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  1. Kivara

    1st time Universal Trip booked! I have questions

    The two rides where you have to take everything out of your pockets are both large coasters (Hulk in Islands and Rip Ride Rocket in Studios) For every other ride, you will only need a locker if it isn't secured in a pocket (bag, purse, refill cup, wand, etc) I personally like the lockers, as I...
  2. Kivara

    Hints to escape the summer heat?

    Men In Black in Studios (I swear it is 10 degrees cooler in there than the regular AC places, they blast the AC), the shops, grab a bite, hit the water rides (if you don't mind being soaked.) The lines for them will be long though, but Popeye's will drench you, Dudley DoRight's will get you...
  3. Kivara

    Harry Potter Photos

    I haven't tried adding things in. I have heard that sometimes a photographer will have you pose a certain way, then explain if you go in the photopass shop (where you can buy a pass, activate yours, check on your pics, etc) they can add in a character or detail. In Studios, right next to...
  4. Kivara

    Harry Potter Photos

    A green screen is something used in movies. You take a picture in front of it (looks like a green backdrop or green colored projector screen.) The you can digitally add background scenes, characters, etc; later. The program basically replaces everything green with whatever you pick (like cut and...
  5. Kivara

    Harry Potter Photos

    OK, so I am guessing you haven't been to the parks before? Or at least that's how I am taking it :D Of course, the castle (in Islands or IoA) best spot is on the bridge between Hogsmeade and Jurassic Park. In line for Hippogryph, you can get a shot with Hagrid's Hut behind you (you can carry...
  6. Kivara

    Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus...UPDATED REGULARLY

    We got ours recharged in the mornings at either Croissant Moon (IoA) or Today Show Cafe (Studios), both offer an AP discount.
  7. Kivara

    Transportation to/from airport from Universal Resort

    I just used Tony Hind's service last week. Went to Publix; myself, my mom, and one of my teen boys went in to the store. The other two teen boys and my husband stayed with the driver (one of his, not Tony this time) inside the van. This is what we have done every time. Not sure what happened to...
  8. Kivara

    Water from Freestyle machines?

    If you have your own bottle or a non-Freestyle cup, you can get ice (as you hold the cup off the sensor to get ice) but not water. You can only get water (and all the other beverages) with a charged cup. [Just went last week, we used one charged cup and one non-charged for water, had to get...
  9. Kivara

    Good salad within parks?

    I dream about the Irish Cobb salad at Finnigans. It is huge! Might not be the healthiest though, as I'm remembering blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and a scotch egg, amongst the standard salad veg and an apple-beet salad topping (YUM)
  10. Kivara

    Florean Fortescue’s no longer serving Ice Cream in cups?

    Tip for all of you: I've found that the standard length plastic straws fit perfectly in a toothbrush holder. I already have it packed in my hip bag for our trip down tomorrow.
  11. Kivara

    Florean Fortescue’s no longer serving Ice Cream in cups?

    Doesn't Florean's still have spoons? I can't picture eating from the plastic cups without one, at least.
  12. Kivara

    Florean Fortescue’s no longer serving Ice Cream in cups?

    I wish they would make up their minds. When someone else asked about this to Guest Services, they said the official stance of the park is to only offer plastic cups or a waffle cone, but if someone requested a disposable paper cup, they do keep them hidden behind the counter and there will be no...
  13. Kivara

    Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus...UPDATED REGULARLY

    I was worried about that when I heard they would be showing news. I don't watch much news at home, and never on vacation. I will try it, and sit outside (hopefully the line isn't too long :D )
  14. Kivara

    Need answer ASAP about Seasonal Pass

    :rotfl2: Yep, I called the number on the back of my card, and it tells me the last day it's usable.
  15. Kivara

    Wizarding World Touring Plans and Details

    The castle tour line is now the Express Pass line. In any ride, you can walk through the line (Express line if you have Express Pass, otherwise, regular line) and exit before riding.
  16. Kivara

    My Universal Photo Packages

    Do I have to use an App with the photo package? I purchased the year long photo pass during the Mardis Gras sale, but have yet to use it. I am not good with cell phones...is this going to be an issue? Or can I just use the lanyard pass and have them do the work? :D
  17. Kivara

    How much do you pay/tip the pedicab drivers?

    We usually do $5. I tip a few dollars more when it's raining, as I really appreciate the ride :D
  18. Kivara

    Which quick and full-service restaurants do NOT offer 10% discount for AP holders?

    10% off at Universal Orlando® owned and operated merchandise stores and carts (restrictions apply on select merchandise) 10% off at select restaurants (excluding food & beverage carts and alcoholic beverages) The restaurants are pretty much all of them. There are a few privately owned ones that...
  19. Kivara

    Wand questions- tips with storage, lockers, & using old wand

    :D I was thinking of Luna, tucking her wand behind her ear.
  20. Kivara

    Going to Universal in a boot

    I don't have any experience with this, and I think you have gotten some great advice. I actually opened this post, because I was thinking along the British lines boot as in a car's trunk. I thought, what the heck?! They are smuggling themselves into Universal in a car's trunk?! HAHAHA




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