[ddoll]

The only problem with adding Disney for a couple of days is the expense. Unless you have AP's, going to WDW for just a couple of days isn't very cost effective. You can get Universal passes online that cost under $100 for 7 days. Just a basic 2 day Disney pass is at least $150.

[leslieh]

I have to agree- 7 days is too long for US/IoA. We like US/IoA, and could spend two full days there.

[Pooh Fan]

My family loves both Disney and Universal. I can't imagine a trip to Orlando without a few nights at Universal. We enjoy both places for what they have to offer and don't like to compare the two. Some years we like Disney better and some years we like Universal better. for us, it depends on the crowds. When it is too crowded, the experience is not as enjoyable. Since we go at Christmas, we expect the crowds and make the best of it.

If you can swing it, you should consider staying onsite at Universal for a few nights so that you get the Front of the Line privilege. That way, the crowds are not as bad. You can walk back to the hotel in the middle of the day, rest, and swim. The pools are heated, so even if it is a little cool, you can swim. I can't remember a December trip when the kids did not swim.

For us, the Universal part of our trip is MUCH more relaxing. When we are at Disney, we hit the parks first thing in the morning at rope drop, take an afternoon break at lunch, and then stay until the parks close. Because we stay onsite at Universal, we have the FOTL privileges which allows us to sleep in if we want, spend more time at the pool, shopping ,etc.

I hope you will give Universal a try--especially if you like coaters. It is a lot of fun for my entire family.