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Another 18 nights RPR, just the two of us & HHN (2015 Trip)
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SMOKEY BONES AND HHN.........
After our shower we got a ding from Kyle on Skype......he thought he would try and see if we had the ipad on.......well, it`s always on....so we had a long chat and a catch up again before we headed up to the lounge.........showed him the construction of SF out the window as it had moved on a bit since few days ago.......felt a bit bad tonight we were going to HHN as he loves it so much too.....but he had given us instructions to totally enjoy ourselves......so we would. Waved goodbye to him then walked to Club Lounge where I had some wine, Tom was driving tonight so had a sprite. It was getting a bit duller and when speaking to club staff they mentioned it was going to rain......not again........had been fine so far this year, but we had memories of being drenched opening night last year......didn`t like the idea of that again.........we would see what it was like later. Tom had taken his camera tonight so there was a lot of images of me tonight in one form or another.........
Down at the bridge it felt incredibly humid.......I`m not surprised as the heat all day had been extreme, so we fully expected a downpour later........
Someone asked me about those crocs......Croc Patricia, and the comfiest crocs you will ever wear......having the slight heel makes them not totally flat, so anyone with PF should find them ok for wearing for a while.....I live in them at home in the house.
Takes about 20 minutes or so to get past LBV and down to Kissimmee where SB is.........we really like this place and eat here every trip. Never disappoints........we park up and walk in......it has a very local feel to it in here as well, not just chock full of tourists, we like that ironically. It was still early on a Friday so fairly quiet.......we laughed as we remembered the agitated teenage vegetarian we encountered last year..........hope not to encounter that again......
I always seem to miss out on the brisket they have here.......if you`re not in early it`s gone.......so this time as we were fairly early I was hopeful they would have it.......so after ordering our usual blackberry lemonades in here.......they are gorgeous!!! Tom ordered baby back ribs, house portion and I ordered create your own with brisket and pulled pork......they had it!!! I was looking forward to this.......as we waited we noticed it had started raining....heavy!! Oh no.........sky was so dark and it was coming down in sheets.......it was around 6.30 so we knew HHN had started....hoped it wasn't raining up there at Universal.........then the food arrived and temporarily took our mind off the rain........
I did think mine was quite a small portion this year, but to be honest it was more than enough..........Toms ribs were gorgeous and he thoroughly enjoyed them.....fall off the bone as they should be.......mine was lovely too. Brisket was as juicy and tasty as I heard......the pork I used the sauces on the table for topping......they have four different types of barbeque sauce......all nice!!! So it was a really nice meal.......but rain was still on and still heavy. We asked for the check and I paid while Tom went and got the car so he could pick me up at the door.....this looked to be on for the night.........
I got in the car and it was bad.......traffic was hardly moving, but eventually we turned on to Palm Parkway and up Turkey Lake Road.........it didn`t seem to be as bad now and in the distance it didn`t look to be raining at all.........when we got to the hotel Tom dropped me off and then parked the car, by time he got back and we headed for the boat it was looking a whole better.......tiny little bit but certainly not heavy. Maybe we would be lucky...........
After our shower we got a ding from Kyle on Skype......he thought he would try and see if we had the ipad on.......well, it`s always on....so we had a long chat and a catch up again before we headed up to the lounge.........showed him the construction of SF out the window as it had moved on a bit since few days ago.......felt a bit bad tonight we were going to HHN as he loves it so much too.....but he had given us instructions to totally enjoy ourselves......so we would. Waved goodbye to him then walked to Club Lounge where I had some wine, Tom was driving tonight so had a sprite. It was getting a bit duller and when speaking to club staff they mentioned it was going to rain......not again........had been fine so far this year, but we had memories of being drenched opening night last year......didn`t like the idea of that again.........we would see what it was like later. Tom had taken his camera tonight so there was a lot of images of me tonight in one form or another.........
Down at the bridge it felt incredibly humid.......I`m not surprised as the heat all day had been extreme, so we fully expected a downpour later........
Someone asked me about those crocs......Croc Patricia, and the comfiest crocs you will ever wear......having the slight heel makes them not totally flat, so anyone with PF should find them ok for wearing for a while.....I live in them at home in the house.
Takes about 20 minutes or so to get past LBV and down to Kissimmee where SB is.........we really like this place and eat here every trip. Never disappoints........we park up and walk in......it has a very local feel to it in here as well, not just chock full of tourists, we like that ironically. It was still early on a Friday so fairly quiet.......we laughed as we remembered the agitated teenage vegetarian we encountered last year..........hope not to encounter that again......
I always seem to miss out on the brisket they have here.......if you`re not in early it`s gone.......so this time as we were fairly early I was hopeful they would have it.......so after ordering our usual blackberry lemonades in here.......they are gorgeous!!! Tom ordered baby back ribs, house portion and I ordered create your own with brisket and pulled pork......they had it!!! I was looking forward to this.......as we waited we noticed it had started raining....heavy!! Oh no.........sky was so dark and it was coming down in sheets.......it was around 6.30 so we knew HHN had started....hoped it wasn't raining up there at Universal.........then the food arrived and temporarily took our mind off the rain........
I did think mine was quite a small portion this year, but to be honest it was more than enough..........Toms ribs were gorgeous and he thoroughly enjoyed them.....fall off the bone as they should be.......mine was lovely too. Brisket was as juicy and tasty as I heard......the pork I used the sauces on the table for topping......they have four different types of barbeque sauce......all nice!!! So it was a really nice meal.......but rain was still on and still heavy. We asked for the check and I paid while Tom went and got the car so he could pick me up at the door.....this looked to be on for the night.........
