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Thanks for all the info on the rides and hotels...definitely sounds like a weekend add on to WDW. Would you suggest before or after, or do you think it matters?
ive done both versions, last 2 trips both pre disney does make me groan when standing in line @ WDW, yet if it was the only way u could visit, i'd go for it
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Won the tickets during the Superbowl. We are going to Disney in Nov for 10 days. Never been to Universal or IOA so this is totally new to us. Here is my question as well....
Dh loves thrill rides. I get motion sick, so I won't be doing any coasters, wet rides or anything that would hurt my back (2 herniated discs). I've read that Universal simulator rides do offer some stationary seating. If so, that would be awesome. (always wished that Disney's Dinosaur ride could be done stationary). My back is tricky tricky so I'm a wuss when it comes to lifting, rocking or bumping. Anyway, I do understand that DH will enjoy Universal more than I will because of the thrill rides. Surely there are things there that I could enjoy? Anybody tried the stationary rides for health reasons? Easy to request these? I won't be able to do anything that DH does so I am sure hoping I can do some stationary simulator or 'Peter Pan' type rides. Do they have any?
Won the tickets during the Superbowl. We are going to Disney in Nov for 10 days. Never been to Universal or IOA so this is totally new to us. Here is my question as well....
Dh loves thrill rides. I get motion sick, so I won't be doing any coasters, wet rides or anything that would hurt my back (2 herniated discs). I've read that Universal simulator rides do offer some stationary seating. If so, that would be awesome. (always wished that Disney's Dinosaur ride could be done stationary). My back is tricky tricky so I'm a wuss when it comes to lifting, rocking or bumping. Anyway, I do understand that DH will enjoy Universal more than I will because of the thrill rides. Surely there are things there that I could enjoy? Anybody tried the stationary rides for health reasons? Easy to request these? I won't be able to do anything that DH does so I am sure hoping I can do some stationary simulator or 'Peter Pan' type rides. Do they have any?
I think you will enjoy Universal. The grounds are nice with lots to see. Several of the simulator rides have stationary seating and they are very identifiable and easy to use. You will also be able to experience Twister and Jaws with no problems. Just stay off Men in Black. My motion sick prone DH ruined his day on that ride.
You should be able to go on the Twister ride. You stand up and watch the tornado come in front of you!! Terminator is sit down ride in an auditorium. They have so much to see! Shrek-3-D is a sit down ride. Nickelodeon studios also has shows that go on during the day. You will have a blast!
Planning my next Disney adventure and was considering trying Universal as well? How does it compare? Is it a one day trip or should you allot more time?
i would say if it is just a party of 2 you should be able to do both parks in 2 days with out killing each ofther at at a nice comfortable pace. ioa lot of thrill rides and the unerversal side is mainly geared towards the movies.
Thanks for all the great info. We've never been to Universal in FL since we've been to the one in Hollywood a lot and when I go to FL, I can't tear myself away from Disney.
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You should give Mythos a shot. They're open a short time during the day, but yet you can still walk right up and within about 10 minutes be sitting at a table
OMG this place was a spur of the moment choice for us when we were at IOA in November. We had done Universal the day before and ate at the rish pub, name? Which was very good, but typical pub food. Well, Mythos was phenomenal!! We each got the filet lunch and it was three separately rolled steaks for $16!!! Incredible! And the bread was to die for.
We did NOT plan a single thing for Universal/IOA, which helped lend itself to the excitement of having NO IDEA what each ride entailed. The unknown made the experience that much more exciting!
We are going back again this year as we thoroughly enjoyed ourselved...we even bought into DVC this past vacation, so that shows our love for Disney, but Universal is a definite must do!
And City Walk is great too! Shops, restaurants, clubs, bars...Universal's rival to Pleasure Island, but more compact. Most of it is 2-3 stories rather than spread out. Very, very nice!!
Won the tickets during the Superbowl. We are going to Disney in Nov for 10 days. Never been to Universal or IOA so this is totally new to us. Here is my question as well....
