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Are convention tickets a thing at UOR? My boss' husband & adult son might want to get in to parks for Harry Potter while we're at conference. They won't want the long U.K. ticket as she wants to see wdw once conference is done.
4:22pm on 3/6/26 by
Actually I just checked the program & there's a theme park buyout session 7.30-11.30pm on Sat 2nd May- looks like that'll be Studios so they might be happy just seeing diagon alley.
4:27pm on 3/6/26 by
Last I checked there are convention tickets but require in person pickup with appropriate credentials. Not like WDW.
10:31pm on 3/8/26 by
Credentials aren't an issue as we're at conference. I'll see her on weds so hopefully they'll have done some homework by then to decide if the one evening is enough or if they want more UOR time.
3:39am on 3/9/26 by
Love seeing the Hemisphere Dancer as we pass under the bridge! Kind of took it for granted for a while...
6:11pm on 3/6/26 by
I had to Google this. Nice.
7:20pm on 3/8/26 by
Same @brer! Didn't pay that much attention really until we went one trip and it wasn't there! We looked it over good on our last trip once it returned.
7:30pm on 3/8/26 by
I'm back! It's been a hot minute about four years I think. This time we'll be bringing my seven month old granddaughter with us. Tell me about baby swap at Epic.. is it in a side room likr IOA/US or is it like Disney where you wait outside?
2:45pm on 3/6/26 by
Unchained, stardust, mine cart, and ministry I remember seeing inside.
10:07am on 3/7/26 by
All the ones I saw were near ride boarding zone
10:34pm on 3/7/26 by
How exciting to bring your granddaughter! Sorry, I didn't pay attention to child swap areas.
10:35pm on 3/7/26 by
Thanks, @snow! We will be a party of five for sure.. my DS16, DH, DD26 and DGD )7mos) another DD who just moved to FL might bring my other three grands with her DH. So excited!!
1:34pm on 3/8/26 by
This trip has been a disaster. Crowd way higher than predicted. Every wait time over an hour. Stardust Racers unexpectedly extended it's refurbishment. Untrainable Dragon also closed. My custom plan doesn't know what to do.
3:44pm on 2/23/26 by
If u go in the summer, consider planning around thunderstorms Most rides are outside and shut down with afternoon thunderstorms. Might want a plan B for that scenario. Save door attractions for later in day bc they stay open.
10:45pm on 3/7/26 by
*indoor
10:45pm on 3/7/26 by
Thank you, that is helpful! We are going in June.
10:58pm on 3/7/26 by
If we have the universal express unlimited passes, should we still use a touring plan? We will not have one for epic universe though. We will have 4 days for the 3 parks.
3:36pm on 3/3/26 by
Ha @brer! I have the same issue here! With unlimited express, I just make a list of what attractions I want to do, and how many times I want to do each one.
8:33am on 3/4/26 by
I personally wouldn't see the need for a TP with unlimited EP! You're going to have so much fun!
9:50am on 3/4/26 by
We never use the TP with EP. I was all in with it for Disney but the best part of Uni EP is u can just go wherever whenever. It is a true vacation. U do want to look at showtimes to figure those into your day tho but they also have EP or are open air.
10:41pm on 3/7/26 by
What Universal theme park is the best one, globally? I have only been to Orlando. Is Hollywood better? What about some overseas ones? I would LOVE to visit them all one day!
10:36am on 3/2/26 by
Ooooh. Great question!
5:17am on 3/3/26 by
I haven't been to any overseas, but if you're including all Orlando together then I imagine it is the best. It is certainly better than Hollywood, which is smaller and pretty limited. Japan is supposed to be good.
6:25pm on 3/3/26 by
We went to Singapore a couple of years ago and it was very disappointing. Wouldn't even recommend it if you were already there, let alone a trip to get there.
7:27pm on 3/7/26 by
Anyone hearing any updates on Stardust Racers?
8:39am on 3/5/26 by
It is on the most recent closure list until March 14th (at least).
6:03pm on 3/5/26 by
Do we know why it's closed? (Sorry if it has been discussed and I missed it.)
5:08am on 3/6/26 by
I saw some posted photos of them seemingly checking the track- on foot.
6:30am on 3/6/26 by
Thanks @PT.
6:19am on 3/7/26 by
Helios report: 6:45 pm reservation at rooftop last Sunday. Ordered hearty shareable plates. Loved Farmers Cheese, Calamari, Beef skewer. Plenty for 4 adults. Seated inside (chilly) and then went to balcony for 9 pm lighted fountain show, amazing!
11:06am on 3/3/26 by
Hello @mmartin! Have missed you! @snelvis, I'm not certain. But we are planning on taking 2 20-year-olds in 2 weeks. I don't recall seeing little kids, but thought I remembered someone not a teen.
9:30am on 3/6/26 by
Helios is not 21 and over! Have been there several times with DD16!!
10:53am on 3/6/26 by
Thanks @lady
7:08pm on 3/6/26 by
Can any of you Annual passholdets help me?? Are there any Epic tickets available for April 5, 6 or 9 2026? Were planning to get an AP for upcoming April 4- 9 trip but it wont make sense if we cant get Epic tickets. Called Universal and they wouldnt tel
9:16am on 3/2/26 by
That is high school spring break week for many northern states, so it will probably be busy!
12:04pm on 3/5/26 by
I checked and there are 3 day tickets available for your dates!
7:24pm on 3/5/26 by
Thank you!
1:54pm on 3/6/26 by
Hi friends, question... if you want to try your luck and see if you can get on the MG float (not pay for the "dine and float" thing), where do you go to ask/try? Any tips? Should we go early in the morning to try? Thanks!
12:15pm on 3/4/26 by
Last I had heard was back by the old Fear Factor stage around 2pm to sign up on the waiting list. I'd love to hear if someone has actually done it though
2:34pm on 3/4/26 by
They meet at the Animal Actors theater so made there? I was on the float last night but was part of the package
8:05am on 3/6/26 by
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