I got in the car and it was bad.......traffic was hardly moving, but eventually we turned on to Palm Parkway and up Turkey Lake Road.........it didn`t seem to be as bad now and in the distance it didn`t look to be raining at all.........when we got to the hotel Tom dropped me off and then parked the car, by time he got back and we headed for the boat it was looking a whole better.......tiny little bit but certainly not heavy. Maybe we would be lucky...........
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I'm so glad the character stuck up for you! I hate people that jump, even when they say they "didn't notice a queue" well thats usually because they didn't bother looking for one in the 1st place.
We had the same on our days too. The queues were great, except minion mayhem and rip ride rock it were the only queues really.
Haha! this story made me laugh! And it wasn't even HHN
I'm still loving the updates and the stories
Yes I was a bit taken aback at the stilt guy.....was glad though as I just couldn`t be bothered making a fuss.......but yes, I`m sure they see the queue perfectly well.......and I`m definitely a jumper when I get a fright.....lol......
Glad you`re still enjoying it Rachel.....it does get bit long winded some days.....
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HHN..........
So we headed down to the boat and sat for a bit and in only a few minutes on came along......but Tom was really embracing his role as photographer tonight.......
We got to the park around 8ish but I think we were too late for hotel guest entrance so we jut went through regular queue tonight.......didn't take long though made it through bag check and metal detectors with no incident tonight........first thing we did was buy some water as we were thirsty......got that then decided what house we would do first......it looked busy but not mobbed at this point....plenty of space to wander and see the scare actors do their thing........
First house we did tonight was Jack again.....we adored this house and I think we got every scare going tonight.......we waited maybe 5 minutes with express for this....regular queue was one hour.....again it looked longer than an hour and the way people were complaining I think it was. This house has the right amount of scares and a lot of fun too.....I even saw things tonight had missed on previous nights.....the conga line wasn`t flying very fast at all......we came to a full stop at one point.....not sure why but we were soon moving again........after that we did AWiL......I liked this last and so did Tom and Kyle but there was something missing from it this year......monsters were good but just something not quite right......Freddy and Jason queue was large.....can`t remember how long but we gave it a miss and headed to Body Collectors again........this was joint first favourite house for this year for us......very creepy exterior and so pretty too, but some brilliant scares inside......including the really bad one at the end for me......but it as brilliant as always........
Psychoscareapy is such a good zone......not scary as such apart from the girl who appeared beside me hissing "don`t you look at me"...lol..... she was fairly scary........it was much busier now but not insanely so which was one of the things we loved about going early in the month and being able to go multiple nights.......
Just as I escaped this guy....chainsaw woman behind me scared the life out of me......they don`t usually bother me but she got me.....we then went in to do Alice 3D.......I have to be honest I do not get this house at all......it`s not scary and very disorientating, which I get is part of the idea.....but it left me wishing I hadn`t wasted 10 minutes queuing for it.....longest we queued for anything apart from Insidious.......Tom didn`t like it either and asked me why I had wanted to do it.....he misunderstood me.....I said I wasn`t bothered about doing it......but we would have done it regardless, we like to do all the houses so we have an opinion on them all.
After that we did Run which I thought sucked. So that was the only 2 houses we didn`t really like out the way.....we saw the regular queue for Insidious was about 100 minutes.....ok not tonight then......we knew Express queue would be long too....so thought we would spend some time in the scare zones then head out......there was a little rain but not much at all so that helped too......we thought we might only get one house done before the heavens opened again.......we were doing ok.......
This guy was a hoot!!! He took to following me the rest of the time we were in this zone.......we must have about 20 pictures of him either behind me or popping up somewhere in our pictures......lol......he was funny
As I said tonight Tom was cameraman so I think there may not be many or very few pictures of him tonight........but we had a blast. Horror nights is so much fun....yes you get scares but its fun scares.
These scare actors are so good.....I think every time I stand back and watch them I get more impressed every time.....
More in next post.....
So we headed down to the boat and sat for a bit and in only a few minutes on came along......but Tom was really embracing his role as photographer tonight.......
We got to the park around 8ish but I think we were too late for hotel guest entrance so we jut went through regular queue tonight.......didn't take long though made it through bag check and metal detectors with no incident tonight........first thing we did was buy some water as we were thirsty......got that then decided what house we would do first......it looked busy but not mobbed at this point....plenty of space to wander and see the scare actors do their thing........
First house we did tonight was Jack again.....we adored this house and I think we got every scare going tonight.......we waited maybe 5 minutes with express for this....regular queue was one hour.....again it looked longer than an hour and the way people were complaining I think it was. This house has the right amount of scares and a lot of fun too.....I even saw things tonight had missed on previous nights.....the conga line wasn`t flying very fast at all......we came to a full stop at one point.....not sure why but we were soon moving again........after that we did AWiL......I liked this last and so did Tom and Kyle but there was something missing from it this year......monsters were good but just something not quite right......Freddy and Jason queue was large.....can`t remember how long but we gave it a miss and headed to Body Collectors again........this was joint first favourite house for this year for us......very creepy exterior and so pretty too, but some brilliant scares inside......including the really bad one at the end for me......but it as brilliant as always........
Psychoscareapy is such a good zone......not scary as such apart from the girl who appeared beside me hissing "don`t you look at me"...lol..... she was fairly scary........it was much busier now but not insanely so which was one of the things we loved about going early in the month and being able to go multiple nights.......
Just as I escaped this guy....chainsaw woman behind me scared the life out of me......they don`t usually bother me but she got me.....we then went in to do Alice 3D.......I have to be honest I do not get this house at all......it`s not scary and very disorientating, which I get is part of the idea.....but it left me wishing I hadn`t wasted 10 minutes queuing for it.....longest we queued for anything apart from Insidious.......Tom didn`t like it either and asked me why I had wanted to do it.....he misunderstood me.....I said I wasn`t bothered about doing it......but we would have done it regardless, we like to do all the houses so we have an opinion on them all.
