nvrenoughdisney
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Mar 19, 2008
Sorry this is another "we're new to Universal and have lots of questions" thread! I've been searching through the forums but I still have some questions. For background, we are DVC members and have been to Disney too many times to count, but are thinking of trying Universal this summer (late July). We have been to Disney numerous times in July so we know what to expect there in terms of crowds/heat. We will be staying at HRH or PB for 4 nights, with a 4 day 3 park ticket. My kids are 11, 16, and 18 so we'd be looking to do most rides with the exception of those geared toward younger kids. My questions are basically all related to crowds/waits:
1. I know summer is a very busy time, especially with pent up demand, I'm wondering how summer crowds are relative to what you see at Disney? As in wall to wall people can't move?
2. Related to #1, what would the average waits be with Express pass (and I know it will vary depending on the ride, just looking for an estimate)?
3. What are late night crowds like at the parks? Is it possible to do the headliners later at night or do you need to arrive before park open? We are NOT people who like to spend the entire day at the parks, especially in July! We usually like to spend a couple hours at the park in the morning and/or later at night, and do the pool, water park, etc. in between.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the help!
1. I know summer is a very busy time, especially with pent up demand, I'm wondering how summer crowds are relative to what you see at Disney? As in wall to wall people can't move?
2. Related to #1, what would the average waits be with Express pass (and I know it will vary depending on the ride, just looking for an estimate)?
3. What are late night crowds like at the parks? Is it possible to do the headliners later at night or do you need to arrive before park open? We are NOT people who like to spend the entire day at the parks, especially in July! We usually like to spend a couple hours at the park in the morning and/or later at night, and do the pool, water park, etc. in between.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the help!