***OI Meetup*** June 3-4, 2022

[Krisshay13]

Which cruise are you going on? We are on the 2/26 7 night sailing on the Fantasy!

We're leaving on 2/26 for 7 nights but, on Carnival's Mardi Gras.
Are you leaving from Port Canaveral? We can wave at each other as the ships sail away!!!

 

[Krisshay13]

You're welcome haha, yes the HOT is the best, seriously! Even my husband who does not do coffee or hot drinks, LOVED it! I love the frozen, regular was just okay to me, but honestly I'll take about any butterbeer items! The fudge is good too, super sweet, but yum! The soft serve was ah-mazing. I have not had the packed or potted cream ones though lol, maybe this trip!

What is the packed or potted cream? I don't think I saw those while there.

 

[RocketCityMama]

What is the packed or potted cream? I don't think I saw those while there.

Hard packed ice cream I think they have it in 3B's and LC and the potted cream the same in both of the restaurants. I haven't had either lol but want to try them!
Google tells me this about the potted cream:
Butterbeer Potted Cream was a Butterbeer-flavoured creamy custard that was typically served in a mason jar. It was sold as a dessert both at the Leaky Cauldron in London, and at the Three Broomsticks Inn in Hogsmeade.

 

[Krisshay13]

Hard packed ice cream I think they have it in 3B's and LC and the potted cream the same in both of the restaurants. I haven't had either lol but want to try them!
Google tells me this about the potted cream:
Butterbeer Potted Cream was a Butterbeer-flavoured creamy custard that was typically served in a mason jar. It was sold as a dessert both at the Leaky Cauldron in London, and at the Three Broomsticks Inn in Hogsmeade.

oh, ok....I'll have to look for those now!!

OT....just got home from a quick trip to Nashville. Beautiful snow on the ground yesterday but, nasty rain all the way home today. Much better from Huntsville to B'ham...thankfully.

 

[DisneyHusker]

Looking for the answers to a quick question, I'm watching the vlogs for this event on YouTube and they mention that you can get into the park before the event actually starts. Does this mean you can ride rides during this time or do you have to wait for the event to start in order to get in line for rides?

 

[DisneyHusker]

Looking for the answers to a quick question, I'm watching the vlogs for this event on YouTube and they mention that you can get into the park before the event actually starts. Does this mean you can ride rides during this time or do you have to wait for the event to start in order to get in line for rides?

Oh, sorry one more question, how do you enter the raffle to ride pteranodon flyers? Is this automatic or will they send info closer to the event?

 

[RocketCityMama]

Looking for the answers to a quick question, I'm watching the vlogs for this event on YouTube and they mention that you can get into the park before the event actually starts. Does this mean you can ride rides during this time or do you have to wait for the event to start in order to get in line for rides?

You can ride as soon as the entry time! Great time to ride the few rides that are not open during the meetup and see some shows! A lot of times the entry is at 5pm, so you have until park closes tor ride/shows/eat for things not avail after park closing.

Oh, sorry one more question, how do you enter the raffle to ride pteranodon flyers? Is this automatic or will they send info closer to the event?

OI sends an email out closer to time that has a form you sign up for a chance to ride. It is easy peasy and they let you know by email if you get tickets.

Let us know if you have more questions!

 

[RocketCityMama]

oh, ok....I'll have to look for those now!!

OT....just got home from a quick trip to Nashville. Beautiful snow on the ground yesterday but, nasty rain all the way home today. Much better from Huntsville to B'ham...thankfully.

I def want to try the potted cream, because I am not sure how I will like it. The hard packed ice cream- I can imagine is just like a reg ice cream, but for free I will take it!

Tn looks like it got quite a bit of snow this last storm! We had some freezing rain but nothing like the early Jan one.

 

[Krisshay13]

We may have to change our plans........instead of coming in for the OI Meetup & staying a few days after. We may have to come in a few days before.
In Nov, we flew in Thurs & took it easy on party days.........and the next few days, had reg park days. I feel it's easier to enjoy the meet up, this way.

Has any of you put the OI Meetup at the end of your trip???? If so, how was that?
We would fly in 1st of the week & fly out Sun afternoon (we could sleep in some.... flight isn't until 1:45) On Fri & Sat, we would take naps before the parties.