After that we did Run which I thought sucked. So that was the only 2 houses we didn`t really like out the way.....we saw the regular queue for Insidious was about 100 minutes.....ok not tonight then......we knew Express queue would be long too....so thought we would spend some time in the scare zones then head out......there was a little rain but not much at all so that helped too......we thought we might only get one house done before the heavens opened again.......we were doing ok.......
This guy was a hoot!!! He took to following me the rest of the time we were in this zone.......we must have about 20 pictures of him either behind me or popping up somewhere in our pictures......lol......he was funny
As I said tonight Tom was cameraman so I think there may not be many or very few pictures of him tonight........but we had a blast. Horror nights is so much fun....yes you get scares but its fun scares.
These scare actors are so good.....I think every time I stand back and watch them I get more impressed every time.....
More in next post.....
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Still loving your report! If you like onion rings, I highly recommend them from Smokey Bones! Get the honey mustard sauce for dipping!! DELICIOUS, and well worth the diet splurge for me!
Ok, rate the scariness of HHN for me on a scale of 1-10, keeping in mind that I am a wimp and pretty much climbed my dad when we went to a haunted house when I was 12. He literally had to drag me out of there while both of my legs were wrapped around his and my arms wound around his neck! LOL! I am now 45, but that was my last haunted house!!!
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Oh cara........a year ago I would have joined you in those onion rings.......loved them!! And honey mustard is my dressing of choice......but I'm now allergic to onions.......I used to eat onions with almost everything........but can't touch them now......strangest thing is I actually can't stand the smell of raw onions now either.....so no onions cooked or otherwise for dh........no leeks or scallions either or garlic.......kinda sucked at first but I'm used to it now and it doesn't bother me.......except for coleslaw.......lol......
As for horror nights I may be the wrong one to ask........we just love it.......it's fun scary......you get a lot of true scares and jumps in the houses......scare zones are just fun......but if you are really nervous it may not be for you..........the scare actors come at you from every angle.......would be a shame to miss it though....it is amazing!! Although Michael Myers did scare the bejeesus out of me last year.......lol.......
Glad you're still reading along and enjoying it........
As for horror nights I may be the wrong one to ask........we just love it.......it's fun scary......you get a lot of true scares and jumps in the houses......scare zones are just fun......but if you are really nervous it may not be for you..........the scare actors come at you from every angle.......would be a shame to miss it though....it is amazing!! Although Michael Myers did scare the bejeesus out of me last year.......lol.......
Glad you're still reading along and enjoying it........
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Think DH needs new laptop.......very temperamental indeed!!!
So we had just continued to be in this area for a while......it was so much fun and so many photo opportunities.....I do believe this was the best year ever for photographs with all the scare actors.........although I do apologise to my husband for the lack of pictures of him in this section.......he does enjoy taking pictures though.........
This girl Tom liked..........
I have to be honest this bloody bride scared me no end.........she was one of those that could stand beside you as you were watching something else and you didn't realise....then you spotted her or she hissed quietly in your ear.....lol......she was excellent!!
Finally.......I was allowed the "big camera"........lol.......I prefer the smaller one so I don`t use the big one often..but I had to show Tom was actually with me tonight.........At this point though it was busy and it was hot, so we decided to go back to the hotel and maybe have a drink in the lounge........walking to the boat we noticed one just leave, so took some pictures while we waited for the next one.......we really couldn't be bothered walking....the boats are really regular though so it wasn't long till another appeared and we were soon back in the hotel............the lounge was quiet again.....so Tom ordered a beer and I had a strawberry daiquiri........and we chilled for a while, we had planned to go to Margaritaville but again, heat and tiredness kinda overruled that decision........yes we felt old some nights..........
We did enjoy our quiet time tonight........but as usual tiredness took over and we headed to bed despite he offer of another cocktail.........sleep was preferable right now.
So we had just continued to be in this area for a while......it was so much fun and so many photo opportunities.....I do believe this was the best year ever for photographs with all the scare actors.........although I do apologise to my husband for the lack of pictures of him in this section.......he does enjoy taking pictures though.........
This girl Tom liked..........
I have to be honest this bloody bride scared me no end.........she was one of those that could stand beside you as you were watching something else and you didn't realise....then you spotted her or she hissed quietly in your ear.....lol......she was excellent!!
Finally.......I was allowed the "big camera"........lol.......I prefer the smaller one so I don`t use the big one often..but I had to show Tom was actually with me tonight.........At this point though it was busy and it was hot, so we decided to go back to the hotel and maybe have a drink in the lounge........walking to the boat we noticed one just leave, so took some pictures while we waited for the next one.......we really couldn't be bothered walking....the boats are really regular though so it wasn't long till another appeared and we were soon back in the hotel............the lounge was quiet again.....so Tom ordered a beer and I had a strawberry daiquiri........and we chilled for a while, we had planned to go to Margaritaville but again, heat and tiredness kinda overruled that decision........yes we felt old some nights..........
We did enjoy our quiet time tonight........but as usual tiredness took over and we headed to bed despite he offer of another cocktail.........sleep was preferable right now.
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SATURDAY 26TH SEPT
We tend to avoid Saturdays in the parks.......far too busy and we can do other things instead.......we had another fantastic nights sleep although I did wake to one person shout in the hallway.......heard someone else near us open his door and yell at him to be more considerate......lol.....don`t know who was louder but his heart was in the right place.......slept till around 8am today.....longest yet......Kyle would be wondering why we weren't up yet as it was 1pm his time.......got showered and then Skyped him......this was his last weekend before going back to University so he was making the most of it.......things were fine back home, no issues there.......showed him the gorgeous day outside.......he said we didn`t want to see out of his window.......blanket of grey. Told him we would speak tomorrow as usual then headed to Lounge for breakfast.......we took our time this morning and spoke to a couple who had been at horror nights last night and had seen us.......they come every year and enjoyed horror nights itself but they told us they had done the Scare Actor dinner and thought it was just awful. Have come to hear that from many people who have done it....such a shame as it`s a good idea......we chatted some more then chatted to the staff a bit and said we were having a quiet day today.........
