Early Park Admission at Universal Islands of Adventure in 2024 | How to maximize your time!!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
  • In today's video I make my way to Universal Orlando to kick off the new year to experience early park admission which is a great included perk if you stay at any of the Universal hotels or if you are a pass holder. Early park admission gives you access inside one of the parks an hour before the general public is allowed in for the day. Come along with me and see how many attractions I can get done in Islands of Adventure before the afternoon rush. Thank you so much for watching, if you enjoyed this video please give it a big thumbs up!
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  • @exposure5396
    @exposure5396 7 месяцев назад +19

    The reason why the portraits in forbidden journey at dumbledores office have their eyes closed is because it’s mentioned in the books that they always pretend to be asleep while the headmaster has guests so they can listen to the conversations, while occasionally can be caught peeking through one of their eyes !

  • @BennyHall1990
    @BennyHall1990 7 месяцев назад +55

    Universal gives their guests so much more than Disney dev

    • @l.c.8798
      @l.c.8798 7 месяцев назад

      This 👏👏

    • @louisianimal24
      @louisianimal24 7 месяцев назад +5

      Facts

    • @therealventures
      @therealventures 7 месяцев назад

      Truth

    • @leticiarodriguez793
      @leticiarodriguez793 7 месяцев назад

      EXACTLY

    • @joshfreund6008
      @joshfreund6008 7 месяцев назад

      Please, pass holders and hotel guests and anyone that bought their tickets online (also get early entry) are probably 90% of the crowd on any given day..its.nothing.more tgan a selling.point

  • @sydlovesmagic
    @sydlovesmagic 7 месяцев назад +31

    Hi Dev! I’m a former UOTM and recently worked at Kong for 1.5 years. The ride doesn’t go outside anymore because the outdoor portion of the ride, which we call Scene 2, was damaging the RVs because the pavement outside wasn’t leveled. The back and forth/bumpiness of the road was causing mechanical issues with the trucks, so they decided to keep the ride in bypass mode until a solution is reached to fix the issues with the track outside.
    From what I understand, a refurbishment of the entire ride, including the outdoor portion was planned, but then COVID happened, and so those plans were scrapped due to budget cuts from the parks being closed. I’ve asked my friends who still work at Kong for updates, but it seems like the ride will be bypassing the outdoor portion for the foreseeable future.

    • @PCDev
      @PCDev  7 месяцев назад +6

      Thank you so much for this information!!

    • @horrormoviescreamqueen13
      @horrormoviescreamqueen13 6 месяцев назад

      I haven't ridden in months I'll need to check it next visit

    • @Enthusiastically460
      @Enthusiastically460 6 месяцев назад

      Bro I gotten scheduled the first time and when I was put on grouper I always found it weird for the rv's to not go through the 2nd scene portion but I have seen few people work on it at night though throughout my walks

  • @Docholiday504
    @Docholiday504 7 месяцев назад +13

    I was not expecting it to be that many people. Velocicoaster is by far the best in Florida. Being able to ride that ride that many times before 9am thats great.

    • @metallicnole4514
      @metallicnole4514 6 месяцев назад

      Have you ridden iron gwazi in busch gardens tampa?

  • @mike9147
    @mike9147 7 месяцев назад +13

    Wish Disney would stop the Genie Plus and replace with Universals Express pass. No schedules to follow. Just fun :)

    • @MrKelvin2230
      @MrKelvin2230 7 месяцев назад +1

      the only good thing about genie plus is that if you have an annual pass like I do, Im ok with spending that extra 30.00 for genie plus from time to time, vs if it a 250.00 like Universal is sometimes.

  • @coriehernandez1004
    @coriehernandez1004 7 месяцев назад +12

    Just FYI, people who book their multi-day UOR tickets through a lovely TA such as myself, also get early park entrance- even if they are staying off property :) Such an awesome perk UOR gives to those who use travel agents!

    • @TMB62
      @TMB62 7 месяцев назад

      Good to know information ❤

    • @miguelcorniel2796
      @miguelcorniel2796 7 месяцев назад

      Very valuable information

  • @laurentracy6282
    @laurentracy6282 7 месяцев назад +11

    I'm a fellow Hufflepuff 🖤💛🖤💛 I cannot wait for Epic Universe to open! Universal already gives much better perks and value to their customers. With a brand new park I hope WDW realizes they need to make some consumer friendly changes.

