We haven’t experienced the HAgrid ride yet so without considering it, our family has more they like to do in US. The Mummy and diagon alley tip the scales for us.
Thank you for this thread! We are fitting in a two day trip following a week at Disney and I’m trying to decide between the Dreams drop off and pick up package each day or getting a hotel for the night between. I wasn’t sure if two days would be enough and the responses you have received have been a great help.
I agree with PP that its subjective and dependent on the make-up of your party. As two adults, we prefer Universal over IOA. We find it takes longer to do and there's more attractions that appeal to us, since we essentially skip the entire Seussland area at IOA. The water rides at IOA are also a one and done for us, something we strategically plan to do last in the day before returning to the hotel because you will get drenched! If you have small kids or kids that aren't fond of the thrill rides, you may prefer IOA since there seems to be more that appeals to the younger ones there.
What is the Dreams drop off and pick up package?
You're paying extra for park hopping, not just the ride. It often only takes part of the day to do one, so park hopping gives you lots of flexibility. Its also very easy to park hop whether you walk between the two parks or ride Hogwarts Express, so we usually park hop at Universal more than we do at Disney. You also have the option to return to either park in the event of rain or inclement weather. Worth the cost, IMO.
