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nuff said
I only did 2 park pass once, and I didn't really like it because I hated walking through City Walk twice.
Please tell me you didn't take that seriously
Please tell me you didn't take that seriously
WHAT??? This statement is soooooo child like. There is no way to get to the parks except Citywalk; you have to walk through part of it no matter how you arrived or where you stayed. We all have to walk through citywalk twice even if we visit just one park.
I took you as dead serious. You are hell bent on over developing Universal properties to death. There won't be a palm tree left... just concrete and asphalt.
I completely agree with Teebin. There is nothing dreaful about walking through Citywalk whatsoever. The three things you mentioned that you hate seeing in Citywalk happens EVERYWHERE in the actual parks. As a matter of fact, that's mostly all you see people doing if they aren't waiting in line. As far as you hating the tedious ticket purchasing process, maybe you should buy your tickets BEFORE you go to the parks? Just saying.Ha Ha, Teebin, the riddle maker is calling me childish? All Im saying is that it's a pain in the ass walking through parking garage castle, into City Walk which is full of stupid people taking pictures of advertisements, buying stuff they don't need before entering the park, and using the bathroom. It's a dreadful place, and by far my least favorite thing about going to Universal. Then you have to get your ticket, go through bag check, etc. It's a really tedious process, and one that I prefer to only do once.
As I said, the addition of the train between the two parks seems like a welcome change, and may encoruage me to purchase a multi-day pass. Of course if the wait to get on said train is over 45 minutes, then I don't think it will be worth it. It will be interesting to see how popular the train is several years after opening, because a lot of people can barely afford a one park ticket, so it becomes almost an attraction for people with higher incomes only...
I expect that the difference in cost between a 1 park and 2 park ticket will increase after this change has gone through.
As far as you hating the tedious ticket purchasing process, maybe you should buy your tickets BEFORE you go to the parks? Just saying.
But honestly from a Local perspective, it is sooooo much easier getting into a Universal theme park, than a Disney theme park.
I have APs to all the theme parks here in Central Florida (except Legoland) and I go to the Disney parks the least. The problem is, is that it always feels like a giant ordeal to get in. It literally makes me feel stressed.
The only time it feels stress free is if I park at the BoardWalk and walk in via World Showcase. There is something about the GIANT parking lot/tram/secuirty situation that just feels stressful.
And if I can take a train from IOA to USF and back without having to exit the front of the parks, then by all means build it and I will keep renewing my AP.
Magic Kingdom is really the only entrance (assuming you aren't staying at Contemporary Resort) more annoying than Universal's but that doesn't make the parking garages and City Walk any less atrocious. Potter and HHN are the only real attractions that outweigh my irritations, other I don't find Universal worth the hassle. I use Team Member parking if I can help it. I hope the Potter expansion gives me another reason to go.
I guess I should note that I have a Premier AP so I get free Valet parking.
Magic Kingdom is really the only entrance (assuming you aren't staying at Contemporary Resort) more annoying than Universal's but that doesn't make the parking garages and City Walk any less atrocious. Potter and HHN are the only real attractions that outweigh my irritations, other I don't find Universal worth the hassle. I use Team Member parking if I can help it. I hope the Potter expansion gives me another reason to go.
This is how I feel. However, when you get to Magic Kingdom I think going on the fairy or monorail is something so unique that I don't mind it, as much.
For people complaining about the TRAM rides. The Tram station is usally within a few feet from your parking spot. I've never had to walk far to get to a tram station. Compared to Universal where you have to traverse multiple levels of parking garage, then go down the long hallways of people movers, to the central hub, then to more people movers, and finally into City Place. It's really annoying.
Of course, this is all a debate amongst people who live within driving distance of the parks.
However, when you get to Magic Kingdom I think going on the fairy
For people complaining about the TRAM rides. The Tram station is usally within a few feet from your parking spot. I've never had to walk far to get to a tram station. Compared to Universal where you have to traverse multiple levels of parking garage, then go down the long hallways of people movers, to the central hub, then to more people movers, and finally into City Place. It's really annoying.