  • @chantellecampanini6411
    @chantellecampanini6411 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ollivanders is a must do, we lucky just walked right in and my daughter got picked. She got the wand too because it was her first time there and she’s just getting into Harry Potter and it was the week before her birthday. It was the most memorable trip to Universal!

    • @chantellecampanini6411
      @chantellecampanini6411 7 месяцев назад

      Also my daughter and I are Hufflepuff as well!!! Team Hufflepuff

  • @lesleyhennessy7072
    @lesleyhennessy7072 7 месяцев назад +8

    I love your videos. As a Canadian that loves Universal we have taken advantage of the Early Park Admission when staying at an onsite hotel. You can definitely get a lot done in the first half of the day and then have a nice midday break at the hotel. Lastly, Go team Hufflepuff 💛

  • @jasonbullard2159
    @jasonbullard2159 7 месяцев назад +3

    What an amazing day in Universal! I couldn’t help but reminisce about the days you could plan a morning like that in MK or Epcot! You could knock a bunch of rides in the morning then cruise the rest of the day doing whatever you wanted. Glad you had an awesome day Brother and it’s good to see Universal being so good to their guests with the tried and true perks!

    • @MrKelvin2230
      @MrKelvin2230 7 месяцев назад

      That's because Universal is still not as popular as Disney which = less crowded so yeah you can do more, just look at their operation hours an compared them. I can never used my express pass or go to universal during the week because they are always closing early except for Christmas week. So as an AP for Universal and Disney I find myself more at Disney for that and many other reasons.

  • @dennisd9804
    @dennisd9804 7 месяцев назад +3

    Insanely busy, wow! I was not expecting this😬. Mythos is an excellent restaurant indeed!
    I 100% agree with single rider lines; those are a life saver.
    Seems like you had a productive morning even with the crowds. Thanks as always!

  • @thecopperiris
    @thecopperiris 7 месяцев назад +1

    That line is wild and mythos is the jam

  • @justinamandro9831
    @justinamandro9831 4 месяца назад

    Last time I was at Islands of Adventure, I went to Velocicoaster during EPA. Didn’t regret my decision. Went on it three times before the regular crowds showed up.

  • @tyronenurse8202
    @tyronenurse8202 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks so much Dev for taking us with you❤

  • @victoriaturner-jy9lt
    @victoriaturner-jy9lt 6 месяцев назад

    0:30 I’m so excited 😆 universal studios Hollywood at the island 🏝️ of the adventure

  • @robertwerner5236
    @robertwerner5236 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a Slytherin buddy! Keep up the amazing videos!

  • @sexgodrolo
    @sexgodrolo 7 месяцев назад +2

    Stayed at the Cabanah Bay Hotel in October, and I don't think I would ever stay in a Disney hotel again. The value for money you get with Universal in comparison to Disney is night and day.

  • @maddiegreco3717
    @maddiegreco3717 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video at Universal! I’m a Hufflepuff. Watching the video today made my Mom and I excited for our trip to Universal later this year

  • @melissaedwards1864
    @melissaedwards1864 7 месяцев назад +1

    We went in Dec 2018 and they had real scare actors in the Que. my friend fell to her butt i laughed so hard.

  • @mickeyluv3357
    @mickeyluv3357 4 месяца назад

    Great vlog Dev, helpful for our upcoming trip. Thanks!

  • @melanieknight4503
    @melanieknight4503 7 месяцев назад

    What an awesome day Dev! Team Griffyndor here 😊❤

  • @josedavidvalentin-medina5694
    @josedavidvalentin-medina5694 7 месяцев назад +1

    Slytherin 🐍 Do every attraction on Island and around 5pm get in line for Hagrids... you are waiting the same but get to ride it at night. Way better ❤️

  • @rachelwinters4133
    @rachelwinters4133 7 месяцев назад

    Hufflepuff here! We do EPA every time we come to Universal. It is a nice perk. However, we are the "go until you can't" type of people. So we are usually there from park opening to close and crash at the hotel in the evening.

  • @kristihicks9549
    @kristihicks9549 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow loving this early am video !! Great job and thank you for sharing your amazing tips.

  • @jabrowski_
    @jabrowski_ 7 месяцев назад

    Great video PC. The eyes are the window to the soul

  • @Sdjedi77
    @Sdjedi77 7 месяцев назад

    Hey dev! Video quality is spot on!
    Team Ravenclaw here!

