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We can start booking dining soon, but I feel much less organized than I normally would for a WDW trip. Is there any dining that *needs* to be booked well in advance at Universal, or can it all wait until closer? There are 8 of us, going Thanksgiving week.
11:17am on 5/12/26 by
Now that I think about it, I used it via the texting service for minor things (and it was awesome, love just being able to text back and forth). Didn't try it for restaurant reservations though.
10:13am on 5/14/26 by
I usually plan ahead for meals but we did use them once. They aren't able to get everything but can help with some.
10:27pm on 5/14/26 by
Great advice - we are staying at Helios then Portofino so I think we would have access to a concierge.
11:39pm on 5/15/26 by
If I'm at epic universe today and I wanna pay extra for the express pass , how much are the express pass for three adults?
9:31am on 5/15/26 by
The earlier you buy, the cheaper it is. If you buy today, for today, it is $260.
11:09am on 5/15/26 by
That $260 is per person.
11:10am on 5/15/26 by
Highest I have seen per day ler person so far for epic is $330 but it's dynamic pricing
10:48pm on 5/15/26 by
Two nights in to this six day uni trip. First night we were regretting our choices and I priced an uber to get us to Magic Kingdom just in case we decided to bail. Second day was fun and I'm glad we stayed. It's my fault for not doing enough research.
9:45am on 5/13/26 by
We also went on a grad night. Not too many arrived until close to closing. Closed at 6pm and we had a nice evening at the pool.
7:34pm on 5/15/26 by
We made it to 6. It was the most crowded it's been all week by far. There were tons of groups when we arrived at 4, but they definitely just kept coming.
8:39pm on 5/15/26 by
Have u tried Bonine (meclazine) for motion sickness? It helps me a lot. I can get it at the grocery or drug store. It's once a day and doesn't make me as drowsy as Dramamine.
10:47pm on 5/15/26 by
Time for a part vent / part advice post. We are traveling in a group of 16. 10 adults and 6 kids. All but one family (2 adults, 2 kids) staying at deluxe with express pass. Rogue family is doing single rider instead.
3:44pm on 5/3/26 by
Had a similar situation with my family at Dollywood. We had the unlimited ultra fastpass supreme (whatever it was called). My fam just wanted to wait in lines because their kids had been there/done that. They kept saying that it was fine.
11:34am on 5/9/26 by
But they did not mind waiting in lines. But it was annoying because then I felt guilty for using my passes. I vowed never again to share my vacation plans with them again. Ended up canceling and rescheduling with my fam solo
11:35am on 5/9/26 by
I'm still on a campaign to get them to switch hotels - otherwise we'll just end up doing our own thing in the park without them. It's an annoying bummer but we will manage!
3:31am on 5/15/26 by
Where can I rent a scooter at islands of adventure? My spouse is having knee issues and needs help today
11:31am on 5/14/26 by
Try guest services at front of park. Ask gate folks to direct u
10:26pm on 5/14/26 by
How do yall move between uni resorts? Bell services said they don't move luggage. Do I need to get an uber to go from royal pacific to Helios?
5:29pm on 5/11/26 by
We don't do split stays much but did for PBH/Helios last trip and yes we just used Uber.
6:53pm on 5/11/26 by
We rode uni transportation but travel light so it was easy.
10:57pm on 5/13/26 by
Is there any advantage to doing IOA early entry to ride Hagrids Motorbike ride? I have been watching watch times each morning and wait times are still over an hour even at 8:00am.
8:55am on 5/6/26 by
There are 2 different shortcut las near suess. One is just hugging the trail that goes down by the water instead of thru the main part of Seuss land it is faster bc less people walk that way. The other is actually different. It is a shortcut between
10:53pm on 5/13/26 by
studios and IOA. It is rarely open but awesome when it is bc u go from where RRR/blueman group in studios were and come out in Seuss
10:54pm on 5/13/26 by
without leaving the parks and walking all the way out and back in. I only saw it open at top peak crowd levels and only limited hours. With construction now I doubt it will be open any time soon or maybe at all.
10:56pm on 5/13/26 by
Staying at portofino 4 nights. Want to leave a heavy suitcase in pickup that may not be needed but could be readily accessed for items if self parked. One adult in party is mobility limited, has handicap pass. Pros and cons of self parking vs valet?
4:06pm on 5/9/26 by
I have always been able to find a parking space close to the elevator in the garage. I am not sure where the handicap parking is.
8:13pm on 5/9/26 by
TY
7:34pm on 5/10/26 by
I too have always been able to find a decent spot in the garage at PBH. Not sure about handicap parking, but the standard parking is not very far from the elevator. From the room, though, it's a decent walk, but so is valet. It's just a big resort. :)
9:46am on 5/13/26 by
Could you leave your bag with the bell hop and just access it from there if needed?
8:59pm on 5/13/26 by
Trying to decide between Mama Dellas or Vivo for Italian dinner one night. Any opinions?
4:32pm on 5/6/26 by
Have a 1 night stay coming up in June
10:21am on 5/13/26 by
That sounds nasty, not gonna lie!! I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to try again. lol! Take a stroll over to Portofino and try them there! (I like the food at the pool better at PBH than RPR personally!) :)
7:40pm on 5/13/26 by
Yea I e been watching the rates at PBH hoping they come down for at least 1 night of our stay. We always go at least 1 night for Mama Della's but I don't think I can do the nachos at the same time.lol
8:48pm on 5/13/26 by
MK (we had express), ate at Pizza Moon, went back to the hotel for a rest from 1-5, then came back and did Werewolf, Hiccup x2, Stardust x2, Yoshi x2, and the Carousel. Oh, and the Dragon show this morning :D!
10:10pm on 5/10/26 by
It was with the express, but it was only once per ride. We got the 3 day pass, which is once per ride per day (lots of confusion about it when I bought it, but it's how it works!). I definitely recommend it, if you can budget it, it was so worth it!
10:18am on 5/12/26 by
Awesome! Looks like you got Ah-Lott done!
7:01am on 5/13/26 by
Haha! I see what you did there @lady!
11:55am on 5/13/26 by
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