My tip re: Express Pass: stay at the premier hotels. I know it was said in the video, but hear me out. We stay at premier and put 3-4 people in a room. Last time we had 4 people at Portofino Bay...$800 a night for the room (it was Christmas time, and there was an OI meetup, and some kid football/cheer competition going on). Even at that price point ($200 per person), we basically got the room for free. EXPRESS pass at (over) $200 a day per person... AND...with Express Pass, we are able to have a RELAXING vacation and stay one day less to accomplish all we want to do,...saving one more night of hotel, and another day of paying theme park food prices. Typically we stay 4 park days.
That’s a great tip! Gotta crunch some numbers and figure out which makes the most sense financially, but a very good tip!! Especially because with 1 night at the premier you get 2 days of express pass!
For those booking a Premier Hotel: Portofino Bay is undergoing major renovations right now. I just got back today. (04/17/23) There’s scaffolding from top to bottom, edge to edge along the entire bay side of the resort.
You know what makes f&f worth riding while I'm down there. I ain't got it at my house. If I can do it here I'm not interested in it down there. Like parades and people singing and dancing. Even in the sticks of southern Ohio we have parades and if you drive around long enough you'll see someone in the middle of the road singing and dancing. They're methed out of their minds but it still counts
another good tip we did was using single rider queues! We went late July/August and the parks were so crowded but we skipped so many queues with single rider and alot of the rides were walk ons because of it... Plus alot of the times me and my boyfriend still got on the same ride xD I wouldn't try single rider with hagrids though
That is a great tip!! Single rider lines can definitely cut down the wait depending on the time! When are you headed back to Universal? Thank you much for the comment!
@@fudge_factor we’re going on the 7th of May! 3 weeks to go but feels like a lifetime haha. Do you guys know what universal is like during early may? Love the content btw ☺️
Ooooo coming up!! The beginning of May is usually pretty manageable! Most schools aren’t out yet, and the weather is great! Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoy it ☺️☺️
For those booking a Premier Hotel: Portofino Bay is undergoing major renovations right now. I just got back today. (04/17/23) There’s scaffolding from top to bottom, side to side along the entire bay side of the hotel.
@@fudge_factor Absolutely! I love the parks. I visit the resort 2-3x a year and was only there for 2 nights, so my main focus was to get as much park time as possible. However, if it was my first time staying at a Universal Resort hotel, and I had saved up/spent thousands of dollars on a vacation, and I arrived to see it in the shape it was, I would be upset. There is a “Renovations Notice” at booking, however, it described “minor” renovations. Like I said, as a frequent visitor, not a big deal to me. But for the first-timer’s, I would not recommend for a couple more months. (Considering the fact that the prices are still high.)
I'm planning a trip to universal this summer and booked a hotel. It's totally worth it for early park admission. Though I'm not rope dropping hagrid's. I'm going straight to velocicoaster to get multiple rides on it since it's the only time to get more than one ride with the least wait time during EPA.
@@fudge_factor i go for HHN every year in october you get the the full universal experience on non HHN nights and then of course you get to experience HHN october is a good time to go...im from ireland by the way so its a 4,100 mile journey 😂
You guys are great! Wonderful tips. I agree with them all.😊
Thank you so much! We are glad you agree and have found them useful
My tip re: Express Pass: stay at the premier hotels. I know it was said in the video, but hear me out. We stay at premier and put 3-4 people in a room. Last time we had 4 people at Portofino Bay...$800 a night for the room (it was Christmas time, and there was an OI meetup, and some kid football/cheer competition going on). Even at that price point ($200 per person), we basically got the room for free. EXPRESS pass at (over) $200 a day per person... AND...with Express Pass, we are able to have a RELAXING vacation and stay one day less to accomplish all we want to do,...saving one more night of hotel, and another day of paying theme park food prices. Typically we stay 4 park days.
That’s a great tip! Gotta crunch some numbers and figure out which makes the most sense financially, but a very good tip!! Especially because with 1 night at the premier you get 2 days of express pass!
For those booking a Premier Hotel: Portofino Bay is undergoing major renovations right now. I just got back today. (04/17/23) There’s scaffolding from top to bottom, edge to edge along the entire bay side of the resort.
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Happy Sunday!!! Great Videos!!!❤
Happy Sunday!! Thank you so much!! How's your weekend?
@@fudge_factor resting.. but planning for later this year and for APR next year, I hear it should be EPIC. 😉
That’s awesome!! That gives you something to look forward to!!
Great info ❤
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it!!
