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On the club level at HRH, does it stay open the entire time of the day? I know they serve at only certain times; but can you go in during the in btwn times? And can you at least get water bottles?

2:16pm on 4/20/24 by H17

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Just ask them. At RPR it was open but mostly just drinks out when we were there in between times. Might have been apples, too.

10:46pm on 4/21/24 by Buckeye86

Thabks!

7:42pm on 4/24/24 by H17

We have not stayed club level at HRH since 10/19 but DH remembers being able to get some packaged snacks like chips and maybe cookies etc plus water bottles during the day during downtime.

8:48pm on 4/24/24 by sneezy93

Do hotel reservations not ahow up in the uni app?

7:42pm on 4/24/24 by H17

Unless something has changed (it's been over a year since I've been to UOR) then no, they don't show up in the App as the hotels are owned or co-owned by Loews not NBC Universal.

8:20pm on 4/24/24 by Jadesfire21

Should i bundle tickets with a room, or buy completely separately?

2:21pm on 4/20/24 by H17

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I saved bundling for a week. It may make sense to price it separately if staying less than 4 days due to the buy two days get two free promotion.

2:43pm on 4/20/24 by tashabt

It's weird. Pricing for the 5 days (hrh, so free uni pass) is 1250. In bundle, 1281. APs would be 1275. All these are pre-tax prices

3:04pm on 4/20/24 by H17

APs will get you a good room discount! I would always vote for AP :)

6:02pm on 4/20/24 by sneezy93

Sneezy is right. At least check it out. Room with AP was cheaper than tickets and room for us. Also if you buy a package I think u have to cancel 45 days out but if u do it separately, rooms are up to 6 days out. )Double check that is still the case tho)

7:21pm on 4/20/24 by Buckeye86

https://reservations.universalorlando.com/ibe/default.aspx?hgID=641&lang=en-us&checkin=08/30/2024&nights=1&rooms=1&adults=2&children=0&promo=APH&iata=&group=&hotels=&ada=0&currid=1&voucher

8:57pm on 4/20/24 by sneezy93

This should bring up a link that you can change to your dates to price AP rates, if they are out yet for your dates.

8:57pm on 4/20/24 by sneezy93

I did do a room only res. Yes, seemed bundle cancellation worse. Also had to pay in full upfront. There were no rooms available at rph. I took a club level. It was cheaper than reg base level room

12:19pm on 4/21/24 by H17

I did look a bit at AP and its room prices. I think i wasn't seeing much better and still no rph. But, i thought I'd reserve the club. Then think about an AP and look at discounts again? So we'd have a room but open to better discounts. 5/19-24

12:22pm on 4/21/24 by H17

I've often booked just to grab a room at whatever rate is available then later switched to an AP rate when one came available for the room I wanted which happens a lot closer to trip time. If you aren't sure you want an AP you could always upgrade regular

6:34pm on 4/21/24 by sneezy93

tickets to an AP after you arrive and see how you like it :) esp if the room rates don't seem to be better for your dates w/APs. As a warning, DH says APs aren't really a money saver, as we made four trips the first year we got ours lol

6:36pm on 4/21/24 by sneezy93

Thank, sneezy. My DH is down on the AP idea, for slightly diff reason. He seems to think going about every 10 years is more than enough. So he thinks getting AP is some sneaky thing I'm doing to try to force more trips. If only that would work!

8:27pm on 4/21/24 by H17

Lucky for me DH absolutely loves UOR. I'm currently trying to wear him down into letting me book HHN this year :) we have the 3 mos free AP this time so I'm excited!

9:10pm on 4/21/24 by sneezy93

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10:23pm on 4/21/24 by moanagirl

Also, just one of u needs AP to get AP rate I believe

10:43pm on 4/21/24 by Buckeye86

Thanks!

7:42pm on 4/24/24 by H17

I've been watching YouTube videos and so many of them say not to do Hagrids in the morning at EPA, but rather around 9 am right before the regular guests come in. That doesn't seem right... but what do I know, I've only successfully rode it once lol

6:13am on 4/23/24 by tashabt

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Looking forward to your test. When we have gotten off around 8:35, wait time was posted 90minutes.

