missangelalexis
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Mmm those doughnuts look so good! I'm excited to finally try it out!
Adorable pics with Po!
Adorable pics with Po!
Mmm those doughnuts look so good! I'm excited to finally try it out!
Adorable pics with Po!
We met Po on our "adults only" few hours at Universal last November. It was definitely a cool meet. really I would generally say his movies may be my favorites of the dreamworks movies. So beautifully rendered and quite charming. Certainly way more watchable than Shrek or Madagascar.
I don't think I have ever heard of Voodoo donuts. They sure look good though! If I ever get back to Universal, I will have to keep them in mind.
It's funny that you wore water outfits to do the water rides. I've done the same before. The water rides at Disney are generally tame, but the Universal ones get you soaked!
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Why not? I've done this before myself!As soon as we got off of the ride, DS said he wanted to do it again. Why not when we are already soaked to the bone?!
Here’s a great picture of the time I got stuck in the middle of the slide, and the kid who came down behind me plowed into me and kept telling me to get out of the way. I was like, “Kid, where do you think I’m going to go?!”
I read about this too. It is pretty disappointing. I don't know what their rationale is other than a money grab.So back when I typed up this update, the locker situation was still entirely free. In case you don't keep up with Universal news, that has now changed!! Now the only ones that are free are the smaller more narrow ones. The ones we usually use that fit a backpack are now $2 PER RIDE! I'm so disappointed in this change, and I think it's a ridiculous money grab.
Looks like you guys really make the most of your trip! Lots of fun stuff!
This picture cracks me up!
I think one thing I would like about staying onsite at Universal is being able to go back and change after the water rides. Those rides are SUCH soakers! If it's warm enough to ride them in January, I think I'll pack us a change of clothes or something so we're not walking around completely uncomfortable.
Sounds like a fun time at the pool and a good evening in the parks!
Why not? I've done this before myself!
I read about this too. It is pretty disappointing. I don't know what their rationale is other than a money grab.
I remember you planned all the water rides so you could go back and change afterwards on your last trip, and it's such a brilliant idea. Being able to walk back and get out of those wet clothes versus lugging outfits with you or having to let them air dry on you is so much more convenient.
I'd heard that Universal was now charging for lockers, but I didn't know it was per ride. Wowza! That's brutal. Definitely makes you pack light from now on, so you can fit everything in those tiny lockers.
I'm caught back up on your report again! Your water ride photos came out so cute! Smart that you took advantage of the already wet situation and went for a swim! I can't believe that they've started charging for the larger ride lockers at Universal. That's really disappointing.
They really are fabulous! You will have to share your secrets.our water ride photos came out so cute!
The line had been crazy every other time we’d been in Diagon Alley later in the day, so who cares if we just had breakfast. Let’s have some Butterbeer soft serve to share at 7:30 am!
They continued to amble over at a freaking snail’s pace, so by the time I gave up on them and tried to get in the line myself, the TM told me the line was closed. That made me a little grumpy as we walked over to ride the attraction instead.
Such a fun meet!! I think we will probably always do this now as long as the wait is not very long.
Nice! My only experience in Diagon Alley was 2014, just a few months after it had opened. It was crazy crowded then!They opened the gates a little early for us, so at 6:50 we were walking into a nearly empty Diagon Alley.
Darn. That happened to me after waiting in the queue for 45 minutes. I never did get to ride itWe got to the point where you’re about to go inside the pre-show, and the TMs said the ride had gone down.
Why not? It's vacation! I'm not ashamed to admit that I had a cauldron cake and frozen butterbeer for breakfast once.The line had been crazy every other time we’d been in Diagon Alley later in the day, so who cares if we just had breakfast. Let’s have some Butterbeer soft serve to share at 7:30 am!
I'm curious too. I actually never tried the Dragon Challenge - it just looked too intense for me. I'm curious what the new coaster will be like.I’m really excited to see what the new attraction will be like! Hopefully we will have the opportunity to try it out next year. I’m so anxious for more details!
That looks like a lot of fun. They really did a good job with this meet.And then she roared at us, and we all got the heck out of dodge!!
Diagon Alley seems like exactly the kind of book-inspired adventure that Belle would love!
When on vacation!
That's disappointing.
We've still never done this, but it looks really fun! We'll have to try it next time.
Nice! My only experience in Diagon Alley was 2014, just a few months after it had opened. It was crazy crowded then!
Darn. That happened to me after waiting in the queue for 45 minutes. I never did get to ride it
Why not? It's vacation! I'm not ashamed to admit that I had a cauldron cake and frozen butterbeer for breakfast once.
I'm curious too. I actually never tried the Dragon Challenge - it just looked too intense for me. I'm curious what the new coaster will be like.
That looks like a lot of fun. They really did a good job with this meet.
It must be so cool walking through such an empty Diagon Alley! Bummer that Gringotts ended up going down but it still sounds like an enjoyable morning- especially when ice cream for breakfast is involved!
Awesome pics from the Raptor Encounter! I really want to try to do this if the line isnt too long, it looks so fun!
Bummer that Gringotts went down, but thankfully you got to ride it once.
Ice cream at 7:30 is perfectly acceptable when on vacation. Heck, if it's Butterbeer soft serve it's acceptable at ANY time.
Good use of birthday money, Paxton. Alex made us a wand display and put it right in the front hallway; he's been given a hard time about it by a few friends, but he has no shame.
The photos from the raptor encounter are the best. Your reactions to the sunglasses incident and the roaring are priceless!