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How To OUTSMART the Crowds in Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 106

  • @RixFlix
    @RixFlix  Před 4 lety +5

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    • @toast4883
      @toast4883 Před 4 lety

      Rix Flix how do you get a park to park pass????plz reply 😢😢😢

  • @NeftaliRodriguez900
    @NeftaliRodriguez900 Před 4 lety +24

    Also near closing, the water rides are empty. I went to River Adventure at like 6:30pm and it was empty. The Team Member told us to pick any line we wanted, we chose the first one. Also at night that ride is beautiful.

  • @shakesjg9923
    @shakesjg9923 Před 4 lety +23

    The one hour early for hotel guests was amazing... we got most of the rides we wanted to do in the 1st hour & if your a hotel guest use the boats. The security at the hotel boat stations was a fraction of the security lines at the parking garages

  • @elichampion7482
    @elichampion7482 Před 4 lety +19

    My wife and I met you last year and we just scheduled a trip this year to make it back to the parks and HHN! We really hope to see you again

  • @sentientcomet
    @sentientcomet Před 3 lety +2

    My craziest coincidence is that I watched this video in March and then two days later I saw you guys at islands of adventure. My friends and I geeked out!

  • @mattrost2574
    @mattrost2574 Před 4 lety +2

    Regarding lines, I'm one of "those" that likes to walk-on rides. No lines, period. We go to Universal in January, February and September when a standard room at Royal Pacific costs $209 (instead of $425+) per night. We have local friends we stay with, but we get the room primarily for the ExpressPasses. For four of us, two days of Express Passes would cost $720 without a room. If you book one night at Royal Pacific, you get up to 5 Express Passes included. And those passes are good for TWO days! (day of check-in and day of check-out). Rick, I"m sure Universal doesn't want you to mention this. That's why I'm doing it! Thanks for the great videos!

  • @ryanmulhearn8843
    @ryanmulhearn8843 Před 4 lety +3

    Great tips. I used your tip about waiting to buy the fast pass until we arrived to check out the crowd first. We didn’t need one after all and saved a lot of money! Also, we turned left at IOA and blew through Hulk, Spider Man, Dr. Doom and Kong. I can vouch for that one too.

  • @LU-qr3kh
    @LU-qr3kh Před 4 lety +24

    7:15 the kid on the left is going to be a famous break dancer one day

  • @pdragonw
    @pdragonw Před 4 lety +3

    You mention in part one of my ways of avoiding the crowds. Whichever park the majority is going to first, YOU GO TO THE OPPOSITE PARK. Works every time.

  • @UncleIanYorkshire
    @UncleIanYorkshire Před 4 lety +1

    This is what I would call a classic Rixflix video. Some great information to help you get the best from your vacation.

  • @stuffhorror_yt7186
    @stuffhorror_yt7186 Před 4 lety +6

    I’m going to Universal this year and I’ve been trying to see how to avoid crowds. Thank you so much for these tips! I hope to maybe see you there

  • @therobinsonson3135
    @therobinsonson3135 Před 4 lety +4

    When I go to Orlanod it's usually June si its packed. I've found relaxing in the morning and getting to Universal for 12/1 is better for me. Sure it's packed when you arrive but if you stay until close (usually 8/9) all the rides drop to basically walk ons. People tend to start leaving after lunch because of the heat

  • @LiveLaughNijah
    @LiveLaughNijah Před 4 lety +7

    We’ve always used the 3rd row to avoid getting soaked on River Adventure. But this most recent time for some reason that did not work!😂 We will always be a little skeptical of third row from now on lol

  • @bryanmadonna
    @bryanmadonna Před 4 lety +1

    Go during the low-volume seasons--that's the way we do it! 😀 Rick, you covered that topic really well in a previous video. My family's favorite months to visit, being that we're from Michigan, are (early) February and (early) November.

  • @vanessagouveia7284
    @vanessagouveia7284 Před 4 lety +4

    Hello! I'm Vanessa from Brazil and I have a suggestion for a new video. You could show us the virtual lines' step by step (of both attractions). Thank you for all.

  • @baby_ghoulette_
    @baby_ghoulette_ Před 4 lety +3

    I just went to Universal for several days. I had early admission into Universal Studios. What everyone does is head straight to the Hogwarts train so when it opens everyone heads over to Hagrids at Islands of Adventure. I was one of the first ones in line at Kings Cross, and of course even though I was an hour early before everyone else they let everyone with express in first. By the time you get over to the other park Hagrids is at 190 minute wait.
    Yes I know Hagrids is going to be long regardless.
    One day Minion Mayhem said it was a 20 minute wait, it was more like over an hour because all they did was let express people in for like an hour.

