Universal Studios/Island of Adventure vs. WDW Parks

I know. I know (look back in threads), but my ? is a little different.

Hey everyone out there. I have been to WDW on multiple occasions, but again this is the 1st year 4 generations are going (me who is 24, my tiny 6 year old daughter, my 56 yr old mom, and 75 yr old grandmother). Last year when I was in Orlando, I really wanted to go to US/IOA with my daughter b/c it looked like it would have been fun. Well, I purchased my tickets and exchanged them the next day. I looked at the map and there didn%26#39;t see like there would be much for a 6 yr old to do. And also getting the locals opinions on whether my daughter would be able to ride many of the attractions. They were very doubtful that she would, so I cut that out of the plan.

Well now every channel that I turn to their is always some Florida commerical on, wheteher it be SeaWorld, Univesal/IOA, or even Disney. So when we go in 5 months, again my plan is just WDW and SW no US/IOA. From the looks of the commericals I would think that my family might enjoy some things at those two parks (US/IOA), but would that be a little overwhelming for their ages and just stick with the Disney Parks?

It just gets to me with the height thing. My daughter is a Jr. Evil Kenival (some people mistake her for 3 %26amp; 1/2). But I guess she get%26#39;s her height issue from her mother%26#39;s side especially (mom is 5%26#39;3';, grandmother is 5%26#39;0'; even, her great-grandmother is 4%26#39;11'; and her dad 5%26#39;10';), So I guess I will also have to look forward to the height being an issue for just a couple of more years.

Universal Studios/Island of Adventure vs. WDW Parks

If your six-year-old daughter is small for her age, and the older ones of the group are not in excellent health, I personally don%26#39;t think there%26#39;s enough at Universal/IOA to warrent the cost.

There are very few rides/attractions at Universal/IOA that would cater to all of you. Your daughter is probably too small for most things there, except in the Dr. Suess areas. The older ones you%26#39;re taking may not be able to handle the rougher stuff, which is what these two parks have for the most part.

With the group you have, I%26#39;d stick to Disney and Seaworld. If it were just you, I%26#39;d say go to Universal/IOA and have a ball, but I think you%26#39;ll be way too limited with your companions.

Just one gals opinion.

Universal Studios/Island of Adventure vs. WDW Parks

Yes, I agree that IOA might be a little much for your group, but Universal Studios might be fun. However, if you can fit it in your schedule without over doing it, it fit%26#39;s in your budget and if you%26#39;re not going to be there during a busy time of the year which might make you crazy, I%26#39;d say go for it.

We%26#39;ve been to US/IOA twice now. The first time my son was only 2, but he loves super heroes. We couldn%26#39;t go on much, but we had a nice time. IOA has Dr. Seuss Land and at Universal Studios they have a great kids area. It%26#39;s also fun to see SpongeBob, Scooby Do and a bunch of other characters there. For tickets be sure to check out the Universal Orlando web site. They sometimes run some really good specials depending on if you%26#39;re doing both parks and multiple days.

I agree with the others that IOA is probably you should wait a few years to experience. Universal Studios would be fine I think.