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We are going to Universal next month.We have been to Disney many times but this is our first trip to Universal.So excited and many questions. On simulator rides like the Simpsons if you close your eyes can you shut out the sensation if it is too intense.

9:50am on 10/19/17 by Delores62

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*Spiderman where it is free fall, and that shuts out the sensation. Kong does not bother me, nor does Despicable Me, Transformers, Gringotts, Jimmy Fallon, or Shrek (tho Shrek is jerky unless you request non-moving seats DM also has stationary seats.)

12:54pm on 10/19/17 by snowdiz

Thank you @snow that is very helpful.

12:57pm on 10/19/17 by Delores62

Closing eyes on Simpsons didn't help me at all - blah!

8 min ago by tstewart70

Hi everyone! Only 4 days left to wait! Anyone here get dizzy easily? I'm afraid to try many of the attractions because I could ruin my visit. I've read Forbidden Journey is the worst. Anyone take Dramamine? BTW...I love this chat.

9:18am on 10/19/17 by janeleclerc

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Get sea bands or a relief band, they're great for motion sickness

9:36am on 10/19/17 by nicki401

I don't get motion sickness all the time, but it does flare up from time to time. I use Sea bands and make sure that I always ride Forbidden Journey on a full stomach. That seems to help.

9:46am on 10/19/17 by rebeecky

FJ is the only one that makes me dizzy. DH waits and grabs my hand as I exit, and then I am fine by the time I reach the gift shop. I could not do it twice in a row though.

12:47pm on 10/19/17 by snowdiz

I get motion sickness very easily from just about anything. I do take Dramamine 2 (meclizine) it's less drowsy but I do usually have to have some caffeine bc it still makes me sleepy. I take it every day at the parks so I am able to do something.....

1:09pm on 10/19/17 by mabenztx

...I still can't do simulator rides even on that. I can do the outdoor roller coasters pretty well. But even those do make me a little ill. Be sure not to ride on empty stomach.

1:11pm on 10/19/17 by mabenztx

I want to do HP rides so badly, I'm thinking about dosing up an hour before plus taking a Valium then getting on! And also doing it at the end of the day so I can finally ride it!

1:12pm on 10/19/17 by mabenztx

Also the bands and natural remedies do zilch for me. But I do get motion sickness very easily

1:13pm on 10/19/17 by mabenztx

@mabenztx, I think you would have no problem on any HP rides except FJ.

1:14pm on 10/19/17 by snowdiz

I ride FJ once every trip & that's it. It makes me sick as a dog, but worth it. Simpsons ride also makes me queasy. Jimmy Fallon also bothered me. Everything else, including coasters, is fine. I have not been able to find any med (otc or rx)that helps.

2:11pm on 10/19/17 by miasys

Simpson's ride also makes me feel queasy

2:37pm on 10/19/17 by Jente

I take meclizine, too - only thing that works. You can buy online as a generic and in a chewable form (kinda funky taste, though). Helps a ton on most rides!! Sea bands and ginger and such don't do anything for me, unfortunately.

5:38pm on 10/19/17 by shoxie

I ordered some Sea Bands, but I still think I'll skip FJ (regrettably) and several others.

5:38pm on 10/19/17 by janeleclerc

In the past, Liners have reported having great success with Reliefband. It's expensive, but it has apparently made it so they could ride anything with absolutely no problems.

7:23pm on 10/19/17 by rebeecky

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Be sure to walk through lines w family even if not riding! Such great theming. And start w a small ride and go from there

9:43pm on 10/19/17 by mabenztx

@mabenztx makes a great point. Be sure to go through the lines even if you aren't riding. Theming is wonderful, and there are nice waiting areas while your party rides.

11:17pm on 10/19/17 by snowdiz

Simpsons got me the worst! FJ wasn't too bad but couldn't do it two times in a row!

11 min ago by tstewart70

Is preferred parking worth the price? I've read you have to walk 10-15 minutes to get to the parks if you use standard parking. Any information on parking would be appreciated!

12:53pm by sheanwhite

Preferred parking is in the same parking garage as regular parking. It is just closer to elevators/escalators or on a lower level. You still will walk about 10-15 minutes from parking garages to the turnstiles of the parks.

5:36pm by disneyday

365 Good morning one and all. Hope you have now arrived Principal. Have fun finishing packing today rebeecky. All those on short waits, exciting times to come

2:51am by Jente

Good morning! We arrived late last night so it will be a slow start today. My DS and his GF are going to HHN tonight so I am letting them sleep in.

7:44am by PrincipalTinker

Have a great day @PT!

10:08am by brerbeer

In less than 19 hours, I'll be taking off! Packing almost done, @Jente. Have fun, @Principal! I hope we cross paths.

11:50am by rebeecky

Hi! Universal just released Early entry (for guest) for November, but nothing for December. How it is usually between 10 and 18 Dec.? Both parks have early entries???

9:55am by danielcmaia

Hi. Which park has ee in Nov? I couldn't find on uni site?

11:08am by ginger shriner

I would not expect both parks until week of 17th.

11:08am by disneyday

On our way!

6:48am by beaglelvr

Woohoo! We leave tomorrow.

6:52am by Roscoe P Minetrain

Safe travels!

7:41am by PrincipalTinker

Both have good journeys and enjoy

10:17am by Jente

Have fun @beagle!

11:05am by ginger shriner

Heading to UOR in Feb. was able to book everything using travel points so no direct buys from universal. What's the easiest and most cost friendly way to get back and forth from MCO and onsite resort? Can't see renting a car to pay to park it

9:39am by Lona

https://www.uber.com/airports/mco/ Keep in mind it will be much cheaper on the return trip to MCO.

