DISASTER! A New Universal Trip-Report Starring ME! & My Friends

[Snowy-girls]

Subbing .Great trip report so far,excellent pics,i can't wait to go on the Simpsons ride next year .Food looks delish.Can't wait for more.x.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

So we headed back to the resort to hit up our room for the first time before realizing either they didn't tell me or I completely forgot to note what the room number was. So we went to the Lobby first and luckily there was no line and plenty of employees willing to help.

Yeah, yeah.. the room's nice.

BUT CHECK THESE OUT!!

Ahhh.. the benefits of LoewsFirst. A boy can get used to this..

One more look at the room and our awesome view. I usually request Theme Park View. I just love to see the Hulk go by.. But I could NOT complain. This view was awesome. The room was also really close to the elevators so that was really convenient as well.

We had absolutely no time to relax as we had to get ready for our 8pm Blue Man Group show. I've never actually seen Blue Man Group live but I do own a CD of theirs (The Complex, which I love) and have seen one of their tours on TV. But we were definitely all looking forward to seeing the show at Universal since it was announced.

So we all got ready in about 20 minutes and by 7:40, were hauling *** to CityWalk in order to make the show.

We were literally running up to the theater at about 7:59. The place was really full, save for a few rows in the back but there was A LOT of people. I only got my tickets about a week or two before and we were 7th row. Make sure you're NOT late to the show.. or please do because it makes for a hilarious moment in the show. I won't give it away.

The show was AWESOME! It was funny, weird, awe-inspiring, always entertaining and most of all, a really fun time. It's a perfect fit in CityWalk and the Universal Orlando Resort. Even if you've seen them on TV, in person, it really was a technological marvel. The only thing was I felt was the show was a bit disjointed.. almost like a compilation of different Blue Man Group skits than a fully-realized show. But still, I loved it and it definitely feels like it won't be the exact same show twice. I'll definitely be checking this one out again. Also, be on the lookout for discounts. May was Passholder Appreciation Month and we got our tickets for a total of $59 each.

This Show Has Been Approved By Luis & Nisha

Exiting The Blue Man Group Show

The merchandise area was flooded after the show but there's a smaller Merchandise cart located outside with great stuff as well. The band members were already posing for pictures and there was a big crowd waiting for pictures with the Blue Man Group as well, who were not yet out.

We decided to forego this instead for a more intimate Blue Man Group photo shoot of our own.

*Not Actual Blue Man Group Pictured​

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

Afterwards, we went for dinner at NBA City. It was our first time dining here and other than the service being a little spotty, the food was pretty good. We started with the Parmesan Chicken Tenders and Peach BBQ Wings Your Way appetizer. Both were tasty and gone within a few minutes.

Nisha had the Crab Rangoon appetizer for her meal which I also tried and it was pretty good but I've had really good Crab Rangoon and.. you don't really go to NBA City and get Crab Rangoon.. (don't tell her I said that..) Luis got the Cajun Stuffed Chicken which we were really looking forward to but wasn't exactly what we expected. It was still really good though and it came with a spicy cream sauce that was delish. If he ordered it again, he'd ask for more of it. I got the New York Strip Steak which had a Market Price of $28. A bit much but the steak was really good and flavorful. Not the best steak I've ever had (thank you, Houstons) but if you're going for a steak in CityWalk, one of your best bets.






For a bigger version of the food pics, visit the Universal Food Pics thread by clicking on any of the plates above.

What I didnt take pictures of was some of the drinks we also had while at NBA City. It definitely made the walk back to the hotel VERY entertaining.

Nisha Falls For The First Time


Okay, so it was my fault. I made her think something was coming out of the bushes. But what we weren't prepared for was a game of drunken water limbo.

We see a sign that says that after 9pm, there's no more entry to the hotel from the Pool area.. to please use the Hotel Lobby walkway and entrance. At the same time, they had the SPRINKLERS running on the Hotel Lobby walkway. So we're trying to walk down the paved way to the lobby and suddenly we're jumping over water sprinklers and being hit by them.

Wet.. but finally back at the hotel

*Some further investigation the next day showed that we could have very well continued walking past the pool area to another entrance, just about where the water taxis pick-up and drop-off guests.



Back at the room..

Nisha Falls For The Second Time​

Coming up.. believe it or not.. Day 2!

 

[Snowy-girls]

Great update-Glad you all enjoyed Blue Man Group.Your room looks lovely+that view is amazing .x.

 

[bubba's mom]

Were you in Tower 2? What was your room number? (ya know someone has to ask...that someone would be me )

Cookies look great...but what's with the 2 kids cups? Did they think you had small kids with you?

Glad to hear BMG was great....was thinking about it for this year, decided to wait till next.....

I hope your friend forgives you for posting her plastered pic all over the internet

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

Were you in Tower 2? What was your room number? (ya know someone has to ask...that someone would be me )

We were in Tower 1, Room 1704. It might be a popular room or view because the woman checking us in asked if I had requested it or if they just gave it to me.

Cookies look great...but what's with the 2 kids cups? Did they think you had small kids with you?

