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I read a ton of people's ride plans before going, so wanted to share mine! Completed with a 10 yr old and 12 yr old.

Went on Sunday 8/15

Arrived 30 min before early entry (was 8am). Went straight to Berk and rode hiccups, then dragon racers, then went to Battle at the ministry which still had very tiny wait. We did all three by 9am ish, then went back to the toothless meet and greet.

After this we headed to Dark universe and rode monsters unchained. We had a child swap so my son got to ride it twice.

By this time it was just 10:45, so we went to SNW, which we had planned for all afternoon. We spent a ton of time doing bands there early and later in afternoon--enough to do all minigames and bowser jr 2x. We did lunch at toadstools around 1145.

We did decide to bite the bullet and got in line for minecart with 100 minute wait...I think we waited about 80 minutes and again did a childswap so 2x for my son riding. We did yoshi after for prob 30 min wait. Then more bands before doing Mariokart.

Ended up being able to ride mariokart 2x before dinner at the Oak tavern before going to Battle at the ministry a 2nd time. The first time through mariokart i think it said 45 min but i dont think it was that long. 2nd time 30 maybe?

Stayed for the light show at 930, so it was a long day but I was super pumped by how much we did without express!

I debated and debated about doing berk or minecart for early entry. Knowing we were going to stand in line for rope drop, I decided that we would do best just going to hiccups so we could at least start riding.

I think minecart, mariokart, and then the 2nd time at Battle lines were faster than what was posted by at least 10 or so minutes. We didn't rush, really, and let the kids explore what they wanted. I think we also lucked out bc No Rain!

Adding: minecart line was a slog with nothing very interesting to look at. Saying that, my oldest loves the ride. Mariokart and Battle lines were great and time passed quickly. Mariokart in particular was fun and my kids loved reading the book names throughout. Really awesome que. My youngest favorite ride was Battle. I'm the only one who liked monsters unchained.

Forgot! We Also rode the carousel 2x

What's your typical schedule at Universal Studios? Heading there after a day at epic and haven't thought about it at all (too busy planning epic). Not sure where to head first, but generally planning on doing diagon alley with time for wands, gringotts, ET, minions, amd whatever rides we can fit in. Would like to do Bourne show. Advice?

Hi everyone, I am heading to Universal tomorrow and had planned on visiting Epic Sunday (from what I read people said Sunday was a better day) and then Unirsal studios on Monday. With schools starting up, would you think this is still a good plan or should I swap those two? Thanks!

Is there anyway to see the wait time for the meet and greet on the app? If there is, I'm not finding it. Thanks!

How much time do you think 2 kids (10 and 12 but love nintendo, and the nintendo lego) would spend playing with the mario bands and earning coins or whatever?

We are heading to Universal in a couple of weeks and my dtr is a huge wicked fan. Is the wicked experience still open? I'm getting confused by what I see online.

Thanks!

Hello there! We are heading to Universal here in a couple of weeks and I have read as much as I can about rides, etc but still need the same advice about everyone asks.

We are staying at Stella Nova and I have planned on going for early entry. We do not have express passes for my family of 4, bc honestly, my kids are not super into rides.

On their list: mariokart, DK mine kart, battle at the ministry, wrist band things in snw, and wands at HP. They want to eat at toadstool Cafe. I would like to ride monsters unchained and have seen the hiccups Glidder ride and that looks cool. My daughter is uneasy about roller coasters but willing to try as long as they don't go upside down. We are planning open to close, which is what we did at Disney several years ago (although my kids were 5 and 7 and we used a stroller). They are now 10 and 12.

Thoughts on where to go first? My kids at PUMPED about nintendo and will prob want to head there.

What time to try to reserve lunch (I think the Cafe needs reservations?)

I have not researched shows at all.

Thanks!