Planning a Quickie!

[Cass]

Well my quickie has become a longy, I just added another night leaving now on Aug 1 - 6th.

That gives me a day for seaworld, we like it there a lot, we did the VIP tour which was so much fun and no waiting for rides, great seats for the show, meet a penguin so I think we will do that again.

I think I will stick with PBR, just so I can try all three.

 

[damo]

Well my quickie has become a longy, I just added another night leaving now on Aug 1 - 6th.

That gives me a day for seaworld, we like it there a lot, we did the VIP tour which was so much fun and no waiting for rides, great seats for the show, meet a penguin so I think we will do that again.

I think I will stick with PBR, just so I can try all three.

There's a new little coaster at SeaWorld too.

 

[Cass]

Ohh, cool - what's it called? My favourite thing there is that little Pets Ahoy show LOL honestly I could see it a couple of times.

My sister is coming now and we are switching to club level, what the heck is wrong with me? why can't anything ever be simple when I travel?

 

[damo]

Ohh, cool - what's it called? My favourite thing there is that little Pets Ahoy show LOL honestly I could see it a couple of times.

My sister is coming now and we are switching to club level, what the heck is wrong with me? why can't anything ever be simple when I travel?

It is a really creative new name...The Shamu Express
http://www.seaworld.com/SWF/ama_shamus_happy_harbor.aspx

 

[Cass]

aww, that's adorable. I'll be on that for sure.

Thanks

 

[Cass]

I just watched this video and now I'm getting really excited

 

[damo]

I just watched this video and now I'm getting really excited

It is a nice place. You'll like it!!!

 

[Cass]

It looks gorgeous, and will get me in the mood for Rome in November (that's where our cruise leaves from)

 

[damo]

It looks gorgeous, and will get me in the mood for Rome in November (that's where our cruise leaves from)

I bet you the shutters on the buildings in Rome will be real though!!!

 

[Cass]

Yeah, for 1200.00 a night you get real shutters!

 

[Cass]

So our plans are coming together... we fly out the evening of Aug 1st, 5 nights at PBR - Club Room,

I have a VIP Tour booked at Sea World + dine with Shamu

Do I need to make dining reservations in advance (like Disney?) or can I wing it a little? I would like to eat at Margaritaville, Bubba Gump's, Mythos and something nice in PBR, although I am not sure what - not too fancy, but a really nice meal.

Any suggestions? and should I book them now?

 

[Cass]

Hi guys, it's 4 weeks until our trip... do I need to make meal reservations like at Disney? or can I walk in?

this is what I am planning

Day 1 - Universal Studios - lunch at Lombard's Seafood
- Dinner at Mama Della's

Day 2 - IOA - lunch at Mythos
- Dinner at Trattoria del Porto

Day 3 - Sea World all day/dinner

Day 4 - Lunch at Margaritaville
- Dinner at Bubba Gumps


Please let me know what you think about making ressies now,

Thanks

 

[Cass]

 

[damo]

I've only made ressies the day of but I guess it can't hurt!

 

[tlinus]

your plans look ok to me, but be sure to see about Mythos as soon as you get in the park see if they can give you your time preference.....use the dining kiosk at the end of Port of Entry maybe and this way it will all be done so you can enjoy your morning! Do the same for Margaritaville if you can on day 4!

 

[AlexandNessa]

Hi guys, it's 4 weeks until our trip... do I need to make meal reservations like at Disney? or can I walk in?

this is what I am planning

Day 1 - Universal Studios - lunch at Lombard's Seafood
- Dinner at Mama Della's

Day 2 - IOA - lunch at Mythos
- Dinner at Trattoria del Porto

Day 3 - Sea World all day/dinner

Day 4 - Lunch at Margaritaville
- Dinner at Bubba Gumps


Please let me know what you think about making ressies now,

Thanks

No need to make ressies a month before. A day or two or maybe a week before. Also, I am pretty sure Bubba's doesn't take ressies at all. If you were eating at either of Emeril's restaurants, that would be the only situation I'd recommend making ressies > 30 days in advance. Have fun.

 

[Cass]

Thanks everyone, I called and made ressies - one thing that was cool - trattoria is a character dinner! I had no idea, my sister has never been to univeral before so I think it will be a lot of fun.

Also, when I called for Mythos - I could hear a roller coaster in the background roaring past, the guy has to wait for 10 seconds and then continue - we laughed, I guess he is located near the hulk as he said it was the hulk LOL it was so cool to hear it in the background, got me all excited.

Bubba's did take a ressie for me.

Can someone explain Mama Della's to me so I know what to expect? I take it Mama herself is there? are there otherfamily members like at Prime Time Cafe? is it a fun meal or just a normal meal?

Thanks for your help, I am jumping out of my skin here with excitement

 

[AlexandNessa]

Bubba's did take a ressie for me.

Can someone explain Mama Della's to me so I know what to expect? I take it Mama herself is there? are there otherfamily members like at Prime Time Cafe? is it a fun meal or just a normal meal?

Thanks for your help, I am jumping out of my skin here with excitement

Good to know that Bubba's takes ressies. That's a new one to me!

Yes, the reservations stand is right next to the Hulk. You'll see it if you look left after coming in the Port of Entry.

Mama Della's v. Prime Time? Mama is there, but she's more of a hostess. No one has to set the table at Mama's either. She will come around to say hello and ask how you're doing, but it isn't intrusive. It's a nice Italian restaurant. Not upscale. Just nice. The last time we were at Mama's strolling violinists came to our table side and asked for requests. I couldn't think of anything on the spot, and they wound up playing a song that I swear lasted 15 minutes (but seemed like an eternity). So, if that's not your thing (I never know what to do ... look at them the whole time, continue eating?), be prepared with a short tune.

 

[Cass]

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's amore'