I cant believe some ppl hate simpsons and forbidden journey. Theyre my favessss. And i get motion sickness when i watch video games and stuff but not on those!
@savannah4439
Жыл бұрын
Omg those rides make me want to diiieeee 💀💀 you could not pay me to ride either of those they make me so sick haha
@Squintillions
Жыл бұрын
Went to Universal Studios at the end of June. We went down to the Lower Lot around 9:30am and it was super packed, wait time on Mario Kart was 165 minutes. I talked to a staff member and she suggested coming back around 5 - 6 pm. We went back just after 6 pm. The advantage then is that the sun is low enough in the sky that the land is shaded by the high backdrop walls. The wait for the ride was then around an hour.
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Later is definitely better. When we went in March, the final hour before park close (which at the time was 6 PM to 7 PM) was the best time to be in Super Nintendo World. The land was pretty cleared out. We played every game and beat Bowser Jr all in the last hour. Earlier in the day, each game was near an hour wait.
@juanma6020
Жыл бұрын
My strategy is just to buy the Universal Express Unlimited and enjoy everything multiple times at a nice steady pace and enjoy everything.
@lisabostrack24
Жыл бұрын
I really do miss Universal. It's been way too long. But you made Rope drop so easy. I will make it back one day. The last time I was there was when Backdraft and ET were still going.
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
They still have ET at Orlando! I love riding it.
@lisabostrack24
Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad thank goodness they do. I will make it out there.
@leighims
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Makes me want to plan another visit because there’s quite a bit of new things to do !
@jacehua7334
Жыл бұрын
So one thing I did when my NCAL friends came during the July 4th week, was when we did the Lower Lot I went inside Mario Land to grab a reservation at Toad Stool Cafe. You want to do this earlier during the day and scan the QR code so you have more control over your schedule later on in the day. Also for those that like to collect souvenirs, one thing I noticed is they actually give you the plates and bowls for the soups and Bowsers meatball dish. You can also buy plates there too now. Also I'm guessing you're not too much of a popcorn bucket fan? I really only got into the popcorn bucket culture after going to Tokyo Disney. But I still collect the ones at Universal and Disney CA.
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Ideally, you’d do Early Entry and pound out Mario Kart twice in the first hour, then get a res for Toadstool, then proceed with your morning as laid out here. I couldn’t get early entry as I planned this visit a little last minute. But I might do an Early Entry strategy video on my next visit in September. I haven’t bought early entry yet. But there’s still plenty available. I think they’re only sold out two weeks in advance.
@ruthmacias
Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDadplease do, Im actually watching this because Im going on october 2nd and Its been 10 years since the last time I went to universal hollywood
@shelleyhaldane2107
Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad I would love this! Coming from Canada, we will be at Universal September 11. We bought early entry but I’m looking for a good strategy for after Mario. Love your videos!
@carrevenger31
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the 20 minute wait thing with simpsons. From what was shown in the video, there was no backed up line in the simpsons ride queue at that time, but I guess the pre shows are what counts as the wait.
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, there weren’t that many people. They only had half the room filled at what amounts to the second of three checkpoints. There’s a stop outside the building. There’s a stop inside the building in what looks like a little carnival room. There’s a third stop right before the attraction in a small loading room. And then there’s the 5 minute ride itself. Considering each “stop” is about 6 minutes give or take due to loading/unloading, there’s your 20 minutes.
@cklo8799
Жыл бұрын
Such a helpful vlog. Mario World and eating at Toads Cafe is important to us on our trip, so trying to figure out the best strategy to make everything happen!
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Do Early Entry (if it’s not sold out) and enjoy the whole first hour there. Then leave and follow rope drop as shown here (or similar), and then go back into SNW about two hours before park close to enjoy the rest of what it has to offer. It’s the least crowded later at night. Even more so than early entry.
@cklo8799
Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDadPerfect! So early entry is definitely worth it then??? Again, can’t thank you enough for helping us!
@carouselkim8992
Жыл бұрын
great video loved the Tram Tour highlights chosen
@3drage
Жыл бұрын
Serendipity! I bought a VIP ticket today for my birthday and was curious what rides Hollywood has. I've been to both Orlando parks, but haven't been to Hollywood since my teenage years.
@HeyyWhyNott20
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I’ll be checking out the food video later
@MBFF-if7yu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! This was the one thing missing from my planning. Read my mind 👏🏻
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Hope you find it helpful!
