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Anyone at Epic Universe today? We got in line for Mine Cart Madness before 9AM opening at 105 posted wait (85 estimated via Lines App) and we're over 120 and still counting .

10:56am on 2/13/26 by MutsumiGoose

Ouch!

8:27am by TenMileMom

ANOTHER update to early entry: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/gb/early-park-admission Battle has returned

7:50am on 2/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

Yes, I saw it, I think the previous posted attractions must have been an oops. The question is, Should we RD toothless or battle?! We have express pass, so maybe we should do toothless and dragon racer's since they don't take exp?? Decisions decisions

9:22pm on 2/13/26 by Ruthie2780

Following for advice. We go the last week of March.

8:08am by snelvis

For UOR-specifically bar Helios- is it like at wdw where if I book a table for 5 but only 4 show up it is ok with no penalty?

9:08am on 2/12/26 by hodg

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Telephone number on the email: If you have any questions, please call us at +1 689-218-1000.

8:32am on 2/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

Finally, I don't know how but I mistakenly made the reservation for the wrong month at first. I often use Resy and OpenTable, so it was really weird it went through that way. I am glad I noticed it (later) and was able to modify.

8:34am on 2/13/26 by PrincipalTinker

Thanks for the info!

5:51pm on 2/13/26 by hodg

UOQOTD: My family was talking the other day about how we never go to Bubba Gump's and they should change it to a new restaurant. If they did - and it was another "big chain" restaurant, what would you like it to be? Or should they NOT change it? LOL :)

11:16am on 2/5/26 by browndalmatian

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Dick's Last Resort

2:34pm on 2/5/26 by Fatty McButterpants

I wish they'd bring Emiril's back. But that's probably not big chain, huh? Ruth's Chris? Shoney's? Waffle House? (Quite the range, right?)

7:57am on 2/6/26 by TenMileMom

I don't care for Bigfore so my first thought was Outback or Longhorn.

9:07am on 2/6/26 by PrincipalTinker

Big fire. Not Bigfore ( what is that auto correct?)

9:11am on 2/6/26 by PrincipalTinker

Raising Canes,Brick house tavern, shake shack, the old spaghetti factory

9:37am on 2/6/26 by clyde4242

Maybe we're in the minority but we've eaten there a few times and always had good food!! If they did change it DH says Cheesecake Factory.

9:56am on 2/6/26 by sneezy93

@PT OMG my daughter said (and I agree) "Longhorn!" LOL (highfive)

10:35am on 2/6/26 by browndalmatian

@10mm I never ate at that Emiril's. :( Was it good? I don't care for Bigfire either. :\

10:35am on 2/6/26 by browndalmatian

@sneezy I haven't been in a while. Had a couple of not-so-great experiences there. But you know what maybe I should try it again! If I do I'll let you all know. :)

10:36am on 2/6/26 by browndalmatian

Shake shack !

7:23pm on 2/6/26 by snelvis

We also never ate at Emeril and don't care for Bigfire :( but DH loves him some Shake Shack!

8:40pm on 2/6/26 by sneezy93

We ate at the Emeril's at RPR. We were the only ones in the restaurant and they "were out" of the one entree most of my family wanted. If I remember correctly, it was a noodle dish.

6:08am on 2/7/26 by PrincipalTinker

The thing I miss about Emeril's is really the banana cream pie. Maybe some other restaurant with a small space for Emeril's desserts!

8:47am on 2/7/26 by TenMileMom

We had Waffle House breakfast for supper last night and I renew my vote for a WH in CW. Classic after park grub!

10:08pm on 2/8/26 by TenMileMom

I DID eat at the Emeril's at RPR. It left a lot to be desired, unfortunately. I think that's why we never tried the one in CW. I wish I had, though.

10:10am on 2/9/26 by browndalmatian

@10mm I would totally go to a WH in CW!

10:10am on 2/9/26 by browndalmatian

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Bob's Country Bunker featuring Tucker McElroy.

3:18pm on 2/9/26 by brerbeer

@brer hi friend! Hope you are doing well! :) I have never tried or even heard of that place! Sounds fun! :)

11:33am on 2/13/26 by browndalmatian

;-)

1:10pm on 2/13/26 by brerbeer

Disability assistance.. uni use to provide assistance for mobility issues. Im i correct they no longer do that?

8:41pm on 2/10/26 by ICONTROLWDW

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I thought I heard that many of the queues were designed to handle wheelchairs. Not sure tho.

8:24pm on 2/12/26 by Buckeye86

I have been in a wheelchair at USO (original 2 parks only) and found it true that I did most queues as designed. The team members were seamless with wheelchair assistance. But I did not need a pass so I don't know about that.

6:26am on 2/13/26 by TenMileMom

My wife had to use a wheelchair a few times at UO and I will say that we never had problems with rides, and the TMs were great. I will also say however that they need more ramps from the streets to the sidewalks!

11:32am on 2/13/26 by browndalmatian

Has this been posted? https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/gb/early-park-admission The list of EE attractions has changed again? The prior list for Epic said it was for 2/1-2/28 but it didn't last the month.

7:43am on 2/11/26 by PrincipalTinker

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When we were there in August they kept telling us MOM was not EE but everyone went and lined up at the portal anyway. They then let people in quite a bit earlier than park opening anyway. 9:30 for a 10 am regular opening.

6:23am on 2/12/26 by Buckeye86

I do not know if that will be the case now.

