What is your GO TO experience during Early Park Admission?
@TheKrystalPalace
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with doing Hagrids first and getting there 45 mins early. great video!!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That means a lot! Glad you agree ☺️
@SchunksAdventures
Жыл бұрын
I love these tips for Early park admission I do the same thing for my Early Park Admission at Universal Island Of Adventure and Universal Studios when studios has Early Park Admission available
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
We are glad you enjoyed the tips!! Epa is going to be at IOA while you are there!
@kohnea1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I should have watched it before visiting - during a spring break Sunday recently I was at the turnstiles by 7:55 (I didn’t know they opened earlier) and went straight to Hagrid’s. Posted wait time was already 100 minutes, though it was only 55 in reality. Didn’t really change after the park opened for general admission either, so I felt like I should have slept in if it’s not going to be much different. If there’s one thing you could have added - it’s noting that the singles line is frequently not available on Hagrid’s during the EPA, so that’s not an option. After your first ride, you’re pretty much doomed to the hour long line for the re-ride. Maybe the other thing to mention: it’s frequently chilly riding those rides at that early hour of the morning! Especially if there is also wind, and that surprised me. Thanks again.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
That is great information for everyone to know!! We totally agree on all that info! We are glad you enjoyed the video! Were you able to get a lot done during the day even with the high crowd levels?
@kelleykircher1597
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video! How early should we be at the parking garage for EPA if we’re staying offsite? I know we have to get through security and city walk. Also have to print our tickets and get the attraction assistance pass at guest relations.
@fudge_factor
5 ай бұрын
The parking garage opens 1 hour prior to early park admission! I would recommend being there when it opens to maximize epa. Guest relations will open shortly before epa
@douglaing4660
9 ай бұрын
I've always found its best to hit Hagrads was at the end of the day. EPA was just to hectic and Ines were as long as they were at the middle of the day. I'd rather sleep in somewhat when on holidays. Lol.
@fudge_factor
9 ай бұрын
That’s certainly a way to do it!
@aprilpocklington7698
Жыл бұрын
This one makes me want to Universal!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
We’d be your tour guides!!
@bridgette3123
Жыл бұрын
Very nice video guys!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it! Do you have a similar epa schedule?
@jo.universalstateofmind
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t first in line for EPA 🤣. If islands is EPA in May, we’re going straight to Hagrids first. Then the Velocicoaster the next day 😬.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Velocicoaster?? Yesssss!! Let the hunt begin!!
@jo.universalstateofmind
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor 🦖🦕
@FrontRowCoaster
Жыл бұрын
Love this! Thank you guys
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We are glad you found it valuable!
@magicofworldtravel
Жыл бұрын
Great video! We had the great luck of Hagrid's being delayed for our EPA. We were in line for an hour before it was up and running. So that's something unfortunate that can happen.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
That’s very unfortunate! At least you were able to ride! Although it took all your epa time!
@plamoretti673
Жыл бұрын
Hagrid is not a morning person. Happened to me too last year. 😂 But it's ok.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@plamoretti673 some days he has to get his coffee so it makes him run late to class
@mariadagostinohannam7410
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, was wondering if we should do Hagrids or Velocicoaster first.... looks like Hagrid for the win! We will be there next week T,W,Th - staying at on-site hotel.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Hagrid’s for sure! What hotel are you staying at? And what are you most excited for?
@mariadagostinohannam7410
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor Cabana Bay..... excited for Velocicoaster, haven't ridden yet... and maybe trying some of the backstage tours, if available. AND Butterbeer - already drooling.... Last time we were there was Aug 2020 - it was EMPTY (a covid perk!)
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@mariadagostinohannam7410 very nice!! Staying on site is always a great idea! You’re in for a treat with Velocicoaster!! It’s so much fun!
@tinahernandez5930
2 ай бұрын
This will be our first time going to island of adventure. Going in July. Is it better to get my park tickets before i go for Epa?
@fudge_factor
2 ай бұрын
Yes! That way you aren’t waiting to get them and you might save some money by getting them earlier
@dustylondon5207
Жыл бұрын
We are curious how much time you had in Hogsmead after riding Hagrid’s and Velocicoaster but before the park opened to everyone else. Can you share your wait time for Hagrid’s that morning? Thanks!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! So on this particular day the gates opened at roughly 7:45! We made our way right to Hagrid’s. We probably waited for about 10 minutes for Hagrid’s and then waited maybe 15 for Velocicoaster (posted 20). When it all was said and done we probably had 15-20 minutes left. Now granted, we had zero issues this particular morning, so delays or maintenance issues can certainly play a factor as well as actual vs posted wait times! Great question!! ☺️☺️
@kchez110
Жыл бұрын
Hope these tips help in June!!!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
We hope so to! 🤗 They are the "rules" for EPA that we always go by. When are you going in June?!
