schumigirl
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- Joined
- May 15, 2007
This morning we were up almost too early......but we had a good reason.
We had slept again, very well…...I should really say we had a fabulous sleep every single night we were there.....saves me writing it, but it was true......we find the beds here incredibly comfortable and although the pillows are softer than ones we have at home, I like them a lot.....Tom would prefer slightly more substance to them, but can`t say they stop him sleeping...….
It was still dark out when I told Tom I was getting up and he looked at me like I was crazy.....then I said we had to be out early......that worked......then we ended up fighting for the shower.....I did remind him there are two of them, but we have still never used the one over the bathtub......I don't like shower curtains.....anywhere....although it was immaculately clean I have to say...…..
Once showered and dressed, we headed off over to RP......the lady who is the Club Lounge manager, we are close to her and get on like a house on fire!!! But, she was heading off to NYC for a week`s trip and running the half marathon.....we were so impressed with her....an amazing feat.....so we wanted to wish her well and said we`d be over to see her this morning.
After that we`d be going to The Studios for the morning.....and the forecast today was another HOT one......it was to be around 84F which was just about perfect...……
We walked over to the RP and passed a few folks milling around and the aroma of bacon was fabulous.....one of the conferences were offering breakfasts and they were set out in the middle of the lobby area along the way......the aroma of bacon is tantalising!!!! Especially when you`re hungry......lol...….and the breakfast that was laid out for them looked amazing...….
But, we made it to the lounge and Tom had his usual croissants with honey and I had white toast, cream cheese with grape jelly again.....and I could see one of the girls look at it odd......I asked if she found it weird and she laughed and said yes, she did......lol.....I guessed by her look that she was trying to disguise.....she had mentioned it before I think...….it is lovely though.....we had a few little pastries and muffins between us and coffee...…
We sat and chatted to the lovely folks who work in the lounge till she came out of her meeting and managed to get up to the lounge......she is just the nicest person.....so funny but incredible at her job.....we admire her a lot. So, we had a good old catch up and could have sat there all day......but, we gave her a big hug and wished her every success in her trip and Tom reminded her we wanted lots of pictures....which she had promised she would......we looked forward to seeing them!!
We said our goodbyes to everyone and headed down to get the boat from here......it was busy again, but we didn't wait too long for the boat and we both commented it felt so hot already......nice!!!!
We were a bit later arriving in the Studios as we had chatted so long, but we had all day.....we had no plans to go offsite today, so we could take our time and relax today.....well, we relax every day, but more so today.....and it looked busy....very busy...…..
Our first stop is Minions again...….regular line was 65 minutes and we walked on the ride maybe waiting around 3 or 4 minutes......and again, such fun.....never gives me any motion issues at all.....I have seen a few folks say it does affect them, but not many....it`s not anywhere near TF or Simpsons for that. We come out and there are TM dressed as Minions dancing with everyone as they exited the ride.....they ask you to copy their moves.....not easy.....but we manage.....lol.....not pretty!!
Our plan today is to ride RRR until I can`t ride it any longer......I guess I`ll do it five times.....as long as we can get the front row every time...…..well, I hope to do it...….Kyle and Tom could ride all day only stopping for bathroom visits...….but for me.....nope, once or twice usually is my limit......so we put our stuff in lockers, and go through the metal detectors.....clear as a bell as always......and this time we don't see anyone arguing they need their phone/camera/wallet/keys/coins or any other item that they seemingly can`t live without for such a short time......we walk straight through and can see we`ll be on quickly.....and we get the front...….
Fabulous...….amazing climb and smooth, but steep first drop...….and it is fast!!!! I sometimes forget when we are back home how fast this is.....and how much of an angle you pass over some areas.....but cool ride and we love it......the end bit can be a little tougher but if you are on the front, it`s usually fine...…
My go on five times plan didn't come to fruition...…...once was enough even with it being smooth......Tom is always fine at me not doing them a hundred times.....that`s what our December trip is for...….Kyle would go on with him and they`d both be happy with that......I don't mind wandering around and taking some pictures and generally passing the time...…..in fact I quite like it......
The ride is so much fun, it really is...….I can understand folks being nervous, but usually once you`ve done it once, you`ll do it again...…..
We head round past the quiet Mardi Gras food area......there aren't really a lot of people around.....which surprised us as it had looked so much busier when we came in the parks...….this was a Friday after all, we thought it would be heaving...…..
Our next stop was The Mummy and again, we looked around us and wondered why it was so quiet.....but who were we to complain...….although the regular line was showing 50 minutes......we never see lines like that....usually...….we walked to where the EP line climbs the steps and it was to the bottom of the steps......and moved fairly slow I have to say today...but when we got to the front we were about to ask for the front when the TM said I guess you want the front row again.....lol......she smiled and said no problem, I was quite impressed she remembered us again......and we got straight to the front. Some folks prefer the back row and it is good, but we just like the front best.
The ride was excellent as always......fast and some good air time where you do come right out of your seat which is always massive amounts of fun...…..the room with fire is always a little alarming as it seems so close to you, but of course it is safe as houses.
We went back to the lockers and got our belongings......the place was still quiet when we came out of the Mummy...….which was phenomenal again......it was maybe around 10.30 now and we had enjoyed our rides so far...….and were enjoying the relative calm of the day so far...….
The New York themed area is nice to wander around and see the supposed back streets of NYC.....and not many people wander down here either......nice for pictures...….
Looking back there didn't seem to be many people coming in behind us either...….
The back of louie`s pizza is a nice place to sit and chill in the shade when the sun isn't beating down of course.....not many people sit there usually except when it`s very busy like HHN......the seats are usually filled then...….
Beat Builders perform to the side here during the day and their little show is worth seeing....very high energy and some fun music...….and audience participation too...…..
We happily pass by the F&F ride......again. Not one we will do again...….
As we were stopped to take some pictures around here we got talking to a lady who was a TA......she was on her first visit to the place and asked what we thought of the ride......so we told her......and she said everyone she had spoken to had said the same thing...… I know there are a few people on here who do like it......you know who you are......lol.……
But, it just isn't a good ride...….we didn't imagine it would or could be as bad as it is...…..
One of our favourite night time spots or anytime spots really is Chez Alcatraz...….I wished it hadn't been so early today and we would have had something here......it`s mainly snack items and some nice cocktails and beers......friendly personable staff too.
And of course we have to have the every visit trip to see Bruce...….
This little guy was happily nibbling on a piece of something and minding his own business when a little boy of around 6 decided to pounce on him and chase him with his foot...….of course he didn't stand a chance against a squirrel.....but to see him try and kick a creature so small was sad to see......the dad did tell him to quit it, but too late...…….
Lombards is one of the prettiest restaurants in Universal Orlando......very fitting for the theme around here and the food in there is pretty darn good too...….and it`s a beautiful setting too. Very unique décor for a theme park. Well worth visiting. We have had many good meals in there. We did have a break of a few years when the food and service seemed to not be as good as before, but when we went back it was back to the standards we had been used to before......so it`s been a place we try and visit every other trip...….
We were loving this heat.….it was incredible how hot it was, and again we kept saying to each other......it`s still only March...…..if this was still officially winter....this would do for us...……
A little bit of Potter and lunch up next...…….