Hi Mike. We were at Universal just a few weeks ago. It was fabulous!! My tips to add: 1. The Chocolate Foundry is a GREAT place to grab a meal. Of course their desserts are amazing but the food is excellent, too. 2. Hagrid's Motorbike ride is a must DO NOT MISS! Quite certain it's the best ride of any kind I've ever been on. 3. Universal's Sapphire Falls resort is an excellent choice for your stay. While it's not quite in the same league as some of their other properties (Royal Pacific)... it is still a great spot to lay down your head after a long day at the parks. While their onsite restaurant on the ground level is average and very overpriced... their rum-based venue makes up for the other. Of special note are the onsite giftshop and their lobby cafe with a superb variety of items to eat on the go, as well as coffees, ice creams, and other goodies. 4. Lyft is a great transportation option from airport to destination, and park-to-park when needed. 5. We did take one day at Disney World-- probably a don't miss if schedule allows. I could go on & on ... but overall all facets at both parks were impressive, enjoyable, memorymakers.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
We love these tips too, thanks for sharing!
@Lil_Angry_Bitch Жыл бұрын
The food at Toothsome is mediocre and overpriced. Bigfire on Citywalk is a much better option.
@nmcguin7 ай бұрын
is the motorbike ride scary for a nervous 10 yr old ? how extreme is the roller coaster
@highercreative5 ай бұрын
He/she will love it. Coming from a 12 y old, it’s the perfect family ride that gives you a truly immersive experience and I recommend you do it 💯 percent!!
@codered30094 ай бұрын
@@nmcguinit’s not extreme,there’s a bit at the end where the train drops but it’s not a big drop at all,they will love it.I’m a nervous adult with rides x
@emileefranklin9235 Жыл бұрын
If you like water rides do them mid day then do lunch youll be mostly dry by the time youre done eating the water will be a great cool down while you chill and eat
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
nice tip!
@ronnieonsaturn Жыл бұрын
GAME PLAN, GAME PLAN, GAME PLAN. Best tip. It may be some work but it is totally worth it.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@ronnieonsaturn Жыл бұрын
@@TheParkProdigy love the videos. Very helpful
@lscales6131 Жыл бұрын
If you’re a family of 4-5 it’s almost always worth it to stay at a premier hotel if you plan on getting express and staying for more than 2 days. It’s usually 450-500 a night and if you stay longer it’a cheaper per night too. At the cheapest it’s 90 for endless summer and then you buy express pass (on top of your base ticket) for at the cheapest 99 per person. Your paying just as much in express as you would have per night for premier hotel and you’re father away.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
absolutely!
@chilltown1121 күн бұрын
800 dollars a night now ouch
@samlutz1582 Жыл бұрын
My mom and I are going in early May. We’re super excited and ever since I told her about our trip on Christmas (it was her present) she keeps finding things to add to our itinerary 😅. These videos have been super helpful in preparing to go and planning our days. Thanks 👍
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
awesome happy to help!
@lovelydia21 Жыл бұрын
It’s now June. How was the trip ? 😅
@samlutz1582 Жыл бұрын
@@lovelydia21 it was awesome. We got to ride all of the rides on our must ride list and a few we rode multiple times. There was rain in the forecast but it ended up sunny the entire time we were there except after 6pm on the last day.
@theletterkayeee Жыл бұрын
I wish I didn't have to go during spring break but it's the only option haha. Love this video!
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Totally get it. You will still have an amazing time!
@lisaflores9188 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same!!! Going next week
@taylornmoffett Жыл бұрын
@@lisaflores9188 how was it?!
@SmallSpoonBrigade5 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to have a lull at work right before spring break. But, you go when you can, or you don't go at all. There's a reason why the parks aren't equally crowded throughout the year.
@benmonaghan8430 Жыл бұрын
I go to universal I’m February and I found this very helpful. Thank you park prodigy.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
No problem!!
@justdragogames Жыл бұрын
Ive never been to universal but this has me soooo excited, im going next summer
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that, have a great time!
@heaven4hockeycards Жыл бұрын
I prefer losing 1 payday of work during the week vs paying 1-2 days of express pass during the weekend. You can do so much more during the week... 1 day park to park and you do most of the 2 parks.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@ImThePronounPolice Жыл бұрын
Not on winter or spring break , christmas and summer though
@samplautz5586 Жыл бұрын
We’ll ya but that’s a given. If you’re going during those times you know full well how insane it’s going to be
@jimmiller82 Жыл бұрын
As far as motion sickness goes, I don’t think there’s a ride in the world that’s has knocked me down anywhere near as bad as The Simpsons ride. That one was horrible.
@laBuffiesuzanne Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@williamlayton1827 Жыл бұрын
Simpson’s is god awful for MS
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@michelevilla7624 Жыл бұрын
What’s it called?
