Our Big Fat Family Vaca!! :)

[Reflections of Earth]

It sounds like you had a lot of fun in Univsersal! Keep the updates coming, I can't wait to read more about your trip.

 

[Moodyzblu]

Sounds like fun (except for the rain ) ! We loved WWoHP especially the Forbidden Journey ride.
Keep the updates coming !

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

It sounds like you had a lot of fun in Univsersal! Keep the updates coming, I can't wait to read more about your trip.

We did! Thanks for reading!

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

Sounds like fun (except for the rain ) ! We loved WWoHP especially the Forbidden Journey ride.
Keep the updates coming !

The only problem with the rain really was that we couldn't take any pictures!! We still had fun though...I was actually the only one who like Forbidden Journey...crazy!!

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

DAY 2

WET 'N' WILD

Our day started off sunny, so we were very excited as we were planning to go to Wet 'n' Wild....I have to say, that was SO much fun!! We had a great time, and I think I rode almost everything in the park. It sprinkled here & there, but we were already wet, so who cares! When I looked online at the rides at Wet 'n' Wild, I saw a family one called Bubba Tub: it terrified us!! You drop very fast & they are A LOT steeper than they look. We rode it, but I have no desire to go on it again. That was the only let down though. We had so much fun on everything else. Great day!

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

After dinner we decided to head over to Universal Studios until closing. Men in Black is a very cool ride, similar to Buzz Lightyear & Toy Story Mania, but there is a lot of spinning. After 2 times in a row, I had to be done.
ET was amazing!! It's just like the movie, except YOU are on the bike.

Well, after riding a few rides, we decided we wanted ice cream. From outside MIB, you can see a large Gihredelli sign, so we decided to head over there. IT IS NOT REAL!! Along with the rest of the "movie set", Gihredelli is NOT real. That is "cruel & unusual punishment" as Mom said.

CITY WALK
Well, as we headed back to the hotel, Matt & I decided we wanted wands. We had thought about it while we were at WWHP, but Mom told us to think about it. We passed by a Universal store that had them & went inside. I chose Ginny Weasley's & Matt chose Ron Weasley's. We were so happy! Mom decided that she & Dad would buy each of us one thing at Universal, so she bought us our wands.
We headed back to the hotel & turned in for the night.

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

DAY 3

WWHP/UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

After not getting to do everything on Thursday evening, Mom & I got up for early entry to WWHP. As soon as we got in, we headed for Olivander's & were first in line. We waited maybe 10 minutes & then were admitted. Mr. Olivander began talking and suddenly walked toward me. He asked me to step forward and show him my wand hand. I was in shock! I tested a couple different wands (performing spells!!) before we found the one that Mr. Olivander knew was mine. Of course, I had to buy it. So now I have not one, but two wands!

After my exciting experience, we headed over to Honey Dukes for a Cauldron Cake. People who get up early get to eat cake for breakfast!

After that, I walked all over Hogsmeade, getting Mom to take pictures of me with anything and everything. Soon, we had reached Hogwarts. We ended up doing the castle tour twice in order to get enough pictures. I was in complete awe. The attention to detail is amazing. It was my dream world

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

DAY 3 (Part II)

Universal Studios

Not much rain today. A few sprinkles here & there but nothing too major. We did ET again & rode the Simpsons for the first time. I have to say that I am not a fan of the Simpsons ride. It made me feel kinda closterphobic & nautious. Everyone else enjoyed it, however I did not. The Shrek show was really funny. Very similar to Mickey's Philharmagic. After doing everything we wanted to, we left Universal & headed over to the house. Once we found it, we unpacked our stuff & headed out to get something to eat. We found this place called Sweet Tomatoes. DELICIOUS! It's unique & yummy. It's an all you can eat buffet with salad, pizza, baked potatoes, soups, & desserts. My entire family agrees that we need one around us. When we got back to the house, everyone else had arrived. It was a big family reunion as we hadn't seen anybody for months. We spent the rest of the night catching up, playing in the game room, & chasing Noelle. After wearing ourselves out, we turned in, so we would be ready for the next day of fun!!

 

[Moodyzblu]

Congratulations on being selected to choose a wand ! Both my boys got to do this and they will never forget the experience !

We cant wait to go back to Universal !

Sounds like you had a great time.

 

[Reflections of Earth]

It sounds like you and your family had an awesome time at Universal. Sweet Potatoes sounds great, too!

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

Congratulations on being selected to choose a wand ! Both my boys got to do this and they will never forget the experience !

We cant wait to go back to Universal !

Sounds like you had a great time.

Thanks!! I won't ever forget it either!!

 

[PeaceLuvTheMouse]

It sounds like you and your family had an awesome time at Universal. Sweet Potatoes sounds great, too!

We sure did!