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If I am staying at an on-site hotel, do I still get early access the day of check-in? If so, do I have to physically check in?
11:51am on 3/11/26 by
Yes and they can hold your bags
8:58pm on 3/11/26 by
Also, at the hotels we stay at, we get the room key then and don't have to then get back in line later when it's more crowded. They just text the room number.
7:08am by
I am doing a split stay so was hoping not to have to go there before we head to the parks and switch mid-day. Wish they would just take digital check in.
34 min ago by
Trying to find the time of the fountain/light show at Epic since the time change. It was 9 pm last week, but has it changed to 10 this week?
11:49am on 3/10/26 by
@hodg, what time did you make your reservation for?
6:32pm on 3/11/26 by
We went for 8pm
7:50pm on 3/11/26 by
Thanks @hodg!
7:45am by
Stardust Racer closure now extended through April 5.
6:30pm on 3/11/26 by
Any reasons given? Seems long for < year and not long after they sorted the valley issue
7:52pm on 3/11/26 by
No reason given but reports are of track wear and bokt inspections? At least that is what people think they are doing.
7:45am by
UO Trip Report for 3/7/26: Decided to head over to IoA in the late afternoon. Walked through a crowded security checkpoint (not too bad) and into Islands at about 4:30-5pm. Went left towards Spiderman, DW and all kids went on Spiderman (I can't, makes me
9:06am on 3/10/26 by
I'm so jealous! But glad YOU are able to have a great evening like that. :-)
5:00am on 3/11/26 by
I hate to be repetitious (I always say this and again I know it's easier said than done!) but... COME ON DOWN! We would love to have you in Orlando! :)
9:07pm on 3/11/26 by
Sounds nice! Glad the shortcut was open.
11:30pm on 3/11/26 by
What Universal theme park is the best one, globally? I have only been to Orlando. Is Hollywood better? What about some overseas ones? I would LOVE to visit them all one day!
10:36am on 3/2/26 by
We went to Singapore a couple of years ago and it was very disappointing. Wouldn't even recommend it if you were already there, let alone a trip to get there.
7:27pm on 3/7/26 by
Thanks all! I'd like to visit them all but I will make sure that Singapore is last on my list! LOL (Not that I'm actually going to visit them all haha)
9:19am on 3/10/26 by
If you take your time we might get the U.K. site open too.
2:37am on 3/11/26 by
Love seeing the Hemisphere Dancer as we pass under the bridge! Kind of took it for granted for a while...
6:11pm on 3/6/26 by
100% I have taken it for granted too. Glad it's back! (I had to Google this too!)
9:15am on 3/10/26 by
If you ever have the time to just sit and shoot the breeze with Joe, do it! He's a "resident" at Lone Palm. Not only does he have stories he has the pictures to prove it. Makes a really good perfect marg too!
10:27am on 3/10/26 by
Yes! We missed it while it was gone. It's just a cool sight to see and completes the Jimmy Buffet vibe.
11:34am on 3/10/26 by
If we have the universal express unlimited passes, should we still use a touring plan? We will not have one for epic universe though. We will have 4 days for the 3 parks.
3:36pm on 3/3/26 by
I personally wouldn't see the need for a TP with unlimited EP! You're going to have so much fun!
9:50am on 3/4/26 by
We never use the TP with EP. I was all in with it for Disney but the best part of Uni EP is u can just go wherever whenever. It is a true vacation. U do want to look at showtimes to figure those into your day tho but they also have EP or are open air.
10:41pm on 3/7/26 by
@buckeye good point about the showtimes.
9:18am on 3/10/26 by
I'm back! It's been a hot minute about four years I think. This time we'll be bringing my seven month old granddaughter with us. Tell me about baby swap at Epic.. is it in a side room likr IOA/US or is it like Disney where you wait outside?
2:45pm on 3/6/26 by
How exciting to bring your granddaughter! Sorry, I didn't pay attention to child swap areas.
10:35pm on 3/7/26 by
Thanks, @snow! We will be a party of five for sure.. my DS16, DH, DD26 and DGD )7mos) another DD who just moved to FL might bring my other three grands with her DH. So excited!!
1:34pm on 3/8/26 by
WELCOME BACK, FRIEND!!!!!!! You are going to have so much fun! YOU ALL ARE!!!
9:17am on 3/10/26 by
Are convention tickets a thing at UOR? My boss' husband & adult son might want to get in to parks for Harry Potter while we're at conference. They won't want the long U.K. ticket as she wants to see wdw once conference is done.
4:22pm on 3/6/26 by
Actually I just checked the program & there's a theme park buyout session 7.30-11.30pm on Sat 2nd May- looks like that'll be Studios so they might be happy just seeing diagon alley.
4:27pm on 3/6/26 by
Last I checked there are convention tickets but require in person pickup with appropriate credentials. Not like WDW.
10:31pm on 3/8/26 by
Credentials aren't an issue as we're at conference. I'll see her on weds so hopefully they'll have done some homework by then to decide if the one evening is enough or if they want more UOR time.
3:39am on 3/9/26 by
This trip has been a disaster. Crowd way higher than predicted. Every wait time over an hour. Stardust Racers unexpectedly extended it's refurbishment. Untrainable Dragon also closed. My custom plan doesn't know what to do.
3:44pm on 2/23/26 by
If u go in the summer, consider planning around thunderstorms Most rides are outside and shut down with afternoon thunderstorms. Might want a plan B for that scenario. Save door attractions for later in day bc they stay open.
10:45pm on 3/7/26 by
*indoor
10:45pm on 3/7/26 by
Thank you, that is helpful! We are going in June.
10:58pm on 3/7/26 by
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