My one dad's friend is heading to Disney and Universal in late September/early October, and since I know the place by heart, I was helping him plan the vacation. Well, I was absolutely shocked at Universal's hours for September and October. Throughout most of September, IOA is only open 10-7 (the same length as 9-6, for easy comparison below 
) and Universal from only 9:30 to 5:30!!! Is this common for Universal during this time of year? If so, ok. Otherwise, they are surprising to me and my dad's friend.
Although Universal does have Citywalk, they don't have near the night-time offerings that Disney has when they close the parks early. I guess it means it won't be crowded at all, at least. Of course, perhaps the hours will change, like Disney's do very often.
In October the parks switch for some reason with IOA open from 9:00 to 5:30 or 9-5:00 on most days and the Studios from 10:00 to 7pm (same length as 9-6 ).
For comparison, Disney's hours for MK in Sept. are generally 9-7, Epcot 9-9 (FW till 6), MGM 9-8 and Ak 9-5. In Oct, MK is generally 9-7 with some nights to 10 and 11!!, Epcot 9-9 (FW now till 7!!) , MGM 9-7:30, and AK from 9-5.
) and Universal from only 9:30 to 5:30!!! Is this common for Universal during this time of year? If so, ok. Otherwise, they are surprising to me and my dad's friend. Although Universal does have Citywalk, they don't have near the night-time offerings that Disney has when they close the parks early. I guess it means it won't be crowded at all, at least. Of course, perhaps the hours will change, like Disney's do very often.
In October the parks switch for some reason with IOA open from 9:00 to 5:30 or 9-5:00 on most days and the Studios from 10:00 to 7pm (same length as 9-6
).For comparison, Disney's hours for MK in Sept. are generally 9-7, Epcot 9-9 (FW till 6), MGM 9-8 and Ak 9-5. In Oct, MK is generally 9-7 with some nights to 10 and 11!!, Epcot 9-9 (FW now till 7!!) , MGM 9-7:30, and AK from 9-5.