  • @LU-qr3kh
    @LU-qr3kh Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for another great video! I got back from Universal last month, it was my third time there but I watch your videos because there's still so much to learn, and of course, the thing that puts a big smile on my face, Rix, Top Six, Party Time, Excellent! ❤

  • @hippychikforever
    @hippychikforever Před 4 lety +1

    Correction Rick. IOA had early park admission over the holidays as well as Feb1st. I was there Dec. 30th & Feb1st and while everyone ran right to Hagrids, I ran left to Hulk and was able to ride 5 times in a row, three of which I had the whole row to myself.

  • @Tibainium
    @Tibainium Před 4 lety +4

    Its also worth to visit the rides during a parade as there will be less people standing in line

  • @houndar1
    @houndar1 Před 4 lety +2

    I have found that the crowds tend to "Hang" together, so if you use the Universal App, you can often see where they are not as bad, and head that way.

  • @littlemissrandom9510
    @littlemissrandom9510 Před 4 lety +2

    I love your videos

  • @oliviervantilt5764
    @oliviervantilt5764 Před 4 lety +6

    This will be very helpful, thanks!

  • @patrinker2666
    @patrinker2666 Před 4 lety +2

    Filing all these tips for next trip. Thanks for the reminders!

  • @randallrittenberry
    @randallrittenberry Před 4 lety +2

    There is a restroom in US to the right from park entrance. It circles over to Hollywood Blvd. We used it during an extremely busy time and never saw anyone there. Btw, we just bought our first annual passes! Woohoo!

  • @tuzanne
    @tuzanne Před 4 lety +1

    Great advise I tell my guests the same about getting there early

  • @gregmclean4493
    @gregmclean4493 Před 4 lety +2

    We have seasonal passes and have YET to get on Hagrids. The wait is always at least 2 hours.
    We were planning on trying to get there a opening and going for it, but now I'm starting to question that strategy.

  • @johngosbee5574
    @johngosbee5574 Před 4 lety +2

    Beware PRE-SHOW slow-down: Minions, Fallon, Fast-Furious, Shrek, ET, and a few others can have apparently low wait times (5-15 min). But then you get staged through pre-shows, and you can just miss the cut off and stand around for 10 extra minutes. So, they are not really walk-ons and as fast as you might think.

  • @JWeventing
    @JWeventing Před 4 lety +2

    Another great video. Thanks for the tips.

  • @craigkinne3415
    @craigkinne3415 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic tips. Can not wait to apply these for our trip in June.

  • @nealdoherty4923
    @nealdoherty4923 Před 4 lety +6

    Hey Rix can I get a fresh 2020 CityWalk restaurant review from ya? The blue man entrance to the park is a hidden gem! Thanks for the info

    • @kchez110
      @kchez110 Před 4 lety +1

      Great idea. I would also appreciate an update.

  • @erikgrimes3621
    @erikgrimes3621 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for another great video,we are going in august for our first trip to UO and these are tips are great.

  • @ginachancey3449
    @ginachancey3449 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome vlog, and amazing information. Keep the good work up.

  • @jillavery4942
    @jillavery4942 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for a great video and tips. We are going to be there in August and this were so good to know. One question, if you have time. If you really want to ride Hagrid's and not have to wait forever when would you suggest if not at rope drop? Thanks in advance.

  • @debraevans6993
    @debraevans6993 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for these tips on beating the crowd. Taking notes! Will be there week after next. Also would like to know best places to get our snack and drink that comes with our meal package.

  • @maryanncarpenter3060
    @maryanncarpenter3060 Před 4 lety +1

    My only time in Jurassic Park I hadn’t remembered you had a tip on where to sit. It was an evening event and we had the boat to ourselves and sat front row center. 😂😂 now I know!

  • @frankiey8729
    @frankiey8729 Před 4 lety +1

    Great tips as always! We hope to run into you and Nikki our next trip!

  • @NessieMay
    @NessieMay Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the helpful tips 👍

  • @LJMDad
    @LJMDad Před 4 lety

    Random...but your wife is 100% right! Hot seasonal Butterbeer is better than regular 👍🏼

  • @chanakornfeld7575
    @chanakornfeld7575 Před 4 lety +1

    Please do a video on how to navigate the lines inside the rides
    if you are mobile limited such as the elder patron or wheel chair bound.

  • @BeautyAndTheFeastOfficial

    Yasssss! Thank you for the tips 😁

  • @republicblocks6160
    @republicblocks6160 Před 4 lety +1

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

  • @philipyeakel2260
    @philipyeakel2260 Před 4 lety

    In the park now....gonna take advantage of these tips...thanks!!