@jimmiller82 Жыл бұрын
@@michelevilla7624 It’s just called The Simpson Ride
@patrickcolburn7089 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike--TY for the shout out. lol. I did want to point one small thing out. The Endless Summer resorts do not qualify with the pool hopping. All of the others do. Just wanted to make sure you had this info in case someone is booking with you. Great video my friend.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info! Happy Holidays!
@dielekyhn3159 Жыл бұрын
I normally aren’t one to get sick on rides, and HP ride in Hollywood made me SICK with Dramamine. Can’t wait to visit Orlando next year and appreciate this video as looking at premier packages currently for 4 days.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that!
@SmallSpoonBrigade5 ай бұрын
It's the combination of how you're being moved as well as the 3d screens that does it. I was grateful that I didn't have anything to eat until after I'd ridden all the rides I wanted to for the day. Motion sickness tablets are worth it.
@kayingthao507218 күн бұрын
Great video!
@christiandooley3718 Жыл бұрын
I just went and this was one of the only useful videos
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that Christian and I hope you had an amazing time!!
@AidenHoward1 Жыл бұрын
I love this video, this is so helpful if you are planning to go to Universal!
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@lianelayman6584 Жыл бұрын
The Borne Stunt show was great and I saw it twice. FOR THE FLUM rides you can bring a rain poncho. I don't get motion sickness but I just don't like motion rides for the most park like The Simpson ride and Jimmy Fallon through NY. I was there Oct. 19 and it wasn't hardly crowded at all, most first thing in the morning. I'm going for the Halloween show in Oct. 2023. And I'll go for Christmas 2024.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Awesome we are glad you went in a less crowded time!
@Lina315 Жыл бұрын
Here's one, yes...try Butterbeer, but don't try it and then ride one of the rides that cause motion sickness. My husband did and then he was sick the rest of the day.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@em-jl9bw Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos 😊
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Of course!
@LChatmanFL Жыл бұрын
So much of a plan depends what kind of vacation are you trying have? My 1st suggestion is don't do Universal in 2 days. I personally believe if this is a bucket list item for you, then 3 days is the minimum, not including check in day. 2 days means you are probably on a bit of a budget & something like express passes will just seem not worth it. If you're bringing kids please budget time for Camp Jurassic and KidsZone(soon to be replaced) and also If I Ran the Zoo. A kid can easily spend an 1 or 2 just splashing & running around. With only 2 days that's a big chunk. Plus try to have a resort day where you do the pools, movie nights or a night out at CityWalk which has a movie theater, clubs, mini golf etc. But if you are Ballin on a budget as the kids say... then take your 2 days stay somewhere for 99 bucks a night and just try to rope drop the 2 or 3 must do rides and squeeze in lunch or dinner. It can be done but you will leave a lot of meat on the bone.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Great suggestions!
@cynthiastlaurent3878 Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful, I will for sure be watching it in winter again just before we go!
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped!
@PlanetJustPlain Жыл бұрын
I agree. The Harry Potter ride you’ve spoke about at 6:26 is the only ride I’ve ever felt ill riding. Won’t do that one again on my next visit
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
It is not for everyone!
@tarbosh917 Жыл бұрын
My wife gets motion sickness. Took Dramamine in the morning and never felt even slightly nauseous. That ride does try its best to mess you up though lol. I think it's worse the first time since you don't know what to expect, but on subsequent rides you have a better sense of where you're about to move.
@SmallSpoonBrigade5 ай бұрын
@@tarbosh917 Yep, shy of getting you tipsy and full and pushing on your belly, I'm not sure how much more it could do to make folks motion sick.
@pplicker4462 Жыл бұрын
Is a 4 day trip- 2 days per park- an adequate amount of time to get the full experience considering the wait times for rides? Because sometimes you wait in line longer than actually riding, though we do have the unlimited express pass, but I'm mainly looking forward to the velocicoaster and the harry potter coasters
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a perfect amount of time especially if you have express pass. You will be able to ride each ride multiple times if you would like to
@Roflcoptorz Жыл бұрын
Late reply, but Velocicoaster is now included in Express Pass! If you have not been already that is :D
@pplicker4462 Жыл бұрын
@Roflcoptorz went there early June, had a lot of fun 🙂 waiting on Hagrid's Motorbike to be added to express lane
@Roflcoptorz Жыл бұрын
@@pplicker4462 I am going there again September 2024 (from UK so cannot go often :( )...fingers crossed it is on it by then!
@galanfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@dementorskiss73 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget potted cream butter beer! ❤🍻
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Yesss!
@chasecosta8064 Жыл бұрын
I did the early entrance thing because I stayed at a universal hotel and hagrids was a 4 hour wait and we did velocicoaster 2 times in a row and it never went down
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@lscales6131 Жыл бұрын
Endless summer doesn’t allow pool hoping. Every other one I think does.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@nadiacarpenter442 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Wnere would u start ur day with a toddler
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Seuss Landing is great for toddlers
@funfettigirl5101 Жыл бұрын
great video!
