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[bwilburn]

Is it possible to get through both parks in one day? I have never been to Universal and have one day during this trip to experience it. If we can't go to both parks which one then?

[chezp]

Hi and welcome to the boards!

I think it depends what you're interested in. We're not big thrill riders, so because a lot of Islands of Adventures is thrill rides, we can pretty much get through both parks in a day. We spend most of our time at Universal Studios, do a lot there, then head for Islands of Adventure, only do a couple of rides there and just take in the theming.

Again, as to which park to head for, if you only have one day, I'd say it depends on what you're interested in. If you're a thrill ride junkie, definitely Islands of Adventure. Otherwise, maybe Universal Studios.

[Colexis Mom]

I think you can do it, but you'll have to be choosy on what you want to see. I don't think you'll be able to do everything in both parks

[janicelovesmickey]

I say its possible, we do it all the time. but we go when its off season.
if you go during the summer the hrs should be longer, then the lines are too
but its possible.

[Sue M.]

You didn't mention if you will have small children or adults. that would make a difference in your speed of touring. As stated, it is possible, but you will have to choose what you want to see in both parks.

[Shell_of_the_South]

It depends on what time of year you're going, and what you want to experience at both parks. IOA is a beautiful park, and you'll miss a lot of the little extras added to the theming if you just rush through. If you just want to hit the high spots of each park it can be done.

[paradox]

We did both parks in one day very easily.

[Angileyze1]

it should be noted that on a very hot hot day, universal doesn't have a way to cool off. Islands of adventure on the other hand, has some of the best water rides I've experienced. Even same-type rides I've been on weren't as good as the ones there.

[Loretta Lowerison]

We easily did both parks in one day. First we did I of A and had lunch at Emril's (great food) then hit universal. We only went to the rides we really wanted to do. And we were only a couple. So we don't have to worry about what everyone wants to do. Plus the lines were very light.

[Sue M.]

Originally Posted by Angileyze1

it should be noted that on a very hot hot day, universal doesn't have a way to cool off. Islands of adventure on the other hand, has some of the best water rides I've experienced. Even same-type rides I've been on weren't as good as the ones there.

Yup, love Bilge Rats, and Dudley Do-rights!!! So much fun.

[RobDVC]

It's nearly impossible to see all the shows and ride all the rides at both parks in one day. If you pick-and-choose which ones you want, you should be able to experience a good bit of the attractions.