 

[RocketCityMama]

We may have to change our plans........instead of coming in for the OI Meetup & staying a few days after. We may have to come in a few days before.
In Nov, we flew in Thurs & took it easy on party days.........and the next few days, had reg park days. I feel it's easier to enjoy the meet up, this way.

Has any of you put the OI Meetup at the end of your trip???? If so, how was that?
We would fly in 1st of the week & fly out Sun afternoon (we could sleep in some.... flight isn't until 1:45) On Fri & Sat, we would take naps before the parties.

I think you would be fine, we did a long stay on our June 2021 trip - June 1-June 9 and the meetup was in the middle, we were so exhausted after the meetup days, it was hard to enjoy the last few days, but we spent a lot of time in the parks during that 8 days. Are you still going to do a split stay? Switch over to RPR for the meetup?

 

[Krisshay13]

I think you would be fine, we did a long stay on our June 2021 trip - June 1-June 9 and the meetup was in the middle, we were so exhausted after the meetup days, it was hard to enjoy the last few days, but we spent a lot of time in the parks during that 8 days. Are you still going to do a split stay? Switch over to RPR for the meetup?

OMG, I bet you all were worn out. That's a lot of days but, I would so do it if I could!!!

I would much rather do the meetup in the beginning but, my 2nd granddaughter can't go the days after due to dance comps. Waiting to see if she can the days before. But, now that I'm looking at it, the days before include Memorial Day, I would save 1 vacation day at work, which would help me!! Since I have other trips already booked (cruise & Gatlinburg). I have to be careful on my days, I get 20 days & purchased 5 extra (I try not to use those so I can get a refund). I do like my trips!!!

Yes, still doing split stay. I actually have 3 reservations right now.......Dockside Thurs-Sun with RPR Mon-Thurs & Sun-Wed. As soon as we decide & book flights, I'll cancel what I don't need.
If the resort prices were like last Nov, I would try to catch all the days at RPR........but, $379 adds up fast.
So, either say, if we go before or after, the days around the meetup we'll be at Dockside. Those days, I won't worry about EP & try to go easy & take breaks/naps midday.

So, right now, I'm just waiting on my DIL to let me know when my DGD can go.

 

[RocketCityMama]

OMG, I bet you all were worn out. That's a lot of days but, I would so do it if I could!!!

I would much rather do the meetup in the beginning but, my 2nd granddaughter can't go the days after due to dance comps. Waiting to see if she can the days before. But, now that I'm looking at it, the days before include Memorial Day, I would save 1 vacation day at work, which would help me!! Since I have other trips already booked (cruise & Gatlinburg). I have to be careful on my days, I get 20 days & purchased 5 extra (I try not to use those so I can get a refund). I do like my trips!!!

Yes, still doing split stay. I actually have 3 reservations right now.......Dockside Thurs-Sun with RPR Mon-Thurs & Sun-Wed. As soon as we decide & book flights, I'll cancel what I don't need.
If the resort prices were like last Nov, I would try to catch all the days at RPR........but, $379 adds up fast.
So, either say, if we go before or after, the days around the meetup we'll be at Dockside. Those days, I won't worry about EP & try to go easy & take breaks/naps midday.

So, right now, I'm just waiting on my DIL to let me know when my DGD can go.

Yes so very tired lol but we had a great time! Though the days after the meetup were significantly busier and I was glad we had those express passes!

Saving vacation days are always a plus! We have often been there on or right after Mem Day and haven’t been as crazy as it could be, I think because many are still in school.

That makes sense on the mon meetup days to stay RPR for the ee and ep! Either way you are gonna have a great trip, hope you can get your dates finalized soon.

Off topic: this past winter storm warning was a bust for us! A few flurries and lots of rain!

 

[Krisshay13]

OT...oh, yep, I thought ya'll would get some snow. Nashville (have family there) looks beautiful again. We got nothing but cold, cold rain.......and OMG, the wind. was terrible a few nights ago.

Stay warm.......I'm sure the heat in June, will make me wish for the cold again but, right now, I don't even want to walk outside.

