GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 No, this isn’t a Star Wars reference. My family spent Spring Break at Universal Orlando! Can you believe it? Can you also believe I’d never been there? Yep, it’s true. Z turned 9 the day before we left. He’s into Harry Potter now, and he’s tall enough to ride most of the rides. As a result, we decided it was time. And what’s more romantic than spending your 15th wedding anniversary at a theme park? Ha! We celebrated Z‘s birthday with a HP themed party a week before we left. Here’s a picture from that day. I also have a weakness for over the top cakes. I don’t have as many pictures as I would usually take for a trip report, but I have a good number. I can also share my thoughts on how Universal compares to Disney World. There are some things they do way better, and some things not so much. If it sounds OK, come hop on the Hogwarts Express! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 In! And first! And BTW...I've never been there either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I am in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I haven't been there in forever. Waiting to see what's changed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I’m in and forth. You do know that fourth is the new first correct? Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Universal Studios and Harry Potter world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 All aboard...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I’m in. Last time I was at Universal it was the early ‘90s and most rides scared me 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Beckers said: I’m in. Last time I was at Universal it was the early ‘90s and most rides scared me 😂 You know, when I read that I wondered why you'd be scared of rides in the early 90's....and then I realized it's because you were a child then! I feel old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 In and I love the cake! We went to US in 2011 and 2012 when my kids were the right ages and into Harry Potter. I actually read the whole series between those two visits, motivated in part by going there. Haven't been to the "new" part though. Interested to read your comparison. I found a lot to like at US, even though it's not Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: I feel old. Cause you are...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I was hoping you would share some details on this trip! I really want to go see all the Harry Potter stuff but I think I'll wait until W has at least watched a movie. How old was Z when he started watching the movies? WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'm in and looking forward to the comparison between the two Love the cake!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slices 16 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'm in, did both Universal parks in a day the last time we were in Orlando. Of the 8 of us in the group, 4 were either too short it too scared to do the roller coasters which is most of the HP stuff, interested to see what you thought. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'm in also, last time there was 2004 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I'm in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I'm in too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 5 hours ago, DaveInTN said: You know, when I read that I wondered why you'd be scared of rides in the early 90's....and then I realized it's because you were a child then! I feel old. I think you’re old enough to be my dad 😂 or not. Either way it’s funny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Oh gosh... I'd love to follow along, and will do my best on the road but, tough to say with some long days ahead. I'll try to catch-up on it, soon!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I'm in! I can't believe Z is 9. Wow. His costume is great, and that cake is amazing. The last time I was at Uni, the new HP stuff in the Studios part was built and having soft openings. I didn't didn't get to ride. But, I did ride Rip Ride Rockit. That was pretty intense. Bring on the Butter Beer mustache photos. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Last time I was at universal, they had just opened up back to the future. I think I was 20. I’m now almost 50. I guess a lot has changed. Have fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 24 minutes ago, Starbuc71 said: Last time I was at universal, they had just opened up back to the future. I think I was 20. I’m now almost 50. I guess a lot has changed. Have fun When we went there was some huge soccer thing going on and there was a ton of Dutch (I think?) people wearing these neon orange soccer jersey and clogs. We were on Back to the Future with them and the whole ride they were chatting in Dutch and then all the sudden the lady yells “oh sh*t” and it was clear as day. Being in 5th grade I thought this was pretty funny, we still laugh about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Beckers said: When we went there was some huge soccer thing going on and there was a ton of Dutch (I think?) people wearing these neon orange soccer jersey and clogs. We were on Back to the Future with them and the whole ride they were chatting in Dutch and then all the sudden the lady yells “oh sh*t” and it was clear as day. Being in 5th grade I thought this was pretty funny, we still laugh about it. You were in the 5th grade in the 90’s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 10 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said: You were in the 5th grade in the 90’s? I graduated 8th grade in ‘96 and high school in 2000! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 48 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I'm in Harry potter stuff there is amazing in my opinion. The other rides we can take them or leave them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I'm in! We have had Universal seasonal passes this year along with WDW water park passes. Of course, we have stayed at the Fort the two times we have gone. Planning to make it back at the end of May before the passes run out. Eight nights at the Fort, though!!! Looking forward to your thoughts on it. We absolutely love all the Harry Potter World stuff!!! Of course, it looks like it was designed by an imagineer. There is no comparison to Disney in their theming at all anywhere else. I got heartedly sick of simulator rides. Pro on those is that they can run in FL's rain. Still, it got old. That and the constant jabs at Disney - blowing up Tinkerbell in the Shrek pre-show room, etc. I just shook my head and whispered, "Disney doesn't NEED to compare itself to you." There were some rides we missed - water rides mostly - and we want to go back to the HP stuff so we'll head back to finish out the passes. Carry on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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