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How much time would you budget for a teen to do all the Power-Up Band games?

7:12pm on 2/3/26 by Ofmiceandmen

Did have to retry a couple and had to get back in line. Only need to do 3 to unlock the challenge. We weren't rushing the games and took time to fully explore and hit all the coin blocks. All 4 of us really enjoyed it!

3:12pm on 2/4/26 by urbyq

I don't know bc we didn't do them but they have queues for some of them people waited in every time we went. I don't know how many total there are to do.

9:57pm on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

Thanks!

29 min ago by Ofmiceandmen

Hi! I'm planning a trip for 11 people, across all 3 parks 2 resorts. What's the best way to buy tickets? Let each family buy for scanning on their own phones, or can i buy everything for everyone: tickets + express for epic. Im a UOR Nube, WDW expert. :)

6:55pm on 1/31/26 by Cinderellie15

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I buy them and print QR codes and put them in lanyards. I imagine there is a way to link to each person but u might also do a screenshot. I can ask but it seems id they take a pronoun they would take a screenshot. Just double check.

8:12am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

Wow they didn't go thru right. Should say u can ask but it seems if they take a printout they would take a screenshot

8:13am on 2/3/26 by Buckeye86

Technically screenshots are not accepted but we got away with it ok in 2022.

6:12pm on 2/3/26 by hodg

We have also used the screenshots. In order to not tip off the team member that it's a screenshot have each person turn up the brightness on their phone (the wallet does that when it's not a screenshot). Also some one here recently said they . . .

5:29am on 2/4/26 by TenMileMom

. . . zoom in/crop a little to remove evidence of the screenshot.

5:30am on 2/4/26 by TenMileMom

I wonder if you can just share it from your wallet? I haven't tried.

6:53am on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

Like Buckeye, I typically print them out. I like the lanyard and printed ticket. :) If you want to do them on the phone, we have never had a problem with screenshots being sent to each person. But I've read here it may not work. Not sure.

9:10am on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

We've done it from the "wallet" in the UO app too, but since we only have one login (mine), either I have to scan everyone in (including EP) or I have to just let everyone log in to the app with my username/password on their phones.

9:11am on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

Not sure if you'd want to do that though. I think printing them out is easiest, especially if you can make a fun kind of thing where everyone gets to pick out his/her lanyard (if you want to get them that is)... :)

9:12am on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

I hate being on our phones at the park more than needed anyway. It also allows my kids to ride some things without me or my older ones to meet us at the park a few minutes later if they want to sleep. We got lanyards years back before the phones were an

9:59pm on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

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option so my kids don't think anything of it. They loved picking out their favorite one back then. I will suggest u bring your own clear plastic sleve for anyone with an AP card and EP card or ticket. The ones in the park are no longer clear on both

10:01pm on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

sides. They are nice but pricey and it's a pain that u can only have one card or ticket showing instead of 2. Not a deal breaker but still not as good as it was. The Amazon ones are cheaper and then u have spares if they tear. I like getting the lanyard

10:03pm on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

in the park as a keepsake but any lanyard is fine.

10:03pm on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

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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For Epic

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

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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

Visiting UO on Sun Feb 8 and Mon Feb 9. Mon EPIC is open one hour longer. Sun is last day Hogwarts express is open. Should I do IA/US Sun and Epic Mon? Or will crowds be better with the opposite schedule?

8:31pm on 2/4/26 by indyscrapper

I interrupt this lovely chat to say, yesterday I saw drone dragons in Isle of Berk and I was delighted https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUVZlcBEYGx/?igsh=MWJibThydHZjZmR2

6:34am on 2/4/26 by Tweedledee

Wow! That is really cool! Thx!

6:52am on 2/4/26 by Buckeye86

Oooh

8:06am on 2/4/26 by hodg

Yay!

7:37pm on 2/4/26 by TenMileMom

Good morning, we are planning on going to both parks tomorrow but the app says the Hogwarts Express was closed yesterday and it is saying it's closed again today. Does anyone know if it is open tomorrow or what is happening?

9:36am on 2/2/26 by TinkerNanc

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I didn't even know there was a refurb coming! :) It might have been the weather that day. Not sure. I don't think I've heard of the train being closed for weather but it's been crazy here lately. MIB flooding, ice on the Universal ball... lol

9:18am on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

I see it open today.

12:02pm on 2/4/26 by PrincipalTinker

A big refurb? Or just the annual close for maintenance?

7:06pm on 2/4/26 by TenMileMom

No haters! I've only been to WDW but likely taking my last trip from UK so def coming to Uni. My WDW starts Oct 4th for 14nts, crowd wise should I do Uni first (Oct 1st) or after WDW? Only 2 in our party so top tier hotel won't save us on EPs

2:24pm on 1/31/26 by grannymac

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I've priced basic onsite hotel and it's cheaper to buy 3-day EP. Which onsite hotel would folks recommend?

2:26pm on 1/31/26 by grannymac

Also, would I be better off buying 14day tix in case we sneak over on a WDW day?!!

2:30pm on 1/31/26 by grannymac

Hi @granny- you found us! I've usually found the 14 day ticket was cheaper than 3 days UOR, def than 4. Helping one friend a while back UT had a 3 for 2 ticket deal so they got that.

