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[dzlovesdisney]

Hello!

We are planning a WDW trip in November, and I am considering adding a day to go to Universal this time. We have three boys (ages 11, 9 and 4 at trip time). I haven't been to Universal since I was a teenager (don't ask how long ago that was , so I have a few questions.

I am setting aside a Sunday for this. Will crowds be an issue in mid-November?

Is it possible to do both parks in one day, or should we just get tickets for the Universal Orlando park?

Are there any "not to be missed" attractions for the boys (see ages above)?

Where would be the best places to have lunch and/or dinner?

Anything else I should know?

Thanks for your help!

[jimmymac]

Crowds won't be an issue in November

Must sees would depebd on if your kids like wild rides

Must sees
US
Terminator 3-D
Men in Black
Jaws
Earthquake
Revenge of the Mummy (height requirement)
Shrek 4D

IOA
Spiderman (height requirement)
Dr. Doom's Fearfall (height requirement). Very intense
Hulk Coaster (height requirement). Very intense
Jurassic Park River Ride
Duddley Do-Wright's Whipshaw Falls (height requirement). You will get soaked
Dueling Dragons (height requirement ). Very intense

You can do both parks in one day if if you plan it out. I like the Italian restaurant over by the earthquake ride

[Shell_of_the_South]

Crowds should be very low in mid-November. You could hit both parks in one day if you like to commando tour. If you like to stop and smell the roses along the way, just pick one park and save the other for another trip. I'd suggest checking out Universal's website for descriptions on the rides to see which would interest your family. If you want to get as much done as possible, arrive at the turnstiles 20-30 minutes before park opening. I've been there many times when they opened the gates early, so you could get in before park opening. You can get a lot done before the bulk of the crowds arrive - Universal crowds tend to arrive later in the morning.

Our faves in each park:

US:
Men in Black
Mummy coaster
Shrek 4D
Terminator 3D
Horror Make Up Show
ET
Animal Actors on Location
If you have time: Jaws, and Disaster (formerly Earthquake)

The younger one will want to check out the Woody Woodpecker coaster and the Curious George play area (water). There's also a show with Barney and Curious George that he would probably enjoy.

IOA:
Hulk
Spiderman
Dueling Dragons
Cat in the Hat
Jurassic Park
If you have time: Dr. Doom, Dudley Do Right Ripshaw Falls. For the younger ones: Suess Landing is not to be missed, especially One Fish, Two Fish, High in the Sky coaster, and Pteredon Flyers.

Another thing that might affect crowds is the opening of the new Harry Potter land in IOA. No announcement on the opening date of it yet, but I'm sure it will draw crowds whenever it opens.

Our favorite place to eat lunch is next to Jaws in US - the Midway Grill. They have Nathan's hot dogs and the best fries! The most popular table service restaurant at Universal is Mytho's in IOA - it's regularly voted the best theme park restaurant.

Another resource for Universal info is the Unofficial Guide to WDW - it has an excellent section on Universal and Sea World.

[wishes]

Don't forget the Simpson's Ride in USO. It is awesome (and I despise the Simpson's!)

[bsblady01]

we are planning to do regular universal in january

[disney]

I love unerversal just like everyone has said but i do not do commando well so i'm giving us 2 days because by the time you by the one day ticket 70+ dollars the 7 conceutive day ticket is like $99. 00 dollars.