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Universal Studios Orlando Complaint - A Great DISAPPOINTMENT - Orlando

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Review by starsearch4 on 2011-03-01
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- The last time I went to Universal (Orlando) was 15 years ago with my young daughters. We stayed 2-3 days and had a great time. I wanted to share any part of that pleasure (this past February) with my good friend who had never visited any Florida Theme Park.

To my shock, the “bargain price” for a SINGLE day was $84...but I rationalized it could be worth it for a FULL day of fun…even if we were 57 & 64 years old and didn‘t enjoy roller coasters or other fast rides.

The disappointment continued as I found out my 2-3 favorite rides were now in the “new” Island Of Adventure section and all my other favorites, including the Animal Show, were still in Universal Park…and I had to decide which to choose as the “1-Day Hopper” ticket price was even more outrageous.

Because of the one positive thing, short lines, we were able to cover most of the fun stuff in a couple of hours...so were quickly looking for ways to waste time and justify being there for the full $84 day...and trying to find any additional value. This already-diminished value was further lessened when I discovered they even closed my favorite water ride (FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE!!!!!)...so my expenditure became even more of a loss.

I know you will survive without my attendance or recommendation and will also not offer any compensation so…enjoy your stringent policies and business decisions. I have been permanently “soured” away from Orlando.
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Posted by Justice-4-All on 2011-03-01:
As a frequent visitor to such destinations as Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, etc...I ALWAYS call ahead or check on-line for closures, prices, and such. All in all, it sounds as though it was the OP that did a pretty poor job of planning their trip.
Posted by cholden on 2011-03-01:
This is the first time that I've heard or read someone complain that short lines at an amusement park caused them to have a bad time.

Plus, OP purchased tickets without finding out what they entitled them to.
Posted by throwback on 2011-03-01:
If you consider the cost to an NFL football game, a NBA basketball game, a Broadway show, a concert, a round of golf, a day sling, etc., etc., the price is not outrageous. There is enough information out there if you do your research beforehand, you can find the right time to go, and what to do.
Posted by Andrea13 on 2011-03-02:
I can never plan amusement park visits around 1 day. The last time I went to Universal, I also paid to get into Islands of Adventure (great park, btw). It's been awhile, though, and when I read this review, I thought "$84! Holy cow!".
Posted by trmn8r on 2011-03-02:
I *usually* plan amusement park visits for 1 day. Half a day - lower cost ticket, shorter amount of time to be with the masses, less chance of running into Charlie Sheen.

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