The "sshhh...don't tell Mickey" I'm going to Universal Orlando! pre-trip report

[Kennywife]

The title says it all. I'm a confessed Disneyphile who is heading to Universal before I go to WDW. Let me introduce myself. I'm Anna and I'm a travel writer who writes for various travel sites online. I'm going Nov. 27-Dec. 3 for my first solo trip where I will be making travel videos/articles.

I booked my hotels; Orlando Metropolitan Resort for Nov. 27-29 and Pop Century for Nov. 29-Dec. 3. I will be visiting US/IOA and Sea World in addition to WDW.

I am looking at the things I want to do at US/IOA. I know I want to ride The Simpsons, Shrek, and visit Seuss Landing. I am a chicken of big scary rides so I want to avoid rides like The Mummy, Jurassic Park, and the Hulk. Plus, I'm an Epileptic, so some of those rides wouldn't be feasible anyway.

I have looked at restaurants (I'm a foodie) and know I want to eat at Hard Rock Cafe and Mythos. I am purchasing the Meal Plan to use at the parks.

So, that's where I am right now. This had been a rough year for me and this vacation is just what I need.

Anna

 

[ready4mouse]

I can't wait to hear about your trip!!! I too am a "Disney" person that will be heading to US this year- I think you'll have a great perspective for me to see what we'll think of it. Can't wait!

 

[Coach81]

More, more, more!!!

 

[leeann32]

Can't wait to read more! We decided to try US/IOA next year instead of Disney

 

[Kennywife]

You might notice my ticker....

Still going to US/Sea World, but now besides WDW, I'm going to do DL as well! I am going to do all the things I have wanted to do while I'm gone such as see Shamu, eat at Hard Rock, get a spa treatment at Disney, and see WDW/DL during the holidays. I bought the meal plan for US. Not going to buy the one for Sea World, it doesn't look like there's much htere I'm interested in eating.

So now, my dates are Nov. 27-Dec. 6. When I get to D-Land, I will be staying at Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate.

Anna