6:55pm on 4/23/24 by snowdiz

There is a dip around 10:30/11:00. When people who "must do Hagrids" have done it and go elsewhere in the park. That's another good time to jump in line.

8:04am on 4/24/24 by SusannaBee

There was a submitted wait time today of 47 minutes at 8:55am.

5:01pm on 4/24/24 by bebe80

Hi, all! I'm new to this chat, but have been chatting about WDW and visiting there for years. Finally planning a trip to Universal, have NO idea where to start. Help!!! Never been. So excited.

11:38pm on 4/21/24 by MamaG

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Welcome to the UOR side of chat! When are you planning on going to UOR? What specific questions do you have? We're a little less quick on this side, but usually someone will respond.

11:40pm on 4/21/24 by Jadesfire21

Thank you! We are hoping to visit the first weekend of June or possibly the second. 4 sons, ages 15, 13, 12 & 7. Myself and husband. I've never planned a trip this quick. Thinking to stay at Portofino or Hard Rock from what I've read so far?? Will 3

12:08am on 4/22/24 by MamaG

park days give us enough time? Just ordered my unofficial guide, it will be here tomorrow lol

12:09am on 4/22/24 by MamaG

Three days with Express Pass is a perfect introduction to UOR!

8:43am on 4/22/24 by brerbeer

I'll be there tomorrow but was given so much helpful info on the forum too. Might want to check there because there's a bunch of pictures too.

9:14am on 4/22/24 by Barbelle

Great! Thanks all!

11:09am on 4/22/24 by MamaG

Is the forum different than chat?

11:11am on 4/22/24 by MamaG

Yes it's on the tp website

2:47pm on 4/22/24 by Barbelle

And there's a link to it at the top of this page, "our Discussion Forum"

3:07pm on 4/22/24 by Jadesfire21

Thank you all!

5:30pm on 4/22/24 by MamaG

https://reservations.universalorlando.com/ibe/default.aspx?hgID=641&lang=en-us&checkin=05/31/2024&nights=2&rooms=1&adults=2&children=0&promo=APH&iata=&group=&hotels=&ada=0&currid=1&vouchercode=&attendeeCode=

5:50pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

There are some good AP discounts for PBH around that time if the ticket prices work for at least one person to be an AP holder

5:51pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

Highly recommend the forum. Many benefits including you get notifications when replied to. Use the search feature to find topics too.

6:02pm on 4/22/24 by bebe80

Here is a file with general tips and info: https://forum.touringplans.com/t/universal-orlando-information-tips/91880

6:03pm on 4/22/24 by bebe80

Amazing rates @sneezy! We are a family of 6. Only one of us has to have an AP for the discount?

6:40pm on 4/22/24 by MamaG

Super helpful file @bebe thank you!

6:40pm on 4/22/24 by MamaG

Yes only one! DH has a preferred pass for the food and merch discounts and I only have power. Which even a seasonal AP gets the same room discounts and I didn't see any blockout dates in June for seasonal.

6:48pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

You do not have to have the AP in hand to book the AP rate

6:49pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

Now let me say though if you have to end up booking two rooms maybe someone else can weigh in on if there needs to be two AP holders because it's just DH and I when I book :)

6:52pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

Wow I'm shocked I would only need one AP for those rates. Thank you so much!

7:35pm on 4/22/24 by MamaG

We have always been told one AP per room needed for the discounted rate. But truthfully, we have never needed to show that AP. I do have to show ID for FL Resident rates.

8:24pm on 4/22/24 by snowdiz

And I on the other hand have had to show an AP about 50% of the time when I've booked AP rates. So you just never know.

9:09pm on 4/22/24 by Jadesfire21

Very interesting! So, to clarify, I can buy AP for myself, regular park tickets for the rest of my party, & book AP hotel rates?

10:06pm on 4/22/24 by MamaG

Does anyone have an opinion about the construction at PBH? Nuisance or no big deal?

10:07pm on 4/22/24 by MamaG

You can book one room for sure with one AP but that's all I've personally booked not two rooms if that's necessary for your family. They were doing construction on our last trip in December and it didn't bother us at all but maybe others have been since.

10:25pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

I was told you can book up to two rooms with one AP. Call to double check in case it changed.

10:29pm on 4/22/24 by Buckeye86

I've stayed twice at PBH during the ongoing construction and had no issues whatsoever.

