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  1. 3gr8boys

    So what type of park bag is everyone using these days?

    Like OP, I don't like carrying things in my pockets. I also don't like wearing things crossbody. If I need to carry quite a bit, I have an Ameribag Healthy Back Bag xsmall..... holds tons. Comfy over the shoulder and easy access to lots of pockets. (I think they are designed to also be...
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    Favorite non-thrill ride activities

    Agree with PPs that the shows are worthwhile- Hollywood Horror Make-up, Animal Actors and Bourne Stuntacular. I also suggest meeting a Raptor in Jurassic Park. I had a great time meeting Blue last trip. Sometimes it is a baby raptor that meets- you can ask at the entrance which one is meeting...
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    Hard rock or Royal Pacific ?

    I highly recommend the Tuk-Tuk tarts :-). The coke freestyle machine has a water option for refilling travel cups and water bottles (though it will first warn you that you don't have the right kind of cup). If you want a cup for ice water, just ask at the register and they'll give you a good...
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    Hard rock or Royal Pacific ?

    My family just had a great stay at Royal Pacific. Great ambience, nice spaces to hang out in, incredibly friendly staff at the Tuk-Tuk market..... no "couples only" vibe. There was a convention or something happening (saw a few signs), but it didn't impact our stay. We stayed at Hard Rock on...
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    RP or aventura kids room?

    For my family, expess pass is a requirement. We simply don't like lines. I also appreciate that less waiting for rides leaves time for other fun things like the Animal Actors show and (when my kids were younger) playing in Camp Jurassic.
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    How far in advance can I make reservations for Special Events?

    In both cases, you walk backstage to a vehicle that will take you to the animal viewing area. I am really bad at estimating distance, maybe as long as a city block? Once you get to the animal viewing area, you park relatively close to the destination. I remember walking up stairs to the...
  7. 3gr8boys

    Epcot Breakfast

    I am a Garden Grill breakfast fan- lots of fresh fruit, giant cinnamon roll, GREAT character interactions. Be sure to ask Farmer Mickey if the fruit came from his farm :-)
  8. 3gr8boys

    Handbag?

    I use the Ameribag Healthy Back bag. Small is great for my needs- but you can find detail about the different sizes on the Ameribag website. I buy mine on Amazon.
  9. 3gr8boys

    Where would you stay with 5 people?

    We had a great stay at ASMu- did a preferred room and family suite combo. My oldest son and his girlfriend stayed in the preferred room. My husband and I stayed in the bedroom of the suite while our youngest slept in the living area ( with his own bathroom :-) ). Having the couch and table...
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    Room Request Strategy

    I am looking for some advice - I have three rooms (2 Kings and Standard Queen beds room) booked at Royal Pacific President's week. I would like for the rooms to be somewhat close together on an upper floor in Tower 1. What is the best strategy? Are three criteria too much? Should I pick just...
  11. 3gr8boys

    Rebooking for cheaper rates

    FWIW I find changes are very easy if you book directly through Loews. I book the rooms that I want well in advance and then monitor prices. If they drop, I call Loews and have the reservation updated to the new rate. (I have done this multiple times for same resort situations. I don't think...
  12. 3gr8boys

    Newbie planning Harry Potter focused trip, no clue what I’m doing

    Open the app and select "park hours" on the home page and then "theme park hours." If you touch the January calendar, you can scroll it up to reveal February and then click on individual days.
  13. 3gr8boys

    Castle Light show in February?

    We will be at Universal the week of Presidents Day (park days Tuesday 2/20 - Friday 2/23). Can we expect the Hogwarts castle light show to be running?
  14. 3gr8boys

    Newbie planning Harry Potter focused trip, no clue what I’m doing

    February hours are finally on the Universal app. (I have been checking daily because we will be there 2/20-2/23.) IoA has early entry Presidents Day weekend.
  15. 3gr8boys

    Beedle the Bard Shows

    Bummer. Thank you for the update.
  16. 3gr8boys

    Disney's ALL-STAR MUSIC RESORT Information & Questions

    The family suites are in preferred room buildings. You can reserve a family suite and a preferred room and then request that they be close together.
  17. 3gr8boys

    Any non-value resorts that sleep 5?

    Hard Rock "deluxe queen" rooms sleep 5. They have 2 queen beds and a small fold out couch (and extra square footage). My son (was 13) actually chose to sleep on the couch without pulling it out.
  18. 3gr8boys

    Requesting a RP room - noise

    We will be staying at Royal Pacific for the first time in February 2024 :-) I am wondering about park noise (from Hulk etc) in tower one rooms that face IoA. Worth worrying about? Even if the noise is noticeable- does it go long after park close? Glad to take any room request advice. We have...
  19. 3gr8boys

    Help With Ethical Express Pass Question

    It doesn't matter if there is a way to cheat the system- It is wrong. Express passes are for individuals and all hotel guests are supposed to be on the reservation. I wouldn't be a part of it.
  20. 3gr8boys

    Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast (Grand Opening Aug 11) and Cafe

    Do you miss any important or impressive Villain Con queue with express pass?




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