Univeral for smaller kids

skwak · 03-06-2003

We are looking into going to WDW for the 4th year in a row.

We have become real Disney Hounds!!:D

One thing we have learned is to try and show the kids something different every year. Last year we went to Seaworld. While it is not run as well as Disney, we enjoyed it since it does have a different pace.

This fall we were thinking Universal IOA. Is this a good 1 day adventure for an 8 and 7 year old? My 7 year old really doesn't like dark, gloomy or 3D rides.

Any thoughts?

A few people have posted that it is not quite Disney. How?

Alternative suggestions?:dazed

Thanks!

wdwjeff · 03-06-2003

We went last summer with a 7 and 10 year old. They loved it. Seuss Landing is totally for kids. Also, there will soon be a Jimmy Neutron ride at US. And, my 7 year old loved the coasters. Another great thing for kids there is a talking fountain that interacts with you and tries to squirt you. There are quite a few things there that are not necessarily designed for young kids, but there's certainly enough to keep everyone happy. I'm not sure what the difference is, but, as much as I love it there, it just doesn't have that "magic" that pervades WDW. I wish I could tell you why. Even so, we make sure to spend at least 2 days there every time we go to WDW.

David · 03-09-2003

IOA is a very good park for kids. Like Jeff mentioned, they have Seuss Landing, which looks exactly like WhoVille from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Plus, they have toon lagoon, which is actually my favorite Island and I'm 15 ;) . It has great water rides that your kids will really enjoy. Plus the thrill rides for the adults.

skwak · 03-10-2003

Thanks David and Wdwjeff!

I have actually just read the Universal with kids book and it sounded to me that IOA is better suited for my kids given their age rather than Studios.

Based on your references I assume that you agree.

We are always trying to keep the vacation "fresh" since we have gone so often (this will be year 4 in a row if we make it).

Thanks

mattomouseman · 03-10-2003

We are going in August. The first two days will be spent at Universal Orlando at the Royal Pacific. My DS's will be 5 and 7 then. My oldest is already pouring over the guide book and the website. Everyday it's something differnet: "Dad lets go on the Hulk!" Or " Dad I'm not going to the makeup show, Oh OK I'll go but you have to go on the Hulk with me 'cause mom won't!" "Dad I want to see Shreck!" and so on. And both have their fingers crossed that the Jimmy Nuetron ride will open up! So I'm sure it will be a success! I of course will be chomping at teh bit to get to the Poly and WDW!:)

jeannej · 03-14-2003

We were just at Universal/IOA in February. I think that Universal is great for younger kids and IOA is great for older kids. Tweens will like both parks. My children are 11 and 10. My 11 year old daughter loves IOA and was bored with Universal. My 10 year old son loved both places but really enjoyed Universal. (MIB, Terminator 3-D) Go for it!

jeannej

betsymouse · 04-13-2003

I'm 7 and turning 8 in May. Its fine,but if your children are scardy cats, I would't go.:!: :)

03-06-2003	#1 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Univeral for smaller kids We are looking into going to WDW for the 4th year in a row. We have become real Disney Hounds!!:D One thing we have learned is to try and show the kids something different every year. Last year we went to Seaworld. While it is not run as well as Disney, we enjoyed it since it does have a different pace. This fall we were thinking Universal IOA. Is this a good 1 day adventure for an 8 and 7 year old? My 7 year old really doesn't like dark, gloomy or 3D rides. Any thoughts? A few people have posted that it is not quite Disney. How? Alternative suggestions?:dazed Thanks! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

03-06-2003	#2 (permalink)
wdwjeff Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 778	We went last summer with a 7 and 10 year old. They loved it. Seuss Landing is totally for kids. Also, there will soon be a Jimmy Neutron ride at US. And, my 7 year old loved the coasters. Another great thing for kids there is a talking fountain that interacts with you and tries to squirt you. There are quite a few things there that are not necessarily designed for young kids, but there's certainly enough to keep everyone happy. I'm not sure what the difference is, but, as much as I love it there, it just doesn't have that "magic" that pervades WDW. I wish I could tell you why. Even so, we make sure to spend at least 2 days there every time we go to WDW. __________________ wdwjeff GF 1988 ASMu 1998 Studio City Sheraton 2000 HRH/CBR June/July 2002 Portofino Bay Sept./Oct. 2004 BWV/Royal Pacific July/August 2005 HRH/BCV August 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Universal first, then it's Magic Time We're here, We're here!!!!!!!!!

03-09-2003	#3 (permalink)
David Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 112	IOA is a very good park for kids. Like Jeff mentioned, they have Seuss Landing, which looks exactly like WhoVille from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Plus, they have toon lagoon, which is actually my favorite Island and I'm 15 ;) . It has great water rides that your kids will really enjoy. Plus the thrill rides for the adults. __________________ David

03-10-2003	#4 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Thanks David and Wdwjeff! I have actually just read the Universal with kids book and it sounded to me that IOA is better suited for my kids given their age rather than Studios. Based on your references I assume that you agree. We are always trying to keep the vacation "fresh" since we have gone so often (this will be year 4 in a row if we make it). Thanks __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	We are going in August. The first two days will be spent at Universal Orlando at the Royal Pacific. My DS's will be 5 and 7 then. My oldest is already pouring over the guide book and the website. Everyday it's something differnet: "Dad lets go on the Hulk!" Or " Dad I'm not going to the makeup show, Oh OK I'll go but you have to go on the Hulk with me 'cause mom won't!" "Dad I want to see Shreck!" and so on. And both have their fingers crossed that the Jimmy Nuetron ride will open up! So I'm sure it will be a success! I of course will be chomping at teh bit to get to the Poly and WDW!:) __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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Univeral for smaller kids

03-14-2003	#6 (permalink)
jeannej Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 190	We were just at Universal/IOA in February. I think that Universal is great for younger kids and IOA is great for older kids. Tweens will like both parks. My children are 11 and 10. My 11 year old daughter loves IOA and was bored with Universal. My 10 year old son loved both places but really enjoyed Universal. (MIB, Terminator 3-D) Go for it! jeannej __________________ 1995- Contemporary Tower: waterview 1996- Poly waterview 1997- Poly waterview Contemporary Tower waterview 1998- Quality Inn Suites 2001- Coranado Springs Ranchos 7B 2003 - Nana's home Howard Johnson Plaza Resort 2004 - Spring Hill Suites at the Marriott Village Gaylord Palms Emerald Bay 2005 - November/Huricane Wilma Escapee Hampton Inn

04-13-2003	#7 (permalink)
betsymouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: dad's house Posts: 35	I'm 7 and turning 8 in May. Its fine,but if your children are scardy cats, I would't go.:!: :) __________________ I love my family, and WDW, and the dolls are evil!!

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