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Villaincon Minion Blast: I just wanted to say, once you figure out what to do, this is an addicting game. I think they can certainly improve the instructions, because this ride would certainly be more popular if the instructions were clear from the onset.
10:47am on 11/24/25 by
Due to guests being all heights there are targets all over but it is easiest to hit targets in your natural line of sight don't worry about looking everywhere
9:50am on 11/25/25 by
swivel on your dot so you can use the blaster the entire time you are in each room
9:55am on 11/25/25 by
Thanks @disneyday!
12:16am by
Can you get in line just before closing time for Hagrid's motorbike or velocicoaster and still ride, or do they close the line early like they do some of the Epic rides?
9:29am on 11/25/25 by
Unless it's chsnged you can jump in line just before closing- we did it with a couple of minutes to spare but in 2022.
2:18pm on 11/25/25 by
You can unless they decide to close the line a few early. I wouldn't wait until the last few minutes as I have seen them turn people away. But 15 mins before closing u should be good
5:46pm on 11/25/25 by
Thanks! We'll probably try about 20 minutes prior to closing with your info.
12:14am by
We are going next May. 4 adults and 1 teen. We currently have Portifino booked. Plan to do 4 days at UO. Since the EP does not cover Epic, would it be better to stay at another on property and buy EP separate? Epic is what my teen wants most.
3:08pm on 11/24/25 by
Included EP for the other parks is still probably worth it if in budget. Could just do 1 or 2 nights (to get 2-3 days of EP) and transfer to value hotel or elsewhere to save for Epic EP.
5:43pm on 11/24/25 by
In a perfect world, u stay 3 nights at Portofino and use the 4 days at US/IOA, then ur last 2 nights stay at SN/TL/GH for ur epic day
7:55pm on 11/25/25 by
Just a heads up if staying at RPR. Busses start at 7:30. Queue is far back to nearly the walkway to water taxi. Get there very early. I did not. :( arrived about 7:50 based on past resort experience. On third bus.
8:09am on 11/25/25 by
Get to EPIC about 8 you can get through security and tap styles in time to be in early group for BoMoM - even without early entry. Getting out of BoMoM early would have put me at Berk in time to ride or enter queue in for hour.
10:44am on 11/25/25 by
We are here too and the bus is shared with Sapphire Falls, so it was almost full by the time it got here. Buses after that first one were much emptier.
12:51pm on 11/25/25 by
Does entering the park with EE from Helios provide any benefit for Ministry? Or is it just a big free for all once inside regardless?
7:26pm on 11/25/25 by
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
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
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
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
Where does uber/lyft drop off for Islands? Is it worthwhile or does the bus make more sense?
11:34am on 11/25/25 by
Tell me about Mardi Gras... our trip will fall over the start date (feb 7) by accident. Is that first day crazy busy and packed with media/influencers? Should we pivot to another park and avoid usf?
2:13pm on 11/22/25 by
Bumping for insight
9:51am on 11/25/25 by
Hi where is the grinch breakfast please . Kids going next month and hope to check it out.
5:46pm on 11/24/25 by
I found it but no link to share .will have DD call ;)
5:53pm on 11/24/25 by
What are people's experiences with asking early check in and late check out requests in Universal hotels? Are they usually accommodating? We arrive to MCO at 11:40 am and our flight is not until 5 pm. TIA
5:14pm on 11/24/25 by
I've never requested early check-in but have had rooms ready very early. At both check in and check out you can leave bags with bell services and go about our day until room is ready (they'll text you when it is) or you're ready to leave.
5:38pm on 11/24/25 by
Hi guys! We are hitting epic for the first time tomorrow. I recently saw a touring plans you tube video talking about queuing for ministry during early entry without actually having ee credentials. Has anyone tried this? Thanks liners!!!
4:32pm on 11/23/25 by
@MarvelFan...just saw your post on this. Thanks for the info!
6:33pm on 11/23/25 by
They've consistently opened it early. There will be signs saying it doesn't open until 10 and might hear people say same but don't be scared off. But you might get unlucky and catch some downtime or a later opening. Bit of a crapshoot (all epic is)
12:31am on 11/24/25 by
Opened at 9 yesterday and they did not check for EE. The queue is amazing!
11:34am on 11/24/25 by
Definitely not checking for early entry. If you don't have resort stay on property, def get in MoM queue. Once off, head to dark universe or stardust racers unless you want to meet Toothless. Since that has no express pass, the wait is always long.
12:15pm on 11/24/25 by
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