Time Needed for Universal

gwdoug · 10-26-2006

Hi Y'all,
My family (6 in all, kids are 14,twin 10's and 7) are planning a trip for next summer. 7 days hopefully on-site at WDW, then 2 days SW..and..
How many days should we allow for both Universal parks?
2? 3? Is 4 days 2 long?
What do ya' think?
Thanks,
gw

**ddoll** · 10-26-2006

Personally, I don't think you need 2 days for Seaworld. Unless you're planning on less than full days.

I would say at least 3 days for Universal. One full day at each and one day to repeat the things you loved. But if you can do 4 days, go for it. They will have special nighttime events in the summer, and of course there will be crowds.

Can you stay on site at Uni to get the Front of the Line passes? That would get you so much more in a lesser time.

E&B's Mom · 10-27-2006

If you're staying on-site at Universal you get express access for every attraction (except Pteradon Flyers), so it's worth considering a hotel change for that. The resorts there are wonderful too, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy them with the express perk. If you're staying off-site you will need more time, depending on what time of year you go. But as ddoll said, 3 days should be fine.

KarenT · 10-27-2006

We did universal/islands of adventure in 3 days in the Summer. We did stay on site and use the express access which was so worth it.

Kippage · 10-27-2006

Anywhere from 2-4 days is fine. I guess it depends on what your family does. If you guys like the rollercoasters and thrill rides, you might want to use 3-4 days. If you're just going to look around and check things out, maybe ride a few things, go for the 2 days.

CurlyJo224 · 10-27-2006

I think you only really need one day at SeaWorld (and this is from a marine biology freak). But you definitely need at least two days at Universal.

Cavey · 10-27-2006

You definately do NOT need two days at SeaWorld. When we visited their in 2003, we were given free second-day passes to use any time within the next 7 days. After being their for about 6 hours, DW and I wondered what we would do with a second day.

A fun 1/2 day attraction that is often overlooked is GatorLand. My kids loved it.

chris24 · 10-27-2006

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Originally Posted by KarenT

We did universal/islands of adventure in 3 days in the Summer. We did stay on site and use the express access which was so worth it.

how cool would it be if disney did that.....

Cavey · 10-27-2006

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Originally Posted by chris24

how cool would it be if disney did that.....

Without meaning to hijack this thread, we've talked about this issue before, and I don't care for the idea. To me, Walt Disney treated all people with equality and respect. While I do believe on-site guests should have some perks, like package discounts or even extra hours in the park, I feel every guest who entires a parks' turnstiles should be treated equally. Everyone should have access to fastpass. Everyone should have opportunities to experience the magic, regardless of their hotel choice.

leslieh · 10-27-2006

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Originally Posted by Cavey

You definately do NOT need two days at SeaWorld. When we visited their in 2003, we were given free second-day passes to use any time within the next 7 days. After being their for about 6 hours, DW and I wondered what we would do with a second day.

A fun 1/2 day attraction that is often overlooked is GatorLand. My kids loved it.

Cavey brings up a great idea- my kids LOVE GatorLand. They beg to go back every trip

As for Universal, stay on site if at all possible- 3 days maximum needed.

DayDreamer · 10-27-2006

Definitely 1 day at Sea World and at least 3 days at Universal and IOA. Universal has a lot of attractions that you will want to do at least twice.

E&B's Mom · 10-27-2006

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Originally Posted by DayDreamer

Definitely 1 day at Sea World and at least 3 days at Universal and IOA. Universal has a lot of attractions that you will want to do at least twice.

Or 20 times!!! I think we did Spiderman at least 12 times last trip, and DS did the Flying Unicorn 16

KarenT · 10-28-2006

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Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

Or 20 times!!! I think we did Spiderman at least 12 times last trip, and DS did the Flying Unicorn 16

I feel your pain for the Flying Unicorn!

I do not know how many times we went on it..but it was a lot! Since we had the express pass I could not use the "the line is too long let's come back later" line! DD loved that ride!

Pooh Fan · 10-29-2006

If you can do 4 days at Universal onsite, that is what I would recommend. You can ride all that you want to as many times as you want, and still have time to relax at the pool. We like to do Universal at the end of our Disney trips so that we relax more and go home feeling refreshed instead of feeling as though we need a vacation to recover from our vacation.

iluvwdw · 10-29-2006

I would say 1 day at Sea World MAX. 2 days at Universal.

10-26-2006	#1 (permalink)
gwdoug Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 18	Time Needed for Universal Hi Y'all, My family (6 in all, kids are 14,twin 10's and 7) are planning a trip for next summer. 7 days hopefully on-site at WDW, then 2 days SW..and.. How many days should we allow for both Universal parks? 2? 3? Is 4 days 2 long? What do ya' think? Thanks, gw

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Time Needed for Universal Personally, I don't think you need 2 days for Seaworld. Unless you're planning on less than full days. I would say at least 3 days for Universal. One full day at each and one day to repeat the things you loved. But if you can do 4 days, go for it. They will have special nighttime events in the summer, and of course there will be crowds. Can you stay on site at Uni to get the Front of the Line passes? That would get you so much more in a lesser time. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 13 days 16 hours 34 minutes

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: Time Needed for Universal If you're staying on-site at Universal you get express access for every attraction (except Pteradon Flyers), so it's worth considering a hotel change for that. The resorts there are wonderful too, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy them with the express perk. If you're staying off-site you will need more time, depending on what time of year you go. But as ddoll said, 3 days should be fine. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Time Needed for Universal We did universal/islands of adventure in 3 days in the Summer. We did stay on site and use the express access which was so worth it.

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Kippage Keeping it real since '83 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 2,100	Re: Time Needed for Universal Anywhere from 2-4 days is fine. I guess it depends on what your family does. If you guys like the rollercoasters and thrill rides, you might want to use 3-4 days. If you're just going to look around and check things out, maybe ride a few things, go for the 2 days. __________________ Victoria Twitter Myspace Flickr Good Reads "...perfection is unattainable. Perfection is a conceit. Perfection actually lies in fully loving the defect. I think that's perfection. It's like what the guy says in Hellboy, he says, "We like people for their qualities; we love them for their defects." It's true in life. It's the same." - Guillermo del Toro

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CurlyJo224 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 41	Re: Time Needed for Universal I think you only really need one day at SeaWorld (and this is from a marine biology freak). But you definitely need at least two days at Universal.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Time Needed for Universal You definately do NOT need two days at SeaWorld. When we visited their in 2003, we were given free second-day passes to use any time within the next 7 days. After being their for about 6 hours, DW and I wondered what we would do with a second day. A fun 1/2 day attraction that is often overlooked is GatorLand. My kids loved it. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Time Needed for Universal Definitely 1 day at Sea World and at least 3 days at Universal and IOA. Universal has a lot of attractions that you will want to do at least twice. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

10-29-2006	#14 (permalink)
Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Time Needed for Universal If you can do 4 days at Universal onsite, that is what I would recommend. You can ride all that you want to as many times as you want, and still have time to relax at the pool. We like to do Universal at the end of our Disney trips so that we relax more and go home feeling refreshed instead of feeling as though we need a vacation to recover from our vacation. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 21 days 2 hours 34 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,414	Re: Time Needed for Universal I would say 1 day at Sea World MAX. 2 days at Universal. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 78 days 9 hours 4 minutes

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