We headed down to the pool and sat in the shady area........there weren't many people around the pool but the ones that were had congregated in the blitz of the sun........we were in the shade......lol.......was nice though. I think we were enjoying this new found day time pool time, we don`t usually go during the day very often.
Nothing like having the pool to yourself.....and he did for about an hour or so, before someone else decided to swim.
we honestly could have sat here all day but I had shopping plans today, so we thought we go get changed and eat in Tchoup Chop for lunch.......there is a back story with us and Tchoup Chop......the highlights are..........disappointed with meal twice and subsequently every time we try to eat there.....it just doesn`t happen.......for one reason or another......and today was no different......without the gory details......we didn't eat there......almost.......and I took the picture to prove we did try.........
So we ended up in old faithful Jake`s for lunch.......it`s easy in here.....plenty of choices and good food. We both had cokes and I ordered shrimp salad and Tom ordered crab cake sandwich with fruit as a side.........both were lovely.......the shrimp was huge.......
We really enjoyed our lunch and after that we headed off to Mall at Millenia and a few other places........really just spent the afternoon mooching around and buying bits and bobs. We had a gift to buy for one of the girls on the front desk who had really sorted out a mix up on our side with the safe behind the desk......we were incredibly grateful to her so I had an idea of some nice gifts to say thank you.............
We got back to room and got changed, wrapped up the gift and we knew would see her tomorrow....so up to lounge for a chill out and some wine as we were going to Cowfish again tonight and HHN.....even on a Saturday!!! Lounge was lovely......I think most people that were there for horror nights had gone to do the holding areas....so it was fairly quiet and we got to chat more to Mara who was just the loveliest girl....she was the one who looked like my niece........we were in no rush to go anywhere as we only planned to cherry pick houses tonight as we expected it to be ultra busy.........
Sitting with a chilled wine and an IPad......my idea of chilling out.........we would be leaving soon, but had to get changed first.....that dress was not a good idea if there was a breeze......so thought it wise to change.
If you`re still reading along...I hope you are enjoying it........I said it wasn`t going to be the most thrilling trip report ever, but we were loving every second of it!!
We tend to avoid Saturdays in the parks.......far too busy and we can do other things instead.......we had another fantastic nights sleep although I did wake to one person shout in the hallway.......heard someone else near us open his door and yell at him to be more considerate......lol.....don`t know who was louder but his heart was in the right place.......slept till around 8am today.....longest yet......Kyle would be wondering why we weren't up yet as it was 1pm his time.......got showered and then Skyped him......this was his last weekend before going back to University so he was making the most of it.......things were fine back home, no issues there.......showed him the gorgeous day outside.......he said we didn`t want to see out of his window.......blanket of grey. Told him we would speak tomorrow as usual then headed to Lounge for breakfast.......we took our time this morning and spoke to a couple who had been at horror nights last night and had seen us.......they come every year and enjoyed horror nights itself but they told us they had done the Scare Actor dinner and thought it was just awful. Have come to hear that from many people who have done it....such a shame as it`s a good idea......we chatted some more then chatted to the staff a bit and said we were having a quiet day today.........
We headed down to the pool and sat in the shady area........there weren't many people around the pool but the ones that were had congregated in the blitz of the sun........we were in the shade......lol.......was nice though. I think we were enjoying this new found day time pool time, we don`t usually go during the day very often.
Nothing like having the pool to yourself.....and he did for about an hour or so, before someone else decided to swim.
we honestly could have sat here all day but I had shopping plans today, so we thought we go get changed and eat in Tchoup Chop for lunch.......there is a back story with us and Tchoup Chop......the highlights are..........disappointed with meal twice and subsequently every time we try to eat there.....it just doesn`t happen.......for one reason or another......and today was no different......without the gory details......we didn't eat there......almost.......and I took the picture to prove we did try.........
So we ended up in old faithful Jake`s for lunch.......it`s easy in here.....plenty of choices and good food. We both had cokes and I ordered shrimp salad and Tom ordered crab cake sandwich with fruit as a side.........both were lovely.......the shrimp was huge.......
We really enjoyed our lunch and after that we headed off to Mall at Millenia and a few other places........really just spent the afternoon mooching around and buying bits and bobs. We had a gift to buy for one of the girls on the front desk who had really sorted out a mix up on our side with the safe behind the desk......we were incredibly grateful to her so I had an idea of some nice gifts to say thank you.............
We got back to room and got changed, wrapped up the gift and we knew would see her tomorrow....so up to lounge for a chill out and some wine as we were going to Cowfish again tonight and HHN.....even on a Saturday!!! Lounge was lovely......I think most people that were there for horror nights had gone to do the holding areas....so it was fairly quiet and we got to chat more to Mara who was just the loveliest girl....she was the one who looked like my niece........we were in no rush to go anywhere as we only planned to cherry pick houses tonight as we expected it to be ultra busy.........
Sitting with a chilled wine and an IPad......my idea of chilling out.........we would be leaving soon, but had to get changed first.....that dress was not a good idea if there was a breeze......so thought it wise to change.
If you`re still reading along...I hope you are enjoying it........I said it wasn`t going to be the most thrilling trip report ever, but we were loving every second of it!!
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Thank you for taking the time to right your trip report! I read along last year and really enjoyed it and I'm loving this year as well. My family stayed at RPR last May and we liked it and reading your report last year helped us with our decision to stay there.
