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Maybe one night stay for a split with wdw- Hard rock, pf, or RP- ? Stayed at rp last time, loved the resort theme and calmness of it but the room was small as heck & bathroom/ sink tight with no shelves. Had to make counter space to put things with +

12:07pm on 12/8/25 by RileysBirthday

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I'd go for whichever has the best price. Been a while since we did RPR as it's been expensive. PBH rooms are bigger but we liked RPR better- Space seemed fine for 4 of us then.

1:04pm on 12/8/25 by hodg

I agree, go with whatever is cheapest.

2:54pm on 12/8/25 by PrincipalTinker

HRH has a sink with mirror and counter space in the room (behind a partition) and another, small sink with a mirror in the bathroom. I love that. Two sinks is a game changer and the little one in the bathroom allows me to get ready without disturbing fam.

7:09am by TenMileMom

Has anyone had any experience with early entry while staying at Helios? Is there typically a long line? Does it move quickly? How early typically to be near the front? What is the best place to start from Helios? Thanks

7:07am by clyde4242

Do you know if you can just purchase Epic EP in advance by themselves? The admission park tickets will be purchased later.

12:34pm on 11/11/25 by MarvelFan

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NM just went ahead and got it all now didn't want to worry about park capacity, out of EP's, etc. I don't like change with this kind of stuff lol Staff said all the ticketing is changing the new year it won't look like anything we see now online

2:28pm on 11/11/25 by MarvelFan

What's going to change with the ticketing next year?

9:32am on 11/12/25 by RileysBirthday

Bump

12:15am by daemptynester

Can you walk from Terra Luna to Epic? If so how long does it take? Toya

11:48am on 12/8/25 by clyde4242

You can. Not quite as direct as Stella Luna. You can search up some videos to see the path. It's probably just under 20 minutes.

2:52pm on 12/8/25 by redboy42

Is Hulk still rough to ride? Does it bash your head like it used to, or has it gotten better?

11:35am on 11/24/25 by nrice1980

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I think it is significantly smoother since the the big refurbishment (about 10 years ago).

5:24am on 11/25/25 by TenMileMom

I find it rough, but still love it.

6:09am on 11/25/25 by WendyMarie

Back rows still throw your head around a bit on the last corkscrew sections. I sept h from riding arms up to bend my elbows and put hands eother side of my head there- largely to protect my head from earring trauma. Just don't do that at photo spot

2:20pm on 11/25/25 by hodg

Sept h = switch

2:20pm on 11/25/25 by hodg

I miss the days when I didn't need to worry about a neck injury from a rollercoaster. Thank you all, we are here now and daughter is wanting to ride it. I'm scared.

3:10pm on 11/25/25 by nrice1980

I had earring trauma last trip @hodg! Bleeding and everything. I need to remember to take my hoop earrings out.

5:15pm on 11/25/25 by WendyMarie

Omg I didn't even think of that! I'm wearing some now. New fear unlocked. That's awful.

6:10pm on 11/25/25 by nrice1980

I too suffered earring trauma on Hulk! I've only ridden it twice but I have to say RnR at WDW got me way worse once! That's when I started leaving my earrings off at WDW lol

7:25pm on 11/25/25 by sneezy93

Yes, still pretty rough for me. ASK FOR FRONT ROW. It's much smoother.

9:44am on 11/26/25 by browndalmatian

Got it! We go back to the parks tomorrow. I am an admitted rollercoaster chicken.

1:24pm on 11/26/25 by nrice1980

Oh let us know how it goes! I am as well but I will say I've ridden everything on property at least once. You will have fun!

1:57pm on 11/26/25 by sneezy93

I wldv thought hoop earrings wld be ok? Ive usually got studs in on holiday so it's the sharpish end that stabs me

2:29pm on 11/26/25 by hodg

Yessss @hodg! The studs are what got me good lol whew that hurt.

2:40pm on 11/26/25 by sneezy93

@sneezy93 as one chicken to another, am I gonna die on Velocicoaster? I do Hagrids fine. That top hat has me worried!

