Cool! I've never played someplace where the bumpers can be changed from one bowler to the next. Although, truthfully, sometimes it is nice to have them there.
I have never seen that either! Only places where it's all or nothing with the bumpers, so it was pretty cool that they just popped up when it was time for DS to bowl.
Maybe you could have used those bumpers. See what I mean?
I commented to DH more than once that I should have asked them to put the bumpers up on my turns too.
It really seems like this was a great idea and a good way for everyone to have some fun and burn some energy on a rest day. I hope everyone napped well and was ready for the party.
It was a perfect way to spend the morning since we didn't want to activate our tickets yet. We didn't want to sit around the room but we also didn't want to get worn out at a park all morning and be too tired for the party!
Just now getting caught up with your TR after being away from the DIS for a month! I'm glad you liked Splitsville. DW and I stopped there this past December to get something to eat. They actually have pretty decent sushi there...at a bowling alley!!
Who knew?
Great update on Universal/IoA! We are going there May, 2017 and I can't wait! It looks like I might have to try and schedule a trip for HHN too...if for no other reason than to see Jack and his "helpers"!
Welcome back!
I was so surprised at how good the food was for a bowling alley!! We don't eat sushi but I have heard good reviews of it elsewhere. Who would have thought, right?!
I have always enjoyed Universal, but they have REALLY stepped up their game since the first Wizarding World, and now I'm just in love with it. Haha I'm really surprised you are the first to mention Jack's "lovely" assistants!! lol
It's too bad that Diagon Alley was such a disappointment to you all and you didn't bother spending any time there
Thanks for the coverage of HHN ... might be something I'd want to check out once but not really my thing - but seems like they do a great job with it!
Glad despite the mix up you still got on Gringott's with minimal wait! and also glad all the effects were working!
I basically know nothing about the wands other than that they exist and there is this ceremony when you pick one out ... so just curious why you were down on Ginny's wand
That's great that TM thought of having you eat outside with the stroller - glad that worked out for you - and also happy you remembered the single rider line!
Seems like you fit a lot in your time at Universal! It's been forever since I have been there (no Harry Potter stuff was there yet) but I do remember absolutely loving The Mummy - so glad you got on that!
I will probably pester you with tons of questions about Bonnet Creek before our trip in July - my biggest question now is what tower to request and what floor, etc.
Splitsville looks really fun and those prices aren't bad at all! Glad DS enjoyed it!
Ha! I know, right?! Just a pass through here & there...
While I can appreciate the great job they do putting together HHN, it's just a little too well done & SCARY for me! I'll take my Halloween events with "Not So Scary" in the title instead.
It's not so much being "down" on Ginny's wand, just that she is a pretty minor character overall so if we are spending the money on one, we'd rather a main character with a more distinct wand like Harry, Voldemort, Dumbledore, etc.
Now that little patio is like our go-to spot when the weather is nice. It's a beautiful little place to eat lunch, and it's away from the business of the rest of the park.
We really did accomplish a lot at Universal, which was definitely made easier by the unlimited express pass. For right now while we have to trade off riding 99% of the attractions, it's really the only way we could do Universal.
No worries, I'm happy to let people pick my brain about Bonnet Creek! We have stayed in probably most of the towers and never really had a bad location. I did really enjoy tower 2 in October as it seemed overall quieter than some of the other towers we have stayed in. I really liked the time we stayed in the main building (where check in is) because even though we couldn't get a fireworks view room, we were able to go up to one of the show units at night to watch Illuminations from the balcony and we were close to the pool, which was good that particular trip as we had pool time planned. DH did point out that trip that parking in that building was an issue, though. Have you checked out the huge threads on Bonnet Creek over on the "Orlando Resorts" boards? Lots of pictures and helpful information!!
Splitsville was a hidden gem. So glad DS had been asking to bowl leading up to the trip, prompting us to look into it for our party day!
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