3:30pm on 1/31/26 by hodg

I'd prob aim to come earlier on the logic that it cld get busier closer to Halloween. Not sure that U.K. 1/2 term will have much of an impact on crowds.

3:33pm on 1/31/26 by hodg

Hi @granny! The 3 day express with a cheaper hotel is such a smart plan! Uni is usually so much easier than WDW, especially with express. Will you do HHNs? I would pick my dates depending on that.

4:58pm on 1/31/26 by PrincipalTinker

I'm really looking forward to it as I love coasters and hear Uni is better than WDW, but that will always be my happy place

4:59pm on 1/31/26 by grannymac

Hi Tinker!! Don't think I'll do HHN, where can I see schedule?

5:00pm on 1/31/26 by grannymac

This year's dates have not been released but last October it was: October: 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31

5:10pm on 1/31/26 by PrincipalTinker

We put USO at the end of the trip because of fatigue/stress. WDW requires more planning and adjusting, whereas USO with UEP is more stream of consciousness. We can just walk around and do what we see and feel like doing.

12:48pm on 2/1/26 by TenMileMom

I would put UO after WDW personally! For same reasons 10MM mentioned (good calls). Also, sorry to ask but are you sure buying EP Cheaper Hotel is best here? Just making sure. Note that hotel's EP is UNLIMITED and includes checkin AND checkout days.

11:46am on 2/2/26 by browndalmatian

(1 night = 2 days of EP)... also, there's other benefits to the higher level hotels. Again, just wanting to make sure and trying to help. :)

11:47am on 2/2/26 by browndalmatian

Also, no haters here, don't worry! We have a great group over here!! :) WELCOME!!! We are glad to have you. You're going to have so much fun!

11:48am on 2/2/26 by browndalmatian

Oh yeah, whether or not you do HHN may play a factor on when to go too. Note that if you do not do HHN then the HHN days may have much earlier closing times at Studios. If you have any interest at all in horror/scary stuff, I would consider it! It's FUN!

11:50am on 2/2/26 by browndalmatian

The hotel included EP does not include epic. If you're paying separately for EP is it then included?

2:21pm on 2/2/26 by hodg

@hodg, you can buy a one time use (each park, per day) EP that includes Epic. (I think that is what you get).

5:03pm on 2/2/26 by PrincipalTinker

Hi Granny!! We did Uni after WDW and its a nice end to the holiday as its less stressful (as has been said). We've never done a HHN but they sound fun if that's your kind of thing.....!! Make it a week in Uni.... with it being your last trip and all ;-)

5:23pm on 2/2/26 by aw44

Ooh all the Brits coming out of the woodwork. How's your planning going @aw? Not long now.

2:29am on 2/3/26 by hodg

Nope - not long at all. No plans as such - as is the beauty of UOR.....! Not long for you either now? Are you doing WDW as well as DCL?

7:41am on 2/3/26 by aw44

We're doing the works- epic at Helios, PBH for the OG parks, a minor 3 day conference, week at wdw then 4 night Wish. Starting to look at restaurant options plus diamond anniversary t shirts for in laws.

6:14pm on 2/3/26 by hodg

But yep little planned for UOR except 1st days at epic then concentrate on the other parks depending on how it goes.

6:15pm on 2/3/26 by hodg

What is "diamond anniversary?"

9:15am on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

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60 years married. Is that not a usa term? Ruby is 40, gold is 50, diamond is 60

2:50pm on 2/4/26 by hodg

I'm about to get a friend to print up sone t shirts for them. Was going to put 60 diamond years. But if no one will know what it means I need to rethink!

2:51pm on 2/4/26 by hodg

We use the anniversary names (silver, gild, diamond). At least in my corner of Georgia we do!

7:06pm on 2/4/26 by TenMileMom

FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS! UO closes too early! The kids are all in sports now so we have a different practice or church every week night. Might just go up there after practice sometime and eat at CW. LOL I want to go INTO the parks though! Ok rant over. lol

1:44pm on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

Selfish kids. lol

4:54pm on 2/4/26 by clyde4242

On our Universal trip we have a free day and wanted to use some/most of it to visit Disney Springs. Does anyone know if we can take the ferry from Springs to any of the Disney resort to explore them? Or do you have to have a resort stay to use the ferry?

11:17am on 2/3/26 by clyde4242

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I would take the ferry to Port Orleans Riverside, walk the ground, walk to French Quarter for beignets, and catch the boat back. If you are there at night, check the schedule for live music.

6:05pm on 2/3/26 by PrincipalTinker

Although you can walk between Old Key West and Saratoga, it is a much, much longer walk. Here is a website about the Port Orleans resorts: https://www.portorleans.org/

7:27pm on 2/3/26 by PrincipalTinker

Awesome. Thank you

10:02am on 2/4/26 by clyde4242

Got a nice email the other day from Universal Orlando Resort. It said basically "Hey Passholder, guess what, your renewal date is coming up next month, and if you don't cancel we will give you 3 months free!" :O Very nice!

11:51am on 2/2/26 by browndalmatian

Yay! Extra months are alway great!

12:26pm on 2/2/26 by PrincipalTinker

Yeah! I thought that was really cool and really nice that they included CURRENT APs in that deal, not just "new" ones. :)

9:17am on 2/4/26 by browndalmatian

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