Hey, I'm a formerly frequent Disney visitor, but we are looking at a trip to Universal in mid-March. Me, wife and 17yo son. We're planning at a 3 day/4 night at the Hard Rock. I have a few questions from those with experience that I can't find answers to.

- Should I expect really heavy crowds there in mid-March or just moderately heavy?
- Is the dining plan worth it? The only time we did it at WDW was when it was free, though we did enjoy the TS restaurants.
- What places are best for healthier dining options?
- Are there microwaves in the standard queen rooms at Hard Rock?
- You still need to purchase the two park pass even if staying on-site, right? In other words, it's not included like the express pass?
- What are the best shows or the "must see" shows?
- If opening time is 9am, early opening is 8-ish, right?
- Besides going to HP first on early entry, what's your #1 suggestion or tip?

Thanks ahead of time for your input.