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COWFISH AGAIN AND HHN.........
So after having 3 glasses of wine (yes it`s early....we`re on vacation)) we went back to room where I changed the offending dress into something more appropriate....and we went down to get the boat.......we hadn't eaten anything in the lounge, no salad or even cheese so we were hungry tonight......There was a queue outside and we soon realised we were in the queue for Vivo.....lol......so wandered over the desk where she said wait was an hour.....we told her we had onsite room keys.....she didn`t look quite sure she knew what we meant but said 15 minutes and we went in. Even I could wait 15 minutes.........we were actually more or less seated immediately.....I think because someone was kicking off big time about their wait........one very harassed looking girl said to us table for 2? We nodded and she said to follow her......I think we got grumpy guys table........it was a good table too.....we could see the kitchen........Tom ordered a cocktail.....but none of them appealed to me which was a surprise as I love cocktails.....so I had a soda....
Tom`s cocktail was small but my goodness it was potent!!! I took a sip to be sociable.........tonight I didn`t fancy a burger but Tom did........and a big one too.........he ordered the Pig and Swine burger which came with ham, bacon and a fried egg on top......after discussing my allergies I decided on Firecracker sushi.........
This place is noisy and bustling all the time but it has a bit of life about it......we really liked it in there and can`t wait to go back next year if we didn't manage another visit this trip........
I think Tom enjoyed this burger more than the last one.......you know when you think someone is going to lick the plate??? He wouldn`t but.......my sushi was hot but it`s just not spicy enough......I`m not sure why but if something is called Firecracker or Dynamite I expect it to be more than a tingle on the tongue. But it was ok and although the burgers are good here, the sushi is average at best.
We paid and headed out to horror nights again.......it was busy with people heading in........very busy. We didn`t plan to be in for very long tonight though. Not a fan of having to fight my way through so many people and heaven forbid I had to queue!!!
We really didn't take many pictures tonight.......thought we would just enjoy it without having to capture everything.........we got through gates fairly quickly and immediately headed to Jack`s house.....a definite favourite.......I think we waited around 15 minutes to get in......but it was so worth it tonight......I had the big red arrow on my head for the Scare actors to see I think.......I again, got every scare and the girl in front of me complained wildly to her boyfriend she wasn't getting any scares.......lol......bless......
Did Jason tonight and I hadn`t realised first time just how good this house actually was........lots of scares and some fantastic theming.....loved this house. On to Body Collectors again and just adored this house........we saw whiny girl join the queue near us and I`m sure she said not to go in front of us.......lol.......again this house was top notch tonight again........we had a good crowd around us too which adds to it.....everyone was in the spirit and they laughed even when they didn`t get the scare.......could we follow these guys around please.....they were fun.........
These guys were quite fun to watch too.........
We planned to Insidious tonight regardless of queue.....so headed around to there.........
Just missed getting a picture with Jason.....he was heading in and would be back out soon but we were heading to Insidious. But first we stopped in at Diagon Alley and have a drink.........it was so quiet.......it was like the end of a park day where most have cleared out and it`s only us the stragglers left behind......nice and peaceful and so different to daytime.....
We had a Otters fizzy orange juice and it had cinnamon on the rim which wasn't that nice actually despite me loving cinnamon.......I love orange soda......this was just ok......wouldn't rush to get it again....but it was actually nice to sit in relative peace and quiet that was the total opposite of outside. We sat for a bit then went back out.....we didn't bother with the rides as we don`t normally on a horror night.......it`s all about the houses and scares for us.........
One of the few pics tonight.......
We came out and as we were walking saw we would just make Bill and Ted.........really wished we hadn't bothered.......this show when we saw it in 07/08 was funny as heck.........we were crying with laughter one year......this year and last couple of previous years it`s been a let down. We left early..........wandered around to Insidious and regular queue was long!!! But we decide to just do it. It actually wasn`t too bad at all.......but we had a guy a little in front of us smoking.....well he was actually vaping.....opinions vary on this but for me I don`t want to be breathing in whatever its make up is......but as we got to the bit where your EP is scanned the girl told him to extinguish the cigarette....he said it`s fine I`m vaping.....now, neither is allowed in line.....so she told him it made no difference.....he said no one had complained so he would keep doing it......she then very firmly told him sir, put it away or exit the line for the night......he put it away and there was a definite cheer form those directly around him.......why is it people thing rules are not for them with things like this.
So that aside, we were fairly quick getting to this bit.....then she seemed to let an inordinate amount of people from the regular queue through......we had been teasing her and she took it in good spirit....next thing we were through.......This is a scary house in bits.....and really well done. We moved on to The Purge and again really liked this house and this was the house I saw the scare coming ahead......and I still got the fright of my life........we caught a lot of things we missed before.....like the "teen" skipping the queue....only she wasn`t......and I got splashed in the face with "blood" that was fun!!! Good house that I had originally thought we wouldn`t care for as I hated the film and didn't like the scare zone last year......
We were heading out only stopping for a beer from the stall nearest us........it was nice. Then as it was after midnight.....and ultra late for us we headed back to the hotel.......there was a boat just about to leave and we shouted Robert who we knew and he said oh it`s those pair that have moved in.......he always teases us how long we stay for......lol......he held the boat and we were so grateful to him as we were whooped!! That was the busiest night we had encountered in recent years......but, we don`t usually stay so late on a Saturday night.....it was fun though but no way would we ever consider it without EP.
We fell into bed tonight absolutely whooped.......it`s surprisingly sore on your feet even when you`re not marching fast.......I did put some cooling gel on mine tonight........didn`t bother me though as I was asleep so quick......even Tom beat me to sleep tonight.
