Lynne G
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2009
I used to go the first two weeks of October, but thought the crowds were more then, much heavier with Columbus weekend, so I now go the last two weeks of September. Last year, when did 8 days of HHN, and I considered all but one, bonus ones, where I wandered around doing whatever I wanted, and met up with friends some nights. The one day, was the only Saturday night I was there, I did a private tour. That way, I got l into all the houses quick, sometimes twice, had private places to relax and eat, and reserved seating at the show. Was great to have that multi day ticket, that also covered that Saturday night last year. And if you do a tour, still need a valid ticket in addition to the tour price.
As to the show, saw it the first time two years ago. Was okay. Saw it last year, was exactly the same show as the year before. If it’s the same show this year, unless I wander in with no line, I’ll give it a pass, unless the tour group I’m with wants to view.
So I agree, unless you have a couple of nights to see all, a tour is the way to see all the houses in one night. If you are going with limited time, even on a slower night, express, at least on one day, will maximize your time.
Oh and the houses are sometimes clumped together, but beware the entrances are not all together, and they are at all further parts of the park. Hence, be aware, lots of time on your feet, distance and waiting in lines. There are places to sit, but you can put miles walking on one night.
This year, hotel and flights already booked. Now waiting for those multi tickets sale. Other reason to go in September, rather than October.
And charity fixed price meals are only in September, and several Universal restaurants participated in the past, and assume they will this year. In the past I’ve had some very nice 3 course meals with that fixed price deal, both in a Universal hotel restaurant, SW restaurant, and several outside of the parks restaurants.
Ooh, hope to see some friends in the fog this year.
As to the show, saw it the first time two years ago. Was okay. Saw it last year, was exactly the same show as the year before. If it’s the same show this year, unless I wander in with no line, I’ll give it a pass, unless the tour group I’m with wants to view.
So I agree, unless you have a couple of nights to see all, a tour is the way to see all the houses in one night. If you are going with limited time, even on a slower night, express, at least on one day, will maximize your time.
Oh and the houses are sometimes clumped together, but beware the entrances are not all together, and they are at all further parts of the park. Hence, be aware, lots of time on your feet, distance and waiting in lines. There are places to sit, but you can put miles walking on one night.
This year, hotel and flights already booked. Now waiting for those multi tickets sale. Other reason to go in September, rather than October.
And charity fixed price meals are only in September, and several Universal restaurants participated in the past, and assume they will this year. In the past I’ve had some very nice 3 course meals with that fixed price deal, both in a Universal hotel restaurant, SW restaurant, and several outside of the parks restaurants.
Ooh, hope to see some friends in the fog this year.