You know what makes f&f worth riding while I'm down there. I ain't got it at my house. If I can do it here I'm not interested in it down there. Like parades and people singing and dancing. Even in the sticks of southern Ohio we have parades and if you drive around long enough you'll see someone in the middle of the road singing and dancing. They're methed out of their minds but it still counts
That’s an interesting viewpoint! We still love the performances, but an interesting take on fast and furious!
YOOO I SAW YOU GUYS AT THE PARK WHEN WE WENT!!! I wanted to say hi but I didn’t want to disturb your video 🥹 My friends are in the video lmao
Omg! You should have said hi! Next time for sure stop by 😊 did you enjoy your trip in the park?!
another good tip we did was using single rider queues! We went late July/August and the parks were so crowded but we skipped so many queues with single rider and alot of the rides were walk ons because of it... Plus alot of the times me and my boyfriend still got on the same ride xD I wouldn't try single rider with hagrids though
That is a great tip!! Single rider lines can definitely cut down the wait depending on the time!
When are you headed back to Universal?
Thank you much for the comment!
@@fudge_factor we’re going on the 7th of May! 3 weeks to go but feels like a lifetime haha. Do you guys know what universal is like during early may? Love the content btw ☺️
Ooooo coming up!! The beginning of May is usually pretty manageable! Most schools aren’t out yet, and the weather is great!
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoy it ☺️☺️
For those booking a Premier Hotel: Portofino Bay is undergoing major renovations right now. I just got back today. (04/17/23) There’s scaffolding from top to bottom, side to side along the entire bay side of the hotel.
That’s a great point. Lots of construction at PB right now. Did you still have a nice stay?
@@fudge_factor Absolutely! I love the parks. I visit the resort 2-3x a year and was only there for 2 nights, so my main focus was to get as much park time as possible. However, if it was my first time staying at a Universal Resort hotel, and I had saved up/spent thousands of dollars on a vacation, and I arrived to see it in the shape it was, I would be upset. There is a “Renovations Notice” at booking, however, it described “minor” renovations. Like I said, as a frequent visitor, not a big deal to me. But for the first-timer’s, I would not recommend for a couple more months. (Considering the fact that the prices are still high.)
That’s a good point! The construction is very front and center right now!
These are some great tips! I don’t know if I can handle the heat and the summer crowds. Unless….. it’s for an
OI meetup!
That June meetup is a toasty one! Fun but hot!
@@fudge_factor maybe one yr I’ll try it out!
Maybe next year!!!
I'm planning a trip to universal this summer and booked a hotel. It's totally worth it for early park admission. Though I'm not rope dropping hagrid's. I'm going straight to velocicoaster to get multiple rides on it since it's the only time to get more than one ride with the least wait time during EPA.
Heck yeah!! When are you going?? Multiple times on Velocicoaster is going to wake you up!
@@fudge_factor I plan on going in June
We might see you there if it’s the beginning of June?
@@fudge_factor I'll be there towards the end of june.
Oh booo! We will be there in the beginning! Are you excited??
Mid day break and 2 outfits a day! We’ve found our ppl haha
Yesss!!! Taking the mid day break is a necessity!
Body Glide can be a life saver during the summer for chaffing.
oooo that's a great idea! I didn't think about using Body Glide for a theme park! Chafe can be real in the summer!
Happy Sunday !
Happy Sunday! How's your weekend?
@@fudge_factor It's good
That’s great to hear! 🙌🏻
Reservations really helps!!!
So helpful! It alleviates so much stress!
why are you hiding who won on mib? Is it because you lost?
Hahahah no, not at all. Nick, our friend in the pink, beat both of us actually 🤣😂
Summer tip: use the freestyle machines for free water and (if you’re lucky) ice to cool down and stay hydrated!
That’s a great summer tip! Gotta stay hydrated! Ice is always the gamble! Although they have put some more machines in so hopefully that helps!
Beat the crowds of summer by not going in the summer 😊
That is a technique! Buttttttt going to Universal in the summer still beats not going to Universal at all, right?
@@fudge_factor i go for HHN every year in october you get the the full universal experience on non HHN nights and then of course you get to experience HHN october is a good time to go...im from ireland by the way so its a 4,100 mile journey 😂
That makes complete sense! During the day during HHN is a great time to enjoy some low crowd levels! Are you coming back this year?
@@fudge_factor i am indeed im arriving 14th of october and heading back home the 29th of october really looking forward to it
It’s going to be a great hhn year! So excited!!