Few firsts, friends & H. P. an Oct. TR - New 3/4 - THE END...

[Lesprivate]

I love beetlejuice and the 80's music.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

MORE MORE MORE!!! We are doing US for 2 days before our cruise in June. Ok, so far I'm thinking Twister is okay for DS but Beetlejuice probably not....CHECK! He has no idea who beetlejuice is anyway.

I'm so glad to read they have Starbucks in there! That's a plus for me!!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[scottny]

Dunkin Donuts is my favorite coffee....my dad raised me on it. Coffee drinker since the age of 6...and anyone who says coffee stunts your growth, I'm 5'10", how tall would I have been if I didn't drink coffee? I would seriously pass out if Disney struck a deal with them!

I enjoy the coffee. I have a gift card burning a hole in my wallet right now.
I would pass out if they struck a deal with anyone else.

I have never seen the Beetlejuice show! Although I have to say, I am intrigued by the parental discretion sign.

It was fun. Young kids would not get the jokes but teens probably would. Totally worth it for that.

That was interesting, I never liked the movie Beetle Juice. Although I majorly Alex Baldwin. If I ever make it over to see Scooby I might check it out.
Dunkin Donuts coffee and some munchkins sounds good right now, I'd never fall asleep.

Great pictures!

to see Scooby.
They do. Glazed munchkins.

I haven't thought of Beetlejuice in years!!! I used to love the movie! I had no idea there was a show at Universal.

That is one good movie from the 80's. There is I showed you proof. It was different.

Very cool! Did you buy these on the M&Ms site? I think I may do that for our upcoming trip!!

I believe so if not google customized m&Ms.

Cool! Love short updates. Much easier to get caught up. Sounds like fun so far, and it makes me get more excited for my trip. There are some pics here you post of attractions that I just plain "forget" about (like Hall of Presidents) that I think we should also experience next time.

Thanks!

Me too. I let the pics do the talking.
I really enjoyed that. I was surprised. I would definitely see it again.

Love your Universal updates!
Beetlejuice is a blast from the past. I remember that movie.
We were thinking of going this summer, but not sure if it's worth it.

What camera did you use? I want to buy a new camera.

Thank you. It did take me back. Love it.
I think it is worth seeing but in the summer might be really busy, need to pick a side maybe.
The one I used on this trip was
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Orange)
However on BH's site they r saying the manufacturer discontinued it. I am sure it is around somewhere though.

I have a creeper.
Hey Buzz

I love beetlejuice and the 80's music.

me too

MORE MORE MORE!!! We are doing US for 2 days before our cruise in June. Ok, so far I'm thinking Twister is okay for DS but Beetlejuice probably not....CHECK! He has no idea who beetlejuice is anyway.

I'm so glad to read they have Starbucks in there! That's a plus for me!!

Can't wait to read more!

only 2 more US updates.
He would not understand what they r saying or meaning. Might be bored by music.

 

[scottny]

What do you do after a disaster on a subway? Well we go to an island for a relaxing weekend. Ok maybe the wrong island but let's see.
Nice start

a 4th of July celebration. I love parties.

The line was long but we purchased the fastpass tix so we went right in. Had maybe a 2 minute wait.

Walking to the loading zone.

Looks like a lovely place.

Our driver. He was good.

Glenn's looks like a place I would like to go to if I fished.

Nice home.

Pray here before your tour.

I remember the lighthouse from part 2.

I think we are in trouble.
And it begins

Our driver tried to shoot it.

Then we went into this building.

Not helpful.
Ok we keep going.

Those look explosive.

Told you.

We keep moving.

Uh-oh

That sucker gets close.

What lovely teeth you have.

Then we docked. I enjoyed the ride. I know some find it bad but Jaws is in my top 5 all time favorite movies. If you go I highly recommend it.

Up next...

End of Universal Studios

 

[scottny]

If anyone is interested I have started a new blog. Has different sections for my postings and easy to find things.

Trips, weight loss and more will be on it. I will probably post my tr's there and definitely my pre tr for my October trip.

We have also decided to go back to London and Paris next year being we missed a lot and we will be going back to Disneyland Paris and staying overnight so that trip will be planned on there also.

I do hope you subscribe and join me.

Thank you,

Scott

My Blog

 

[englishrose47]

Great updates Scott, I am trying to join your blog , Quick ? Is there a ride after the show for Twister and what is it like , remmebr NO seatbelts is GOOD!!

 

[scottny]

Great updates Scott, I am trying to join your blog , Quick ? Is there a ride after the show for Twister and what is it like , remmebr NO seatbelts is GOOD!!

Thanks.

I just posted the subscription button. Thought it was there.

.No ride, once it is over u walk out.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Yikes! I was a little bit scared just seeing the picture of Jaws! I could practically hear the music playing as I sat here reading!

