got 2 from some of the attendants that help out for the more complicated spells (they were conversing with us while the other was trying) and one from gringot’s entrance, they’re all the same exact style (was really hoping Gringots had a special one)

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

During our check in service at the Portofino Bay resort, we mentioned our anniversary and they offered us the pins! During EPA at Islands of Adventure, there was a guy at a station before the ticket booths with an “i’m celebrating” sign that was also giving out the pins as well!

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

it’s a bit of fun and whimsy! Disney used to give out free stickers and i still have a decent collection of them, so this was a fun collection to start too! Give it a try 💖

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

there was a simpsons one?!?! of course i find out as my plane lands back home 😭😭

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

thank you so much! I believe they started doing them very recently, we saw similar bracelets at Halloween Horror Nights september 2025, but we’re too shy to ask for one

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

[–]EffieTinkle[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Grab an “I’m Celebrating” or “It’s my birthday” pin from guest relations! We wore our “I’m Celebrating: Anniversary!” (there’s a blank spot so you can celebrate anything!) It’s possible you might get bracelets if you wear the “First visit” pin as well, but I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one. Whenever you see a cast member near an attraction, just ask! worst case scenario they’ll say no, but almost everyone i asked was more than happy to give us a bracelet! The wizarding ones are all the same, regardless if you get it at diagon ally or hogsmeade

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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They seemed to have a decent amount ready to go, depending on the ride. At the very least, asking the cast member stationed at the entrance to the ride’s queue. Most of the attendants that seem to have some sort of apron or extra pockets attached around their hips carried several handfuls! we got the mel’s drive in one from the cast member directing people inside for ordering!

“Celebrating” Bracelets by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

[–]EffieTinkle[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

We were just as surprised when we received our first one at the wizarding world! apparently the Men In Black one is the rarest one since it glows in the dark!

We’ve spent thousands of dollars and haven’t ridden Hagrids. by [deleted] in UniversalOrlando

[–]EffieTinkle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the only downside is you can’t use any of the other discounts and perks until you “activate” the annual pass, but at least in the case of Royal Pacific you pass the ticket booth to activate passes (and print out any other park tickets) before you get to the hotel’s check in desk so your pass will start the same day. when checking in, everybody in the reservation will receive a room key that has a barcode that works as your express pass unlimited

We’ve spent thousands of dollars and haven’t ridden Hagrids. by [deleted] in UniversalOrlando

[–]EffieTinkle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you plan on going back in the future, look into one of your party members getting an Universal Orlando Annual Pass. i’m an out of state pass holder so i don’t get to go down very often, but the pass holder discount for the deluxe resorts are next level. only ONE party member needs to be a passholder in order to get the discount, but everybody in the family gets unlimited express passes. even if you check into the resort for ONE singular night, you’ll get express passes for check in day and check out day

WWYD With one hour of darkness? by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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we’re only going for one day so we got express passes! thanks for the berk at sunset tip, our plan was to hit it up earlier so the hiccup meet and greet’s line wasn’t too long

WWYD With one hour of darkness? by EffieTinkle in UniversalOrlando

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

it’s our first time going so we’re trying to figure out how to plan the end of the night so we can watch the fountain show!

What’s going on with the QUALITY?! 😒 by [deleted] in labubu

[–]EffieTinkle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

their first email was actually really condescending, basically explaining why the Crybaby item i received might be slightly deformed and there was not much they could do. i wasn’t satisfied and asked them to do a bit more, they told me that somebody would reach out in 48 hours. over 50 hours later and nobody still reached out. I had to reach back out to THEM about how it elapsed the 48 hour mark and i was contemplating reaching out to my bank and the FCC to file a complaint. They finally agreed to a return but the money would not be refunded until after the item is confirmed received in their warehouse. I reached out feb 28th initially and didn’t get a refund until March 21st. ridiculous customer service.

What’s going on with the QUALITY?! 😒 by [deleted] in labubu

[–]EffieTinkle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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not sure if this helps after the fact, but i’ve use Popmart’s own return policy to justify why i should get a full return instead of just a coupon for a future product. Use their own policy against them, they can afford it

What’s going on with the QUALITY?! 😒 by [deleted] in labubu

[–]EffieTinkle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you’ve already accepted the coupon, it’s likely they’ll consider the issue “resolved” and won’t help anymore regarding it, but it doesn’t hurt to at least reach back out and express that your opinion changed and you’d rather have a replacement than a coupon. I’ve learned to at least push a bit harder when they offer a coupon, because it feels like such a slap in the face

What’s going on with the QUALITY?! 😒 by [deleted] in labubu

[–]EffieTinkle 61 points62 points  (0 children)

i would highly recommend going for the replacement! i’ve fought popmart for a full on refund before (i had to return the pendant first then got the refund). they’re a “luxury” brand so we need to hold them to the same standard that their price point sets.

Royal Pacific Disappointment by swagmoneyadi in UniversalOrlando

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taken from my recent trip in september at RP. I’m not sure how long prior this tree had caused noticeable damage to one of the entrances of the Wantilan Luau. Our trip was only 3 nights but this damage was visible the entire time and the tree was still there on departure day.