@kchez110
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor we will be there June 11-16, staying in park, EPA. Last visit was 2016 (COVID cancelled 2020 plans).
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@kchez110 that’s so exciting!! There have been tons of changes since you were last there! What are you most excited for?
@kchez110
Жыл бұрын
Rides, rides, rides. Hagrids. VelociCoaster. Also Mummy, try to improve MIB score.
@kimberly5191
Жыл бұрын
I’ll for sure be rope dropping! 3 more days till I’m back!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
3 days?! How excited are you?
@kimberly5191
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor So excited! It'll be my first Mardi Gras!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@kimberly5191 you’re going to have so much food to try!
@kimberly5191
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor yesssss
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@kimberly5191 what else are you excited about?
@BobbieSchlein
5 ай бұрын
Can one family member get up early and stand in line for EPA? And then the rest of the family joins them closer to the opening time?
@fudge_factor
5 ай бұрын
Yes! We usually do that! Ben will go get some extra footage while I wait in line
@jennifermiller1190
Жыл бұрын
I wonder what to ride first once Hagrid’s closes?
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great question!! I would say Velocicoaster but everyone is going to head right there! It might be a great time to enjoy some slow time in Hogsmeade. I wish we had a better answer ☹️ I’m curious if the closure will impact epa crowd levels at all 🤷🏻♂️ Is your trip while Hagrid’s is down?
@jennifermiller1190
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor but vel’coster is going to have express too so all goes wonky
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@jennifermiller1190 also true! Hopefully Hagrid’s isn’t far behind in terms of getting an express line
@jennifermiller1190
Жыл бұрын
Tips for fastest route from gate to Hagrid’s?
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
We think the fastest route is through Seuss landing, but taking the path on the left side of Green Eggs and Ham instead of the right. Where you will save the most time is being ready to put your stuff in the lockers prior to getting to hogsmeade! ☺️
@peace-a
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor You just answered my question as well. We go next Tuesday. Can't wait! Thank you!! 👍🏼
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@peace-a are you excited?
@peace-a
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor Soooo excited!!!😆
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@peace-a are you staying on site??
@omarmendez2309
Жыл бұрын
Hey I was planning on taking a shuttle from the hotel to the park for EPA. Do u think is better if I just walk early and wait at the door
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Which hotel are you staying at?
@omarmendez2309
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor cabana bay. Im trying to see what's the best option to beating the crowd.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@omarmendez2309 totally understand that! From cabana bay you have a couple options. 1. Walk- it’s probably just under a mile or so and will probably be your quickest option. Especially if you are trying to hit the security gates right as they open. 2. You could jump over to sapphire falls and use the water taxi. However, water taxis start 1 hour prior to epa, and the security gates open 1 hour prior to epa so there will be more people ahead of you if you take this option. The shuttles are an option but they drop you off at the main CityWalk security hub and the security gates there will be more busy than the security gates for staying on site!
@omarmendez2309
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor ok so in order for me to enter Island of adventure I have to go walk thru City Walk right. Are there security gates in both City Walk and the park or just the park.
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@omarmendez2309 correct. There are security gates in order to get into CityWalk. There are not additional security checkpoints to get into the parks
@Elclubdelacoomedia
Жыл бұрын
But how long you waited for Hagrid
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
When we filmed this video I think we waiting between 10-15 minutes
@Elclubdelacoomedia
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor Thank you very much I a bit worried because I don’t wanna lose any hour during my trip
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@Elclubdelacoomedia we definitely understand that! Maximizing your time is a must! Do you have any other questions we can help with?
@Elclubdelacoomedia
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor Yes, could you tell me how long does it take to go walking from Loews royal to island of adventure
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@Elclubdelacoomedia absolutely! It takes 15 minutes or so! The walkway is beautiful!
@CFBVinny
Жыл бұрын
Can you ride Hagrids during Mardi Gras?
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
Yes! However, Hagrid’s will be closed from February 21 through March 5!! 🥲🥲
@CFBVinny
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor thank goodness I’m going on February 19 lol
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@CFBVinny coming up quick!! Are you excited?
@CFBVinny
Жыл бұрын
@@fudge_factor definitely!
@fudge_factor
Жыл бұрын
@@CFBVinny especially now that food menus have been released!!
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