7:58am on 4/23/24 by ladyortramp

One more question...am I able to get the discounted room rates no matter which tier of AP I purchase? TIA!

11:52am on 4/23/24 by MamaG

@Mama, yes! It doesn't matter which level of AP you have to get the AP room discount!

11:58am on 4/23/24 by Jadesfire21

Wow! Great tip, I keep thinking there is some type of catch lol

12:06pm on 4/23/24 by MamaG

I have booked 2 rooms on one AP. Technically we could've shuffled people around to have 1 in each room, but didn't do it because wasn't asked (and 've never been asked about AP at check in).

4:42pm on 4/23/24 by redboy42

Just check the blockout dates for the level you choose to be sure it doesn't interfere! And seasonal passes don't allow for entry to studios on any concert dates. If you decided to go for a blockout date you could always upgrade later.

8:31pm on 4/23/24 by sneezy93

Preferred pass does get food and merch discounts so we have one between us because you only have to show one to get it. Premier gets a few other benefits but we've not ever had that one.

8:36pm on 4/23/24 by sneezy93

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I'm seeing that I can also get a discount on tickets with my AP if I buy at the gate?Does everything think I should do that, or is there any discounts online for purchase? I will want to buy 5 additional tickets for 2 day visit, park to park.

9:27am on 4/24/24 by MamaG

I was able to buy discounted tickets last month with my AP as long as they were for at least 2 days. But I am local so I did so at the park GS. I would call to see your advance options. I didn't want to take time same day.

10:23am on 4/24/24 by snowdiz

Great, thank you!!

2:45pm on 4/24/24 by MamaG

We are at CBBR & outside at bus stop. We are the only ones here & no bus so far. It's 6:30am. Maybe it only gets hete 75 minutes before when it's busier? Either way it's a brisk morning & we are READY!

6:32am on 4/24/24 by Barbelle

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Front row Hagrid's is the BEST! Loading is so fast that I've never figured out how to request it but have been lucky several times.

10:25am on 4/24/24 by snowdiz

Woohoo!!!

11:27am on 4/24/24 by bebe80

Great start! Congrats!

1:35pm on 4/24/24 by TenMileMom

If I buy tickets &/or AP and our plans change, will they treat them same as Disney and let us apply them as a credit toward tickets for a future date?

12:05pm on 4/23/24 by Eeyoresmama

Yes they hold their value. AP only activates on your first use.

4:30pm on 4/23/24 by bebe80

Anyone know what time the London Taxi Hut closes?

4:09pm on 4/22/24 by tashabt

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I really want to try the shepherds pie one. Yummo

7:25pm on 4/22/24 by tashabt

That's the one I want to try next too! :)

7:28pm on 4/22/24 by sneezy93

I always miss this place! It's definitely on my to-do list for next time.

7:59am on 4/23/24 by ladyortramp

Can someone confirm if Central Park Crepes is still open/there? It's not in the app anywhere but TP still shows it.

2:26pm on 4/17/24 by Barbelle

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DD's friend who works there confirmed they are as well. I will beat CBBR tomorrow & the parks on Wed too:)

9:17am on 4/22/24 by Barbelle

I usually just complain at the front desk... ;-)

10:25am on 4/22/24 by brerbeer

Sorry definitely open but didn't check what was offered. Saw a couple eating them by ET.

8:47pm on 4/22/24 by moanagirl

Crowds are still crazy here! Picked Volcano Bay yesterday because early park closure at 6 for grad bash! VB crazy crowded yesterday

10:14pm on 4/21/24 by moanagirl

Today just when I thought we were done but not UFC private night. Rides still going for another private event. Super packed tonight!

10:15pm on 4/21/24 by moanagirl

Not sure what happened at 4pm ish but whole wave pool evacuated. We tapped in kratuau for a 5 hour wait. Completely ridiculous!

10:17pm on 4/21/24 by moanagirl

Never got there but did get the ice cream rainbow treat. Krakori? Yum . Didn't break down at end of day

10:20pm on 4/21/24 by moanagirl

Tonight IOA is still open. Why didn't I know about this private event? Busy crazy busy. Still has fun.

10:23pm on 4/21/24 by moanagirl

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