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mas6010 · 02-20-2013, 10:41 AM

Hi, Would really like to visit Universal this summer. We were thinking July, we have only been there one other time and we stayed at Disney and drove over. That was in August - we bought a one day front of the line pass, good for each ride one time only. It was HOT and that part we didn't like - but we no its Florida and summer. Here is the story- kids are now in Jr. High and High school, I hate to take them out for even 2 or 3 days, so we were thinking that mid to end July would be best. We would be staying on site so I believe that would allow us endless front of the ride access is that right ? What kind of crowd should we expect in July ? How long of line waits ? Second choice would be to pull them out of school for a Friday and a Monday and go over a weekend in Sept. I am guessing that the Sept. trip would be the best as far as crowds - but once again I hate to take them out of school Sept is as late as we could go - do to basketball and the kids WILL NOT miss that. Thanks.

TheAviator · 02-20-2013, 10:47 AM

Last time I was there was late July. Crowds are fairly heavy but if you are staying onsite with the fast passes you will be fine, hardly any waiting when we were there with the fast passes. However on the other hand if you were not staying on site I probably wouldn't recommend July, due to that being basically peak season, I am not sure, but I think crowds are peak from June through early August, not counting major holidays

flfun · 02-20-2013, 04:16 PM

september (with the exception of labor day weekend) is a slow time at the parks because school is back in session so that would be "my" choice. that said, fotl would make things manageable if you do go in july. its gonna be hot either time so that shouldn't be a factor in your decision.

any chance you can go in june? early june is a lot less crowded. the peak crowds of the summer begin in late june and last til mid to late august. a good tip is to look at closing times and cost of express passes for dates you are considering. the later the parks close and the more an express pass costs, the more crowded they expect it to be. Good Luck!

Metro West · 02-20-2013, 04:17 PM

July, August and early to mid September are absolutely brutal weather and heat wise. Crowds will not slow up until the end of August so July is still prime summer vacation time. After Labor Day, crowds really die off but with Transformers and Springfield opening this summer at the Studios, crowds will probably stick around later. We'll have to wait and see.

flfun · 02-20-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Metro West

July, August and early to mid September are absolutely brutal weather and heat wise. Crowds will not slow up until the end of August so July is still prime summer vacation time. After Labor Day, crowds really die off but with Transformers and Springfield opening this summer at the Studios, crowds will probably stick around later. We'll have to wait and see.

good point!

TheAviator · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

But it depends on where your from, compared to my state Orlando is down right chilly in July, well almost

flfun · 02-20-2013, 05:49 PM

september (with the exception of labor day weekend) is a slow time at the parks because school is back in session so that would be "my" choice. that said, fotl will make things manageable if you do go in july. its gonna be hot either time so that shouldn't be a factor in your decision.

any chance you can go in june? early june is a lot less crowded. the peak crowds of the summer begin in late june and last til mid to late august. a good tip is to look at closing times and cost of express passes for dates you are considering. the later the parks close and the more an express pass costs, the more crowded it will be. Good Luck!

schumigirl · 02-21-2013, 01:54 AM

I would choose Sept.

We were there last july and we had a brilliant time.....but wouldn`t choose to go back at this time for several reasons...not the heat though.....we loved that bit

Having Unlimited Express is wonderful too with the crowds.

But September is a fantastic time to go

02-20-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
mas6010 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 170	Help with what months ? Hi, Would really like to visit Universal this summer. We were thinking July, we have only been there one other time and we stayed at Disney and drove over. That was in August - we bought a one day front of the line pass, good for each ride one time only. It was HOT and that part we didn't like - but we no its Florida and summer. Here is the story- kids are now in Jr. High and High school, I hate to take them out for even 2 or 3 days, so we were thinking that mid to end July would be best. We would be staying on site so I believe that would allow us endless front of the ride access is that right ? What kind of crowd should we expect in July ? How long of line waits ? Second choice would be to pull them out of school for a Friday and a Monday and go over a weekend in Sept. I am guessing that the Sept. trip would be the best as far as crowds - but once again I hate to take them out of school Sept is as late as we could go - do to basketball and the kids WILL NOT miss that. Thanks.

02-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#4
Metro West Proud Redhead 11.47 Miles from Universal 23.56 Miles from Disney Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NW Orlando, FL Posts: 42,311	July, August and early to mid September are absolutely brutal weather and heat wise. Crowds will not slow up until the end of August so July is still prime summer vacation time. After Labor Day, crowds really die off but with Transformers and Springfield opening this summer at the Studios, crowds will probably stick around later. We'll have to wait and see. __________________ ** Universal Orlando annual passholder since 2004! **

02-21-2013, 01:54 AM	#8
schumigirl I`ve bought one of those for this year....it`s in fuscia pink though......You`ll be able to see me from the air It`s a bit of a roodie doodie word for lady parts Join Date: May 2007 Location: Originally Scotland, Now in Cleveland, NE England, UK Posts: 1,424	I would choose Sept. We were there last july and we had a brilliant time.....but wouldn`t choose to go back at this time for several reasons...not the heat though.....we loved that bit Having Unlimited Express is wonderful too with the crowds. But September is a fantastic time to go __________________ *Carole xx* SEPT 2007 2 WEEKS BUENA VISTA PALACE SEPT 2008 2 WEEKS POFQ AUG 2009 2 WEEKS RPR OCT 2010 2 WEEKS RPR AUG 2011 2 WEEKS RPR JULY 2012 17 NIGHTS RPR APRIL 2013 WEEK IN NEW YORK SEPT 2013...17 NIGHTS RPR

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02-20-2013, 10:47 AM	#2
TheAviator I don't always live dangerously, but when I do, I prefer to do it at Taco Bell Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 508	Last time I was there was late July. Crowds are fairly heavy but if you are staying onsite with the fast passes you will be fine, hardly any waiting when we were there with the fast passes. However on the other hand if you were not staying on site I probably wouldn't recommend July, due to that being basically peak season, I am not sure, but I think crowds are peak from June through early August, not counting major holidays

02-20-2013, 04:16 PM	#3
flfun Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 180	september (with the exception of labor day weekend) is a slow time at the parks because school is back in session so that would be "my" choice. that said, fotl would make things manageable if you do go in july. its gonna be hot either time so that shouldn't be a factor in your decision. any chance you can go in june? early june is a lot less crowded. the peak crowds of the summer begin in late june and last til mid to late august. a good tip is to look at closing times and cost of express passes for dates you are considering. the later the parks close and the more an express pass costs, the more crowded they expect it to be. Good Luck!

02-20-2013, 04:44 PM	#6
TheAviator I don't always live dangerously, but when I do, I prefer to do it at Taco Bell Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 508	But it depends on where your from, compared to my state Orlando is down right chilly in July, well almost

02-20-2013, 05:49 PM	#7
flfun Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 180	september (with the exception of labor day weekend) is a slow time at the parks because school is back in session so that would be "my" choice. that said, fotl will make things manageable if you do go in july. its gonna be hot either time so that shouldn't be a factor in your decision. any chance you can go in june? early june is a lot less crowded. the peak crowds of the summer begin in late june and last til mid to late august. a good tip is to look at closing times and cost of express passes for dates you are considering. the later the parks close and the more an express pass costs, the more crowded it will be. Good Luck!