So after having 3 glasses of wine (yes it`s early....we`re on vacation)) we went back to room where I changed the offending dress into something more appropriate....and we went down to get the boat.......we hadn't eaten anything in the lounge, no salad or even cheese so we were hungry tonight......There was a queue outside and we soon realised we were in the queue for Vivo.....lol......so wandered over the desk where she said wait was an hour.....we told her we had onsite room keys.....she didn`t look quite sure she knew what we meant but said 15 minutes and we went in. Even I could wait 15 minutes.........we were actually more or less seated immediately.....I think because someone was kicking off big time about their wait........one very harassed looking girl said to us table for 2? We nodded and she said to follow her......I think we got grumpy guys table........it was a good table too.....we could see the kitchen........Tom ordered a cocktail.....but none of them appealed to me which was a surprise as I love cocktails.....so I had a soda....
Tom`s cocktail was small but my goodness it was potent!!! I took a sip to be sociable.........tonight I didn`t fancy a burger but Tom did........and a big one too.........he ordered the Pig and Swine burger which came with ham, bacon and a fried egg on top......after discussing my allergies I decided on Firecracker sushi.........
This place is noisy and bustling all the time but it has a bit of life about it......we really liked it in there and can`t wait to go back next year if we didn't manage another visit this trip........
I think Tom enjoyed this burger more than the last one.......you know when you think someone is going to lick the plate??? He wouldn`t but.......my sushi was hot but it`s just not spicy enough......I`m not sure why but if something is called Firecracker or Dynamite I expect it to be more than a tingle on the tongue. But it was ok and although the burgers are good here, the sushi is average at best.
We paid and headed out to horror nights again.......it was busy with people heading in........very busy. We didn`t plan to be in for very long tonight though. Not a fan of having to fight my way through so many people and heaven forbid I had to queue!!!
We really didn't take many pictures tonight.......thought we would just enjoy it without having to capture everything.........we got through gates fairly quickly and immediately headed to Jack`s house.....a definite favourite.......I think we waited around 15 minutes to get in......but it was so worth it tonight......I had the big red arrow on my head for the Scare actors to see I think.......I again, got every scare and the girl in front of me complained wildly to her boyfriend she wasn't getting any scares.......lol......bless......
Did Jason tonight and I hadn`t realised first time just how good this house actually was........lots of scares and some fantastic theming.....loved this house. On to Body Collectors again and just adored this house........we saw whiny girl join the queue near us and I`m sure she said not to go in front of us.......lol.......again this house was top notch tonight again........we had a good crowd around us too which adds to it.....everyone was in the spirit and they laughed even when they didn`t get the scare.......could we follow these guys around please.....they were fun.........
These guys were quite fun to watch too.........
We planned to Insidious tonight regardless of queue.....so headed around to there.........
Just missed getting a picture with Jason.....he was heading in and would be back out soon but we were heading to Insidious. But first we stopped in at Diagon Alley and have a drink.........it was so quiet.......it was like the end of a park day where most have cleared out and it`s only us the stragglers left behind......nice and peaceful and so different to daytime.....
We had a Otters fizzy orange juice and it had cinnamon on the rim which wasn't that nice actually despite me loving cinnamon.......I love orange soda......this was just ok......wouldn't rush to get it again....but it was actually nice to sit in relative peace and quiet that was the total opposite of outside. We sat for a bit then went back out.....we didn't bother with the rides as we don`t normally on a horror night.......it`s all about the houses and scares for us.........
One of the few pics tonight.......
We came out and as we were walking saw we would just make Bill and Ted.........really wished we hadn't bothered.......this show when we saw it in 07/08 was funny as heck.........we were crying with laughter one year......this year and last couple of previous years it`s been a let down. We left early..........wandered around to Insidious and regular queue was long!!! But we decide to just do it. It actually wasn`t too bad at all.......but we had a guy a little in front of us smoking.....well he was actually vaping.....opinions vary on this but for me I don`t want to be breathing in whatever its make up is......but as we got to the bit where your EP is scanned the girl told him to extinguish the cigarette....he said it`s fine I`m vaping.....now, neither is allowed in line.....so she told him it made no difference.....he said no one had complained so he would keep doing it......she then very firmly told him sir, put it away or exit the line for the night......he put it away and there was a definite cheer form those directly around him.......why is it people thing rules are not for them with things like this.
So that aside, we were fairly quick getting to this bit.....then she seemed to let an inordinate amount of people from the regular queue through......we had been teasing her and she took it in good spirit....next thing we were through.......This is a scary house in bits.....and really well done. We moved on to The Purge and again really liked this house and this was the house I saw the scare coming ahead......and I still got the fright of my life........we caught a lot of things we missed before.....like the "teen" skipping the queue....only she wasn`t......and I got splashed in the face with "blood" that was fun!!! Good house that I had originally thought we wouldn`t care for as I hated the film and didn't like the scare zone last year......
We were heading out only stopping for a beer from the stall nearest us........it was nice. Then as it was after midnight.....and ultra late for us we headed back to the hotel.......there was a boat just about to leave and we shouted Robert who we knew and he said oh it`s those pair that have moved in.......he always teases us how long we stay for......lol......he held the boat and we were so grateful to him as we were whooped!! That was the busiest night we had encountered in recent years......but, we don`t usually stay so late on a Saturday night.....it was fun though but no way would we ever consider it without EP.
We fell into bed tonight absolutely whooped.......it`s surprisingly sore on your feet even when you`re not marching fast.......I did put some cooling gel on mine tonight........didn`t bother me though as I was asleep so quick......even Tom beat me to sleep tonight.
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Thank you.....that is so kind of you to say
........Glad you enjoyed RP.....it`s such a beautiful place to stay, so it`s nice to know you liked it too....Glad you`re enjoying the trip report too........thanks again......
