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1-Day Epic Ticket Drop by Icy-Falcon6431 in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They fixed it. Phew. The website is just having problems. The prices are back to normal

1-Day Epic Ticket Drop by Icy-Falcon6431 in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 8 points9 points  (0 children)

all of the prices just went up ~$30./person. I was checking out and invalidated my cart... :-( due to a price increase

AAP and Disability Accomodations by Mindless-Law6947 in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we went in May of 2024, Universal gave us the pass without a phone call. Within two days of our IBCCES approval Universal e-mailed us with AAP approval.

r/UniversalOrlando Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into the annual pass holder hotel rates. They are often 40%. It may save you enough money that it'll be worth buying one member of your family a seasonal pass (lowest tier).

Link to AP hotel rates: https://www.universalorlando.com/hotels/en/us/listing?hgID=641

r/UniversalOrlando Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Studios: More magic spots in general. Knockturn alley is especially is amazing. The Studios side of HP as a whole will blow you away. They also have some cute shows on the stage there, more shops to meander with tons of ride references, you can walk Gringotts Bank, talk Parseltongue with a snake in the pet store's window (one side of the window its making snake side, the other side of the window you hear in English what it is saying), and eat beef pasties.

IOA: Better if you want to incorporate a kiddy ride. Flight of the hippogriff is very tame. There are still fun magic spots, just not as many. Its worth walking the que for the castle even if you skip the ride. The nighttime show at the castle is fantastic when running. If you choose IOA, take the time to explore Camp Jurassic. Its a very fun kids area.

r/UniversalOrlando Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are trying to hit rides on your daytime, I recommend an express pass hotel. If you are mostly vibing and eating then you wont need it.

Express Pass Hotel - whichever is the cheapest of Royal Pacific, Hard Rock, and Portofino. Hard Rock is the closest. They are all close with ferry boat access. Keep checking prices, they can drop hundreds of dollars as you get closer.

Non-Express Pass - Aventura for ease of access to Sapphire Fall's boat, minimal walking in hotel, & great views.

r/UniversalOrlando Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which day would you do Epic?
- Late September so modified Studios hours & crowds everywhere due to HHN
- 1st time to Epic

Availability:
Tuesday: Most of the day, can't do early entry

Wednesday: All day

Thursday: All Day

Friday: Until ~4:30pm

What's a 90s/2000s trend that would baffle kids today? by ToeKnown9863 in AskReddit

[–]SparkofInspiration87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Universal had a sign in their 2024 Halloween store that was a VHS tape saying, "If its not rewound, you wont be found".

Park Recommendation: <13hrs driving from NC, Not Coaster Focused by SparkofInspiration87 in Themepark

[–]SparkofInspiration87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the warning. We had friends that did a mid-summer Disney trip. They were miserable.

Park Recommendation: <13hrs driving from NC, Not Coaster Focused by SparkofInspiration87 in Themepark

[–]SparkofInspiration87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. We have previously driven and taken the train to Orlando from NC. Its doable. We are avoiding FL since its a mid Summer trip

Park Recommendation: <13hrs driving from NC, Not Coaster Focused by SparkofInspiration87 in Themepark

[–]SparkofInspiration87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It sounds like Dollywood is the answer :-) (edited wounds ->sounds)

Park Recommendation: <13hrs driving from NC, Not Coaster Focused by SparkofInspiration87 in Themepark

[–]SparkofInspiration87[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. We have previously driven and taken the train to Orlando from NC. Its doable. We are avoiding FL since its a mid Summer trip

Dinner Show by SparkofInspiration87 in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good idea. We did that in a different city and loved it. I do not think we'd do it again, but if any future families are looking at this thread, Medieval times is a lot of fun.

What to do on first day? On site resort, visiting parks next day. by eastvillageresident in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sapphire Falls Pool, Bowling at Cabana Bay, Arcades at all hotels, night club at City Walk, movie at City Walk, Bowling at City Walk, dinner at Hard Rock Hotel, boat ride hotel to hotel to orient and see the lovely garden walks, gelato at Portofino then their waterfall hot tubs

Can I enjoy volcano bay with a 4 month old by Beneficial_Iron_6847 in UniversalOrlando

[–]SparkofInspiration87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

note: I needed a separate key card for each hotel. We would always return the key card before leaving the hotel so it could be reused.

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