4:34pm on 11/26/25 by nrice1980

Full disclosure I had to ride VC a second time to be "sure" I didn't like it so I think you'll do good! I keep my eyes closed tho the whole time. It is so smooth and DH's fav coaster after EU's SR.

5:22pm on 11/26/25 by sneezy93

Excellent! I'll report back.

8:41pm on 11/26/25 by nrice1980

I died on Velocicoaster. This is my ghost writing. I felt my soul leave my body. :)

10:09am on 11/27/25 by nrice1980

Ha! Thank you for making me laugh!

12:34pm on 11/27/25 by PrincipalTinker

There's room for one more over at MK..

12:35pm on 11/27/25 by hodg

Oh no! Well no harm in trying one more ride sounds like?? I wish I liked it but I'm just too scared of .... well everything that happens!

5:52pm on 11/27/25 by sneezy93

I was amazed at how often my butt was not touching my seat! Just straight up hanging upside down, fully lifted out. I think I can't do upside down stuff. I'm that age now.

11:01am on 11/28/25 by nrice1980

That's my least favorite part! Feeling like I'm going to fly into the sky when I'm supposed to be in a seat haha I was 9000% sure I was coming out of that thing! It is very smooth tho.

11:42am on 11/28/25 by sneezy93

On VC I did grip the seat with my legs 1st ride. But the only one I've been worried about falling out of was the vertical climb on RRR- RiP

3:01am on 11/29/25 by hodg

@hodg I saw what you did there... LOL! WELL DONE! LOL!!

10:42am on 11/29/25 by browndalmatian

@hodg my whole entire was clamped down on anything and everything I could SO HARD and my head plastered against the headrest that my ponytail holder almost slid all the way out of my hair by the end!

1:00pm on 11/29/25 by sneezy93

I had ridden VC like 3 times when my kids were talking about the raptors out in the paddock on the ride and I said, what dinosaurs? I was so overwhelmed by sheer thrill/terror I never saw them!

1:06pm on 11/29/25 by Buckeye86

Ha- didn't plan to do anything but I'll take it :-)

5:13pm on 11/29/25 by hodg

@hodg I was referring to your MK "room for one more" comment. :P LOL!

8:42am on 12/1/25 by browndalmatian

Ah. I'm being slow!

3:15pm on 12/1/25 by hodg

Ok so I did plan on doing VC one more time, but we never got back that way. I had to watch a video of the ride later on bc I forgot all of it. I blocked it from my mind. It was fun and also I hated it. Husband did Hulk, God bless him. I chose a good man.

8:40pm on 12/1/25 by nrice1980

"If was fun and also I hated it" describes me on VC too! LOL SDR, on the other hand, I describe as just "I hated it." Too far, too scary for me. LOLOL

10:12am on 12/2/25 by browndalmatian

I didn't get to do SDR but I agree. I used to love coasters, but I hit 40 and now they terrify me. I don't know what happened! I'm so uncool now.

11:54am on 12/2/25 by nrice1980

I'm being slow agsin. Whats SDR?

3:10pm on 12/2/25 by hodg

Sauteed Deer Rectums - a McButterpants family favorite! We enjoy them as a part of our authentic Thanksgiving meal.

6:28pm on 12/2/25 by Fatty McButterpants

Yeah -think I'm busy if you ever invite me to dinner..

8:42am on 12/3/25 by hodg

@hodg Stardust Racers :) I wasn't sure if it was SDR or SR or what. LOL @fatty LOLOL

10:27am on 12/3/25 by browndalmatian

@nrice Same here friend, EXACT same thing for me. I did do SDR, and I did it 3 times lol, but that was enough. That last time, at night and in the rain, I just flat REGRETTED it!

10:28am on 12/3/25 by browndalmatian

Ah yes. Prob shld be SDR as SR is single rider.

8:26am on 12/4/25 by hodg

While I think VC is better more thrilling ride, SDR made me feel unwell even tho it wasn't quite as "much" IMO as VC. I don't know what it is about that ride. It is well done but I do like VC better.