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When I read the first post in your TR, I knew I was going to like you! We also always stay at RPR (with EP and never a que) and the days of making the trip just the two of us are looming! (Son just graduated from college and daughter just started) We are headed down in January, planned around college break of course!
Your trip is what our vacation dreams are made of! Bravo!
Your trip is what our vacation dreams are made of! Bravo!
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Hey Meredith..........welcome back!!
Thank you so much for the lovely comments..........going back in January!! How lovely.........
You'll all have a lovely time I know.....and glad you're enjoying reading along our trip report.......
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It was the Ruby Panther cocktail.......some kind of vodka, pink lemonade, raspberries and a couple of other things......it was ok, but Tom liked it.........
Thanks Vicki......glad you're still enjoying reading along........next update soon I hope.........
Thanks Vicki......glad you're still enjoying reading along........next update soon I hope.........
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SUNDAY 27TH SEPT.........
Today was an odd kinda day.......although we were sleeping great we left a bit lethargic this morning........but, nevertheless we did our usual and after Skyping Kyle and arranged a new time to chat tomorrow as he was back at uni.......we headed for breakfast and then suncream. We really didn`t do much today at all.......
We were going to IOA today, so we always walked there.....today we felt we were walking a bit slower than normal but as always we were in no rush to get anywhere. There was no queue to get in today, with it being Sunday we thought it would be busier......
Disappointed to not be doing The Hulk again......
We went straight on to Doom......we had a first timer on with us today......she was terrified!!! It was odd seeing someone genuinely terrified on this ride as we love it so much and it`s just fun to us.......I honestly thought she was going to cry as we waited.......and of course we had the cool TM who gave us the countdown from 10.......he set us off at 5.........lol........she was so scared she didn`t even scream......we asked her how she enjoyed it.......short answer.....she didn`t. She started cursing her boyfriend and told him she would never go back on that ride again.......the last time we went on I had forgotten we had a couple with us who again, one of them had never ridden.......she was not happy either when she came off and said to her partner she thought she was going to pass out......her partner was laughing and we spoke to them both in Spiderman....we asked her partner how she was and she laughed and told her everyone was talking about her.....bless her........
We did our usual tour of the area doing Doom several times and then Spiderman which we love.....
I should note, we took very few pictures this morning........
We got some water again and then decided to do JP a load of times today.......we had missed out Bluto and Ripsaw this year as we didn`t want to get completely drenched......but we planned to rectify that at some point.......they are such fun rides, but when you have most of the day to go you don`t want to walking about dripping wet.
So JP we hit a few times........not much happened today at all........we then decided we would take the train to Studios and see what we wanted to do from there........so without stopping for FJ or DD we got on the train.....well, first we had to wait behind three people argue they should be able to ride the train despite not having a park to park pass.......all credit to TM she handled them well despite their call for a supervisor.......we heard them complain about being gouged.....so they were just being cheap....they knew they had to upgrade but hoped to blag it. People like that annoy me..... anyway, we headed through and they were still arguing......but no they didn`t get on the train.........
We got on the train with practically no wait and soon we were setting off......the people with us were maybe Mexican, four teenagers.....and they asked us if we minded them taking pictures which I thought was very considerate of them.....we said no we didn`t mind at all......we took a few of them together too for which they were very grateful.......we had ridden so many times it didn`t ruin our experience......but such nice teenagers, not your stereotypical ones........we got off and headed to Transformers, MIB and ET.........told you it was an odd day.......we decided at that point to leave the park and head out somewhere for lunch. A place that my friends tease me mercilessly for going to???
Today was an odd kinda day.......although we were sleeping great we left a bit lethargic this morning........but, nevertheless we did our usual and after Skyping Kyle and arranged a new time to chat tomorrow as he was back at uni.......we headed for breakfast and then suncream. We really didn`t do much today at all.......
We were going to IOA today, so we always walked there.....today we felt we were walking a bit slower than normal but as always we were in no rush to get anywhere. There was no queue to get in today, with it being Sunday we thought it would be busier......
Disappointed to not be doing The Hulk again......
We went straight on to Doom......we had a first timer on with us today......she was terrified!!! It was odd seeing someone genuinely terrified on this ride as we love it so much and it`s just fun to us.......I honestly thought she was going to cry as we waited.......and of course we had the cool TM who gave us the countdown from 10.......he set us off at 5.........lol........she was so scared she didn`t even scream......we asked her how she enjoyed it.......short answer.....she didn`t. She started cursing her boyfriend and told him she would never go back on that ride again.......the last time we went on I had forgotten we had a couple with us who again, one of them had never ridden.......she was not happy either when she came off and said to her partner she thought she was going to pass out......her partner was laughing and we spoke to them both in Spiderman....we asked her partner how she was and she laughed and told her everyone was talking about her.....bless her........
We did our usual tour of the area doing Doom several times and then Spiderman which we love.....
I should note, we took very few pictures this morning........
We got some water again and then decided to do JP a load of times today.......we had missed out Bluto and Ripsaw this year as we didn`t want to get completely drenched......but we planned to rectify that at some point.......they are such fun rides, but when you have most of the day to go you don`t want to walking about dripping wet.
So JP we hit a few times........not much happened today at all........we then decided we would take the train to Studios and see what we wanted to do from there........so without stopping for FJ or DD we got on the train.....well, first we had to wait behind three people argue they should be able to ride the train despite not having a park to park pass.......all credit to TM she handled them well despite their call for a supervisor.......we heard them complain about being gouged.....so they were just being cheap....they knew they had to upgrade but hoped to blag it. People like that annoy me..... anyway, we headed through and they were still arguing......but no they didn`t get on the train.........
