As the updates have faulted due to limited wi-fi access i will combine the last 3 days.
Although it is not Disney, Universal is an enjoyable stay for us all.
So this morning it is back to a reasonably early start. We are breakfasted and car loaded by 8.15.
We bid a fond farewell to Disney and the Quality Suites.
DSIL takes DMIL to the Holiday Inn Express on Major Bvrd. While we are the advance party to the Royal Pacific Resort. We know the room will no be ready but we are hoping that our early arrival will facilitate getting rooms fairly close to DSIL.
Linda on the front desk is a treasure. She confirms that although the rooms will not be read until after 3pm, we will have interconnecting rooms.
We have only ever stayed at Hard Rock Hotel so we use the wait time for the others to explore the hotel.
Universal Studios is our first stop at around 10am. We head straight for The Simpsons and Robyn is a trooper and agrees to try this ride. Success another ride added to her list of likes/dos.
We do all the usual rides Men In Black, Jaws and Mummy. Finally rounding off the visit to a last visit to Jimmy Newtron.
Like before the hotel does not bother to call or text when the room is ready. However when we return to the hotel at 3pm both rooms are ready.
The Garden Room view in Tower 3, 5th floor is not very inspiring but we are pleased with the interconnecting rooms.
We wander around Citywalk in the evening enjoying a frozen Margarita
Sunday is an early start as we aim to get to IOA for early entry at 7am. The park opens for others at 8am so the early entry is very welcome.
I am persuaded by the thrill seekers to go on Dragon Challenge as DS and DD are desperate to try this. Let's just say it was a little while before the blood returned to my hands.
Robyn again was a trooper by going on the rafts. Absolutely everyone on the raft was soaked. So it made sense for us all to go back on it.
We had lunch in the Three Broomsticks. We do not as a rule drink fizzy drinks but I caused a few consternation that there is no "soda" in HP.
Our supper was in Hard Rock Cafe. The food was good though it was spoilt by our table being later than promised and us being concerned about getting to the Blue Man Group show on time. As it turned out the 6pm show did not start until after 6.15 so there was no need for us to be in 30 mins early.
The show was outstanding. DBIL was thrilled that he was asked before the show commenced if he would help them out.
Monday it was a long lie as we got up at 7.30 with it being a Universal Studios day .
I must be going soft in my old age. The thrill seekers headed to Rip Ride Rocket. DS and DD pleaded to join their cousins. That is one serious climb and drop.
We then headed to the back of the park for Simpsons and our usual rides.
We went to the Beatle Juice show at 11.45. Kids really enjoyed it but the adults thought it was okay.
The temperature hit 97 today so we headed to The Florida Mall for a break from the sun. The girls undertook some retail therapy again and Mr Hollister had some say in the proceedings.
We got back to the hotel and decided to eat at Bula Bar which allowed the troops to enjoy the pool. DMIL/DFIL came over from their hotel to join us. We had way too much food but had a really good evening. A few cocktails were consumed by the others. The Margareta was okay and definitely not a patch on Margaretaville.
Tomorrow is checkout day and then we are joining DMIL at the HiExp.
Plan is to hit IOA early. Currently psyching myself up for the inevitable pleas for Dragon Challenge, Dr Doom and Hulk.
After IOA we will come back to the room and checkout before heading to Universal Studios, since DD2 and DW prefer this to IOA.
Sadly DD's Disney watch is not keeping the time so we will probably have to head there later in the day or evening.
I will post up a few more photos once we get home and hopefully manage some updates while travelling.
Really appreciate the views and comments from everyone
) and it has been really interesting getting an insight into life in Orlando ..... This will be our first trip for a couple of years so we are all very excited. Our children are looking forward to hitting the parks and the rides (as are my DH and myself
Which I'm following every day!
hmm we will c. Cant believe ur 3 weeks hv gone. Have a safe journey home
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