  • @CPlaytoomuch
    @CPlaytoomuch 7 месяцев назад

    I havent seen people vlogging about the Jason Bourne Stunt show at Universal. This was one of the best live shows I have ever seen!! It was as good as a ride to me. 😂.

    • @PCDev
      @PCDev  7 месяцев назад +1

      It’s because you are not allowed to film the show. I think that’s one of the best shows at any theme park in the world.

  • @graciefarrell3047
    @graciefarrell3047 7 месяцев назад

    Team Hufflepuff! 💛 Amazing video, as always, Dev! Can’t wait for all the content you’ll share this year😊

  • @sarinawilburn1811
    @sarinawilburn1811 7 месяцев назад

    Hey Dev. My husband and I love watching your videos!! The Alaskan cruise was fantastic. Got us thinking about doing it too. As far as our potter houses... he's Slytherin, I'm Ravenclaw!!

  • @JoeisDelirious
    @JoeisDelirious 7 месяцев назад

    Good vid! I saw you standing on line filming right behind me for early park admission that day. We were first timers who got there @ 730 and rode Hagrids in a little over an hour.

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good morning Dev happy Thursday morning and happy new year to all of you guys and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter

  • @armyavi8tor
    @armyavi8tor 7 месяцев назад

    Nice were annual pass holders, will have to see how to get the kids up super early for the early admission, definitely worth it

  • @richardvogel1195
    @richardvogel1195 7 месяцев назад

    Well, be there for the February meetup. Can't wait

  • @ashkicks8220
    @ashkicks8220 7 месяцев назад

    Team Gryffindor!! 🦁

  • @l.c.8798
    @l.c.8798 7 месяцев назад

    I love the Universal content! I agree, Harry Potter alll the way! I always go to this area when I'm here. You made me want to watch the movies again too, and I watched the New Year's marathon lol! 👍🙌🎊😃 I am Slytherin.

  • @kristiemoore7741
    @kristiemoore7741 7 месяцев назад

    Can't wait to be there in March from Vegas 2nd time there my son is 8 now so hopefully more he can ride this time. ❤😊

  • @melissagrimm8771
    @melissagrimm8771 7 месяцев назад

    Dev, when I stay at a Universal Hotel, I’m at the bus stop by 6:55. I’m usually to the park entrance by 7ish. Only about ten people back to get in. Park opens about 15 minutes early. Also, the hotel food areas don’t open until 7. So anyone that wants to eat before needs to do grab and go from the day before.

  • @robinclark2089
    @robinclark2089 7 месяцев назад

    That was a productive morning!!! I can’t wait for the holiday crowds to decline so I can go😊

  • @BBirdy5
    @BBirdy5 7 месяцев назад

    Looks like a fun day at Universal!

  • @docdave9487
    @docdave9487 7 месяцев назад

    My usual plan is get there an hr early. Hagrids will be a walk on. Then 2x Velocicoaster, FJ, Hippogriph. At 9 hop on train to studios and you can do single riders on Gringots, Mummy, Transformers, MIB, Rip Rocket, then ET all before crouds get crazy.
    Then back to IOA for Spiderman and whatever else you wish. You can knock out a lot before noon!

  • @melissamowery6309
    @melissamowery6309 7 месяцев назад

    I’m so hoping to make a trip to universal soon I love the early park admission

  • @sarahgreco9282
    @sarahgreco9282 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! I'm a Gryffindor!

  • @ATJHTRAVELS
    @ATJHTRAVELS 7 месяцев назад

    Great as always sledgehammered that like button sharing out full watch

  • @shopper5969
    @shopper5969 7 месяцев назад

    Happy Wednesday and Thanks for sharing❤

  • @dellaelwan5232
    @dellaelwan5232 7 месяцев назад

    Loved the video. I’m huffelpuff also You had a great time in the park. Universal parks are great fun. Even have space so you can breathe. Say hello to your family. Meow meow 😻 ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tanjamomo7265
    @tanjamomo7265 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome video. Never been to islands of adventures. We always go to universal. Definitely have to take our kids. We were just at disney springs for new year since it's only 2 hours from Duuuval 😁

  • @GLJosh
    @GLJosh 7 месяцев назад

    Also, for Forbidden Journey don't forget the acromantula scene a giant physical "spider" could also be quite frightening. As for my house, I am Ravenclaw, my wife is Ravenclaw, and my daughter is Gryffindor.

