I’m headed to Universal for one day only, October 19th. I am focusing on Harry Potter but might do other things if time allows. My question is that the TP plan for Harry Potter in a day has you starting at USF and heading to IOA mid-day. However, on October 19th IOA has early admission which I assume I qualify for since I’m staying onsite. Wouldn’t it be better to start at IOA and try to ride Hagrid’s before the regular open hours start at 10:00 AM?
I’m really hoping lines are minimal on a Monday. I’ve given myself approval to add a second day if I need to, but that decision will be made at the park.
Yes, go to early admission and do Hagrid’s first. It is the best ride in Orlando right now. So unique, so fun! Where are you staying? The onsite hotels are fabulous!
Thanks! I’m staying at Endless Summer. It’s dirt cheap. I have two nights there then switch to Old Key West for one night and then AKL for two after that. It will be an adventure!
ET is a personal favorite, but it’s an oddball “Peter Pan’s Flight”. (If you don’t love the movie it may not be for you, but it is the last OG Universal ride still at the parks)
Simpson’s - Can make some ppl nauseated though
Rip Ride Rocket - but I LOVE coasters & it may be too extreme for some
Spider-man is the IOA MUST DO!
Others at IOA
Jurassic Park River Adventure - Yeah… you’re gonna get a bit wet. However, when the iconic music plays & you pass through those big wood gates it’s soo wonderful
Not a ride, but I would make time to do the Raptor Encounter! Best “character” meeting in all of Universal
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
(Even though I love coasters, I typically avoid Hulk. The launch is amazing, but it beats the hell out of me every time. It’s a one & done per trip & usually the last ride of the day so it doesn’t ruin the rest of the time.)
ET is a classic, we never miss it. It’s like Peter Pan, only without any line!
Mummy, Hulk, Rip Ride Rocket if you like coasters.
Spiderman, Simpsons and Kong are good too. I can do without the water rides, don’t like to be wet and they will soak you.
My favorite thing there that isn’t a ride…the new Bourne Spectacular show. Make time for this, you won’t regret it. Second show choice would be the Horror Make Up Show.
Is that a 3D floating car ride? If it is- that’s it. The Mummy might be my favorite coaster anywhere, just because it is just fun. If you like big coasters, Hulk and Rip Ride Rocket. I think everyone should do Spider Man.
I’d plan on riding Hagrid’s at least twice. It has to be the best ride in the world. You’ll want to ride the train both ways because its different each way.