You know.. I have no idea.. I drank out of one for the milk since it was right there.. but when they came and took the plates and milk jar, the cups were gone too. Maybe they had us down as kids at heart?

Glad to hear BMG was great....was thinking about it for this year, decided to wait till next.....

I hope your friend forgives you for posting her plastered pic all over the internet

She knows nothing is withheld from my friends at the DISboards.

 

[donaldduck352]

Tell Nisha she is not the only one that has done that.I've been there myself

 

[reelmom]

We just got back also. I keep looking for us in the background of your pictures. I will do the same with mine. Wouldn't that be neat. Anyways, enjoying your TR. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[bubba's mom]

1704....i see..... When we stayed at RPR (first time), we stayed in 1729....the "odd" side of the hall that faces IOA....that (apparently) is the view from the across the hall

 

[Akdar]

Nice TR, now I'm feeling guilty for not getting back to mine yet!

 

[goofygirl64]

MORE...MORE...MORE...

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

I have this thing where when I'm in Universal, I can't really sleep in that much. I just feel like there's so much to do and that I'm wasting time by sleeping. So I'm awake in bed at like 7:30am.. thinking in my head.. the pool doesn't open until 8am.. I can get up, get ready.. grab something quick for breakfast.. and then the pool should be open by then. So I leave the room a few minutes before 8 while Luis and Nisha are still sleeping. I do this every time so they knew exactly where to find me.

I went to the lobby and visited the continental breakfast in the Orchid Court Lounge. They had a really nice selection, including hot cinnamon rolls.

I got this.. which was about $8 something. Yup. Welcome to Loews.. where the prices are extremely Highs.


I got to relax in the hot tub for a good while.. They played nice fun music too like Sheryl Crow, Maroon 5, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, some 80's stuff.. I was in heaven.

Luis called me at around 9:30 to see where I was and if I minded if he joined me. I said of course not and that if he wanted to get some breakfast before that they have a continental breakfast in the Orchid Court Lounge. He said that sounded perfect and he'd see me in a bit.


A few minutes later, Luis shows up with a danish and asks.. "Was this free?"

Luis tells his story of the grand theft breakfast:

LUIS:
"Pick up some bagels or danishes and some juice and bring it to the pool, that's what I did"... I went to the lobby and walked towards the continental breakfast. There was a nice spread.. bagels, pastries, donuts, cookies, an assortment of juices, coffes and teas. Looks like a free continental breakfast.. I mean if the Ramada has one, why not Royal Pacific? I grab a plate and make my way down the line.. I grab one apple danish. I couldn't find any juice.. I'm walking away and I hesitate for a moment.. Is this really free? I figured I'd just call Anthony and see what he says.. but I figure..it has to be free. I'm at the Royal Pacific! And I walk away. I meet up with Anthony at the pool and I ask him... "Was this free?" .... His response: "YOU DIDNT PAY FOR IT??!?!?!" I THOUGHT IT WAS FREE! IM SORRRRRRYY.. That danish was tainted with lies. I put it aside while I tried to figure out if I should return it and explain what happened but I was so embarrassed! Not even a minute later, by the hammer of Thor a giant bird stole the danish. It serves me right though .. I didn't even pay for it.. I DIDNT KNOOOWWW!

In Luis' defense, I understood his logic.. but anyone who's stayed in nice hotels knows: the higher the price, the less likely you are to get ANYTHING extra for free. A lesson learned for Luis, a huge laugh for the rest of us.

The "GIANT BIRD", according to Luis..

We joked that they must have been Loews employees

 

[orlandonyc]

Funny man Funny!!

 

[angela3676]

 

[LeslieR]

Continental Breakfast has a "free" connotation--Anybody could make that honest mistake! Hilarious!

 

[ATAfamily]

Great trip report so far. Can't wait to read more

 

[Snowy-girls]

Very funny that continental brekkie looked yummy,although expensive.x.

 

[Risa]

I'm walking away and I hesitate for a moment.. Is this really free? I figured I'd just call Anthony and see what he says.. but I figure..it has to be free. I'm at the Royal Pacific! And I walk away. I meet up with Anthony at the pool and I ask him... "Was this free?" .... His response: "YOU DIDNT PAY FOR IT??!?!?!" I THOUGHT IT WAS FREE! IM SORRRRRRYY.. That danish was tainted with lies. I put it aside while I tried to figure out if I should return it and explain what happened but I was so embarrassed! Not even a minute later, by the hammer of Thor a giant bird stole the danish. It serves me right though .. I didn't even pay for it.. I DIDNT KNOOOWWW!


Too funny! Loving the TR I'll be there in less than two weeks. Love all the pictures.

 

[goofygirl64]

THOUGHT IT WAS FREE! IM SORRRRRRYY.. That danish was tainted with lies. I put it aside while I tried to figure out if I should return it and explain what happened but I was so embarrassed! Not even a minute later, by the hammer of Thor a giant bird stole the danish. It serves me right though .. I didn't even pay for it.. I DIDNT KNOOOWWW!



This is something my DSS16 would say and do! Hysterical!!!
Great TR keep it coming.

 

[bubba's mom]

Guess that's karma for ya!