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Its our favorite ride at Universal. We had no idea what it was the first time we rode, you can imagine our surprise. We thought it was a simple dark ride. We try to get to Universal as often as we can but the latest was a five year gap between visits. We rode it in June, and frankly, I was...

We were lucky enough to ride VC two times in our visit last week. This is a big deal because we don't live near Florida and its a huge investment to get to Universal (or Disney). Its an every 3-4 year journey. The fact that my family was all able to ride it more than once during softs was...

My family was lucky enough to ride it (unfortunately the family sitting next to me on the plane home was not so lucky and they were pretty upset). But what an awesome ride experience! They absolutely hit a HR on this one. I love seeing the happy faces on the return trains, really cool. I'd...

Here is the other thing. Once you finally get through the virtual gauntlet, there is no guarantee you can get your whole party. I could not get past this issue .

Its easier to ride VC than it is Hagrids. And VC isn't even open yet.

Maddening. We are on day 2 of 4 at the parks. No luck on virtual passes. Feel like I’ve been on my phone the whole trip.

Google Search #2 turned out better.

Ok what's the shortcut from Portofino to City Walk. Google is not helping. Thanks in advance.

Alicia - This is welcome news (if true). We will be there the first week in June. I was dreading the thought of standing in line with my kids just hoping it opens for softs. This is a two day drive for us, so who knows when we will be back. Kiddo's want to ride it just once (they have seen too...

Anyone know if the Opera singers are back? I heard this was suspended during COVID. We are staying for the first time in late May. These are the details that make the place special.

Same here, we will miss the 10th by six days. Hoping for some consistent softs or rehearsals in late May. All we ask is to ride it one time. We only get to Universal once every three years or so (traveling from MO :down: )

Thanks for the response. Really looking for major ride changes that affect the experience. The two major examples I can think of are the Elevator at Gringotts and the Stretching Room (Dis). If most of the pre-shows are turned off, that's a pretty big deal. I'm thinking about Shrek and...

Headed to Universal in May, first time in four years. Curious - What significant ride changes have been made as a COVID precaution? I wouldn't consider plexiglass as a significant change, although it does affect some sight lines. I would consider 'significant' to be the elimination of the...

Any rumors about Express Pass coming?

Fortunately we found out the parks were closing before we left for our two day drive to Orlando. It will be interesting to see how hard (or how easy) Universal makes the refund or credit process. We will plan on going back in June. However, the Hard Rock remains open, so I hope that doesn't...

As someone who is getting ready to drive my family of 5 nearly 1,000 miles to visit Universal, I will be watching this thread closely for news/rumors.

I'll be there the week of March 16, which I believe is Spring Break for most of the US (or at least it will feel like it). What's the best strategy? I'm hearing its not opening when the park opens so heading there at rope drop probably isn't the right move? Also, for riding at night, any...

So the video of the guy catching the phone on a roller coaster has gone viral. Its a pretty amazing catch. Imagine getting hit in the teeth or the eye with that phone. Do we really need to continue the argument why lockers are important? Sure its inconvenient, but I for one like knowing I'm...

I agree, it doesn't make any sense. Why give Disney the one thing they want, Marvel? Unless, Disney is making an offer they can't refuse. But Disney can't commit those type of dollars right now, you wouldn't think.

Wow I thought this thread would be on fire. The typically reliable Jim Hill reports that Wicked may be taking over Marvel at Islands of Adventure. Yikes. He believes an agreement is in place with the Mouse to move Marvel out of Universal. Sorry in advance if this has been posted somewhere...