  • @rachael6956
    @rachael6956 7 месяцев назад

    I'm a Gryffindor, my daughter is Ravenclaw, my eldest son is Hufflepuff & my youngest son is a Slytherin so together we're a full house of Hogwarts! 😂 Loved the vlog btw ❤

  • @bonjouritsizzy3405
    @bonjouritsizzy3405 7 месяцев назад

    definitely a potterhead, cant wait to go there and experience the Wizarding World there, I am also looking forward to the Harry Potter theme park set to come out at Tokyo Disney :) gryffindor all the waaay!

  • @mischievouskittycrafts6598
    @mischievouskittycrafts6598 7 месяцев назад

    Ur correct on the legacy store !

  • @MegaMillionsMike
    @MegaMillionsMike 7 месяцев назад

    Looks like a good day for Universal 🌎

  • @t_cheating8239
    @t_cheating8239 7 месяцев назад

    I love Early admission to universal. You must hit Hagrids first. When I went I would get there at the gates by 6:30. That is the best bet to get to the ride early

    • @PCDev
      @PCDev  7 месяцев назад

      I’ll definitely try that strategy next time!

  • @mommabear9985
    @mommabear9985 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the info

  • @jacizaci_3
    @jacizaci_3 7 месяцев назад

    That kong animatronic is terrifying

  • @galeinstlou6306
    @galeinstlou6306 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! From a Ravenclaw!! 💙

  • @andreanewell9640
    @andreanewell9640 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Dev, I’m Gryffindor! I enjoy your videos.

  • @ashleywalker3764
    @ashleywalker3764 7 месяцев назад

    Team Hufflepuff! We’re just good people 😊

  • @taramason2
    @taramason2 7 месяцев назад

    Thsnk you for taking us along. My hogwarts house is Hufflepuff! Proud Hufflepuff right here!💛🖤🦡

  • @xaviertaylor-di5rj
    @xaviertaylor-di5rj 7 месяцев назад

    Cool video

  • @birgitb.
    @birgitb. 7 месяцев назад

    I am a Ravenclaw, my husband is Gryffindor, one daughter Hufflepuff and the other Slytherin 😅 Every house in our house 😉😊

  • @common91941
    @common91941 7 месяцев назад

    I can’t wait for the other park to open so I can enjoy the low crowd lines

  • @ltee33
    @ltee33 7 месяцев назад

    Gryfinndor 🦁 woop woop!

  • @katharineray2258
    @katharineray2258 7 месяцев назад

    The portrait’s eyes are closed because are sleeping. Otherwise they would be interacting with you. Love your videos!!!

  • @shoelady6457
    @shoelady6457 7 месяцев назад

    🎉🎉 Happy New Year! 😊

  • @mauracarles5074
    @mauracarles5074 7 месяцев назад

    I'm Slytherin, and Happy early birthday, fellow Capricorn, when is your Bday?
    Mine coming up on 1/14.
    Still hope to meet you guys one day, I love all your videos and you and Bianca are awesome

  • @Lorypopp
    @Lorypopp 7 месяцев назад

    Nice vid!

  • @charless.sturdivant
    @charless.sturdivant 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the info.🖐🏾

  • @cdkhanger9
    @cdkhanger9 7 месяцев назад

    Team Hufflepuff too!!

  • @ciadaclark9110
    @ciadaclark9110 7 месяцев назад

    Happy new year everyone

  • @jazeryismyname
    @jazeryismyname 7 месяцев назад

    Hufflepuff!!! I feel like its so rare to find fellow Hufflepuffs! 😊

  • @maxalvarez7920
    @maxalvarez7920 7 месяцев назад

    Ravenclaw!!

  • @EdwardSanchezProductions
    @EdwardSanchezProductions 7 месяцев назад

    Happy new year

  • @rickyalphonse
    @rickyalphonse 7 месяцев назад +1

    @PcDev you gonna check out Evermore Resort?

  • @Docholiday504
    @Docholiday504 7 месяцев назад +1

    2nd you and Queen B are the best

  • @fromthepacific
    @fromthepacific 7 месяцев назад

    Slytherin here! Love your videos. How many steps a day do you get walking all the parks? Seems like a good workout. Keep truckin!

  • @Halloween10247
    @Halloween10247 7 месяцев назад

    Ravenclaw!

