First,
figure out the best time for your trip
If
you have young children, be sure to read our Touring with
Kids section - CLICK HERE
Some
Specific Tips when you visit:
Halloween
Horror Nights Tips:
From
site Webmaster, Barry Hom:
"The
haunted houses will crowd up first. Be in the park before
5:30. If you do so, you will be placed into a special
area until the houses are ready (around 6:30). Then you
will have the first dibs at the haunted houses and should
have a minimal wait. Then head to the first Bill and Ted
show. After the show, the lines for the haunted houses
will be around 30-45 minutes. You can do a house that
you liked the best, or go watch the other shows or the
rides."
Front
of the Line access tips for On-Site Guests:
Metalicat
gives this warning for on-site guests:
A
couple of months ago I dropped by guest services at USF
to ask about a rumor I heard regarding FOTL access for
onsite hotel guests. I was told by guest services and
I swear it to be true, they told me that they are "THINKING"
(not definite) about changing the FOTL for onsite guests,
to only 1 FOTL ride per ride, per hour. that's why they
were scanning our resort keys to track how many times
resort guests ride the rides using FOTL access.
I don't know if they have nixed this idea or not, but
if you are staying onsite you may want to stop by guest
services at USF and ask about this. if they tell you what
they told me, fill out a complaint card to let management
know if they do this, we will stay elsewhere. maybe if
enough people complain, they will not change things.
Islands
of Adventure tips:
Tip
#1:
Especially if you have kids, BRING SUN BLOCK. Suess
Landing is comprised of bright, iridescent colors.
Colors that do a good job of reflecting sunlight.
As a result, you could get a lot more sun than you bargained
for at Suess Landing. If you have kids, you will
want to make sure you bring plenty of sun block.
Tip
#2: The rides that look to be the 'big
draws' are Spiderman and Incredible Hulk Coaster
(Marvel Super Hero Island), Dueling Dragons (Lost Continent),
and Jurassic Park River Adventure (Jurassic Park).
Expect these attractions to fill up quickly.
Tip
#3: Islands of Adventure is a very WET park.
On most rides you will experience some kind of water.
On rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure you may get
somewhat wet. On Popeye and Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges,
however, you will get SOAKED, same is true for rides like
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls. Be sure to wear
clothing that will be comfortable when wet, or at least
bring a change of clothing with you.
Tip
#4: For a very good, sit down meal,
be sure to try Confisco Grille at the Port of Entry.
On your way into the park, stop by and make priority seating
arrangements for dinner. The food is first rate
(on par with MGM's Brown Derby) and the prices are excellent
(dinner for 2 including appetizers and dessert cost us
$45 before tip). Also, Mythos (in the Lost Continent)
is getting great reviews from our readers.
Tip
#5: If it's a VERY hot day and you don't want
to wait on line to get wet, go over to the Terrace Falls
restaurant, right next to the Jurassic Park River Adventure
ride. Stand alongside the restaurant, where the boats
come down and wait. You'll be soaked when the boats hit
the bottom and throw a great deal of water in your direction.
We are talking about drenched here...so be warned!
Universal
Studios Tips:
Tip
#1: DON'T EAT THE FOOD. Universal Studios is
notorious as having the worst theme park food on the planet.
It is grossly overpriced and you'll walk away feeling
ripped off. Our suggestion is to go out to CityWalk for
lunch, especially Margaritaville. A nice lunch for three
adults ran us $29 + tip. The portions are large, the food
is excellent, and the prices are reasonable.
Tip
#2: Read our Men in Black tip for ways to get
a high score on this VERY cool attraction. CLICK
HERE
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