 

[MeMom]

Jaws is the one ride that my kids can vividly recall from our last trip to Universal. It is interesting to see pictures from there, since it has been so long. I don't know that we'll back over there for quite a few years, either. Maybe when the girls are pre-teens and are into all those coasters.

 

[Lesprivate]

Jaws is one of my favorite movies also.

 

[DawnMaree]

We haven't been to USO since 1998. I loved Jaws. Kinda hokey but cute.

 

[Native NYer]

I haven't seen Jaws in years!
The theming is great on that ride.

Going over to join your blog.

 

[Montana_Disney_Fan]

banana bump!

 

[DawnMaree]

banana bump!

... and I raise it another banana bump!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

i faintly remember the jaws ride as part of a tram type ride when we went to Universal in LA when i was little.

it wasnt a seperate water ride then, i wonder if it is now?

 

[DawnMaree]

i faintly remember the jaws ride as part of a tram type ride when we went to Universal in LA when i was little.

it wasnt a seperate water ride then, i wonder if it is now?

Yes, at Universal Hollywood, the Jaws experience was only part of their backlot tour. This tour also included King Kong, etc. It's been a long time since we've been there.

 

[IheartDDuck]

I haven't been on Jaws in quite a while. My goal while I'm there next week is to try to do a lot of the attractions at Universal that I haven't done in a few years.

 

[scottny]

Yikes! I was a little bit scared just seeing the picture of Jaws! I could practically hear the music playing as I sat here reading!

In the building it came right up next to me.

Jaws is the one ride that my kids can vividly recall from our last trip to Universal. It is interesting to see pictures from there, since it has been so long. I don't know that we'll back over there for quite a few years, either. Maybe when the girls are pre-teens and are into all those coasters.

Hope you do get there some time. You are going soon to Disney I believe. Lucky you.

Jaws is one of my favorite movies also.

We haven't been to USO since 1998. I loved Jaws. Kinda hokey but cute.

it is hokey but fun.

I haven't seen Jaws in years!
The theming is great on that ride.

Going over to join your blog.

The theme is great. Makes u feel like Amity.
Thank you.

banana bump!

... and I raise it another banana bump!

i faintly remember the jaws ride as part of a tram type ride when we went to Universal in LA when i was little.

it wasnt a seperate water ride then, i wonder if it is now?

I remember it also on the tram in CA. I have no idea. In 95 it wasn;t but that was the last time I was there.

Yes, at Universal Hollywood, the Jaws experience was only part of their backlot tour. This tour also included King Kong, etc. It's been a long time since we've been there.

there u go. Thanks

I haven't been on Jaws in quite a while. My goal while I'm there next week is to try to do a lot of the attractions at Universal that I haven't done in a few years.

lucky you going back down. My favorite was Shrek but we have not gotten to Vinny's favorite but will be tonight.

 

[englishrose47]

Evening Scott!!We seem to keep the same Dis Hours !!!!

 

[scottny]

I will say I loved Amity. The area had a carnival feel and it was great. Up next we were going to fight aliens.

A look at the area. Kind of.

For this ride you cannot have anything in your pockets. You have to put everything into a locker. I found this to be annoying. Several rides are like this at US. The ride was a lot of fun. Picture "Toy Story Mania" cranked up a bit. The vehicles turn on their on and at one point I thought it was not going to stop. Vinny got a little dizzy.
We both enjoyed the ride but Vinny said never again because of the spinning.

Always finding a photo opportunity.

Next up was a ride I wanted to go on. One of my goals I guess. The Simpsons. We did have a soda right before we went on so we sat for a few minutes. It was really hot on this day.

I love the entrance.

The queue I thought was kind of long. I guess big crowds.

Basically it is a simulator ride but it feels so real. It was great and kind of scary. You sit in a car of 8. At first the bar wouldn't close as I was the biggest but he did something to have it close. Won't reveal what, if your big you will find out. It was actually neat. Then your off on a rollercoaster. I don't want to say too much but it was fantastic. Only strange part was that at one part I could all the vehicles they have. It was like a big auditorium.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

After that we walked a little. Love this store.

Saw some Halloween decorations along the way.

We did go to E.T. but decided on leaving instead. I did buy a keychain in E.T. It was $8.47. Little globe.

Now we headed out. Guess who we see again.

Halloween

Lucy and Ricky

Then we out of there. Overall it was a fun day. Started off bad but got better and we did have fun. It is no Disney and do not go there expecting it to be. I believe we are going back in October. Maybe.

After we left we went to a Walmart. Bought a few things and headed back to POR. We freshened up a bit and then it was off to dinner.

Tonight's dinner was at the Boardwalk area. We drove over and parked in the self parking lot. That is a far walk.

Dinner

No pics here. It was really dark where we sat. I know the bill was $136.07 but I have no record of what we ate. I do know I liked it but Vinny did not.

After dinner we went back to the hotel. We walked up to the Mill and got a few drinks. Then we watched tv and fell asleep.

Up next...

Breakfast with Goofy and a short day at Epcot...