We got on the train with practically no wait and soon we were setting off......the people with us were maybe Mexican, four teenagers.....and they asked us if we minded them taking pictures which I thought was very considerate of them.....we said no we didn`t mind at all......we took a few of them together too for which they were very grateful.......we had ridden so many times it didn`t ruin our experience......but such nice teenagers, not your stereotypical ones........we got off and headed to Transformers, MIB and ET.........told you it was an odd day.......we decided at that point to leave the park and head out somewhere for lunch. A place that my friends tease me mercilessly for going to???
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Thanks Kivara........glad you like them......I have friends who would never go either and still like the pictures.......One friend in particular can`t take gore........I may or may not have turned one gory HHN picture into a birthday card for her last year.......
Glad you`re still reading along
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Today we were just not feeling the parks.......it was again, very hot and although we did love the heat I think we needed a break for the day.......our legs were complaining a bit.....as you probably noticed we are not exactly fitness fanatics......anyway, we went back to hotel got freshened up and headed out to Ihop.
My friends think it`s hilarious.......they tease me I don`t know what a budget is and only eat in not cheap places......nothing could be further from the truth.....I love places like Chili`s and Longhorn......not exactly fine dining.....I think I`m being underestimated here...... but I kinda know what they mean.....I`m affectionately called Princess by my husband and some friends......and it`s not altogether ironic,
But off to Ihop we go..........it`s such a busy place but we do get a table straight away, and lady immediately apologises and says we may have a delay in ordering......fine by us.....we have no idea what we are going to have. We do order a strawberry lemonade and a mango lemonade......strawberry was lovely but mango one wasn't great according to Tom.
Tom went with a bacon egg sampler breakfast with pancakes and I ordered a turkey cranberry melt sandwich
It was really lovely and filled a big hole........Tom loves fried eggs and it`s just something we don`t eat a lot of at home, for no particular reason.......so he does enjoy them here. None of us like the coffee though....very bitter and a bit tastless.....but then I love Starbucks type milkier coffee.
But this our "cheap" meal.....and I honestly am still not sure why some look down on this place....now Ponderosa or Golden Corral I can understand as we would never eat in. But Ihop we like. I`m not fussy......just a little particular and my friends do tease me about being a "Princess".......of course I am!!!!!
We leave there and are thinking what to do......then we have a brainwave.....we decide to head back into the park and do the water rides........so back to hotel, and as I offer to drive, this is our one thing to row over.....we love driving over here, and it`s not unusual for us to race to get the keys in the morning if we`re setting off somewhere.......
So, again we walk again to the park with costume on under lightest clothes we have and we ride Bluto and Ripsaw time after time.........I always forget how hard Ripsaw is to climb out of at times.......lol.......It doesn't bother me to ask for help if I need it.....but a few needed a helping hand but struggled.......On Bluto its fun to see people put their feet up on the metal in front of them in the hope to keep them dry........lol......didn`t tell them it comes in above you too......their shoes are soaked........
Fun afternoon and we were totally drenched.......we did think about going round to JP but we were just too wet.........walking was an issue at this point. But worth it.....the Ripsaw drop is fast!!! We love it!!!
We sploshed our way back to our room and felt incredibly guilty for what a sight we were.......I look like a drowned rat when my hair is wet.........but we got showered and changed as we were actually a bit cold funnily enough.......the temps seemed to have dropped since we went into the parks........but we had plans for Joe`s Crab Shack tonight.............
My friends think it`s hilarious.......they tease me I don`t know what a budget is and only eat in not cheap places......nothing could be further from the truth.....I love places like Chili`s and Longhorn......not exactly fine dining.....I think I`m being underestimated here...... but I kinda know what they mean.....I`m affectionately called Princess by my husband and some friends......and it`s not altogether ironic,
But off to Ihop we go..........it`s such a busy place but we do get a table straight away, and lady immediately apologises and says we may have a delay in ordering......fine by us.....we have no idea what we are going to have. We do order a strawberry lemonade and a mango lemonade......strawberry was lovely but mango one wasn't great according to Tom.
Tom went with a bacon egg sampler breakfast with pancakes and I ordered a turkey cranberry melt sandwich
It was really lovely and filled a big hole........Tom loves fried eggs and it`s just something we don`t eat a lot of at home, for no particular reason.......so he does enjoy them here. None of us like the coffee though....very bitter and a bit tastless.....but then I love Starbucks type milkier coffee.
But this our "cheap" meal.....and I honestly am still not sure why some look down on this place....now Ponderosa or Golden Corral I can understand as we would never eat in. But Ihop we like. I`m not fussy......just a little particular and my friends do tease me about being a "Princess".......of course I am!!!!!
We leave there and are thinking what to do......then we have a brainwave.....we decide to head back into the park and do the water rides........so back to hotel, and as I offer to drive, this is our one thing to row over.....we love driving over here, and it`s not unusual for us to race to get the keys in the morning if we`re setting off somewhere.......
So, again we walk again to the park with costume on under lightest clothes we have and we ride Bluto and Ripsaw time after time.........I always forget how hard Ripsaw is to climb out of at times.......lol.......It doesn't bother me to ask for help if I need it.....but a few needed a helping hand but struggled.......On Bluto its fun to see people put their feet up on the metal in front of them in the hope to keep them dry........lol......didn`t tell them it comes in above you too......their shoes are soaked........
Fun afternoon and we were totally drenched.......we did think about going round to JP but we were just too wet.........walking was an issue at this point. But worth it.....the Ripsaw drop is fast!!! We love it!!!
We sploshed our way back to our room and felt incredibly guilty for what a sight we were.......I look like a drowned rat when my hair is wet.........but we got showered and changed as we were actually a bit cold funnily enough.......the temps seemed to have dropped since we went into the parks........but we had plans for Joe`s Crab Shack tonight.............
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