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Dropped our VRBO and decided on family suite at CBBR. It's our home away from WDW...Travel agent saved me from the UOR website so it's a win all around. Got promotional tickets that include VB. Any VB tips?

1:56pm by whenuwish

Any ideas for breakfast that is quick at RPR that is open before rope drop? I am not in the mood for granola and dried fruit like we usually do. Also don't want a huge line but not sure if that's possible.

10:18pm on 5/18/26 by Buckeye86

Or ideas on grocery delivery maybe?

3:49am by Buckeye86

The QS in the lobby's posted hours begin at 6am.

7:34am by PrincipalTinker

I don't eat in the morning so my advice for "nothing but black coffee and water" might not be your favorite. :P :) Other than that, I'd grab something the day before and have it ready, maybe in the room fridge.

10:50am by browndalmatian

I will add that the QS usually has a hot grab and go section.

11:52am by PrincipalTinker

I'm sure most people know but just a reminder recheck hotel rates we saved $100 today.

1:22pm on 5/17/26 by snelvis

On our week long January trip I booked three different hotels at an AP discount about 3 months before and no lie ended up saving almost $1100 total before we went by rechecking every hotel every day! I was so excited!

7:18pm on 5/17/26 by sneezy93

Yes ! I try to check daily but forget

7:39pm on 5/17/26 by snelvis

AGREED. GREAT ADVICE! We were able to sneak a one-day getaway in for $113 last weekend at CBBR, last minute. :O Also, $1100 savings!? GREAT JOB!!! That's awesome!

10:52am by browndalmatian

Has anyone taken the super star shuttle? Does it take a long time like mears often does for WDW resorts?

2:08pm on 5/17/26 by WildernessPixie

We have only taken it from MCO to our resort. Two trips we got on pretty quickly, a few stops before RPR, but wasn't bad. Last trip it was not good, took a long time to get picked up- probably at least 40 minutes. Then the bus driver took a wrong turn.

3:19pm on 5/17/26 by WendyMarie

Bus driver was also reportedly mentioned tips being appreciated, to the point it was just obnoxious.

3:23pm on 5/17/26 by WendyMarie

Thank you! We'll probably stick to using uber or Lyft.

3:25pm on 5/17/26 by WildernessPixie

We took it once and never again Took forever to arrive and went to several hotels before dropping us off. Uber is way easier and cheaper.

8:50pm on 5/17/26 by Buckeye86

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 Ofmiceandmen

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We did book ahead as soon as able- esp wanted specific times for bar Helios & blue dragon. But we did chsnge a few reservations day of/ day before w no issues at PBH & citiwalk

9:37am on 5/17/26 by hodg

There have been times I was having trouble getting a certain reservation but check back mid morning when they send out text reminders to confirm or cancel because sometimes you can grab one then.

10:16am on 5/17/26 by sneezy93

Will do!

1:41pm on 5/17/26 by Ofmiceandmen

Ok, fellow liners, 1st UO trip. 6 adults and two teens. booked Dockside. 2 two bedroom suites. have 7 day park to park tix. Where to begin? 15 yo grandson is crazy for Marvel. 13 yo granddaughter unhappy it's not WDW. Lol I hope she'll love it.

4:24pm on 4/30/26 by winnie79

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Is DGD into Harry Potter? That'd be a way to win her over. Or HTTYD? You've got a nice amount of time so it's pick a park I guess. Maybe look at the pre-made touring plans as a starting point?

6:03pm on 4/30/26 by hodg

I'm going to have to study all the acronyms for attractions. Lol

8:36pm on 4/30/26 by winnie79

"Where to begin" indeed... because you are all going to have so much fun!!! 13yo granddaughter will love UO I think! I mean if she's really into Disney it'll be a hard sell but there's definitely so much fun to be had at UO!

2:36pm on 5/1/26 by browndalmatian

Oh we can help with acronyms... @hodg mentioned "DGD" (dear/disney granddaughter) and "HTTYD" (How to Train Your Dragon)... :)

2:37pm on 5/1/26 by browndalmatian

Tell us more about the DGD and what she likes. DGS is going to enjoy the heck out of Islands of Adventure! :) FYI I have a 12yo (son) and he prefers UO over WDW by far. Of course all my kids do...

2:39pm on 5/1/26 by browndalmatian

...but I have one girl who is older (17), but she's preferred UO to WDW for at least the last several years too. Probably since she was 13 tbh, and maybe sooner.

2:39pm on 5/1/26 by browndalmatian

So all that to say I think your granddaughter stands a good chance of really having fun! Of course you all do. It'll be a great trip. Let us know how we can help!

