We have been DVC members for 20+ years and every other year we take our children and grand kids to Disney for Thanksgiving week. This year there will be 14 of us going. The older grand kids are in college and would prefer to spend at least one day at Universal. Our dilemma, a 1 day 1 park ticket for four people would cost $540 to add the express pass would be another $600, plus tax brings it up to $1215 for four people for 1 day. This is much more than we can afford or want to spend. Would it make any sense to just purchase the regular ticket without the express pass option, or would we be just wasting our money? The date they are thinking of going to Universal is Monday 11/25. I'm concerned that without the express option they might not be able to get on any of the thrill rides. This will probably the last trip that we have everyone going, I want it to be special, but can't justify spending the extra $$ on the express pass. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks