Should you do Universal and Disney at the same time?


Should you do Universal and Disney at the same time? One of the questions I get asked most is “how much time do I need at Universal?” Several factors do come into play here, but I generally recommend 3:1. For people doing three days at Disney, add 1 day at Universal and for six days at Disney, add 2 days at Universal.


Can you combine Universal and Disney tickets?

Our Universal Studios Hollywood tickets include standard, express pass tickets, and Universal Studios VIP tickets. You can also combine these savings into a Disneyland and Universal Hollywood combo ticket deal.


Can we do Disney and Universal at the same time?

You would need to get a park-to-park ticket to visit both parks in a single day, but you can definitely have a great time doing that. And depending on your time at Walt Disney World, you might need to get a park hopper ticket so that you can visit more than one Disney park in a day.


Is Universal as crowded as Disney?

At Universal, the wait times can be long for the bigger roller coasters, but the parks themselves are generally much less crowded. There's usually more room to space out and breathe without other guests crowding around you.


What is the least busiest time to go to Universal Studios?

The cheapest and least crowded times to visit Universal Studios are: September. Weekdays in October. January through the third week in February.


How much is Uber between Universal and Disney?

Average Uber cost from Walt Disney World to Universal Orlando's drop-off point is $20-25 per trip. Average wait for a pick-up at Walt Disney World is 4-8 minutes.


What is the cheapest month to go to Universal Studios Orlando?

As a general guideline, vacation prices for Universal Orlando are most affordable during specific months: late August, September, January, and February.


How do you save at Disney and Universal?

Our Top Ways to Save Money at Universal Studios Hollywood
  1. Purchase Tickets in Advance. ...
  2. Purchase Discount Tickets. ...
  3. Pick the Least Expensive Days to Visit. ...
  4. Save on Halloween Horror Nights Tickets. ...
  5. Bundle Hotel or Theme Park Tickets with Rental Car to Unlock Deeper Discounts. ...
  6. Save on Dining. ...
  7. Purchase Souvenirs in Advance.


Who gets more visitors Disney or Universal?

Universal Orlando Attendance Remains Higher Than Most Disney World Theme Parks as Disney Claws Back Market Share. The 2022 Global Attractions Attendance Report has been published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM.


How much time do you need at Harry Potter World?

And as you can imagine there are so many amazing things to do in each section, you should give yourself at least two days to experience everything the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer.


Can you do all Harry Potter at Universal in one day?

Yes, it is possible to see both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day. You will need a one-day two-park ticket to experience all that the Wizarding World has to offer, since Diagon Alley is located in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade is located in Islands of Adventure.


What is the best month to go to Universal Studios?

Best Time of Year to Visit There's really no off season for Universal, but the week after Labor Day until mid-December (excluding Thanksgiving week) and January to mid-May (excluding spring break) are known for smaller crowds, cooler weather, and less humid air.


Is food more expensive at Disney or Universal?

While a Universal vacation tends to be slightly less than a Disney vacation, food is going to cost you about the same at either resort. A family of four at Disney can expect to spend between $200-$300 a day on dining, depending on what restaurants they go to. The same goes for Universal.


How much time should you spend at Universal Studios?

Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios, so pretty much one full day. You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.


Is it cheaper to stay at Disney or Universal?

Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.


Can you see all of Universal Studios in one day?

You may be wanting to pack in a few theme parks in your short trip, which may leave you wondering, “can I do Universal Orlando in one day?” Lucky for you, with strategic planning and a little help from us, it is totally possible to do Universal Studios Orlando in one day.


What day is least crowded at Universal Studios?

As you can guess if Saturday and Monday tend to be the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day to visit Universal Studios Orlando. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Universal Studios, with Sunday being a great weekend option.


What is the cheapest month to go to Disney?

Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.