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Universal Orlando: Opinions of expected visit experience for Universal Orlando on Thanksgiving Day

From Jason Vervlied
Posted October 26, 2009 at 2:09 PM
We are looking to visit Universal Orlando (hopefully both parks) on Thanksgiving Day. Just wondering what the experience will be like? We are assuming to see a very very light crowd there and to have a great time with little to no lines.

Is this a good assumption or are there too many people like us out there


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From Gareth H
Posted October 26, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Never assume, and you know why don't you ;)

When I moved over I made the same assumption about Chrstmas day. I was very very wrong. I went to Disney and it was PACKED.

Its the same for Thanksgiving. You think people will stay in for a family event, but no. Families travel to visit other family members and hit parks instead, and the restaurants get filled up pretty quickly.

So good luck, I"m sure you'll still have fun though :)

From Nick Markham
Posted October 26, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Two Words: Express Pass. Highly neccessary and highly worth the money!

Also, Harry Potter World is under construction, so you will find some construction in your way in IOA and Dueling Dragons could close at anytime.

From Jason Vervlied
Posted October 28, 2009 at 6:07 AM
Thanks guys that's why I checked here. I will probably do the Fast Pass thing. I have Annual Passes so it won't hurt so much. Was just hoping since i get a free day off at work that we would have an easy time at the park.

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