Quantcast 2 Universal Orlando Park questions
 
INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Guide Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line Mousehut Mail WebDisney News INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Guide
News Discussion Theme Parks Resorts Info Central Shop Interactive Podcast INTERCOT Navigtion
Site Sponsors
  magical journeys travel agency
  INTERCOT shop

INTERCOT Affiliates
  disney magicbands & accessories
  disneystore.com
  disney fathead
  disney check designs
  amazon.com
  priceline.com

News
  site search
  headlines
  past updates
  discussion boards
  email update

INTERCOT Other
  advertising
  sponsors
  link to us
  contact us
     

INTERCOT Ads
 

 
 

Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    MA
    Posts
    699
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default 2 Universal Orlando Park questions

    Can someone try to explain this lower lot/upper lot situation? And maybe my lingo is off. Front lot / back lot? I hear that US is a mess to navigate, while IO is a clear course to navigate. We're methodical park people, as trained by Disney. Everything we do is calculated to maximize the fun and allow for spontaneity. Planning for Universal is so...challenging. But I know we'll have fun.

    2nd question: making dinning reservations. Can you only make reservations 1 month in advance? Or am I receiving inaccurate information there?

    Thanks experts!
    Kristen

    last attraction: Art Academy in DHS
    last meal: Parisian Breakfast - Chefs de France

    '94 - Poly & CBR: first trip
    '96 - GF & Dixie Landings
    '98 - POR
    '07 - CSR
    '12 - POR
    '13 - CSR: HONEYMOON
    '13 - POP
    '13 - CBR

    '14 - POR
    '14 - Swan

  2.     Please Support INTERCOT's Sponsors:
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Batuu
    Posts
    23,133
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Planning Universal is challenging? Step aside from Disney and you'll see how easy and simple planning for Universal is... You don't have to book your meals 180 days out... You don't have to be up at midnight to book FP times... YOu just show up, hit the rides, and enjoy your time... You don't need to have your head buried in your phone worrying about your ADR times, or missing your FP time...

    I'm not sure what you are talking about regarding upper/lower lot... I have never heard those terms used in Universal Orlando... Universal Studios is not a mess to navigate... Who told you that? A Disney only fan? LOL.... While Universal is not a typical wheel and spoke layout like MK, the park is not hard to navigate at all...

    I've never made dining for Universal... OK I lied, I did once.... Mythos I booked, and yes, I booked it 30 days out... I think they may actually open at 60 days out, but not 100 % sure and I never feel the need to book... I just either walk up or dine elsewhere...
    Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...

    TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...

    BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 1999
    Location
    California
    Posts
    12,252
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Upper and Lower lot apply to Universal HOLLYWOOD only, not Orlando.
    Natalie
    INTERCOT Staff: Disneyland Resort-California, The Water Cooler

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    MA
    Posts
    699
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    i forget where/from whom we heard the term about the Lots, but sounds like it doesn't apply to Orlando at all.

    sounds like: drop the Disney mindset and you'll be a-ok. we can do that.

    perfect help here. thank you both who replied!!!
    Kristen

    last attraction: Art Academy in DHS
    last meal: Parisian Breakfast - Chefs de France

    '94 - Poly & CBR: first trip
    '96 - GF & Dixie Landings
    '98 - POR
    '07 - CSR
    '12 - POR
    '13 - CSR: HONEYMOON
    '13 - POP
    '13 - CBR

    '14 - POR
    '14 - Swan

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Aug 1999
    Location
    California
    Posts
    12,252
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    You'll be fine. There is very little planning needed for the Universal parks.
    Natalie
    INTERCOT Staff: Disneyland Resort-California, The Water Cooler

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Batuu
    Posts
    23,133
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by k10 View Post
    i forget where/from whom we heard the term about the Lots, but sounds like it doesn't apply to Orlando at all.

    sounds like: drop the Disney mindset and you'll be a-ok. we can do that.

    perfect help here. thank you both who replied!!!
    Yes, just go into it not expecting or comparing it to Disney and you'll be fine.. Too many DISNEY IS THE BEST people cannot remove the blinders to see how fun Universal really is, and fail to see how easy it is, and less stressful too, when planning a Universal trip...
    Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...

    TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...

    BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.

  8. Likes Tink1 liked this post
  9. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    Posts
    894
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We are heading to Universal on Monday. I have not made any dining reservations and most likely will not ... except maybe day of if we decide to dine at one of the higher end restaurants in the hotels, but there are many to chose from and no real "must dos" so I know we will be fine. However, I think most places use Open Table if you want to make reservations.

    Universal is definitely a no stress, no preparation, go with the flow kind of place. I am really looking forward to our trip.

    Karen

    10/97 Dolphin w/ friends
    02/00 Off-site w/ DH
    09/06 POFQ w/ DD and friends
    09/07 AKL w/ DH, DD and DS!
    09/08 POR w/DS and friends
    05/10 CR w/ DH, DD and DS
    05/11 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
    05/13 Royal Pacific US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
    02/16 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS

  10. #8
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    Houston, TX
    Posts
    14,528
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I can only echo what has already been said. The Universal Orlando parks are pretty simple to navigate. There are a few areas where the crowds bottleneck (Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, in particular), but for the most part you can have a basic plan and still allow for plenty of spontaneity. If you are staying in one of the Universal Resorts that offers the Express Pass to it's guests, you will have it made! Just get to Islands of Adventure early to see the HP stuff there and take the train over to Diagon Alley.

    As far as dining, I have only made reservations once, at Mythos, and was glad I did. It was Mother's Day and got very crowded with a long waiting line! Otherwise I think you can do walk up at any restaurant and get in fairly quickly. Make sure and hit Finnegan's while you're there, it's one of my favorite places!
    Beth
    INTERCOT Staff--
    Theme Parks and Accommodations



    Take a look at what INTERCOT's wonderful sponsors have to offer!

  11. #9
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    MA
    Posts
    699
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Wow! Thank you again for all the feedback. I am totally going to go with the flow and enjoy. Feeling much more confident about this uncharted territory. Going to be a blast.

    I will definitely check out Finnegans. We're staying at the Cabana, so one night we want to just enjoy the resort and have a wicked casual dinner there while bowling and having some drinks. I was going to make a reservation for Pat O'Brien's b/c the vibe seemed fun and menu looked good. Looks like I really don't need to stress over reservations. That's awesome.
    Kristen

    last attraction: Art Academy in DHS
    last meal: Parisian Breakfast - Chefs de France

    '94 - Poly & CBR: first trip
    '96 - GF & Dixie Landings
    '98 - POR
    '07 - CSR
    '12 - POR
    '13 - CSR: HONEYMOON
    '13 - POP
    '13 - CBR

    '14 - POR
    '14 - Swan

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

 
Company
Advertising
Guest Relations
Community
Discussion Boards
Podcast
Newsletter
Shop
Social
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Enter your email address below to receive our newsletter:
INTERCOT Logo PRIVACY STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER | DISCUSSION BOARD RULES
© Since 1997 INTERCOT - a Levelbest Communications Website. This is not an official Disney website.
> Levelbest Network Site