How do I plan a Disney and Universal vacation?

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.



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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.

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How Much is a Shuttle from Disney to Universal? The Mears shuttle service from Disney to Universal charges by the number of guests in your party. Round trip charges are $27 per person (Adult or child) and $13.50 each if you only need one-way transportation.

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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.

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Rideshare pricing for a standard service (accommodating up to 4 riders) from Disneyland to Universal Studios Hollywood is typically between $60-90 for one way (between a $120 and $180 round trip).

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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.

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For that reason, we recommend devoting a minimum of a full day to each Universal Orlando theme park, especially if this is your first visit. Three days is ideal, particularly with a park-to-park pass, as it will allow you to fully explore each park and revisit your favorite attractions.

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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.

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As a general guideline, vacation prices for Universal Orlando are most affordable during specific months: late August, September, January, and February. These months often align with the best time to go to Universal Studios 2023 and beyond, as they offer a combination of lower costs and fewer crowds.

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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.

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2 weeks is fine enough time but the longer the better to do the Disney Universal rounds we booked our villa and tickets and rental car separately but you could find some package deals out.

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While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.

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Uber or Lyft are by far the best option for transportation. Renting a car to drive from Disney World to Universal will cost you $50-$80 for the day plus the gas and $20 parking fee at Universal Studios. How much does it cost to Uber from the Orlando Airport (MCO) to Disney World?

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At Universal, drivers must use the Uber Zone drop-off center located in the Jurassic Park Garage.

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