  • @GlendaMax610
    @GlendaMax610 7 месяцев назад

    I'm in Gryffindor! :D

  • @bethdonna1755
    @bethdonna1755 7 месяцев назад +1

    Raven

  • @tehrahedwards4504
    @tehrahedwards4504 7 месяцев назад

    Hay Prince Charming dev like universal studios video today big fan❤

  • @samanthaquebec6247
    @samanthaquebec6247 7 месяцев назад

    I think the reason for the picture with the eye closed because they are the head wizard.

  • @kasseykulikowski1793
    @kasseykulikowski1793 7 месяцев назад

    Remind a little complicated I’m supposed to be half a day of but I want to be a Gryffindor

  • @cherilynwatson8320
    @cherilynwatson8320 7 месяцев назад

    Team Gryffndor!

  • @marieyoung9169
    @marieyoung9169 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing! I'm house...Gryffindor

  • @katielatimer1229
    @katielatimer1229 7 месяцев назад

    In the harry potter books at night the
    paintings are asleep

  • @willcarryu9044
    @willcarryu9044 7 месяцев назад

    Always go to Hagrids first.

  • @ciadaclark9110
    @ciadaclark9110 7 месяцев назад

    Gryffindor❤💛

  • @ashleyzimmerman9209
    @ashleyzimmerman9209 7 месяцев назад +1

    Team hufflepuff 💛🖤!!! Love the videos! I can’t remember on previous videos but what is the best moderate universal hotel to stay at? My husband and I would love to plan a weekend getaway but don’t need an expensive hotel necessarily. TIA❤

    • @galeinstlou6306
      @galeinstlou6306 7 месяцев назад

      My personal favorite is Cabana Bay. I love the theming, the pools, and the diner. The bus to the parks is so easy and comes frequently. I've stayed there many times and have always loved it. I prefer an inside room in either the Americana or Continental buildings. I always ask for a room near the main elevators or the walk to the room can be long. Of course Dockside and Surfside are cheaper than CB but I've never stayed at either so I can't say much about them. Have fun!!

  • @amronmitchell9969
    @amronmitchell9969 7 месяцев назад

    I wish they had Early park admission for all the rides at IOA and not just velocicoaster and the 2 Harry Potter rides. But hey it’s all good

  • @denisek3771
    @denisek3771 7 месяцев назад

    Love this video - watched it twice (once with my husband) 😊 We'll be coming down for our first visit in April with our 18 year old autistic son, and will need to stop into Guest Services to get his AAP. Is that something we can do before the gates actually open to let the EPA guests through? Or is it located on the other side of the entrance and it will eat into our EPA time?

  • @traceywalter2601
    @traceywalter2601 7 месяцев назад

    Hufflepuff!! Dev, have you used early admission in the summer? I'm curious to if there would be a bigger crowd in the park that early or would it be about the same?

  • @therealventures
    @therealventures 7 месяцев назад

    I have a hard time waking up early just to do early park admission 😂

  • @sarahconnell6332
    @sarahconnell6332 4 месяца назад

    Could you please run this experiment again during a peak season like summer? Thanks

  • @ceripalmer9502
    @ceripalmer9502 7 месяцев назад

    The portraits on the forbidden ride are sleeping, they are ex headmasters and decided they only speak to the current head master and sleep when anyone else is in the room.

  • @davidnimmo6049
    @davidnimmo6049 7 месяцев назад

    rides are not Pooh friendly. always try the test seats if you may be a little rounded. Dev you don't pick the wand, the wand picks you.

  • @Asteiner20
    @Asteiner20 7 месяцев назад

    Will you be touring the New Evermore resort in Orlando?

  • @barbaradunleavy3755
    @barbaradunleavy3755 5 месяцев назад

    They are pretending they are asleep so they can secretly listen to conversations from the headmaster

  • @Marr-in-Memphis
    @Marr-in-Memphis 7 месяцев назад +2

    🩷🩷🩷🩷

  • @MissPrissJewels
    @MissPrissJewels 7 месяцев назад

    ❤️ universal

  • @barbaradunleavy3755
    @barbaradunleavy3755 5 месяцев назад

    They are supposed to be asleep in all the pictures. That’s how they are in the movie.

  • @yellydavila1459
    @yellydavila1459 7 месяцев назад

    I really want Disney passes but I also want universal but not sure what to pick. It’s me and my hubby no kids I honestly feel like we will enjoy universal more then Disney. I’m just such a kiddie Disney freak at heart ♥️