Jan 21-24 Visit

[Dixie Luvr 98]

DD-14 and I visited the Universal parks earlier this week for the first time since June 2005. After reading some of the negative reports, I must admit I was a tiny bit worried. I am happy to say it was completely unfounded. We had a wonderful trip! Crowds were light, nearly everyone was friendly and helpful, and the parks were in great condition.

I'd nearly forgotten how amazing I find the Mummy and Spiderman. Shrek is the best 3-D show I have ever seen and Dueling Dragons is still my favorite coaster.

Slightly on the negative side: The finger scanners did seem to be slowing down the entrance lines quite a bit. Hopefully this will improve with time. (Plus no useless bag checks speeds things back up ) The photographers and timeshare people were pretty aggressive (possibly because the parks were so empty and they had few "victims" ) We just politely declined and kept walking, just like the mall.

And we did see cats in the parks in the queue area for Twister. I applaud Universal (and Disney, since I understand they have been spotted there as well) fo their enviromentally friendly pest-control program.

 

[lindalinda]

So glad you had a good time! I have been worried about all the negative reports also, not because I think I would have a bad time, but because I worry that people will read them and decide not to go! Tragic!

I cant wait for my next trip (first stay at PBH). You know in all the years I have been going, no on has ever approached me for a survey, credit card or timeshare! I must look poor!

 

[damo]

I love going to the parks with just my son. It is such a laid back vacation only having to please 1 person!

 

[Amity 3]

Universal, Seaworld, and Busch Gardens have feral cats just because they're located near residential areas. WDW has alligators in the freshwater areas.

I'll take the kitties over the gators.