  • @kazcooper8007
    @kazcooper8007 Před 4 lety

    Me & my family are coming from England in May so your tips will come in handy we hope to get to see you in the parks thanks again for the tips 👏🏻☀️👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

  • @igorperez3276
    @igorperez3276 Před 4 lety

    That’s right!! The first two hours you can go to Gringotts or Minion the must popular rides (for my opinion)

  • @henrycavanagh8449
    @henrycavanagh8449 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ll be there Wednesday through Sunday I really hope I see u

  • @garethsmith7651
    @garethsmith7651 Před 4 lety

    Been home a week. The queue times was great when I was there.

  • @WelchC8289
    @WelchC8289 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Rick, if we were looking to move to the Orlando area do you have any suggestions for areas with great schools? We have two little ones gonna be starting elementary soon. Thanks.

  • @zachfarb9039
    @zachfarb9039 Před 4 lety +1

    Another good video will be in Orlando Last week of April and thanks for all the info

    • @roxie3121
      @roxie3121 Před rokem

      Yesss, that's why I'm here. 😊 (Did you go in late April? If so, how was it? Any tips?)

  • @faithdwilder
    @faithdwilder Před 4 lety +2

    When went the express passes were half off or something like that certain a certain time. Not sure if that still applies

  • @phylliswilliams360
    @phylliswilliams360 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Rix..."Don't Miss the Magic Don't Miss the Fun"

  • @hceg2009
    @hceg2009 Před 4 lety +2

    I have a question! If you aren’t able to rope drop (like if you are going with a group from a school and won’t get to the park until around 9:30am) would you suggest going to Hagrids first then? Or is that still too soon after the heard from park opening? Hope you can answer. Thanks! I love your videos!

    • @roxie3121
      @roxie3121 Před rokem

      Did you go on the trip & arrive after 'rope drop'? If so, what happened?

  • @carriea5277
    @carriea5277 Před 4 lety

    Great tips, Rick. Is the Annual Pass Holder Only line still open?

  • @RavenclawTia
    @RavenclawTia Před 4 lety

    Get there early admission/rope drop. Leave between 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Go for a swim or hang at City Walk. Come back around 5:00 PM or later and close down the parks. The parks are busiest between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

  • @icandyi9664
    @icandyi9664 Před 4 lety +1

    Do passholders get a discount on express passes?

  • @Jasmin-mw1nu
    @Jasmin-mw1nu Před 3 lety +1

    so would you recommend doing island of adventures first and then universal studios if your doing the two parks in one day ???

  • @tinitini6366
    @tinitini6366 Před 4 lety

    If the park opens at 9, what time do the parking opens?

  • @fenixloder
    @fenixloder Před 4 lety

    I will go in may, is there to much crowd in may?

  • @blaiseleonards4255
    @blaiseleonards4255 Před 4 lety

    I will say on Mardi Gras opening day, IOA was early park admission. Unfortunately I don't have a UOAP or a hotel key :(

  • @nickellfrancis1128
    @nickellfrancis1128 Před 4 lety +1

    Rix good see you it's not,easy beating the crowd I rather get there early

  • @beingclaire_.
    @beingclaire_. Před 4 lety

    Going tomorrow, maybe I’ll see you 👀

  • @Lingermeister
    @Lingermeister Před 4 lety +1

    No more passholder line only! I went yesterday and they took them out.

  • @lianelayman6584
    @lianelayman6584 Před 3 lety

    We are going to Universal oct. 9, 2022 but not to the Halloween show. And the next day we will be at Islands of Adventure the next day which is Columbus day. Is that OK?

  • @joshuafoley6402
    @joshuafoley6402 Před 4 lety

    Very good Rick ur very smart I got to say I seen u in city walk in October I didn't talk to u because I didn't recognise that was u I walked right in front of u

  • @eduardooneal
    @eduardooneal Před 4 lety

    IOA had early park admission from Dec 26 till about the 3rd

  • @ae4xo
    @ae4xo Před 4 lety

    We went at spring break for the highschool marching band. It was packed

    • @candacebell5162
      @candacebell5162 Před 4 lety

      ae4xo When was your spring break? We are going the March 7-14 and I want to know what the weather will be like. I know Spring Break in Orlando is the week after, but idk if that’ll do anything about the crowd level while we are there.

  • @martianleader1
    @martianleader1 Před 4 lety

    How do you go on a ride? Do they scan something?

