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Also, just for information sake not complaining but the annual passholder lounge at Universal Islands of adventure just seems to be a horrified gift shop. There's no snacks, sodas, etc. there are seats and honestly, I didn't even see places for charging.

2:52pm on 3/31/26 by snelvis

I miss the Coke freezey machines that turned the bottles into slushes.

2:56pm on 3/31/26 by brerbeer

I agree with you both. The only advantage is air-conditioning when you need it. I so miss the Freezy cook machine. That was the whole reason my kids wanted to go into the lounge.

5:38pm on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

I didn't know they got rid of them. We walked the entire way around the park because with construction Jurassic Park from hogmede is closed. I told my kids we are getting this.

6:08pm on 3/31/26 by snelvis

Also replying so people know that way is closed. I think that's why hogsmede seems so packed. Only one way in and out

6:44pm on 3/31/26 by snelvis

Universal studios opened at 850

8:52am on 3/31/26 by snelvis

FUN!!!!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

9:40am on 3/31/26 by browndalmatian

Thanks we had a great time now. Headed back to the hotel to rest.

2:51pm on 3/31/26 by snelvis

Any intel on the drained lagoon fountain? Wondering if anyone is seeing work done or what...

8:55pm on 3/29/26 by SusannaBee

I didn't see any eork yesterday

6:55am on 3/30/26 by snelvis

Wed, 3/25 there was water in the fountain between Darkmoor & Potter. Access Hollywood was filming in front of it. Then 3/26 it was drained. I had to ask my teen to confirm there was water day before. No sign of work being done.

11:58pm on 3/30/26 by urbyq

Hm. I wonder if this is just very temporary. We go April 19 and I would love to see the full show! Or maybe they are adding something special

1:08pm on 3/31/26 by SusannaBee

If Forbidden Journey makes one ill, is Battle of the Ministry off the table?

11:57am on 3/27/26 by cpowers

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Even if u don't find it you can walk a good portion of the queue. You miss a bit of it but it is worth seeing what you can and there hasn't been a wait to just walk it. The queue is better than the ride IMO.

8:37am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

For some rides I just wait with my family and bail when it's time to board. You could do that as well sometime ride and some don't but everyone is together and sees the whole thing.

8:38am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

*Some ride and some don't

8:38am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

We just purchased our annual passes online (paid in full) for a trip in July. Is it correct that I cannot get a discounted epic ticket until they are activated?

9:40am on 3/28/26 by mmmartin

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There are discounted epic passes on Sunday when I had already bought them.

8:52pm on 3/28/26 by snelvis

No AP perks til u actually go and activate your pass in person.

8:35am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

I should clarify u can book the hotel with the AP rate before and then show it upon arrival after you activate it.

8:36am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

Epic universe day. Arrived at 6:55 gates closed around 30 people here max I'll update as we go.

6:57am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

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Through main gate at entry gates at 705. Only 10 people cut us off

7:05am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Through security at 7:17 at ticket gates

7:17am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Through admission at 7:30 stopped at 7:36 before can enter worlds. We are now probably behind 200 people but I refuse to run and push.

7:37am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Speech to open gates 7:50.

7:50am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Stopped before ride. Through portal 7:56

7:56am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Single file land probably 500 people in front of us. Now stopped outside

8:05am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Waiting to load

8:28am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Off around 845. Did both dark universe rides and to crepe at 940. Didn't use express passes yet. BOM my least favorite of all Potter rides.

9:47am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Breakfast at cafe L'air. Ham sandwich large enough to sit and fruit was great.

10:54am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Nice. We entered thru Helios with plan to hit Battle but 5 minutes before opening it went delayed so we rushed like everyone else to Mine cart and waited around 70 minutes and saved our express.

10:58am on 3/29/26 by clyde4242

Enough to share ! Thought I'd just update my day as we go along so people know what to expect. It seems like if you entered from Helios they made you walk around a fair distance instead of going straight to the Potter portal

11:04am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Thanks for sharing. Would be interested if you could share any more you see/hear on RD from Helios, we'll be doing this in July and haven't seen much on how it works!

11:16am on 3/29/26 by NTEI

We were at Stella nova. I just saw the Helios people coming in and it seemed as if there wasn't a great advantage.

11:51am on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Also hiccups winged gliders was great ! Slinky dogesque but 2 xs as long. Better than MOM IMO.

12:02pm on 3/29/26 by snelvis

I think Helios would have an advantage to Dark Universe and Wizarding World and main gate would have advantage at Isle and Nintendo with all things being equal(same release time). We were probably 15 people back at Helios and raced to mine cart. 70 minute

1:21pm on 3/29/26 by clyde4242

Wait

1:21pm on 3/29/26 by clyde4242

Bowser's challenge was 35 minutes for express. Not worth it.

1:37pm on 3/29/26 by snelvis

Took a break Nintendo land was too much!! Now back at park for night dark universe

8:25pm on 3/29/26 by snelvis

In summary epic theming is amazing. In general my family DH 54 DD18 and DS 16 prefer the original parks.

6:54am on 3/30/26 by snelvis

Thanks for the report!

10:46am on 3/30/26 by PrincipalTinker

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Welcome. Also it's packed today at islands. The bartender said 33 k in park.

11:28am on 3/30/26 by snelvis

Thanks for sharing. Do you think the express passes were needed?

8:58pm on 3/30/26 by kateschmidt

If there are crowds EP is worth its weight in gold. Spring break can be jam packed depending when your go.

8:32am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

Hi- Your crowd levels and wait times have been very off. I wouls like to requeat a full recund and to cancel my subscription please

9:51pm on 3/30/26 by seguel.m@yahoo.com

You may want to go to the touring plans website for assistance from the company. This is mostly people like you who just share and ask info.

8:28am on 3/31/26 by Buckeye86

If stardust is open now, does that change a good early access strategy? I had planned battle at the ministry followed by maybe mine cart, but wondering if stardust should be in there instead.

6:54am on 3/27/26 by travis27471

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@hodg, I was referring to the vacuum in the Battle queue

8:33pm on 3/28/26 by clyde4242

I've not seen anything about this. Will wait to be surprised!

5:11am on 3/29/26 by hodg

I'm not sure it should change your strategy or anyone's really, but it is a people eater and will help all waits across the park.

1:22pm on 3/29/26 by clyde4242

I can't get the app to show the plans I created on website

1:36pm on 3/28/26 by lisachiarello@comcast.net

We are other users, like you. You can use the "contact us" link on the homepage of the app and staff will help. Did you check the date? Or look under past plans?

4:35pm on 3/28/26 by PrincipalTinker

how do we get on a float for the parade ?

10:37pm on 3/24/26 by snelvis

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Love me some @Fatty

7:00am on 3/28/26 by scroogemcduck

No boost i'm pretty limber. I think I can get up there myself.

11:32am on 3/28/26 by snelvis

Suit yourself. My boosts are very highly regarded in my hometown.

3:49pm on 3/28/26 by Fatty McButterpants

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