2:40pm on 5/1/26 by browndalmatian

The interactive wand activities might be fun for your 13 yo GD. My DD isn't into marvel or Harry Potter but still loved the rides and wand "scavenger hunt" at IOA and USF. Volcano bay is also fun for teens. Haven't been to epic yet.

9:17am on 5/2/26 by WildernessPixie

All my kids like Uni over Disney since they were 7 or 8. But if she has a sentimental attachment to Disney it might be harder. Rides at Uni are way better for her age than Disney.

9:41pm on 5/4/26 by Buckeye86

I'd recommend not trying to compare UOR to WDW. WDW is like M&Ms - sweet, nostalgic. UOR is like skittles - yummy, tangy. Both candies, I love them both, but completely different vibes.

6:54am on 5/5/26 by TenMileMom

I agree with @TMM. I always tell people they're just different experiences.

9:23am on 5/5/26 by sneezy93

@TMM great way to look at it! I love that!

10:22am on 5/5/26 by browndalmatian

I agree. They are very different. Great point of view. Each has its place.

10:33pm on 5/5/26 by Buckeye86

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I would definitely say make sure she's seen the HTTYD cartoons! Berk in Epic was my favorite - it was so immersive we spent so much time there. It made me feel like it was real :)

1:11pm on 5/6/26 by ahlott86

Even if you weren't visiting she should watch HTTYD- so good!

12:00am on 5/8/26 by hodg

Great advice everyone! 170 days to go! I bought the unofficial guidebook and I've learned a lot already.

12:05pm on 5/17/26 by winnie79

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 popupcamper

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I had heard we didn't really need it with express pass here but I definitely should have done more research on the rides, restaurants, how to check in, etc. we really missed our magic bands that first day. And y'all told me not to bring a back pack...

9:46am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Hello! :) Please tell us what you regretted and what your likes/dislikes/concerns are. I bet we can help with some tips or suggestions!!! It's going to get better! Where are you staying? What's next on the agenda?

9:47am on 5/13/26 by browndalmatian

...but we drink SOOO much water I didn't listen. Day 2 no backpack. I'm probably going to get a UTI now but I'm avoiding the lockers so it'll be worth it. Luckily my wonderful travel agent sent us lanyards so we have those - extremely helpful.

9:48am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Staying at royal pacific which is very nice and I'm glad we're so close. We've gone back to the room both days to rest and get out of the rain. Jacks food and service weren't great. Tuk tuk food and service was much better and cheaper. We enjoyed the...

9:50am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

...burgers, music and vibe at the earthquake restaurant (I don't know what it's called) and enjoyed leaky cauldron. We couldn't believe how expensive butter beers were. My relief band has been a blessing. I forgot it in the room the first night and boy...

9:53am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

...howdy I missed it. Today we'll reride what we want, and tonight will be shopping, wands, and cinesational. Syfy network has Harry Potter marathon so that's been fun when we're in the room. The kids (18 & 20) brought their old wands. Will they...

9:56am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

...work just fine or should we buy the new ones?) I'm planning on getting the Mario ones when we get to epic on Friday. But we eat most meals in the room so I can splurge on experiences if it's worth it.

9:58am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

I must ask, what is a relief band?

10:18am on 5/13/26 by clyde4242

@clyde, it's like a watch that somehow makes motion sickness better. I turn it on when I get on the ride. It's expensive but my DD used it on a fishing trip and it helped her too. https://reliefband.com/

11:20am on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

The wands should work. And if they don't, you can take them to the wand shops for "repairs" (and they'll replace them).

11:50am on 5/13/26 by TenMileMom

Ok, I have heard of those. Do they work well? My wife won't do much because of motion sickness. Thanks

11:50am on 5/13/26 by clyde4242

Yes, they're amazing. I did gringotts and transformers without it when I forgot for example and had to close my eyes. Second day I remembered it and rerode both and enjoyed them much more.

12:18pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Thank you @10mile!

12:19pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Bathrooms here have been so much cleaner than Disney and easier to find. Never had a wait either. That's probably been my favorite thing - not to bash the others but that's how great we've found the bathrooms. lol!

1:03pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Super heavy rain storm hit while we were on hogwarts express. We got off and headed to forbidden journey while getting soaked to the bone. (No ponchos since no backpack). When we got there it was posted 25 but chained up and not open. Do yall think the...

4:03pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

...TMs didn't want to get wet? (Or were told to get out of the rain?) Hagrids was letting people get in line even though it was pouring and posted delayed. We came back to the hotel.