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@uncleglenhartley10 ай бұрын
With that being said!👆🏻
@TheParkProdigy10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@MrZeke911 Жыл бұрын
I love this video, this is so helpful we are planning to go to Universal! Is wireless included in the parks?
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Universal does have free Wifi for guests
@Leangelokellomjr Жыл бұрын
I feel like Universal Orlando should make the welcome sign at the front of city walk a digital sign. Just my opinion.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@nalishamustapha6358 Жыл бұрын
Hi, do you have any videos about the rides at universal and their intensity?
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
We don't but great idea!
@sharnette8485 Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend visiting the park in the morning or later in the evening? We will be taking a shuttle bus to the park.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Early morning is great if you have early park admission - even better! this allows you to enter the park 1 hour before it opens if you are staying at a Universal hotel or purchase tickets with The Park Prodigy
@mariteespinosa8168 Жыл бұрын
I just spoke to customer service at Universal Studios and you can No longer reserve an electric scooter in advance. They informed that it’s been more than a year and half so 2021 sometime that they stopped doing that.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Hi Marite, thanks so much for checking out our video and for the updated tip!
@tammycarnevale47653 ай бұрын
Does the express pass really help? Especially being that everyone at the premier hotels have express pass, doesn't more people have express than those that don't have express?
@TheParkProdigy3 ай бұрын
The express pass really does help skip the lines. Since you can use it on any ride you want at any time, the lines are really spread out.
@pngproductions8529 Жыл бұрын
any ada resources you recommend?
@tonogarcia479 ай бұрын
I can’t seem to find the link of the busy month calendar you where talking about
@TheParkProdigy9 ай бұрын
Here you go! theparkprodigy.com/crowd-calendar/
@tonogarcia479 ай бұрын
@@TheParkProdigy thank you
@rye1181 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why there aren't interactive wand locations in the HP ride queues.....
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
That’s actually a great point would be a great way to stay entertained 👍🏻
@galanfamily Жыл бұрын
Random question, what holiday in February 🤔 we're planning a trip 3rd week of February. Before March and all spring break
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Presidents Day Weekend!
@magik1590 Жыл бұрын
How is the weather in December to go to universal??
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
It will be really nice! Low 70s
@aphrodoll Жыл бұрын
Do you know if rope drop is less crowds? My family wants to go for july 4th since my brother's birthday is the 3rd. Its a given the park will be busy but do you know when the best time during the day to go is? Thank you in advance
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Yes, using Early Park Admission (which is included in all of our tickets) is the best way to beat the crowds. It allows you into the parks 1 hour before the park opens to get on all the best rides
@Lil_Angry_Bitch Жыл бұрын
You need to get to the park an hour before park opening to get the most out of your day. Also I would avoid going on any National Holiday like July 4th, the parks could be packed and may even reach capacity, meaning they will have to close the gates.
@agneris Жыл бұрын
@@TheParkProdigyis it included in the price?
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
@@agneris yes!
@Avatarlover08 Жыл бұрын
what are the parks like during the middle of May
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
They should be lower crowds!
@Avatarlover08 Жыл бұрын
@@TheParkProdigy So low crowds during the week of mothers day? I will be there from 15-19
@daniellealanis3564 Жыл бұрын
FYI they no longer let you place a request for EVC rentals
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
thank you for the update!
@Chris-jf8kv7 ай бұрын
Is it worth getting express in end of january beginning of febraury during midweek day
@TheParkProdigy7 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, it really all depends on which rides you plan to go on! if you send me an email, I can try to help you more from there mike @ the park prodigy.com
@kmb90kb Жыл бұрын
How is the crowd levels mid November to end of November for all parks?
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Thanksgiving is pretty crowded
@nancyvos7736 Жыл бұрын
Is everything open when the park opens early, or is it just a few of the rides (like Disney)?
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Just a few rides! At Islands of Adventure: Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Hagrid's, Forbidden Journey and Flight of the Hippogriff. At Universal Studios: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts and Minion Mayhem
@germanleon2775 Жыл бұрын
Is most of the ride at Universal are single rider or not. I want to buy express pass but i want to know so i can avoid paying the extra fee
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
There are 15 rides that offer single rider lines in both Universal and Islands of Adventure
@yodaddy936210 ай бұрын
Can you get on a ride more than once without the express pass?
@TheParkProdigy10 ай бұрын
Yes, 100%!
@johntaphouse5235 Жыл бұрын
shoes an essential not just for long walks, they are for long long long queues and a lot of standing in them, ouch
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Totally!
@brianhabing5076 Жыл бұрын
"we would say ... " I suggest you just say it and drop the "we would say" before every tip.
@TheParkProdigy Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support 👍🏻
@rhenddhfbeb5996 Жыл бұрын
I’m coming mid February and hope there is less people there