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We were there in January and you could see quite a bit over the wall...let's put it this way, I turned my ticket in for an annual pass and am going back in September. You could see enough to...

I do this differently than everybody else - and it depends if you are staying on-site at Universal when you are planning on visiting. First, look at the days - if you start or end on a weekend - when...

My daughter loves Universal...and the wildest ride she will consider is ET. And she's 10.

I LOVE the Mummy. But I would NOT put a kid on it unless they have some tolerance for rides. It's...

It's a really nice vacation...not as hectic as WDW. You don't need to plan it as carefully. You can normally get into whatever eatery you want with the theme parks. Emeril's at the RP is very, very...

You can still watch the fireworks at EPCOT without actually going in...there's a little bridge that crosses from the Beach Club over to the Boardwalk area...the bridge gives you a little elevation.
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I've done both WDW and Universal in one trip. I've also combined Universal with Sea World and Discovery Cove.

Here's what I think makes the most sense...spend the weekend (or 3 nights) at...

Taxi, Taxi, Taxi. You cannot get through Epcot to BC. There is NO bus from the Epcot bus depot to the BC....you could go to the Studios...and hope to make it it to the BC by boat or by hoof...
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I am looking for advice regarding Niagara Falls - we are thinking of doing a 3 night trip in May up there. Any words of wisdom? American side or Canadian?
How are the boarding crossings etc. ...

When DD was 5, we went to Disney and stayed at the Poly - figuring easy access to the Magic Kingdom. On DH's last day (DD and I had 5 more days), we went to Epcot on a fluke because DH figured he had...

I vote for dinner - Chef Mickey's is too crazy for me in the morning.

If you are staying at the Beach Club - Cape May's character breakfast is way better than Chef Mickey's!!!! Really good food...

We didn't stay till closing...I think we changed and then enjoyed an early dinner there.

There were still a lot of people around when we left...and just for full disclosure, there is only so much...

As an adult:

First trip - The Poly about 5 years ago...I came directly from Universal's Royal Pacific. I enjoyed the Poly, but the Royal Pacific beat it badly as far as amenities, luxury etc. ...

You can book "experiences" that take you behind the scenes....those are always fun - like Dining with Shamu. Those often get you special seating (ie reserved) for the Shamu shows.

If you have...

You can use your sea world tickets on a day before or after (maybe within a week?) Discovery Cove...it's pretty flexible as I recall.

Getting there...I usually had a car service. So don't know the...

We went to O'Hana for dinner a few years back...it was okay. Discovered my DD doesn't really like ANY of the food when it is served "family style" - the quality ranges too greatly. Could be hot;...

Really, one only goes to the Castle for the DDs to meet the princesses (same at Norway)...for food, you eat some place else. Even at dinner.

The california Grill is lovely; the food is really good...

Gee.

Gonna wade in here...When I go to Disney, I tend to stay at a Disney deluxe hotel...we've done Poly once, AKL once, BC twice.

We stay there for the convenient location. The hotels...

Bistro. Very few children. Less crowded - no DDP.
I ate there twice last time...just to have some quiet time.

Discovery Cove is a really nice experience. Take your time experiencing it - you don't need to rush anything. The one thing you might want to arrange once your past the gates is what time your...

Such an INTERESTING thread...I just had to jump in here. We usually do either a week at Disney (staying anywhere from 5 - 10 days)or a week at Universal...combining it with Sea World and Discovery...

You can try Ocean's Reach...one and two bedroom condos. You can check out the actual condos online. It was a really nice location - close to everything but not too close. Just google Ocean's...

Hi,

I have stayed at both the Portofino and the Royal Pacific...in the suites AND the regular hotel rooms.

I really prefer the Royal Pacific...the regular rooms at the Portofino are slightly...

First up: Chill.

While it is true, going to Disney needs to be planned like a military maneuver (D-Day springs to mind), Universal does not require this. My 9 year old prefers Universal to Disney...

My kid has significant sensory issues...and she has just never wanted to stay at the Hard Rock (the idea of music every where, including under the water, just bugs her).

We have stayed at the...

I love the Bistro - ate there twice last time (left DD at the kids club). The restaurant is NOT on the Dining Plan, which frankly was a huge draw for me - cuts down on the masses during free dining....