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- Joined
- Sep 2, 2003
We are:
Tony, (DH Tony64) age 44 - in charge of driving, collecting coffee and doughnuts for breakfast, running to get fast passes and generally stressing. This is his ninth trip.
Theresa (me), age 43 - in charge of the credit cards and plotting quickest routes to the shopping malls. This is my tenth trip.
Maddie (DD), age 19 - jointly in charge of where we eat, shop and play this trip. This is her seventh trip.
Callum (DS) age 18 - in charge of himself. This is his seventh trip.
Monday 1st September 2008 (Labor Day)
An early start again today. We left at 7.50am and reached the gates of Islands of Adventure by 8.30. We went straight to Spiderman, then did The Hulk twice (once with Tony, once with Maddie (first time ever for her and she kept her eyes shut the whole time!).
Maddie and I are in the third row from the front on the right.
We did all the kiddie rides in Seuss Landing then wandered round to The Lost Continent with the intention of riding Duelling Dragons, but it was closed today. In fact, there was a CM stopping people from going through to that part of the park. We also discovered The Flying Unicorn had gone completely and the bridge going across to Jurassic Park had moved to accommodate the new Harry Potter Land which is being built.
To get over our disappointment, Maddie, Tony and I went on Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls which I hadnt done since 1999 (flume rides being the only rides Im not so keen on). It was actually quite good fun, but we had completely forgotten how wet you get on this ride; we were totally soaked before we had even got to the big drop!
We had lunch at one of our favourite Orlando restaurants Mythos.
I had Chicken a la Oscar, which was Chicken breast with a crab cake, mashed potatoes, asparagus and a peanutty sauce. Yum!
Tony had the filet steak with mushroom mashed potatoes and onion straws.
Maddie had pizza and fries.
Callum just had milkshakes.
For dessert, Tony and I both had the chocolate banana caramel cake thing which is totally delicious.
Of course, we had to have coffees afterwards though Tony managed to restrain himself and instead of asking for a coffee they've never heard of, just ordered a cappuccino.
After Islands, we walked around to the box office for The Blue Man Group and booked our tickets for the evening performance. In the park, we were told the tickets were $78 each, and when we enquired about possible discounts for annual passholders or students, were told that there wasnt any. We were pretty sure there would be though, so asked at the box office. There were two types of discount available one for annual passholders and a very substantial one for students (with student ID card). One student ID card can buy two tickets. The discounts were only available if you bought the tickets on the day of the performance and only from the box office. The total cost was just $127 for the four of us, so we were very glad we didnt part with $312 in the park!
We left Citywalk around 2 ish and went to Joanns craft store as there was a sale for Labor Day. Maddie and I bought a big stack of card, lots of scrapbooking papers and kits and a book, using a 10% off voucher (we love vouchers!). Cal bought another piece of plywood for his artwork. He has been doing little pieces of cartoon artwork all week and leaving them around the parks. They all have his e-mail address on the back and he wants to see if anyone contacts him! Today, he did some Happy Labor Day ones!
We drove back to the condo for a swim and a rest then heated up a few left-over bits and pieces (chicken, texas toast etc) for an early dinner, before heading back to Universal to see The Blue Man Group.
The show was very good. It was funny and entertaining and the time just flew by. Who could guess that tissue could be so much fun?
We werent allowed to take photos during the performance, but we could take them afterwards.
Heres Cal with a Blue Man. (Taken with a fish-eye camera).
Cal, especially, really enjoyed the show and bought some light-up drumsticks in the shop afterwards.
We were going to have something to eat at Margaritaville in Citywalk but they had stopped serving for the evening, as had all the other restaurants in Citywalk. The bars were still open, of course, but I can't drink without food!
Tony took a few photos around Citywalk as this was the first time we had been there in the dark.
We drove home and went straight to bed, without even watching an episode of House!
Tony, (DH Tony64) age 44 - in charge of driving, collecting coffee and doughnuts for breakfast, running to get fast passes and generally stressing. This is his ninth trip.
Theresa (me), age 43 - in charge of the credit cards and plotting quickest routes to the shopping malls. This is my tenth trip.
Maddie (DD), age 19 - jointly in charge of where we eat, shop and play this trip. This is her seventh trip.
Callum (DS) age 18 - in charge of himself. This is his seventh trip.
Monday 1st September 2008 (Labor Day)
An early start again today. We left at 7.50am and reached the gates of Islands of Adventure by 8.30. We went straight to Spiderman, then did The Hulk twice (once with Tony, once with Maddie (first time ever for her and she kept her eyes shut the whole time!).
Maddie and I are in the third row from the front on the right.
We did all the kiddie rides in Seuss Landing then wandered round to The Lost Continent with the intention of riding Duelling Dragons, but it was closed today. In fact, there was a CM stopping people from going through to that part of the park. We also discovered The Flying Unicorn had gone completely and the bridge going across to Jurassic Park had moved to accommodate the new Harry Potter Land which is being built.
To get over our disappointment, Maddie, Tony and I went on Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls which I hadnt done since 1999 (flume rides being the only rides Im not so keen on). It was actually quite good fun, but we had completely forgotten how wet you get on this ride; we were totally soaked before we had even got to the big drop!
We had lunch at one of our favourite Orlando restaurants Mythos.
I had Chicken a la Oscar, which was Chicken breast with a crab cake, mashed potatoes, asparagus and a peanutty sauce. Yum!
Tony had the filet steak with mushroom mashed potatoes and onion straws.
Maddie had pizza and fries.
Callum just had milkshakes.
For dessert, Tony and I both had the chocolate banana caramel cake thing which is totally delicious.
Of course, we had to have coffees afterwards though Tony managed to restrain himself and instead of asking for a coffee they've never heard of, just ordered a cappuccino.
After Islands, we walked around to the box office for The Blue Man Group and booked our tickets for the evening performance. In the park, we were told the tickets were $78 each, and when we enquired about possible discounts for annual passholders or students, were told that there wasnt any. We were pretty sure there would be though, so asked at the box office. There were two types of discount available one for annual passholders and a very substantial one for students (with student ID card). One student ID card can buy two tickets. The discounts were only available if you bought the tickets on the day of the performance and only from the box office. The total cost was just $127 for the four of us, so we were very glad we didnt part with $312 in the park!
We left Citywalk around 2 ish and went to Joanns craft store as there was a sale for Labor Day. Maddie and I bought a big stack of card, lots of scrapbooking papers and kits and a book, using a 10% off voucher (we love vouchers!). Cal bought another piece of plywood for his artwork. He has been doing little pieces of cartoon artwork all week and leaving them around the parks. They all have his e-mail address on the back and he wants to see if anyone contacts him! Today, he did some Happy Labor Day ones!
We drove back to the condo for a swim and a rest then heated up a few left-over bits and pieces (chicken, texas toast etc) for an early dinner, before heading back to Universal to see The Blue Man Group.
The show was very good. It was funny and entertaining and the time just flew by. Who could guess that tissue could be so much fun?
We werent allowed to take photos during the performance, but we could take them afterwards.
Heres Cal with a Blue Man. (Taken with a fish-eye camera).
Cal, especially, really enjoyed the show and bought some light-up drumsticks in the shop afterwards.
We were going to have something to eat at Margaritaville in Citywalk but they had stopped serving for the evening, as had all the other restaurants in Citywalk. The bars were still open, of course, but I can't drink without food!
Tony took a few photos around Citywalk as this was the first time we had been there in the dark.
We drove home and went straight to bed, without even watching an episode of House!
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