Taking the Family to Universal this weekend, recommendations?

[Atlanta Bull]

We have never been there. I had a 10 y.o. girl and 6 y.o. boy. We are also going to Wet N Wild, then down to Longboat Key for a few days.

[jasonb56]

If you have ANY interest in doing the Harry Potter ride... get there an hour early BEFORE the park opens, or it will quickly become a 2-4 hr line...

[BullFan98]

If you can, pay up for the VIP access or at the very least purchase an express pass.  If you are staying at one of the U hotels, then you will get priority access for most rides.  I wouldn't recommend staying at the Nickelodeon hotel (very dirty in my opinion).

[Bull Martin]

It's spring break time so it'll likely be busy.  You'll have fun.  I'm not sure I can think of any must do's in Orlando if you're going to be at the parks.  There are a number of good restaurants in city walk in front of the parks.  If you want to sit down and eat some decent food instead of grabbing park food, its not a bad idea.  I'd make a reservation before hand, though.

 

Blueman group is fun, but stupid expensive.

[smazza]

i cant imagine what it must cost

[Bull Martin]

i cant imagine what it must cost

 

Good thing most of us are college graduates

[Who'sYourData?]

General rule for any major theme park.  Get there at or near the opening time.  Head directly to the farthest point from the entrance and move around the park counter clockwise.  The majority of people will move right from the entrance and move around the park counter clockwise.  Some people will go left at the entrance and move clockwise.  Very, very few go to the back of the park.  Go straight to the back and counter clockwise will move you through the park before and after the largest wave of people, ensuring shorter lines and an overall more enjoyable experience.

[RaisingFenix]

The Bluto's rafting ride will get you drenched, so bring baggies for phones and prepare to walk around wet all day if you want to go on it. Spiderman and Harry Potter are fantastic, and great for the whole family. Are you doing Islands of Adventure, or Studios, or both?

[Bull Martin]

The Bluto's rafting ride will get you drenched, so bring baggies for phones and prepare to walk around wet all day if you want to go on it. Spiderman and Harry Potter are fantastic, and great for the whole family. Are you doing Islands of Adventure, or Studios, or both?

 

That ride is like jumping in a swimming pool.  There are no lucky dry seats.

[Educabull]

They have happy hour at a couple of different pubs in both parks.  Stay at the resort hotels or buy express passes.  Get an app that shows ride wait times and plan accordingly.  Have fun, the place is awesonme!  We're going in May!