Is Universal Studios doable in one day?
 

Plan to visit there with 2 children, ages 3 and 11 next April. Is one day enough or do you need two? What hotel do you recommend? Thanks.

Hi Nora,<BR>I'm assuming you're referring to Orlando. Our first trip to Universal was for 1 day. We had also gone in April. We were unable to see and do everything because the lines were just too long, especially w/my at the time 3 year old in tow. <BR>If at all possible, I would stay at one of Universal's on-site hotels. They are opening their third in June 2002. (check out Universal's website)<BR>On-site guests have the front-of-the-line privelege. You could see Universal in one day w/the fotl. Islands of Adventure is also a fun park, with water rides, etc. (Many rides would not be appropriate for a 3 year old though).<BR>My family spent 5 nights at the Hard Rock hotel & Universal & IOA last Spring. I had had enough by day 5, but kids would've stayed forever!<BR>Staying on-site is very convenient. You can walk to both parks (from the Hard Rock; there is a boat that will take you from Portofino). The swimming pool at the Hard Rock is very kid friendly, with gradual entrances, slide, fountains, etc.<BR>Have fun!<BR> <BR>

You should be able to do both in one day. As you have a 3 year old and an 11 year old, I'm sure splitting up (assuming two adults, as well) will easily allow you to see Islands of Adventure. It'll be a full day but you can visit the Movie Studio, as well.

Personally I wouldn't attempt to 'do' both the original park & IOA in one day. I cannot imagine anyone fitting in everything ( & thereby getting their moneys worth ) in just one day ( that is without taking time outs, eating etc. ). Don't forget there is City Walk to chill out in after the hurly burly of the parks. I would devote one day to US & one to IOA.

I agree with the previous poster. At least two days--three days would be even better if you want to do Universal and Islands of Adventure. Stay at one of the on-site hotels and get the express access perk. You can get some good discounts on the hotels. Go to <BR>www.disboards.com and scroll down to the Universal forums. There's LOADS of great info there.

Nora,<BR>Universal studios is doable in one day (LA), just be early and bring your stroller, that's the best advice that I can give you, just did myself, you will move faster, though it closes early at 8pm unlike disney 9pm. If you cannot then just extend if you want to, simple.