Ok, I think I see what you're saying. With the option of 4 daytime tickets, but using one on Thursday just to get in early, then I think I would opt to not get 4 daytime (3 day instead) and use the savings to go towards upgrading from a single night of HHN to the Rush of Fear (historically it would cover your Thur, Fri, Sat, and Sun nights).
The first night you could wait until the initial crowds get in (unless you don't mind waiting at the gate for opening) and see a few houses and/or shows and go through the scare zones. Could even ride some rides. Then on the Fri, Sat, Sun nights, you could use the daytime Park-to-Park tickets to be in Studios before closing for stay and scream (or again just come in after the initial rush of opening crowd). You'll be able to get more done those nights, and should be able to cover everything spreading the 10 houses and 2 shows across all nights. It would be a little more expensive (hopefully not too much), but would definitely give you more time at HHN (and remember you can ride the open rides too).
I do have a question, and you might already know the answer. We've never been to Volcano Bay. Is it included in the park-to-park tickets? I know the Annual Passes are more expensive if it includes VB. Might want to consider single park daytime tickets to save some money. Of course, if Hogwarts Express (or you generally park hop) is a high priority, then the park to park is more important. Just a possible consideration.
I agree, I wish they would hurry up and release the Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear tickets, so we could figure this all out. As for pricing, I expect RoF and FF to be $20-ish more dollars than last year. I think RoF was about $130 (without express) last year, so (my total guess) would be about $150 this year.
Anyway, I hope I have helped some and not made it more confusing. It'll definitely be easier to figure out when the rest of the HHN tickets are released.
One last thing, when you are about to buy tickets, check to see if they have a bonus buy on daytime tickets (e.g. Buy 2 days get a 3rd free or Buy 3 days get a 4th free - and be absolutely sure to read the fine print to make sure they are valid on your dates). One more additional last thing, if you think you might want to revisit USO within 12 months, the Seasonal Pass might be worth it. Just another consideration when everything is available to lay out and see what's best.
The first night you could wait until the initial crowds get in (unless you don't mind waiting at the gate for opening) and see a few houses and/or shows and go through the scare zones. Could even ride some rides. Then on the Fri, Sat, Sun nights, you could use the daytime Park-to-Park tickets to be in Studios before closing for stay and scream (or again just come in after the initial rush of opening crowd). You'll be able to get more done those nights, and should be able to cover everything spreading the 10 houses and 2 shows across all nights. It would be a little more expensive (hopefully not too much), but would definitely give you more time at HHN (and remember you can ride the open rides too).
I do have a question, and you might already know the answer. We've never been to Volcano Bay. Is it included in the park-to-park tickets? I know the Annual Passes are more expensive if it includes VB. Might want to consider single park daytime tickets to save some money. Of course, if Hogwarts Express (or you generally park hop) is a high priority, then the park to park is more important. Just a possible consideration.
I agree, I wish they would hurry up and release the Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear tickets, so we could figure this all out. As for pricing, I expect RoF and FF to be $20-ish more dollars than last year. I think RoF was about $130 (without express) last year, so (my total guess) would be about $150 this year.
Anyway, I hope I have helped some and not made it more confusing. It'll definitely be easier to figure out when the rest of the HHN tickets are released.
One last thing, when you are about to buy tickets, check to see if they have a bonus buy on daytime tickets (e.g. Buy 2 days get a 3rd free or Buy 3 days get a 4th free - and be absolutely sure to read the fine print to make sure they are valid on your dates). One more additional last thing, if you think you might want to revisit USO within 12 months, the Seasonal Pass might be worth it. Just another consideration when everything is available to lay out and see what's best.