@MBFF-if7yu
Жыл бұрын
I’ll use your strategy for my second day at Universal and for my first day I’m thinking about buying the early entry for Nintendo. I’m afraid of the crowd level if I don’t and Nintendo is a must for us. Thank you again!
@carinap
10 ай бұрын
@@MBFF-if7yu How was your trip following these steps? We’re going this saturday-sunday and i’m hoping for this to work 😩!!
@MBFF-if7yu
10 ай бұрын
@@carinap it was great and it worked perfectly! I did buy early entrance to Nintendo but because I went in August so the crowd levels were insane. But the rope drop strategy worked like a charm. Have a great trip!
@SusanKuaile
Жыл бұрын
This is perfect timing, we’re going to Universal next week, though probably not for rope drop.
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
I’ll have a Food Guide out on Wednesday of the different options throughout the park that you might find helpful.
@SusanKuaile
Жыл бұрын
Thanks will be waiting for that video.
@Sean-uh6te
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video
@kingbuckets_4208
7 ай бұрын
Great content Traver!
@Idk_yet921
Жыл бұрын
Ready to watch the brand new socaldisneydad video I can already tell this one is a banger.
@KissesFromCanada
Жыл бұрын
QUESTION: which hotels would you tell a handicapper to stay at when visiting Universal? I already book HJ for my Disney days BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEO! Kisses from Canada 🇨🇦
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
The Hilton Universal is the absolute closest you can get. There's still a tiny walk to the park, but they also have a free shuttle. The Sheraton Universal also has a free shuttle (it's the same shuttle, stops at both hotels). Both the hotels are pretty much around the same cost, so it's just a preference choice. Here's my videos of both hotels: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Ihjrq6DanqIZqA kzitem.info/news/bejne/qW6v3ZZoiKiCnGU I have also stayed at the BLVD. I wouldn't recommend it unless you plan to drive and park in the parking garage.
@HeyyWhyNott20
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Quick ?, are the lockers to store items, backpacks etc nearby rides or is it just in one location?
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
All the rides that don’t allow bags have lockers at the ride entrance/exit and you can’t even get on the ride without first going through the locker area. Any of the other rides that don’t have these lockers, bags are allowed on the attractions.
@AreuisTheDemon
Жыл бұрын
I love universal. I cant wait for them to add their fast and furious roller coaster
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
I’m looking forward to that too!
@triplefl4751
10 ай бұрын
Here’s how I do it Get there early 1. Transformers “Do first 3 Early” 2. Mummy 3. Jurassic World 4. Harry Potter 5. Harry Potter Flight of the Hippogriff 6. Studio Tour 7. Kung Fu Panda 8. Waterworld 9. The Secret Life of Pets “Reservations” 10. Despicable Me 11. The Simpsons “Do during late afternoon or night” 12. Mario Kart Do whenever “Reservations”
@michaeladams1523
24 күн бұрын
A year later, would you still recommend early entry for Nintendo land? Funny story: my wife and I visited in 2010. She has Spina bifida and has very little feeling in her legs. At the part of Mummy where there is a little tube thing tickling the back of your legs, people started screaming. She asked me why they were since she couldn't get the tube. 😂
@SoCalDisneyDad
24 күн бұрын
@@michaeladams1523 I would yes. In fact, I’ll be using early entry on Tuesday when I go with a buddy of mine. It’s fairly affordable and a great way to ride Mario Kart
@Sippy_Boi
10 ай бұрын
Great vlog! Thanks for sharing all this important information. What day of the week did you go? I can't decide whether to go on a weekday or on the weekend - On a weekday it would be less crowded but on the weekend the park is open for much longer. What would you recommend?
@SoCalDisneyDad
10 ай бұрын
I’ve actually never been on a weekend. I don’t remember what day of the week this was, but it was definitely a weekday. If you have a little while before you need to decide. Download the Universal app and check wait times around 1 PM on a weekday and on a weekend and see how different the wait times are. Any time I’ve gone on a weekday you don’t even need Express pass. I went in the middle of the summer, at the start of Halloween, and the first week that Super Nintendo World was open this year, and none of those days were ever busy enough to need express pass.
@Sippy_Boi
10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you so much! I will use your advice.
@AngelicaFlores-r1l
Ай бұрын
Hello thanks for the videos it’s making my trip planning a lot easier. So from what I gather it’s better to buy the early pass for super Mario world and be there at rope drop? I think you mentioned that they could possibly let you in earlier than 7:30?
