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What would you do?
| Tue, 10-31-2006 - 9:19am |
We are going to Disney World 11/27. We will be doing this trip on a major budget. We really shouldn't be going at all to tell you the truth. We have park hopper passes for 5 days. My bil, who is going with his family the same time now wants to go to Universal. This is going to cost us almost $200 more. We will only be able to do that park 1 day. I'm thinking we should skip Universal since there is so much to Disney. What do all you experienced Disney vacationers think?



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Have a good time-life is too short and bills will always be there!!
Take care
Colleen
well I'm not all that experienced with Disney as this is our first trip . But this is what I think. It would all depend on how long your going and the age of your child as it look like she is young. I'm going with my family in December and we are only going for 7 days and I feel that it would be hard to do Universal as well so we are only doing the 4 Disney Parks and if the weather is nice we want maybe take our kids to Typhoon Lagoon and also do Seaworld. We realize this will be tight but we will see how our schedule is as right now we have only bought the 7 day park hopper. I also feel that Universal is for older kids preferably as this is what I get from reading on the boards and books. But then again I'm not positve as I have never been. I do hope this helps you but I do feel that I would save that money and either use it for something else or nothing at all.
Tina
We have never been to Universal in the 6 trips we've taken recently with the family. You are right, there is SO much to do at the Disney parks, we can't imagine going elsewhere. After all these years, there's still plenty we haven't seen yet! My opinion is that Universal is not necessary at all. If it was something you were dying to do, you could probably budget it.....but it doesn't sound like you're all that interested anyway.
If you have an "off" day from the parks (while the BIL is at Universal with his family), you can visit downtown Disney, which is great. You can ride the monorail and check out the resorts. All free of charge. :)
Have a wonderful trip!
Laurie in OH, mom to
Alex, 11 years old
Julianne and Leah, 10 years old
Audrey, 2 years old
WDW visits in 1973, 1986, 1987, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005!
Currently planning a December 9-16, 2006 trip!
LAURIE IN OH, Mom to:
Alex, 1
"{BIL}, I hope you really enjoy your day at Universal. It's not in our budget for this trip unfortunately." then change the subject.
Seriously, for the cost and feeling like you would have to rush around to 'get your money's worth', and then which Universal park are you going to do? Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure? Are there things the kids can do? Depending on their heighht and their interests, Universal really doesn't have that much for the under 10 crowd.
If it were me, I would skip universal. you are right about so much to be done in disney.
You won't even miss Universal. I would skip it and put that $200 into something else.
Have fun!
Sarah
"...I told dh that bil could take the boys there and we'll keep the girls at Disney..."
That is exactly what I would tell BIL.
Bekah
Mom to loving siblings, Josie (1.9.99) and Jake (10.23.01)
Haven't read all the posts, but I say stick with Disney parks. I don't know the ages of your kids, but Universal seems like it has more thrill rides and would be more suitable for the older crowd. I don't know this from experience, having never been there, but from what I've heard, it just seems geared more to the thrill seeking crowd.
Plus, if you are on a budget, I think I'd save the extra money. One thing is certain, you won't be bored at Disney parks!! I'm sure you'll find plenty to do, and will leave for home wishing you had more time to spend!
Have fun!
Marcy
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