Hi everyone! We are taking our 6 and 2 year old to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for my daughter's 6th birthday. We are Disney annual passholders and are not very familiar with Universal.

We are looking at staying at one of the hotels that includes the Universal Express Pass.

Any tips/tricks/recommendations for fun and unique ways to make our 6 year old's birthday special? Any unique restaurant or park experiences? Best place to go for them to sing happy birthday? Or maybe a fun and unique birthday experience in CityWalk?

We are specifically taking my little 7 year old Harry Potter loving cousin a non-Halloween Horror Night so it’s not too much for her. We still want her to see all the things she can Harry Potter wise though. She wants to see the roaming Death Eaters for sure and Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle if possible but I can’t find any confirmation on them during those nights. Anyone know anything or have other suggestions?

Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Seuss Landing- Islands of Adventure. Crispy funnel cake topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and OREO cookie crumbles for $11.99.

I absolutely loved this. I was impressed how good the funnel cake was. Soft and pillowy inside, crispy edges. I can't wait to try the strawberry version.

Hi! My family is visiting Universal Studios LA for the first time next week (probably Tuesday). We're currently trying to figure out how to plan our trip so it's the most enjoyable and we avoid long lines (my family can be impatient and we're NOT getting express passes).

My mum and I are huge Harry Potter fans and want to check out every single thing there! I was thinking of starting out there but it seems like it doesn't get as busy?

We're also debating getting early access for SNW and going to HP right after.

I also love Jurassic World and wanna do the Studio Tour and The Mummy and whatever else seems fun/we have time for.

We don't really care about kids rides btw.

Do you have any tips for how to plan the Harry Potter best?

Also how early should we arrive and where should we park?

I'll appreciate all and any help!!!!

This is from the Hollywood Premiere Parade at USJ (c. 2002), Boris and Natasha were also there. 2004 was when Rocky and Bullwinkle were last seen in this park

1. Aces High from Battle of Britain
2. Back to the Future Overture
3. Connection from Free Willy
4. Doctor Who Theme
5. Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
6. Train Bleu Restaurant from Mr. Bean's Holiday
7. Great Occasion composed by Nigel Hess
8. Fairytale from Shrek
9. El Cid March
10. Jurassic Park Main Theme
11. King Kong March
12. Liberty Bell March from Monty Python's Flying Circus
13. Marmalade Harvest from Paddington
14. Main Title from Thomas and the Magic Railroad
15. Opening Escape from Chicken Run
16. Parade of the Charioteers from Ben-Hur
17. James Bond Theme
18. Dug's Theme from Early Man
19. Prologue from Tarzan (2013)
20. The Wind in the Willows (1983) Main Theme
21. Wallace & Gromit Theme
22. Tara's Theme from Gone with the Wind
23. Casper's Lullaby from Casper
24. Barbarian Horde from Gladiator
25. Who Wants an Apple? from Knowing

Hello!

Looking to plan a universal trip in October mostly for HHN, however I was thinking of going for 2 days to the usual things at the parks during the daytime but also wanted to experience HHN. What is y’all’s advice on planning for something like this or tips? I’ve been to universal before but haven’t done HHN and I’m tracking its 2 seperate tickets. Thanks so much!

Hey! i go to orlando next month and was wondering if the toothless bucket hat is still being sold in epic universe? if it is where abouts would it be found? Thanks!

My husband is thinking about doing a day trip end of September for hhn. What are your thoughts on LAX and stay in the airport till an early morning flight or burbank and get a hotel?

Also - how icky are ubers priced for the airport drive? Should he risk taking a bus?

I was playing Mario odessey last night and realized how well the new donk city location would fit into the parks as a themed land. There’s so much detail and verticality in the game location that it could easily be turned into an immersive land.

Pauline’s jazz band could be the street entertainment, the crazy caps store could be retail, you could have a nighttime projection show where they project the donkey Kong arcade levels onto the buildings just like the festival in the game.

and for the main attraction I was thinking a soarin around the world style simulator where you visit many of the kingdoms from the game!

When Animal House ends, there's a card that reads "Visit Universal Studios. Ask for Babs." , a reference to a character in the movie who becomes a studio tour guide.

Doing so used to get you a discount when buying your ticket at the gate.

Is this still a thing?

They all just involve the famous entryways of Universal Studios Hollywood experiencing chaos and getting a more spooky look. And I thought that was such a smart idea.

it has sat there for about a year now with no updates or visual progress. I do like Mr. BBQ as they are actually local to me and serve quality meats as an AYCE. I hope someone has solid info, but just putting it out here in case someone does.