@SoCalDisneyDad
Ай бұрын
Early entry gets you in an hour earlier than the park opens. I’m thinking about buying this when I go with my friend next month because he hasn’t ever been. The park doesn’t open until 10 AM. So early entry is 9 AM. I probably wouldn’t show up any earlier than 8:30 for that. But yes, if the park opens at 9, 7:30 would be okay to arrive for early entry.
@user-co4rg7nr5d
7 ай бұрын
How busy is Disneyland and universal studios in the month of May? I'm finally gonna make it back there after thirty years.
@SoCalDisneyDad
7 ай бұрын
May is a solid time to visit. A lot of schools are finishing up and parents are less likely to pull kids from, say, final exam weeks or graduation. There’s always some state, though, that’s different. We never got out until June in Pennsylvania so I could go somewhere beginning of May without much consequence. By the same token, my kids get out of school here in SoCal on May 15th, so the latter half of the month is free game for us to go places. But by and large, May 7-23 or so would be really. Solid visiting dates.
@pandora576
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. For the Studio Tour is one side better than the other for the tram ride?
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
I like the left side (last seat in the row in terms of how you board the tram).
@jenn8773
9 ай бұрын
Hello! Compared to Sheraton which hotel would you recommend for universal studios Hollywood?
@SoCalDisneyDad
9 ай бұрын
Since the Hilton and Sheraton are the same price, I like the Hilton as it’s just that much closer if you prefer to walk to the park. Otherwise you’re waiting for the shuttle and the shuttle picks up and both hotels. It stops at the Sheraton first, so technically they get priority seating and the Hilton gets what’s left.
@ChrisScheel-t9w
9 ай бұрын
3 adults hitting uni this morning with no express pass. Won’t be there til about 8am Should we do rides without single rider lanes first cause we don’t mind splitting up on the SRL rides ? Thanks
@1denisflores
6 ай бұрын
Hi, I am planning on going in spring break without no early access pass unfortunately due to sold out. If i wanted to go to Super Nintendo world what time should i get to the park?
@melissaf9228
Жыл бұрын
3 broom sticks has. breakfast once in awhile
@ehgotbored
Жыл бұрын
Opens at 8 or 9 and has breakfast until 11am
@elissajones5154
11 ай бұрын
Wow what date did you go? It didn’t seem busy at all!
@SoCalDisneyDad
11 ай бұрын
This was in July sometime. Don’t remember the exact date. But honestly, every time I’ve gone it’s been like this. Everyone crams into Super Nintendo World, the rest of the park is empty by comparison. Jurassic World is the second longest line in the park during the summer.
@elissajones5154
11 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad ok. We are going in March and bought the express pass… I was wondering if we’ve wasted our money 😆
@jeremynguyen2346
Жыл бұрын
Is this in California or Florida
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
California. Hollywood.
@jeremynguyen2346
Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad hey 👋
@tbx59
Жыл бұрын
Harry Potter, back exit to Simpsons,if all of lower lot is open do that, if not walk-on to studio tour then do lower lot.
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much what I did. Yeah. Except a small detour to Flight of the Hippogriff. I’m not sure skipping that would have sped up Simpsons at all. It’s really the preshow stuff that slows things down. It’s like Soarin’ in that each segment is a forced amount of time and never moves faster.
@hollybabyyy
Жыл бұрын
U GOT TO SEE THE BTTF SET ON THE TRAM TOURRRR JEALOIS
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I saw it the first time I went on the tour. But the second time they were doing filming down there. And this time they had it back open. But this time the little western village was closed and we got taken back by an area they filled with water and filmed the plane evacuation on the movie Sully. But there were too many random trucks and junk in the way and it didn’t make for good footage so I cut it from the video, but I thought it was really neat. Every time you ride it there’s something by different.
@BlackBeardPirate
Жыл бұрын
I think the ending got cut off? I’m not sure
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
There was no “sign out” as usual. I had mentioned earlier that when the tour was over, so was the video. Trying something new just to see what happens (I have some analytics I’m tracking).
@SobbleMudkipsvids
Жыл бұрын
Watched first
@hollybabyyy
Жыл бұрын
I once had the giant pink simpsons donut in 2014. Not worth it. Terrible quality lol
@SoCalDisneyDad
Жыл бұрын
Glad to know I dodged a pricey bullet. 😅
@imsocool5932
Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDadidk man, I eat one almost every time I go to the park 😍
@ThirdEyeThriving
Жыл бұрын
I heard they were really good... Im looking forward to eating atleast 1
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