SimplyGoofy
"You are not Mickey Mouse... you are a rat!"
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2011
I'm here and all caught up!
I may have missed some of the details (as I skipped most of the comments and concentrated on the updates), but many prayers, good thoughts, and pixie dust for your family. As others have stated, take whatever time you need and we'll be here for you once you return!
Onto the report...
I'm thrilled that you were able to go to Universal, but I'm sad that many things weren't as exciting as you'd hoped. I'm SO impressed that you gathered a strong Potter background before your trip - I do think the Wizarding World is more interesting if you have some context. It's too bad that you didn't enjoy the Potter headliners (I loved them, but I'm a thrill ride fanatic for all types of rides) but I'm glad you loved Diagon Alley. It really was ridiculously well done! I thought Knockturn Alley was pretty spectacular as well! I would highly recommend a Krusty Burger if you make it back to the Simpson's food court - it was pretty tasty. I'm not brokenhearted that they're redoing the Hulk coaster - I thought it was awfully bumpy during our last trip, much more so than our last visit there in 2012.
You didn't get the stepsisters at Park Faire?! How disappointing! They and the Stepmother were definitely the highlights for our meal there. The food was better than I was expecting (no one seems to rave about the food - just the "entertainment") but the characters are certainly the best part of the experience. I'm glad your daughter was thrilled with Cinderella!
Whoo-hoo, an extra Disney day! How nice that you managed to knock out the Adventureland rides as well as a few Fantasyland favorites. I'm right there with you on holding your spot for the parade - I don't mind shifting out the way a bit for a nice family, but no, I will not be giving up my well-guarded spot for your kid. If that's a priority for you, get there early or obtain a Fastpass. (Or go to Frontierland - there always seem to be plenty of good spots there.)
It looks like your wife and daughter had a lovely day at Sea World!
I may have missed some of the details (as I skipped most of the comments and concentrated on the updates), but many prayers, good thoughts, and pixie dust for your family. As others have stated, take whatever time you need and we'll be here for you once you return!
Onto the report...
I'm thrilled that you were able to go to Universal, but I'm sad that many things weren't as exciting as you'd hoped. I'm SO impressed that you gathered a strong Potter background before your trip - I do think the Wizarding World is more interesting if you have some context. It's too bad that you didn't enjoy the Potter headliners (I loved them, but I'm a thrill ride fanatic for all types of rides) but I'm glad you loved Diagon Alley. It really was ridiculously well done! I thought Knockturn Alley was pretty spectacular as well! I would highly recommend a Krusty Burger if you make it back to the Simpson's food court - it was pretty tasty. I'm not brokenhearted that they're redoing the Hulk coaster - I thought it was awfully bumpy during our last trip, much more so than our last visit there in 2012.
You didn't get the stepsisters at Park Faire?! How disappointing! They and the Stepmother were definitely the highlights for our meal there. The food was better than I was expecting (no one seems to rave about the food - just the "entertainment") but the characters are certainly the best part of the experience. I'm glad your daughter was thrilled with Cinderella!
Whoo-hoo, an extra Disney day! How nice that you managed to knock out the Adventureland rides as well as a few Fantasyland favorites. I'm right there with you on holding your spot for the parade - I don't mind shifting out the way a bit for a nice family, but no, I will not be giving up my well-guarded spot for your kid. If that's a priority for you, get there early or obtain a Fastpass. (Or go to Frontierland - there always seem to be plenty of good spots there.)
It looks like your wife and daughter had a lovely day at Sea World!