10:35pm on 12/4/25 by Buckeye86

@hodg I didn't even think about SR=Single Rider, that makes sense though, good call. :)

1:02pm on 12/6/25 by browndalmatian

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@Buckeye I agree very, very much. I don't know how to explain it, but after that 2nd time I felt really unwell too. Then we went back to Epic another day, and my son wanted SO bad to ride it, so I did it against my better judgment for the 3rd time...

1:03pm on 12/6/25 by browndalmatian

...and like I said I really regretted it. I am not saying I feel like it needs to be taken down or anything, I just don't know enough, but I know I'm not going on it again!

1:04pm on 12/6/25 by browndalmatian

Yes, I don't think it is a "problem" or anything but to me seems less thrilling than VC but somehow made me feel worse. Don't get me wrong, I think it deserves its headliner status. Just prefer VC when comparing.

6:49pm on 12/6/25 by Buckeye86

Totally random question but has anyone heard from Jadesfire? I know she said she was taking a break. She keeps coming to my mind lately and I hope she is ok. She was like a guru here for me before my first trip years ago. If I know her outside it this,

10:34pm on 12/1/25 by Buckeye86

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I remember @Jadesfire hosted Friday Liner Movie Night via zoom during CoViD! She was/is a gem!

7:53pm on 12/5/25 by ladyortramp

She had more info on HP and Uni parks than anyone or website I ever encountered. Totally made my trips, especially, the early ones 1,000 times better! She could have her own book. I hope she is well.

10:43pm on 12/5/25 by Buckeye86

Damn I should know not to click on a @fatty link. Lol. I sure missed these

11:42pm on 12/5/25 by ljmcg

What time does the parking lot at Epic open? We are staying at Hard Rock Hotel but have a rental car and we're wondering which is quicker for rope drop - driving or taking the first bus. Is parking included for hotel guests?

2:58pm on 12/4/25 by DisneyRobbie

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Probably a hour before early entry

11:48pm on 12/4/25 by WorldTraveler34

Universal Epic Universe parking generally opens about an hour before Early Park Admission (EPA), or around 6 AM on busy days like opening, but times vary, so check Universal Orlando's app or website; expect lots to open around 8-9 AM for regular entry

5:44am on 12/5/25 by WorldTraveler34

with 6 AM being common for hotel guests and early birds to catch transport to the park. I googled it

5:44am on 12/5/25 by WorldTraveler34

Thanks for the tip early entry is for everyone not just universal guests

9:25am on 12/4/25 by WorldTraveler34

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Paris and BoM have been open to all so no room key necessary (unlike Nintendo and Dark Universe).

10:49am on 12/4/25 by redboy42

Hope your having a great day

6:04pm on 12/4/25 by burfe1501

I did it all in 1245 mins no early entry or express either limited breaks and food

11:49pm on 12/4/25 by WorldTraveler34

Best one day EPIC Universe Strategy. No early entry

2:37pm on 12/2/25 by WorldTraveler34

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I'd get there 45 mins before EE. We ubered and it worked great. Go straight to BOM - they don't check for EE there. The next ride will be trickier. The line to get into Nintendo area was long for non-EE. Maybe go grab breakfast in HP area after you do BOM

1:33pm on 12/3/25 by ma14

As others said, do BoM as if you had early entry. If off around regular park opening time I'd try to go to Berk as it opens.

9:47pm on 12/3/25 by redboy42

Cools thanks that's great to know. I'll let everyone know how it works out

6:32am on 12/4/25 by WorldTraveler34

How early should we be at bus stop in the morning at Cabana Bay for Epic EE? This is our first time staying at universal and I feel lost as to what to do!

8:50pm on 11/29/25 by WooPigDisney

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Try not to feel lost or overwhelmed. UO is WAYYYY more relaxing than WDW. :) I'll admit it's gotten a little more complicated with Epic, but even there, when we went we just "winged it" and had a great time. :)

8:38am on 12/1/25 by browndalmatian

Honestly - I don't think you have to get there super early. It's more about the walk to wherever you're going. It's a bit of a free for all.

1:26pm on 12/3/25 by ma14

Well at least something is free these days.

11:32pm on 12/3/25 by Fatty McButterpants

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