I am also looking to add a few days to go to Universal after our Disney trip. It will be my first time there as well. I need and would love feedback from you all on my plans and what I understand will work at Universal.
I am looking at the dates of July 3rd and 4th. So, if I understand correctly, I can check in July 3rd and can use the express pass all day on the third and then all day on the fourth if I stay at one of the premiere hotels on July 3rd.
And from what I have read in other threads, it will be possible for me to go to the hotel the morning of July 3rd and get the express passes even though our room will not be ready until later in the afternoon. Right? This will need to be done in person correct? And do everyone in my party have to be there in the am to get the express passes?