Early hours US, IOA & VB July 2018

TINKERBELL43 · 15 Jun 18, 07:50 PM

Am I correct in thinking that next month there is

a) No early entry to IOA
b) Early entry 8am every day to US
c) Early entry 7.30am every day to VB

I thought only HP was open during early hours but does that mean its only the US side of HP?

TINKERBELL43 · 16 Jun 18, 12:03 AM

Anyone?

KateD · 16 Jun 18, 12:07 AM

When we stayed last year we found it said one thing online but at check in they told us different.

TINKERBELL43 · 16 Jun 18, 12:54 AM

I just can't believe they would open a water park at 7.30 am?

chmurf · 16 Jun 18, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by TINKERBELL43

I thought only HP was open during early hours but does that mean its only the US side of HP?

if only USO has Early Entry, then only Diagon Alley will be open. You'll need to wait for a few minutes before IoA opens to board the Hogwarts Express and cross over to IoA

If only IoA has EE, then only Hogsmeade is open, and the same way you need to wait close to USF opening time to board the HE to cross to Diagon Alley

During peak times (july is one) usually both USF and IoA have Early Entry, but you'll need to get it confirmed at your hotel for the next days.

Originally Posted by TINKERBELL43

I just can't believe they would open a water park at 7.30 am?

why ?
if you're concerned about weather and temperature ... it's as warm at 7am in july than it gets in the afternoon in may or october ...

7:30am is a gorgeous time to go to a waterpark in july. Before it's too hot and too crowded.

KateD · 16 Jun 18, 08:12 AM

We had early entry to volcano bay as a guest some days

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VS075 · 16 Jun 18, 08:46 AM

Hi

You're correct, the below is taken from the US website.

IoA - No EPA
USF - July 1-31: 8 am
VB - July 1-31: 7:30 am

universalorlando.com/web/en/us/early-park-admission/index.html#universals-islands-of-adventure

Even if it is a bit early, I would defiantly want to get the VB for 07:30 opening - it's a great park when it's quiet, but not the best when it starts to get busy and in July... It's going to be busy!

TINKERBELL43 · 16 Jun 18, 01:03 PM

Thank you for all your replies.

Re opening of VB I just noticed that other waterparks seemed to open about 10am so I suppose I thought it was maybe a bit too cool before 9am.

I also thought that I read that the only ride opened during early hours was the HP ride - so not sure what would be open to ride during early hours if it is only US open?

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TINKERBELL43 slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 12 Location: Inverness	Early hours US, IOA & VB July 2018 Am I correct in thinking that next month there is a) No early entry to IOA b) Early entry 8am every day to US c) Early entry 7.30am every day to VB I thought only HP was open during early hours but does that mean its only the US side of HP?

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TINKERBELL43 Thread Starter slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 12 Location: Inverness	Anyone?

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	16 Jun 18, 12:54 AM TINKERBELL43 slightly serious Dibber Thread Starter
TINKERBELL43 Thread Starter slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 12 Location: Inverness	I just can't believe they would open a water park at 7.30 am?

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	16 Jun 18, 01:03 PM TINKERBELL43 slightly serious Dibber Thread Starter
TINKERBELL43 Thread Starter slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 12 Location: Inverness	Thank you for all your replies. Re opening of VB I just noticed that other waterparks seemed to open about 10am so I suppose I thought it was maybe a bit too cool before 9am. I also thought that I read that the only ride opened during early hours was the HP ride - so not sure what would be open to ride during early hours if it is only US open?