We were starting to get in the hungry-angry-red-zone, and as happy as we were to be on vacation, we needed food stat. There are a lot less vegetarian choices in US at the quick service restaurants. I knew the Simpsons area had some choices though, so we headed there.
It seemed like a really long walk, but we were starving!!
I have NEVER WAITED SO LONG at a quick service restaurant in my entire life. We were there at 2pm, and the line took about 30 minutes TO ORDER!! Will got a pizza from Luigis and I got a Veggie Burger from Krusty Burger.
The food was actually delicious, but the line seriously took away from the experience.
We then went to get dessert (I had been dreaming of a Simpson's pink donut all week). The Universal...member? (Ill refer to them as UMs) was pretty snippy about the donuts. I wont go into it, but I was thinking how can you be angry when working with donuts!?!? Will is not a huge Simpsons fan and he thought she was actually in character as some angry-pastry shop employee! Nope! Just being herself!
I am very happy to say, after this, our trip only got better and better. Every other UM was extremely friendly and helpful! It was just an odd first 2 hours in the park.
I cannot remember the order of things, but we were off to a slow start. Basically we got a late lunch, dessert, and then I think we went to Starbucks for iced coffee while we waited out a storm. Eventually we made it to gasp...a ride!!
We started off with a bang, at the Mummy!!! I love this ride. It is a ride that is like park dark ride, and part coaster. Like a mix of HM and rock and roller coaster. Will had a backpack with him and we quickly learned, if you can help it, dont bring any bags! The free lockers were a zoo. Though again, holiday week!
After going on the Mummy a few times, I wanted to back-track our way to the Men in Black ride.
We had to pass the Diagon Alley area though, and Hogwarts Express was open!!!!!! It was a technical rehearsal! Since we had 2-park, 2 day tickets, we were allowed to board. Diagon Alley was closed, but Kings Cross was amazing. It was only 15 minutes to board!!!
No photography was allowed on the train itself. It was both amazing and also, kind of oddly uncomfortable. You are sat in a small sized compartment with 8 people total. You are forced to face 4 other people. Before the train starts moving, there is no music, no announcements, just a very awkward silence.
Once you start moving, there is action in the hallway (frosty glass between your compartment and the hallway). I wont give any spoilers, but it was cool! There are no real windows, so you are looking at a TV-window that is showing moving English country side. I have a tough stomach and cannot think of a time where I felt motion sickness. However, I found myself closing my eyes to try and settle myself as it is an odd feeling!
The whole trip is pretty short and entertaining, and before you can say pygmy puff, we were at Hogsmeade! The rain had dried up and now the sun was out in force. We ducked in some shops and ended up at Three Broomsticks. I love all things Butterscotch so I was so excited to try a frozen Butterbeer!
I was amazed!!!!!!!! So gooood!!!!! Especially since I was so hot, it just cooled me off!
Since the wait for Forbidden Journey was something comical at this point in the day, we went to Jurassic Park next. I again had our ponchos! The ride is pretty fun and the TRex at the end was amazing!! I tried so hard to stay dry, but again got splashed.
We walked around after the ride, drying off and made it to the Amazing Spiderman. Hard to describe this ride, as it is a combo of 3-D screens and dark room. One of my new favorites though!
Even though we had a lot of rides left unconquered, we were ready to head on out, and have a cool and dry place to have dinner. We ate at Antojitos on CityWalk and it was delicious.
We then hopped on a boat and were whisked away back to our resort. We explored the resort some and ended the night around their water feature where we talked and relaxed for quite a while.
We then headed off to our room to wash up and get ready for our first full day!