Saturday, April 9, 2011

Universal Studios



It's full of fun, craziness and heartstopping rides. We only brought our older boy along so he could really enjoy himself. Gabriel is too young anyway and he needs to nap in the afternoon.

Universal Studios is like stepping into a whole different world. Of movies and cartoons. There are 7 different worlds to explore. With a few rides/experiences in each world. From Madagascar to Far Far Away, to Waterworld, to Jurassic Park and Ancient Egypt/the Mummy. For the younger kids, there is a carousel, a small rollercoaster and 4D experience. There is also a full scale water stunt adventure show. And a canopy ride and rafting ride in Jurassic Park with life sized dinosaurs. It was all really fun. And all new to Bryan. Who actually enjoyed himself a lot.

We didn't go to the seriously scary rides like the Mummy ride in the dark. And the double rollercoaster. I'm not sure I ever would. I think I'm getting too old for stuff like that.

The park itself is not too big. Everything can be done in 1 day. The express pass helps to speed things up and avoid hour long queues. Stuff there isn't all cheap but you can get decent souvenior Ts for $20 plus or so. It's also has less characters to take photos with unlike Disneyland. But we did meet Kungfu Panda.

We'd go back again. But maybe in a couple of years or so. When Gabriel is tall enough to sit on most rides. And brave enough too.

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