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17 May 17, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 16
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Tell me about Universal - particularly at night - please?
Hello!
Heading off to Orlando in September for the first time. Have never been to Universal so assume zero prior knowledge! Staying off-site as had already booked hotels before I discovered the Universal hotels 1 night FOLP trick. Got 14 day passes because (ridiculously) it was cheaper than a 2 day pass. Have put 2 days in the plan for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Would like to get the Hogwarts Express between to two, and I *think* our ticket allows that. Thinking about buying FOLP OOP too to make sure we can do everything in the 2 days. Good idea? Now, I didn't think there was any evening entertainment at Universal - not like Rivers of Light, Happily Ever After, Illuminations etc at Disney. BUT, I saw on a trip report someone mentioned Mardi Gras at Universal, and also a light show on the lake there? Please could anyone share any info they have on this - is it every night? Is it possible to see both in one night, or should we do one on one day and the other the next? Also, I'm guessing CityWalk is just like Disney Springs? Restaurants etc? I have had a quick look on the Universal website, but i'm not finding it very intuitive to navigate and would love personal recommendations, opinions and tips please!
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17 May 17, 12:14 PM
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 Join Date: Jan 10
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Mardi Gras runs Feb - March on Tuesday nights I believe, it's not all year round.
The Cinematic Spectacular is high season I believe & you would need to check park hours to see what days it's on as its quite sporadic. We have only eve managed to catch it once. City Walk is restaurants & shops, nowhere near the size of Disney Springs but definitely worth an evening there for dinner. Margaritaville & NBC Grill our my favourite restaurants. I have heard good things about Toothsome too but that;s opened since we last visited. |
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17 May 17, 12:18 PM
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Relaxing at the Grand Floridian
 
Join Date: Dec 12
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Through mid September onwards to end of October 4-5 nights of the week its Horror nights so that takes up pretty much everything.
City walk has the disco on front on Friday and Saturday night which is good to get kids interacted with games and dancing. |
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17 May 17, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 15
Location: Staffs Moorlands
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How busy is Universal after 6pm in early August?
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17 May 17, 12:53 PM
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Serious Dibber
 Join Date: Feb 08
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They get quieter the longer you leave it in August except for Friday and Saturday when lots of locals go
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17 May 17, 08:57 PM
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17 May 17, 09:11 PM
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17 May 17, 09:14 PM
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17 May 17, 09:32 PM
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Proud to wear my Ears
Join Date: Mar 16
Location: Gloucestershire
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18 May 17, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 13
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Sorry to jump in but it is still cheaper to park in the evening?
If so how much and at what time does the price drop? Thanks |
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