  • @vanorden
    @vanorden Před 4 lety

    I am happy I saw you at Citywalk last Wednesday. Don't miss the magic. Don't miss the fun. Subscribe! 🎢

  • @darvimaviin4348
    @darvimaviin4348 Před 4 lety +1

    I plan to go to Universal (both parks one day) and I want to ride The Forbidden Journey and Hagrids Motorbike. Which one should I run to first when the rope drops? Not sure which method is better

    • @0tni
      @0tni Před 4 lety +1

      i went to islands of adventure a week ago, i went right when the park opened and calmly walked to the forbidden journey. It had literally no line as hagrid had 120 minutes of line.

    • @darvimaviin4348
      @darvimaviin4348 Před 4 lety

      @@0tni thanks so much! i dont mind missing out on hagrids ride but man i did not want to wait 3 hours for forbidden journey again.

    • @0tni
      @0tni Před 4 lety +2

      @@darvimaviin4348 You should dowbload the Universal studios app so you can see the wait times from there and go to Hagrids Motorbike when it has short line.

  • @justinarobles3060
    @justinarobles3060 Před 4 lety

    I love ur shoe 👟

  • @randallrittenberry
    @randallrittenberry Před 4 lety

    Do they still have pass holder only lines? Sent email btw

  • @adambuckler1398
    @adambuckler1398 Před 3 lety +1

    Go on your birthday. You can spend 30 minutes to stop by guest services and get a pin. If Team members see the birthday pin, they’ll let you use fast pass lanes, for free!

  • @patbanks1477
    @patbanks1477 Před 4 lety

    noooo rix I left orlando on friday i was there for a week i wish i was there now😢

  • @teairracamak9661
    @teairracamak9661 Před 4 lety

    Do the parks be crowded on the weekdays
    I’m coming in August for my birthday and we will be there on a weekdays .

    • @RanveerSingh-gj5tb
      @RanveerSingh-gj5tb Před 4 lety +1

      Teairra camak You can check the orlando crowd calendar to get an idea of the crowd for a day.

  • @republicblocks6160
    @republicblocks6160 Před 4 lety

    also the water rides are least crowded at night too

  • @ShannaBelle83
    @ShannaBelle83 Před 4 lety

    Can you do this for Disney?!?!?

  • @romelo2x607
    @romelo2x607 Před 4 lety

    i’m supposed to go on the 22nd

  • @candacecherry2846
    @candacecherry2846 Před 4 lety +1

    Alwas look fawared tew your vidos

  • @noahman1234
    @noahman1234 Před 4 lety

    I’m going March 8-10

  • @carolinavega8565
    @carolinavega8565 Před 4 lety

    What does rope drop means?

    • @RixFlix
      @RixFlix  Před 4 lety +1

      as soon as the park opens

    • @carolinavega8565
      @carolinavega8565 Před 4 lety

      Rix Flix thank u so much! I keep listening that term and i get so confused haha. Love your channel!!

  • @jaredmcpike6274
    @jaredmcpike6274 Před 4 lety

    fix when we went we figured out you let every one go to hatreds at the start let evert one ride and then get on it when its 100 or lower pro tips

  • @MaryDeSilvaCajunDIYDiva

    Someone told me they don't let you wear ponchos on the wet rides anymore?

  • @thomasbyrne7655
    @thomasbyrne7655 Před 4 lety

    I have a trick it is called the golden gat pass

  • @angelicamelgar907
    @angelicamelgar907 Před 4 lety

    Is all the Harry Potter rides scary,drops, or loops

    • @lexiloowho2100
      @lexiloowho2100 Před 4 lety +1

      Angelica Melgar none of the Harry Potter rides have loops. Forbidden journey does tip you back to almost upside down very briefly. Escape from Gringotts has one small drop at the beginning and Hagrid’s has a couple small drops in it. Flight of the Hippogriff is a coaster aimed at younger kids so you go up decently high but it brings you down gently so I wouldn’t even consider it a drop. Hope this helps :)

    • @angelicamelgar907
      @angelicamelgar907 Před 4 lety

      Alexis Thank you!

  • @MrDmcty1
    @MrDmcty1 Před 4 lety

    wait.... are you shoenice?

  • @nicholasbloor04
    @nicholasbloor04 Před 4 lety

    And this one right here, in San Francisco
    *Forgets to put picture in

    • @RixFlix
      @RixFlix  Před 4 lety

      the restroom was right behind me in the shot

    • @nicholasbloor04
      @nicholasbloor04 Před 4 lety

      Rix Flix My bad. I thought you were talking about San Francisco in California and I just had a brain fart.

  • @migailgiden3982
    @migailgiden3982 Před 4 lety

    That's a lot of crowd.

  • @lordd4n
    @lordd4n Před 4 lety

    #wehatecrowds

  • @daves2520
    @daves2520 Před 4 lety

    The best way to avoid lines is not to go at all.