Universal questions

[NJGIRL]

I should have finished the story. Yes, we did find an attendant, but it took a while (he apparently took a bathroom break, so the ride staff had to call him on their walkie-talkie). And they actually waived the overage fee because of the situation. So it all worked out okay, but we still wasted quite a bit of time dealing with it.

This is my number one tip for people who have never done Universal before......don't take anything into the parks that can't fit into your pockets.....if possible.

I have always liked going hands free (even in Disney) ever since my son was potty trained. It saves time and is more enjoyable in my opinion.

[DizneyFreak2002]

I should have finished the story. Yes, we did find an attendant, but it took a while (he apparently took a bathroom break, so the ride staff had to call him on their walkie-talkie). And they actually waived the overage fee because of the situation. So it all worked out okay, but we still wasted quite a bit of time dealing with it.

At least it worked out... The one complaint I have with the lockers is the time limit... They need to figure out a way to adjust for ride time... I wonder how many unsuspecting guests get tricked into paying without thinking...

With that said, I never go to the parks with anything that needs to be stored... I only had to last time cause one member of my party brought in a little nap sack type of bag and couldn't bring it on FJ or Dragon Challenge...

[Dream'nDisney]

Fannypacks are okay to wear on rides, correct?

[MNNHFLTX]

Fannypacks are okay to wear on rides, correct?

No, they will make you put the fanny pack in a locker.

[Dream'nDisney]

Glad I asked! Thank you. I assumed since it was strapped to you, that you could wear a fannypack. Good to know ahead of time. I would hate to find out last minute and have to get out of line to put it in a locker.

[DisneyFan1979]

I'm interested about this topic, as well. But more specifically:

Do you find it necessary to stay on Universal property in order to qualify for the extra hour perk/fastpass?

We are going at the end of May and have talked about sneaking away for a day at Universal, purely for the Harry Potter experience. We were going to stay at one of their resorts but decided the expense wasn't worth it or manageable within our time frame. We have two boys (ages 9 and 10) who have never been to Universal but love Harry Potter.

What do you all suggest? Is it worth taking a day away from WDW?

We went to Universal for the day on a trip last year the first week of March. We arrived within 30 minutes of park opening and had about a 20 min wait or so for Forbidden Journey. Very manageable. If your main interest is Harry Potter, Universal is very doable in a day.

We used the last day in a Costco special 2-park a day 3-day ticket package and hit our favorites in both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios and were back at the Beach Club by dinnertime.