CWIPPERMAN
<font color=FF99FF>You don't have to be clever and
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- Jul 24, 2002
I can't believe I'm doing this - because I'm still 23 days away from this years Disney vacation... but here goes.
We are already looking ahead to next year. By then, we will have done Disney twice - and would like to throw a little trip to Universal in the mix.
First - we will plan a Disney trip either before or after the Universal trip. We will stay on Disney property for the Disney portion - but will be off Disney property for the Universal stuff.
Second - we will probably have a vehicle - but would prefer to stay "on site" at Universal (if possible - I'll ask more in depth questions in a minute) and not have to worry about driving.
So.... here goes...
We will more than likely be a group of 4 late 20's to early 30's folks. We will want 2 rooms. We will want something similar to the "Ultimate Park Hopper" tickets at Disney (unlimited access to the parks during length of stay).
Does Universal offer "packages" like Disney does? This year we are doing the Fairytale Package - and last year we did the "Fall Fantasy Package". If so, where would I find info on a package like this and it's cost.
I am thinking 3 days to do both parks. Is this enough time? We would probably go during the "slow" season (about mid-September) if that makes a difference.
Is it going to be worth it to plan on staying on-site. Would we save a load of $$$$ by staying off-site? To me the Disney transportation and other "perks" of staying on-site at WDW make it worth it. Is it the same for Universal? I know if you stay on-site you are supposed to get "walk-on" privledges on some rides. Aside from location and "walk-on" is there anything else that makes it worth while?
If folks think it is better to stay off-site and just buy the tickets - what is the best way to get tickets? Is it worth it to wait for last-minute deals... or should we plan early.
This and any other important information would be appreciated. I would also like any links to useful Universal Websites (Something like "Deb's Guide" for Universal would be cool).
Thank You.
We are already looking ahead to next year. By then, we will have done Disney twice - and would like to throw a little trip to Universal in the mix.
First - we will plan a Disney trip either before or after the Universal trip. We will stay on Disney property for the Disney portion - but will be off Disney property for the Universal stuff.
Second - we will probably have a vehicle - but would prefer to stay "on site" at Universal (if possible - I'll ask more in depth questions in a minute) and not have to worry about driving.
So.... here goes...
We will more than likely be a group of 4 late 20's to early 30's folks. We will want 2 rooms. We will want something similar to the "Ultimate Park Hopper" tickets at Disney (unlimited access to the parks during length of stay).
Does Universal offer "packages" like Disney does? This year we are doing the Fairytale Package - and last year we did the "Fall Fantasy Package". If so, where would I find info on a package like this and it's cost.
I am thinking 3 days to do both parks. Is this enough time? We would probably go during the "slow" season (about mid-September) if that makes a difference.
Is it going to be worth it to plan on staying on-site. Would we save a load of $$$$ by staying off-site? To me the Disney transportation and other "perks" of staying on-site at WDW make it worth it. Is it the same for Universal? I know if you stay on-site you are supposed to get "walk-on" privledges on some rides. Aside from location and "walk-on" is there anything else that makes it worth while?
If folks think it is better to stay off-site and just buy the tickets - what is the best way to get tickets? Is it worth it to wait for last-minute deals... or should we plan early.
This and any other important information would be appreciated. I would also like any links to useful Universal Websites (Something like "Deb's Guide" for Universal would be cool).
Thank You.