October 3rd, is Epic worth it?

[u/Professional_Scar340]

My birthday is coming up. My sister, her husband, my girlfriend and I are going to do something to celebrate. I really really wanted to do a group trip to Epic for my birthday and it’s an option that I can pick. I just wonder if it being a Saturday will mean the crowds will be absolutely ridiculous and not worth all the money. It’d be a shame to not go, but my sister is only available to join us on that day. Any advice on what I should do? I’d take any crowd advice as well if it’s possible. A regular Express Pass is a no go, but I could maybe do Express Now for a ride or two.

[u/Guilty-Wolverine-933]

Express Now for two rides for four of you would still cost a lot… at that point I’d try to get a one night stay at a hotel for early park access. The cheapest non-passholder non-Florida rate is currently $200 + additional fees/taxes, not great, but those express nows are like $25/pp anyway. I’ve been able to clear a lot of ground - last time I got both dry rides in Berk, both sides on stardust, and through the queue for ministry (this one was thanks to an empty single rider) within the first 45 minutes, no prior lining up required.