6:23am on 2/12/26 by Buckeye86

Curious how it's going for EE at Battle. Also does it still die down later in day? At one point late afternoon was when TP suggested to ride but that was quite early on w Epic.

8:56am on 2/12/26 by hodg

Did anyone see this video from the official Universal Orlando account? LOL!!! It's cute. :) https://www.tiktok.com/@universalorlando/video/7602327891518442766

8:41am on 2/11/26 by browndalmatian

Mardi Gras float question... Can I pay less and just do the float? Or do I have to do this "Float and Dine" thing? I don't want to do both, just the float. LOL I can't find any info on this on their site, so I assume it's both, or nothing...

3:43pm on 2/9/26 by browndalmatian

It's both or nothing before day of. I'm hearing there will be a lottery system in place day of that will be free. I have not heard if that has been put into action yet.

4:46pm on 2/9/26 by clyde4242

Thanks Clyde. I don't mind paying for it but I wish there was an option to pay just for that. I don't really need the $95 per person dinner. LOL Hopefully they do the lottery thing.

8:54am on 2/10/26 by browndalmatian

Oh me too. You might check the universal website to see if they have updated or changed how they fill the floats daily for cancellations or extra spots

12:37pm on 2/10/26 by clyde4242

Thank you. I have been looking on their site but I cannot find anything. Also, their website is SO slow lately! I have tried like 3-4 browsers, turned off adblockers, etc. and still, it's slow! Weird. Works super fast from my phone though!

8:39am on 2/11/26 by browndalmatian

Any advice on what to rope drop entering from Helios and also have the express pass if that changes what to do first? Ty

8:04pm on 1/30/26 by clyde4242

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8:25pm on 1/30/26 by clyde4242

People started lining up about an hour before park opening when we went thru Helios security. Helios is supposed to be let into HP first but the day we went the front gate let main crowd in and they then merged with us. It was awful. VERY AGGRESSIVE

8:18am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

shoving,pushing and cursing. We had a similar experience rope dropping from front gate. Mario RD has a ton of strollers in the mix. If I have young ones hang on tight. Kids were separated from parents by crowds. Staff tries but no one listens. 3 of the

8:29am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

guys in my family are about 6' to 6'2" and all said it was the worst experience at any park. We used to love to RD but this was terrible.

8:30am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

If they do let Helios in before front, it would be great. If not, it can be just awful.

8:31am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

One day from Helios we bailed the crazy and just did wand spots. Sounds nuts but it was lovely. Staff was floored we didn't stay in the chaotic line but it just wasn't worth it bc we knew we could use EP later. If it's first trip, I might brave it out but

8:33am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

it depends on if I have one or more days in the park. We did wands and then went to meet toothless. There is no EP or EE for it and line gets long. I'm not a HTTYD fan but I loved the meet and greet. So lifelike and great cast.

8:35am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

Wow, great info, thank you. We only have the 1 day, so you think if they allow Helios to go first that Ministry is the best to rope drop? TBH I haven't even looked at the park layout since seeing the model at city walk so I'm not sure how to attack.

10:56am on 2/3/26 by clyde4242

What would be option 2 if Ministry is too crazy? Nintendo? I'm not sure my kiddos will want to do meet and greet. Thanks for all the info.

10:57am on 2/3/26 by clyde4242

Curious how RD from Helios is going now as I'll be w in-laws who will not be agressive or speedy. We won't do EP as have several days- potentially can RD from Helios 3 days as 2 night stay & will get there early as we check in.

6:11pm on 2/3/26 by hodg

When we RD Ministry from Helios fist week of January they did let us in first and there weren't that many people at the first holding spot. THEN the craziness came in behind us. I didn't think it was horrible. They funneled us through the tunnel to the

9:18pm on 2/4/26 by sneezy93

right then around through the ropes. Saw a man dragging his kid screaming over the crate props to catch up to his family. :( unfortunately it did not open that day until early afternoon so didn't get to ride after all that.

9:20pm on 2/4/26 by sneezy93

I could see how it would be a nightmare if everyone was walking in together tho! DH thought it was bad but I told him it wasn't nearly as hectic as I had heard described here and he just couldn't imagine that.

9:24pm on 2/4/26 by sneezy93

Such great questions! I'm wondering same. 2 days at Epic with EP for first day. Do we even need to RD?

10:48pm on 2/5/26 by SusannaBee

Staying at Helios

10:48pm on 2/5/26 by SusannaBee

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When are your dates? We are end of March

9:38am on 2/6/26 by clyde4242

If we go first, I will report back. If you go before that please let us know how it worked for you. Thanks

10:20am on 2/6/26 by clyde4242

April! I think with our setup with EP we will do a casual EE and not rush to ministry.

10:12pm on 2/9/26 by SusannaBee

UO Trip Report for 2/8/26! Our first Mardi Gras trip this year... Got to US at about 6pm and went right to the beignets. :) Got those and the cake with the creepy baby on it! (LOLOL) Both were pretty good! As I was there, DW went to Puerto Rico for the...

9:21am on 2/9/26 by browndalmatian

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Beignets and F&C's are in the top five must trys!

3:07pm on 2/9/26 by brerbeer

@clyde YES! I did get one. I believe it was $120 for a $150 card. Good deal.

3:40pm on 2/9/26 by browndalmatian

@brer HI FRIEND!!!!!!! 100% the beignets were a must try for us this year too! And the F&C was up there for sure. I will most likely get both of them again at least once this year!

3:41pm on 2/9/26 by browndalmatian

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