Dh loves thrill rides. I get motion sick, so I won't be doing any coasters, wet rides or anything that would hurt my back (2 herniated discs). I've read that Universal simulator rides do offer some stationary seating. If so, that would be awesome. (always wished that Disney's Dinosaur ride could be done stationary). My back is tricky tricky so I'm a wuss when it comes to lifting, rocking or bumping. Anyway, I do understand that DH will enjoy Universal more than I will because of the thrill rides. Surely there are things there that I could enjoy? Anybody tried the stationary rides for health reasons? Easy to request these? I won't be able to do anything that DH does so I am sure hoping I can do some stationary simulator or 'Peter Pan' type rides. Do they have any?
tickets? how did u manage to get more than 1 per family?i got confirmation that one was coming for me only....oh well
anyway, i too get motion sick (use patch for amusement parks & cruising) & have long standing cervical issues; while u (& ur dr) r the best judge of things, the only rides i skip r:
hulk & dueling dragons & if im feeling great - ill give Mummy a whirl, although i don't recommend if u have issues...as a reference @ Disney i cannot tolerate RNR (due to launch) or Dinosaur ride (yet Indy jones @ DL is fine for me& they're supposed to be the same ride platform-weird). Thru trial, error & having meds in handi enjoy, Spiderman, MIB, Simpsons, Cat in the Hat, Dudley Rip Roaring Falls, Popeye Bilge Water Falls, all mild motion imo. Way less aggressive than Space Mt
passporter book has nice review of rides, might want to check it out.
My recommendations for u
@ US, being ultra conservative
ET-peter pan ride vehicle type, Shrek & the Disasaster attraction, Jaws -believe there r stationary seats marked HC, same for Terminator & Jimmy Neutron (stationary seats down front would be a must for u, tell the TM in the waiting room) - a must do! & Twister...don't forget the shows: Horror Makeup, Animal Planet Pet, Barney, Fear Factor & BeetleJuice
@ IOA
Poseiden-walk thru, Dino interactive walk thru area, Pteradon Flyers (another suspended ride-supposed to be for the kiddies, no FOTL need to get there as soon as park opens as it's very slow loading), One Fish/Two Fish-think Dumbo & Sinbad show
good luck
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Thanks for all the great info. We've never been to Universal in FL since we've been to the one in Hollywood a lot and when I go to FL, I can't tear myself away from Disney.
some of the rides have different minor elements, mostly in preshow room
holding line @ simpsons
Jurassic Park
& Terminator (liked the actress much better)
The Orlando parks have many more attractions and while comparatively easy to navigate, spacious compared to USH....not including the backstage tour of course!
imo, the talent factor of the actors (both @ DL & UH) was much higher caliber...probably something to do with Hollywood being down the road LOL
[quote=keishashadow;2588095]tickets? how did u manage to get more than 1 per family?i got confirmation that one was coming for me only....oh well
Well, my DH and I have two homes - one in TN and one in FL. I signed us both up (one at each home). I hear as long as you have ID with either name and/or address, you're okay to get your confirmation in the mail. You have all of this year to use the tix, and I'm sure that people who have signed up legit but move will still be able to redeem their free ticket as long as they have proper ID with matching names, right? So we get two because we have two addresses that they can be sent to. Make sense? I understood that you can only get one per mailing address so this is why I did it this way.
tickets? how did u manage to get more than 1 per family?i got confirmation that one was coming for me only....oh well
Well, my DH and I have two homes - one in TN and one in FL. I signed us both up (one at each home). I hear as long as you have ID with either name and/or address, you're okay to get your confirmation in the mail. You have all of this year to use the tix, and I'm sure that people who have signed up legit but move will still be able to redeem their free ticket as long as they have proper ID with matching names, right? So we get two because we have two addresses that they can be sent to. Make sense? I understood that you can only get one per mailing address so this is why I did it this way.
gotcha
just my understanding that they'll be checking photo IDs, DL/passports etc.
although im certainly not sure lol, once people start redeeming them we'll all find out
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i got confirmation that one was coming for me only....oh well
i enjoy, Spiderman, MIB, Simpsons, Cat in the Hat, Dudley Rip Roaring Falls, Popeye Bilge Water Falls, all mild motion imo. Way less aggressive than Space Mt
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