4:05pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Do y'all know if we can find wizarding world magnets anywhere? We've been checking shops and haven't seen any yet.

4:14pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

We found a few magnets. An amazing shop keeper in diagon alley knew off the top of her head what magnets were at what stores. Also we saved $15 using the AP discount on 3 different purchases. We tried to watch cinesational but it started raining again.

9:56pm on 5/13/26 by popupcamper

Thanks for the watch/band suggestion! Going to look into those! FYI if your wands are really old they might not replace them. My son asked the other day. :( I don't know if that's the case for every store and every wand though. Definitely worth asking!!

8:49am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

Sounds like your vacation is getting better. Sorry it was off to a rough start. Drink water please! :) What's next on the agenda!? Also, where did you get the magnets!?

8:56am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

Was Cinesational still running in the rain? It's a great show!

8:56am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

It started raining after the show started but it seemed to have finished. We heard it continue even after we left. We ended up with a hogwarts magnet at madame something's in diagon alley. Yes the trip got better. I blame myself. I know I like planned...

9:48am on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

...trips. I get frustrated when we go to non Disney places with friends who want to fly by the seat of their pants. Not sure why I thought I would like not planning here. Today we check out of royal pacific and uber to Helios. I guess we'll head back to..

9:50am on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

....studios via bus? I'm going to stop by the ticket center and be sure I understand what tickets I have for the rest of our stay. I have 11 pieces of paper for the four of us.

9:52am on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

I am like your friends, seat of the pants all the way. LOL! But you can still plan at UO, of course. Now you know for next time! :) How many more days do you have?

10:10am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

I haven't done the bus for that route, but we used the bus system at VB and it was good. Let us know how many more days you have, what you want to do, etc. and let's see if we can help it continue to get better from here. :)

10:12am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

Three days left. Plan is mostly Friday and Saturday at Epic. We have two days with express pass there. Where should we eat? Mostly fast food as we don't like to spend money on food.

10:27am on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

I'm not as experienced with EPIC as the other parks, but we've been there two times. The Stakehouse (however you spell it) at Dark Universe was decent. "Good not great" IMO, but 100% worth walking into and looking around for the amazing ambiance...

10:57am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

The butterbeer crapes are pretty great. Not exactly a full meal though. :) We ate at Atlantic and it was REALLY good but definitely not cheap. My wife and kids liked Pizza Moon. I thought it was okay.

11:03am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

I heard the food at Helios was good but never been there myself. There's a Starbucks near Dark Universe and I like their egg bites. LOL :)

11:05am on 5/14/26 by browndalmatian

Oak & Star Tavern was great! BBQ with live music and beers on tap. Very nice atmosphere with fast mobile ordering service. Highly recommend for low key dining in the park...

11:34am on 5/14/26 by ladylauren84

Thanks we'll check those out. We ended up at universal since our room wasn't ready. Lunch in Springfield which was cute and not awful food. Now we're at the animal actors show. Planning on Bourne spectacular and et.

12:22pm on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

Animal actors was the cutest! Second best thing after clean bathrooms. ET hasn't said all of our names at the same time yet after 3 rides but I really love that ride. Bourne was delayed so we're heading back to Helios.

1:53pm on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

Okay Helios is the best thing about universal. This hotel is amazing.

3:33pm on 5/14/26 by popupcamper

Helios is beautiful! We used the bus to go back to the OG parks and citywalk when we stayed there. I agree with Oak and Star. We also enjoyed Pizza Moon and Astropub. Bfast at the cafe in HP was good. The Mac and cheese cones in Berk were pretty tasty and

6:26pm on 5/14/26 by sneezy93

Blue Dragon was very good but pretty pricey. Comet Dog had good dogs, I even tried the carrot dog and liked it!

6:31pm on 5/14/26 by sneezy93

We've tried most meal places at Epic. We liked oak and star for both food and music. Mac cones were hit with kids in isle of berk. Atmosphere at Atlantic and blue dragon nice but food and service totally not worth the price IMO. I'd skip them or just get

10:24pm on 5/14/26 by Buckeye86

drink or dessert. Had Buffett breakfast at Helios and which was good. Lunch and dinner menus there didn't appeal to my kids so we didn't try. Service there was good.

10:25pm on 5/14/26 by Buckeye86

Helios bar is super cool but super pricey.

10:26pm on 5/14/26 by Buckeye86

I ate at both TS restaurants at Helios. We loved Flora Taverna BUT QS at Epic is amazing. We loved Pizza Moon but honestly, you can't go wrong.

