
Great photos everyone. It's my turn now.
It's interesting how I met these stiltwalkers at Universal Islands of Adventure theme park. Guests kept coming up to them to have their picture taken, but in a crowd, not a line. I emphatically declared, "I'm next!", and they actually thought that was my name.
No trip to IOA is complete without passing through Marvel Super Hero Island. Even thought this is not the best shot of Captain America, it's still an excellent representation of the Marvel heroes
And here's the star of the Marvel Universe. Unfortunately, because of a certain tertiary character whom I loathe, I just can't seem to enjoy the comics as much as I'd like to. Can I help if if I can't stand bad things happening to heroes? Now, if the Fantastic Four was there...
Speaking of bad things happening, here is someone you don't want to meet with in a dark alley. Funny story: when Wolverine here signed my autograph book, he turned it upside down to sign it. I had to get all my autographs signed that way. Hence the catchphrase that I made up: "Blame Logan".
Now this is the best shot of the X-Men ever. It's also the first time I met Cyclops. Don't tell anyone, but I secretly have a crush on Rogue.
No, Bimbo the beagle has not morphed into a human. It's me with Betty Boop. Quite a surprise to find her as a theme park character, let alone one who resembles a human.
These guys, on the other hand, do not, but that doesn't mean they can't be enjoyed as well. I know I certainly enjoyed their black & white adventures on Cartoon Network. Now if only they had a decent DVD release along with Woody Woodpecker.
Meanwhile, at Universal Studios Florida, I finally managed to check out the Shrek 3D attraction. I've seen this episode on DVD before, but I never saw it with the added special effects, and I'm afraid I don't think I can replicate them as I don't quite know the cues. It's okay though. Shrek makes for a very useful mascot on my office cubicle.
Now this photo is funny. All of a sudden, when I had this pic taken, my sister calls me on my cell phone, and I tried to explain where I was. I could have had Shaggy say hello and where we were, but I don't know if theme park characters who can speak can do that. I know Disney's characters would never be allowed to do so, but Universal's not Disney.
And of course, where else in USF could you meet popular historical movie stars. If only this lady were related to me, like someone's mom.
Although while not at Universal, the Pac-Man Cafe was the most unique dining/entertainment center in the Pointe Orlando shopping center. While it was in existence, it had excellent dinner choices with classic and modern arcade machines. And they had this kickin' statue of Pac-Man. What more could a video game fan ask for?