 

[Krisshay13]

Finally, everything is set!! We're flying in on Tues May 31st.......staying at RPR until Thurs. Then moving to Dockside until Sun when we fly home.
We'll have a few hours for the parks on Tues w/EP......EP for Wed & Thurs. Then Fri & Sat, we won't spend as much time in the parks without EP, but relax for the meetups. Then sleep in Sun for our 1:45 flight home!!

So glad it's all settled & I was able to save a vacation day at work. ........now back to packing for next month's cruise. oh, & I booked RPR for the week up to Thanksgiving!! Not a bad price right now but, hoping OI has the meetup again.

 

[RocketCityMama]

Finally, everything is set!! We're flying in on Tues May 31st.......staying at RPR until Thurs. Then moving to Dockside until Sun when we fly home.
We'll have a few hours for the parks on Tues w/EP......EP for Wed & Thurs. Then Fri & Sat, we won't spend as much time in the parks without EP, but relax for the meetups. Then sleep in Sun for our 1:45 flight home!!

So glad it's all settled & I was able to save a vacation day at work. ........now back to packing for next month's cruise. oh, & I booked RPR for the week up to Thanksgiving!! Not a bad price right now but, hoping OI has the meetup again.

Yay! That sounds like a great plan, especially maximizing the use of the EP! At least now all the plans are done and you can do you can focus on the countdown! Remind me again how old your DGD's are?

 

[Krisshay13]

Yay! That sounds like a great plan, especially maximizing the use of the EP! At least now all the plans are done and you can do you can focus on the countdown! Remind me again how old your DGD's are?

I'll be able to focus on this countdown after the cruise countdown...LOL
My DGDs are 13 & 9 (cousins). But, we have a change of plan. The 9 yr old is not able to go so, I invited the 13 yr old's best friend (they both are HP fans). By June, they will both be 14. So, this could be interesting but, I'm very excited to take them together!!

 

[RocketCityMama]

I'll be able to focus on this countdown after the cruise countdown...LOL
My DGDs are 13 & 9 (cousins). But, we have a change of plan. The 9 yr old is not able to go so, I invited the 13 yr old's best friend (they both are HP fans). By June, they will both be 14. So, this could be interesting but, I'm very excited to take them together!!

ahhh! Fun times! Well I am glad one still gets to go and bring a friend! We are just gonna have our then 12 yr old dd with us. It is going to be so strange taking a big trip with just her! She will either love it or hate it
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130 Days til the Meetup!
I am so ready lol and am already thinking of all the yummy foods I want to eat, all
the butterbeer I can drink and all the rides to ride and characters to see!

I have not made it to the crepe stand or taco truck in all the times we have been, so that is priority on the food! ​

 

[Krisshay13]

ahhh! Fun times! Well I am glad one still gets to go and bring a friend! We are just gonna have our then 12 yr old dd with us. It is going to be so strange taking a big trip with just her! She will either love it or hate it
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130 Days til the Meetup!
I am so ready lol and am already thinking of all the yummy foods I want to eat, all
the butterbeer I can drink and all the rides to ride and characters to see!

I have not made it to the crepe stand or taco truck in all the times we have been, so that is priority on the food! ​

She will love the special attention!!!

I can't wait to have hot butterbeer again.......even though it will not be the same in hot June as it was in mild Nov.
We did try the crepes.....very good!!! We'll have to watch for the Taco Truck, for sure!!
OMG...Can't Wait!!!

 

[RocketCityMama]

She will love the special attention!!!

I can't wait to have hot butterbeer again.......even though it will not be the same in hot June as it was in mild Nov.
We did try the crepes.....very good!!! We'll have to watch for the Taco Truck, for sure!!
OMG...Can't Wait!!!

I hope so! She can be pretty emotional about her sisters not being around, she hates it. I am hoping we can get thru the trip without much issue.
Hot butterbeer is the best!! I don’t care if it is 100 outside I am drinking it I hear good about the crepes so I am excited to try them, and we just never stop at the taco truck.

 

[RocketCityMama]

125 Days To Go!

Ahh it's so cold here in N. Al right now, even had snow flurries yesterday, I can't wait for sunshine and warm weather and all things Universal! I see they opened a new "Universal Monsters" store/front/tribute since the Mummy is closed (sad face) and I wonder if that will be open when we come in June??? I see they have the tribute store getting ready for Mardi Gras, wonder what it might be for summer? So many wait and sees!

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