7:43am on 5/15/26 by PrincipalTinker

We did flora taverna last night and watched the 9 o'clock show on the patio. This morning we've done all of Mario world and dark universe. So far I won't be reriding anything. My family liked the Frankenstein/dracula one. They're heading there again.

10:43am on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

Next we'll head to Harry Potter for the goblet restaurant. Whatever that was called. I figured out this morning to add the paper tickets and express passes in the app so we haven't had to scan anything except our ticket at Helios.

10:45am on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

The theming is great at Epic. Nice how you can't see other areas of the park from here.

10:46am on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

I imagine we'll be done with epic shortly and will head back to USF and IOA. I need to do laundry so may head back to Helios and read my book.

10:48am on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

It's 12:30 and the rest of the family is getting on the last ride at epic. There's nothing here I'll ride tomorrow. Even with the relief band everything made me sick (except yoshi but not wasting time on that.) I guess the line cart one didn't make...

12:35pm on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

...me sick but it hurt. DS and I are going back to Helios, while DH and DD go to IOA and USF.

12:37pm on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

We came to IOA and USF. Y'all. It's 8th grade grad night. We won't make it long in this chaos.

4:07pm on 5/15/26 by popupcamper

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 kateschmidt

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 popupcamper

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 Buckeye86

Thanks @buckeye! I haven't tried that. Waiting for mine cart for our last ride of the trip. My final reviews: Bourne made me sick but closing my eyes was fine, loved the untrainable dragon even though I've never seen the movies. Didn't like the circus...

8:37pm on 5/16/26 by popupcamper

...at Harry Potter. They had us standing jammed together for like 25 minutes before we were seated then I was super confused. I've also never seen fantastic beasts so maybe that's why. Didn't like pizza moon but the building was great...

8:39pm on 5/16/26 by popupcamper

Das stakehouse was cool but food was mid. We saw animal actors a second time. Different animals but same tricks. Still just as cute. Rode ET for the 4th time. Bus to and from Helios was great several times but weird to not be in a bubble.

8:40pm on 5/16/26 by popupcamper

...team members have mostly been great. First day I thought we wasted money on the Mario bands but after we learned more about them we had lots of fun. One of my favorite things playing with the family actually. We all got to play not just the kids.

8:41pm on 5/16/26 by popupcamper

Tomorrow kids go home, we move to Coronado for a conference. Thanks for your help UOR Liners! See you on the WDW side!

8:42pm on 5/16/26 by popupcamper

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I'm too late to add my opinions now but we pretty much did epic from our Helios nights & OG parks from PBH. Did use shuttle bus to go over to blue dragon & an evening in epic- easy but yep very out of bubble.

3:56am on 5/17/26 by hodg

Late for me too, but Bonine + a ReliefBand does the trick for my DD @Uni-although we haven't been to Epic yet. Our whole family takes Bonine (just in case) due to all of the simulators. Last trip FJ made me motion sickness tho, even w/Bonine.

9:07am on 5/17/26 by WendyMarie

Forbidden Journey is a never again. Lol!

11:20am on 5/17/26 by popupcamper

I'm legitimately now thinking of getting the cheapest room at CBBR just so I can pool hop to PBH for the nachos. Why don't the UO hotels offer day passes for locals? :D That is all. Have a good day everyone. :)

1:50pm on 5/11/26 by browndalmatian

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All I had heard was how good RPR nachos were, but that was not the case for us. Looking forward to trying PBR though

8:52am on 5/16/26 by clyde4242

I had RPR nachos like 12-15 years ago so I don't really remember. But PBH nachos I had about a year ago and, yeah, they were great. :)

10:32am on 5/16/26 by browndalmatian

I too had RPR nachos years ago and they were not very good on that day.

11:53am on 5/16/26 by PrincipalTinker

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 ladylauren84

Try guest services at front of park. Ask gate folks to direct u

10:26pm on 5/14/26 by Buckeye86

Yep, right after you walk through that gate it's just to the left by that popcorn stand. You can get a "courtesy wheelchair" in the parking garage too by the way. Are you parking there or staying elsewhere?

10:45am on 5/16/26 by browndalmatian

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 sandimacd

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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 browndalmatian

Could you leave your bag with the bell hop and just access it from there if needed?

8:59pm on 5/13/26 by clyde4242

PBH bell services always seem overwhelmed. Long lines esp in the mornings when conventioneers are leaving in bags. Never enough carts or staff- I wouldn't want to try to just grab something from a bag there-leaving in vehicle much easier

6:33am on 5/16/26 by hodg

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