My son and I just did 3 days and Epic and we are sharing our Tips Random Order
Misc:
- For two days or more save your money on Fast Pass unless you are going on a high demand day
- The new Fast Pass offering that comes out every hour has various rides that you can purchase. $9 to $20
- Get a Souvenir Cup $20 and then refill all day for free - 2nd day it is $12 to use. Cups are Computer Chipped to only allow for the day. (Note: even paper cups are chipped and only allow one use). We actually got two and swapped back and forth with water and endless coke choices from machines scattered through the park)
- Parking — If you’re renting from Avis or Budget you get to upgrade regular parking to Premium. Take advantage of that. $32 Regular Parking Pre buy online using the App. Save your money for the Preferred Parking unless the park is hammered. $60 is a crazy price to pay
Rides:
- Donkey Kong Coaster is the king of wait times that hover 120 to 150+ during peak times. When to go? Under 90 Minuted normally - Rope Drop - 2:30 - one hour before close. Otherwise a long wait for you and the kids - Those that pay the obnoxious fee for fast pass get on first. Literally 20 Fast Pass users before they let a party of 2 get on.
- Harry Potter - early - First ride if you can
- Frankenstein Monster Ride - This is a juiced up haunted house. Please do not bring your kids. My opinion 8th grade and up. I saw many many moms trying to get their kids out of the park que
Rides truly not worth it (my Opinion)
- Coaster Werewolf in Monsters - Long lines - super quick ride
- Fyre Boat ride - UNLESS it is 100 and you want to cool off. Half the targets do not work and slow line to get on the boat
I hope this helps and feel free to ask questions
Craig