10:07am by brerbeer

It's the only way I've done it but I'm sure there are other options.

10:10am by brerbeer

We usually just get a taxi from outside the airport

10:16am by Jente

Tip Thread There is a good thread on forums about little details to enjoy in the HP areas, take advantage of pool hopping, ride HE both ways, water rides get you soaked so be prepared, raptor M&G is great, grab a table by water in front of Simpsons to

11:45pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

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enjoy Cinematic Spectacular, good CS at Simpsons, thunder Falls, three broomsticks and leaky Caildron, use universal website and open table for TS reservations, see HP areas during day and night. Hit Early Park Entry - @7am now!!! Hop parks at 9 then

11:45pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

break in afternoon. Return to see Diagon at night . (Based on non HHN). As per usual rd and evening touring helps as you wont have express with cb. If you get the photo pass, don't miss the photos in et gift shop and the Simpsons area. Raptor encounter

11:45pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

is worth the wait, so is butterbeer ice cream. Find the record shop outside of Diagon ally. There is a nice hat tip to Jaws in the window! If you go to Shutterbuttons in Diagon Alley You can do a moving portraits photos on DVD and it comes in a Harry

11:45pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Potter collectable tin. ln Diagon Alley live performances - The tales of Beedle the Bard and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees. The Gringotts Money Exchange where you can Gringotts bank notes and interact with Banker. You don't have to ride

11:45pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Despicable Me you can still meet Minions where people get off the ride and you can have your photo taken.Meet and greet Transformers great interaction. There is also The Superstar Parade. Lots of meet and greet with characters so remember your

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autograph book. Universal also does pins and pressed pennies. Nice chill area in Universal Studios at Curious George interactive playground. Horror Make up Show and Animal Actors on Location both good shows. Try the dippin dots, different

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flavours. Thunder falls in IOA for good CS. Simpsons Food court in U.S. Another good CS. In Jurassic park discovery center see a dinosaur egg hatch, camp Jurassic playground. At Hogsmeade live shows The Frog Choir and The Triwizard Spirit Rally.

11:46pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Have a chat with the Mystic Fountain. Postcards bought at the Owl post Office in Hogsmeade will post mark them free. Collect a badge from customer service for First Visit. Listen for moaning myrtle in the toilets in Hogsmeade. At Diagon Alley if the

11:46pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

phone in the telephone box is working dial 62442. The phone outside the Simpsons gift shop will ring for you to answer it. Talk to Dre Head in the Knight Bus. The special birthday countdown he did for me was the highlight of my trip! Be sure to

11:46pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

visit Knockturn Alley and listen at the vanishing cabinet in Borgin and Burkes. The candy stores have special knives and containers and can section certain snacks for you! If the line isn't too long, the Pterodactyl Flyers are fun, but you have to have a

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child to ride with. Adults and older kids can NOT ride with out a child. In DA stand outside 12 Grimmauld Place and you'll see Kreacher open the curtains every few minutes. Pygmy Puff adoption ceremony at Honeydukes. if you are in Moes in

11:46pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Simpson and the phone rings be sure to answer it. There is also a phone outside the Kwik e Save Shop. http://www.wesh.com/orlandomyway/orlando-theme-parks/25-things-you-may-not-know-about-universal-resort/31232526 Miniature golf at

11:46pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Hollywood Drive in Golf special effects are more intense. If you go up to the second floor of Lombards Seafood Grille you can get a good view of the entire park plus the IOA. If your child is not tall enough to experience a ride ask attendant for a height

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certificate. This will allow the child to get a express pass to return to the ride when they are tall enough. Another entrance to US located near the Blue Man Group under the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket. If you stand right on top of the bridge behind Mythos

11:47pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Restaurant in IOA you can sometimes hear the groans of a Troll. There are two rock climbing walls in Universal, one in Universal Studios hidden in the street of New Zworykin right next to the Revenge of the Mummy and the other in IOA near to

11:47pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

Jurassic Park River Adventure and Camp Jurassic. If you are starting your day at US be aware that gates regularly open about 30 minutes early. No CM will confirm it but it regularly happens. If you need to buy tickets, I would leave Disney earlier and try

11:47pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

arrive at UOR by 7:45. Butter beer souvenir mug $7.00 can be used for ordinary drink refills for $0.99 butter beer costs more for refills. Kids burger at Captain America Diner for $7.00 is exactly the same as the adult burger but have side option of

11:47pm on 3/26/17 by ICONTROLWDW

fries/grapes. Kids burger at Captain America Diner for $7.00 is exactly the same as the adult burger but have side option of fries/grapes. Join Pat O'Brien's on City walks Birthday list and E Club and you I'll receive an email voucher for any drink of you

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choice and a souvenir glass about a week before your birthday. Can order from the WBShop.com a Personalized Hogwarts Acceptance Letter. For a deposit you can check out a fender guitar at HRH. In 3 broomsticks, watch for Doby's shadow up high

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on the walls. Ask for a free vibe tour at Hard Rock Cafe on City Walk. For those going during the December holidays, can be in the Holiday parade. Starting around 5.30pm head to check in table near the Woody Woodpeckers Kidzone Stage to ask about

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being a Balloon Handler in the daily parade. Character breakfast dining at La Bamba in Universal Studios or resort Hotels do some days breakfast or dinner meets. La Bamba is breakfast but also includes a place in the exclusive viewing area for that

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day to view the Superstar Parade. Meal and Movie deal at City Walk. Deluxe resorts offer free dining shuttles starting at 5.00pm between the deluxe resorts. For MIB, as soon as you get off the ride, ask for the "immigration tour". They will bring you back