Sorry I haven't posted in a while. With Haylie's surgery and complications, not to mention Christmas, I have been crazy busy! Good news is that it's all over now and it's time to start planning, planning, planning. We've decided to go to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Seaworld the first part of the week as it's President's Day week, so it looks like the Disney parks will be a little less crowded towards the end of the week.
Anywhoo, is there any "must dos" at Universal or Seaworld. I don't know too much about those parks, so any advice is appreciated. Please keep in mind that my 8 year old LOVES roller coasters, but Haylie cannot ride anything with any g-force.
Can't wait to hear from everyone!!!
For your 8 year old: At IOA: My DD7 loved Spiderman, Flight of the Hippogriff, Storm Force (like the teacups) and the Cat in the Hat. (Haylie may be able to do Cat in the Hat, but it does whip you around a little.) Forbidden Journey is also one your 8 year old might like if she likes rides like Dinosaur.
Remember - you can tour the castle without riding the ride - that might be fun for everyone.
For everyone - The character greeting in Suess Landing is good for little ones: Cat in the Hat, Things 1 &2, The Grinch etc... Also, I highly recommend you share a frozen butterbeer in the WWOHP. Be sure to check out the shops in WWOHP either early or late because they can become unbearably crowded.
Universal Studios - The Studios are great if they like characters. We saw Scooby, Shaggy, Man in the Yellow Hat, Curious George, Woody Woodpecker, Sponge Bob, Dora, Penguins of Madagascar, Simpsons, Donkey, Fiona and a few others.
My DD7 loved MIB (kind of like Buzz Lightyear), Simpsons (simulator) and Jimmy Neutron. (simulator). Not sure if Haylie would be able to do those.
Seaworld - We loved the Dolphin Show and the Sea Lion Show. DD7 liked the Pets Ahoy show the best; your girls might like that. It's a really cute show with rescued dogs, cats and other small animals. If you DD8 is tall enough, Manta is an amazing coaster. If not Journey to Atlantis is fun (kind of like Splash Mountain, but with a scarier theme.) We also liked the penguins and the aquarium type exhibits. Your girls also might enjoy feeding some of the animals like the dolphins or the seals.
Let me know if you have any questions about any of the rides. We've tried most of them.