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I'm taking a trip to Universal next year to celebrate my 40th! I'm staying a week so we can do absolutely everything and relax and enjoy. Our ticket includes Volcano Bay, and since we'll have extra time I'm thinking of checking it out. Any advice on it?

3:37pm by ahlott86

What time of year? We went this week (i.e. a Saturday in November) and thought it was great. Minimal lines other than aqua coaster and that only 25 minutes. Several of the food options closed too but had everything needed for a chill day.

5:28pm by redboy42

It'll be the first week of May

6:14pm by ahlott86

Split stay: I am considering one night at Stella followed by four nights at Cabana Bay. What are my options to transfer between the hotels without a car? Plan is to spend the day at Epic on checkout day at Stella.

9:04pm on 11/15/25 by seren77

U can have hotel hold luggage til after park and then take bus to Citywalk and then to next hotel. Or u can uber.

9:47pm on 11/15/25 by Buckeye86

You can take luggage on the bus at Universal?

8:13am by PrincipalTinker

We've always just used Uber, never tried to take luggage on the bus so not sure if it's allowed. Prob would be frowned upon considering how much we bring! lol

3:32pm by sneezy93

Report for this AM 8:15 gate opened 15th front of line in our row 8:30 rope drop 8:50 Held on right side for EE 8:55 held at HP world entrance 9:00 allowed into queue 75th ish in line 9:20 off ride Staff kept saying ride doesn't open until 10:00

11:02am by MarvelFan

Don't believe them! Ride opens 9:00

11:03am by MarvelFan

BATM ride that is

11:03am by MarvelFan

Here today too! Hope things are going well.

2:38pm by redboy42

Longtime Disney world subscriber, but just added universal for a plan in feb. we are planning one day at epic universe with express pass and I can't find a great touring plan for this. Any advice on what order to do?

8:01pm on 11/15/25 by jesterb

WELCOME!!! :) I have honestly never used a touring plan for UO. Never needed to. :) You'll find things are a bit... different over here. :) That said, I'm sure someone can help you out and regardless you are going to have so much fun!! Have fun!

10:40am by browndalmatian

Thanks! We are big Harry Potter fans so trying to decide whether to head there first. Or would Nintendo or how to train your dragon lands be a better starting point? I assume that with express, we can just pick a starting point and then move in a circle?

1:55pm by jesterb

Heading into Diagon Alley. Crowds picking.

10:45am by MagpiesFLA

UOQOTD: (Inspired by @hodg) You are ready to retire, you have retirement money saved, thankfully, but you want something to do, and you've decided to take a job at UOR! YOU GET TO PICK! Where will you work and what will you be doing!?

9:12am on 11/13/25 by browndalmatian

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The bus driver for the knight bus.

9:56am on 11/14/25 by clyde4242

Hostess at Mythos! Nice and cool, lots of satisfied customers!

12:10pm on 11/15/25 by ladyortramp

Oh wow great ideas! Photographer would be fun, so would bus driver. I think working at Mythos would be on my list of fun things to try for sure!

10:41am by browndalmatian

A recent report on the Helios rooftop bar: We arrived an hour earlier than our reservation but were seated inside w/ a view of Epic. The outside area has glass panel "windows" but open roof; we could walk out there whenever and even saw a rocket launch!

8:46am on 11/13/25 by snowdiz

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Food and drinks were expensive, but we enjoyed everything. We parked at Helios, and parking was free with a $75 purchase (it's very easy to spend $75!). Show your bar receipt at the valet stand for validation. We will return!

8:49am on 11/13/25 by snowdiz

I forgot to ask how much the spending limit is for free parking validation if dining at the lobby restaurant. Does anyone know?

8:50am on 11/13/25 by snowdiz

WOW! This sounds really fun!!! Thanks for the report! I think we will have to try this place soon! What kind of food did you get? Any recommendations?

9:08am on 11/13/25 by browndalmatian

We got plates to share for 4 people (we had had a big lunch): Charcuterie platter, Farmer's cheese, Under Smoke (chocolate mousse & caramel.). Lots of drinks. Saw many with Shattered Rose dessert (interactive with pudding & gelato.). Excellent service.

9:43am on 11/13/25 by snowdiz

We had planned to stay for the lighted fountain show but that was scheduled for 10 pm, and we needed to pick up our dog earlier. Definitely want to return for that show! The view is beautiful of Epic. We have Dec 3 & 11 tickets.

9:45am on 11/13/25 by snowdiz

Sounds fantastic. Do want to get up there when we're staying in April.

8:52am on 11/14/25 by hodg

I was told restaurant validation was $75 as well. I had the dessert and it was ok but all style and no substance. It looked great but tasted just ok.

8:12pm on 11/14/25 by disneyday

We had all three of the appetizers. Liked them all. Calamari was great! Octopus was one leg, kinda small, DH liked it but I wasn't a fan. The waygu sliders were a favorite but are no longer on the menu.

12:08pm on 11/15/25 by ladyortramp

We each got something to eat and all enjoyed our food. Coupled with the atmosphere it was one of our favorite restaurant experiences. BUT it is pricey. We ate dinner before we went bc I knew it would be a fortune to feed the family there. Shattered rose

4:03pm on 11/15/25 by Buckeye86

was a hit as well. View is really great. Must have a reservation to access the view. FYI.

4:03pm on 11/15/25 by Buckeye86

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@ Buckeye, do you need a reservation if just sitting on the bar stools?

7:02pm on 11/15/25 by snowdiz

I'm not sure. I'm sorry. The bar area makes up a significant portion of the restaurant so u might. I would call. They do charge u if u cancel after a certain point. That is new. I think it is $25 or $25pp

8:51pm on 11/15/25 by Buckeye86

Previously you needed a reservation to enter. Now that is just during "busy" times.

8:27am by disneyday

Anyone has experience with Hilton Orlando or Doubletree near the Universal entrance? I have some Hilton points to use and those two look close to the parks.

12:22pm on 11/15/25 by seren77

We stayed at DoubleTree one night in 2021. It wasn't bad but IMO I would consider Hilton Orlando first.

7:01am by MarvelFan

Crazy day at EPIC today. RD Bowsers... 30 min delayed opening. Removed from Arcanus mid show, removed from untrainable dragon mid show, Ministry shut down while in line (still not up)

8:16pm on 11/14/25 by d_b_arndt

Ooof. Rough day! Sorry to hear that.

10:17pm on 11/14/25 by TenMileMom

Well at least it's not raining! Yet ;)

11:58am on 11/15/25 by ladyortramp

I'm sorry. Been there. We later had rain, too, so crossing my fingers that have good luck!

4:04pm on 11/15/25 by Buckeye86

Never seen the hemisphere dancer look more beautiful! Positon lights and everything!

6:06pm on 11/14/25 by brerbeer

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That's fun! We love watching their show.

9:15am on 11/15/25 by sneezy93

I was looking at it last time I was there trying to find the bullet holes, but couldn't find them. Does anyone know did they fix those as well?

9:44am on 11/15/25 by clyde4242

https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/07/12/32644/ It looks like it was preserved!

11:36am on 11/15/25 by brerbeer

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