Just try to relax Heather
You might find Universal different but it should still provide you with some great memories with your son.
Suggestion for Universal &Islands of Adventure.
Have a bit of a game plan
download the Universal APP
https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/landing-page/mobile-app
Hit leaky cauldron (Universal Orlando) 1 1/2 before lunch ,,,no reservations taken here.... but line up builds fast at lunch time, ,,brunch is way easier to get a seat.
You need the universal APP to order food at this restaurant.
Mom & Son
Kids menu
Express Pass is your friend.
No Express Pass here
Hagrid's is best done at early opening or late at night,, people will either be heading to
Hagrid's or VelociCoaster.
Hagrid's stay right and follow the mass of people
VelociCoaster stay left and again follow the mass of people.
Forbidden Journey
Express Pass can be used here
Straight ahead after Hagrid's
Diagon Alley shops are small and the area can get busy as the day goes on,,(Have a Butter beer).
I like it here first thing in the morning.
Hogwarts Express
Express Pass can be used here
Train station in same area as Castle.
Must have park to park tickets to ride.
The Pool facilities are lovely at RPR.
Jump in that hot tub and soak away the stress.
Mel searching out gardens and flowers
,,see that Bath Tub?
Little bit of shopping...
Sons Fav
Simpson's Ride
Express Pass can be used here
The Mummy Ride
Out and Out scared me to death
son loved it!
Express Pass can be used here.
VelociCoaster
Does have Express Pass now.
Breathe and enjoy the street performers ,,they are GREAT!
Check out the windows for Magic wand interaction
City walk has a decent size Starbucks for an afternoon/morning break.
Hugs to you
Mel