Universal FAQ's

[englishrose47]

Another question, I love the menu at Bread Box , the menu on Touring plans says fries are included , but touring plans is saying they are not ?? Anyone have any info ??

 

[Kivara]

Can you buy the refillable cups ( 99c per refill ones ) in CityWalk ???

I know there is at least one kiosk in City Walk that sells the red refill cups. There are a few souvenier stands on City Walk, that I believe sell character cups (they give you a receipt ticket for the first fill up free.)

 

[tukogirl]

I'm not very familiar with Universal and will be having uber pick us up there after our park day. Where is the best place to tell the uber driver to meet us at universal?

 

[patster734]

I'm not very familiar with Universal and will be having uber pick us up there after our park day. Where is the best place to tell the uber driver to meet us at universal?

I'm not completely sure, but there's a walkway hub where the two walkways from the garages meet the walkway to Citywalk (where the bag check is). At this hub, is an escalator down to the taxis. I suspect this is where Uber would pick you up.

 

[Kivara]

I would assume so, as well. That's where Cabana Bay's shuttle buses go.

 

[Jays2013]

A few little questions:

Our older son is tall enough for Forbidden Journey, but would not like it. (Also has special needs.) Can my husband and I do the kid swap thing with him on that ride? And if we do, can the younger one ride with each of us?

We might buy a number of Universal gift cards before going, just to have money set aside. Website says they're good most places. Anyone know how, well, universal they can be used in the parks?

I'm used to Disney, where I'd be already be freaking out abiut making my dining reservations. I know it's more chill at Universal, but when should I make dining reservations there? Or do I need to make them ahead of time at all? (We're on-site club guests, if that makes a difference.)

Thanks!

 

[youngb1978]

When you order a pop with say your lunch do they off free refills on those drinks or is it best to buy a couple glasses your first day and share

 

[rlahansler]

Hi all, coming to Universal August 4th thru August 7th (family of 6 but 2 are my kids friends). Kids ages are 16 and 13...
Arriving on August 4th early 7amish, coming from Disney.
Looking to for suggestions: where should we start, best rides for my kids ages.
Is 3 days good to see all?

 

[schumigirl]

Hi all, coming to Universal August 4th thru August 7th (family of 6 but 2 are my kids friends). Kids ages are 16 and 13...
Arriving on August 4th early 7amish, coming from Disney.
Looking to for suggestions: where should we start, best rides for my kids ages.
Is 3 days good to see all?

Have a look at www.universalorlando.com

Will give you an idea of park layouts and where everything is.........the ride list is there too, give you an idea of what rides your family would like.

You're coming at a very busy time, but as you have EP you'll manage.

3 days is fine.

 

[Otto Tieleman]

I'm not very familiar with Universal and will be having uber pick us up there after our park day. Where is the best place to tell the uber driver to meet us at universal?

There is a drop off and pick up area at universal. Your uber driver should know it. There are no parking costs involved. You take an escalator or lift up to the walkway from the parking garage to CityWalk and you are almost there.

 

[EeyoreFan19]

I have a question regarding universal gift cards. A local grocery chain is having a great deal on gift cards today. I was going to buy a few universal gift cards to use on our trip in August. What all can I use them for? Do all of the restaurants and gift shops accept them? We will be there for 4 days. I was going to do maybe $600? I just don't want to buy them and then get stuck not being able to use them. Thank you.

 

[Otto Tieleman]

I have a question regarding universal gift cards. A local grocery chain is having a great deal on gift cards today. I was going to buy a few universal gift cards to use on our trip in August. What all can I use them for? Do all of the restaurants and gift shops accept them? We will be there for 4 days. I was going to do maybe $600? I just don't want to buy them and then get stuck not being able to use them. Thank you.

I have never used them but their site says they are usable in select locations (shops and restaurants). If you buy an anual pass (gives discount on your hotel, food and souvenirs) it may be cheaper to use that formthe whole stay or pay with american express that also gives you discount on food and souvenirs.

 

[macraven]

i buy them in advance and put it on my room when i check in.
they are accepted all over UO.
hotels, restaurants, parks, city walk, etc

what you don't spend on your trip, save the rest for when you return.
they never expire.

 

[Otto Tieleman]

In regard of the giftcards the site says

• USE IT LIKE CASH
  Redeemable at most merchandise and
  food & beverage locations within
  Universal Orlando Resort

I think you won't find to much trouble with them.

 

[macraven]

I have updated this sticky March 8 2016.

Outdated information has been removed.


This sticky began February 2007
Reading through the first dozen of pages might bring back sweet memories for you if you went to UO 9 years ago

I will keep this thread as a sticky unless postings drop off to a minimum.
(we have only had 7 postings this year and all were in made last month.)
If that happens, you will still be able to pull it up but it might fade off the front page of the forum.

I did not correct or change the first post of YaytezIOA so you can see the differences that have occured since he wrote it.
There have been changes to what he listed back in Feb 2007

 

[velvetsqueeze]

I appreciate your update and everyone else's posts!

We're going to UO and IOA in May/June. I'm still working through my touring plan, which has been a challenge with all of the closings, refurbs, etc. this year.

 

[mrs.ariel]

I have looked at this thread a few times in preparation for our first trip to Universal!!! Thanks for the update!!

 

[2neverland]

Funny, I was looking for the answer to that exact same question, Jenn!

My DS has autism, and we use a GAC at Disney, mainly on rides that are new to him, to keep him calm before he rides. Once he's done it, if he likes it that much he will queue! I'm hoping they have this at UO, as this will be our first visit, and it is going to be hard for him with all the new experiences.

This is great knowledge! My son is 6 an will have anxiety then really get upset 'not' knowing what's gonna happen. If we can get him on the ride or actually see it all its so much easier.

 

[macraven]

This is great knowledge! My son is 6 an will have anxiety then really get upset 'not' knowing what's gonna happen. If we can get him on the ride or actually see it all its so much easier.

i suggest you to to guest services and talk to them about the GAP card.
when a young child has anxieties, the TM's might be able to work with you for having the GAP.

since you stay on site and will have the EP so waiting in lines won't be an issue.
but if he is edgy about his surroundings of standing close to others in line, perhaps there is another way you can utilize for doing the rides.

it won't work for all rides but can for some of them.

 

[Kivara]

This is great knowledge! My son is 6 an will have anxiety then really get upset 'not' knowing what's gonna happen. If we can get him on the ride or actually see it all its so much easier.

As long as you/he do not mind spoilers, there are tons of on-ride videos on YouTube. My son has trouble being convinced to try rides if he doesn't know what will happen (he hates surprises) so this helped him a lot...seeing what the ride was like. JMO