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The way that works best for me, and I've actually tried several different methods, is to write up notes in a notebook small enough to carry in my bag during our park touring. When waiting in lines or taking a break, I pull it out and jot down what all we've done since the last update. It's a mix of bulleted items, sentences to recall vivd moments, and notes to self. I type up the updates from my notes and photos on the day I intend to post. Photos I edit prior to starting the TR, but they aren't uploaded to flickr.com until right before I need to post them.
Somewhat similar to the way I do it with the notes. I just don't have an exact day I plan to post. I strive for two updates per week as only usually have time for this many.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Just got caught up. I have to add to the list of PP's that agree , you did get a lot of bang for your buck in the tour. I enjoyed hearing about all of the house of horrors!
As for TR writing, I do write mine in Word first and copy paste over and then insert my pictures. It does take a lot of work (I know that now).
It was quite an event and definitely got my money's worth with so much packed in! It helped having a great guide and group. Even with so much there was still ample time for breaks and relaxing.
I write it up and in the meantime I'm pasting the photos in the update I'm writing. I edit it then copy over to my thread add emoticons and post.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Thanks for sharing how you do the reports. Having done a fair amount myself back in the day (it’s probably been years now), I know how time consuming and involved they can be! But we sure do appreciate you sharing them with us!
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Thursday, October 5th (Part VII) After our tour concluded, I went on my way for some other discoveries at Halloween Horror Nights. This included a few attractions as I had the Unlimited Express Pass and the remaining Scare Zones I had yet to see. I was near the Harry Potter area and I walked to the Men in Black attraction, which was close by.
The line wasn’t too bad inside and I got on rather quickly. I don’t remember exactly what my score was but it was better than earlier in the day. It’s a fun attraction by shooting at targets to get points like Buzz and TSM in Disney.
After this, I walked where I had just come from as there was a Scare Zone I wanted to see. It’s located on the streets in front of the London themed area of Harry Potter. This one is called “Invasion” and possibly the best Scare Zone of the night. Here’s the synopsis: “The year is 1955, and a UFO has crashed onto the wharf. Their goal: to conduct experiments upon you to prepare to invade Earth.”
The fog and lighting were amazing and gave the area and eerie effect.
Have I just entered The Twilight Zone? It did remind me of the several episodes involving invasions from other worlds!
The zone was done so well with the characters and the many effects to enhance the experience. I never felt scared but it felt so eerie and bizarre with everything.
I like this one!
Great lighting with the fog effects!
After taking in this zone for a while, I continued to my next Scare Zone, which wasn’t that far away. This one is “The Purge” and based on the movie series. Here’s the description: “The Purge has returned to Halloween Horror Nights and overrun New York. No one is safe. Be a part of a proud American tradition. United we purge.”
Very cool looking car.
He’s kind of menacing and scary!
YIKES!
I enjoyed this zone but it wasn't as good as some of the others. The premise of the movie is that once a year for a 12 hour period beginning at 7 pm, everything is legal. Emergency services are not available during this time.
After I got enough from this zone, I saw that The Mummy attraction was behind this zone and decided to give it a go for the fourth time today! The line wasn’t bad and was enjoyable as always. One of my favorite attractions in Universal and not a simulator ride!
I sought out my next destination for an attraction and my final scare zone of the night. I went on the attraction first as the two were located near each other. This was a coaster and quite an intense one and probably too intense at times! This is the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. It’s fast, thrilling, with serious drops and inversions! There was a good size line for it and prior to entering the queue I had to store my belongings in a locker.
The Express Pass line was about ten minutes and long for this line tonight and especially as the park will be closing in an hour as it’s around 1 am. It was quite thrilling and when I was on it, I was wondering what I had gotten myself into as it was extremely intense, but a great coaster.
Doesn’t it look menacing?
After disembarking this attraction, I walked nearby to my last Scare Zone of the night. This is “Altars of Horror.”
I must make a CORRECTION as I stated in a previous post, when I entered Universal for this event that the Scare Zone I encountered was “Altars of Horror.” It wasn’t as it was “Festival of the Deadliest.” I have corrected that post on Page 18 in #267. Here it is if interested.
Now, the description for “Altars of Horror.” “Enter the nexus of evil, where all the most fearsome characters and nefarious creatures from each of the Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses lie in wait.”
I’m sure you’ll recognize him earlier from “The Purge.”
The scary twin girls from “The Shining.”
My evening was just about over but I wanted to visit the Universal store and possibly get a tee shirt of tonight’s event as I’d seen many park guests with them on tonight. I looked around inside and they had a good supply of these and decided to get one. I browsed for a bit more, but didn’t see anything else I liked. I made my purchase and left the store.
Here’s what my shirt looks like!
Front
Back
I made my way towards City Walk to get a water taxi back to the Royal Pacific. It was a bit after 1:30 am and been another long day. Before leaving, I got a few last photos for the evening.
I walked over to the NBC Sports restaurant, where the boat dock was. I was happy to see one was just arriving! There were several people waiting and it was about half full before we departed for the Royal Pacific. Quite a few for this late at night. It was an uneventful ride and we were back in about five minutes. We arrived close to 2 am and I went to my room immediately as it was quite a long, tiring but amazing and action packed day and enjoyed it so much!
I’ll probably sleep in tomorrow a little, even though the plan is for my first ever visit to Sea World. I should have plenty of time to spend there.
NEXT: Some People Think the World Owes Them Something!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Last edited by SuperDave; 02-11-2018 at 10:19 PM..
What a great ending to your night! You aren't kidding that it was another late night! I hope you're able to sleep in tomorrow!
I enjoyed the various scare zones and the attractions as well. Can't believe I able to get three attraction in plus three scare zones in about 1 1/2 hours. I hoping to as well as I could use it!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Universal really goes all out for the scare factor in their Halloween events.
I had an amazing time and would most definitely do it again! They do a great job with the scare factor, effects and overall theming! I have no complaints!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Last edited by SuperDave; 02-11-2018 at 10:18 PM..
The way that works best for me, and I've actually tried several different methods, is to write up notes in a notebook small enough to carry in my bag during our park touring. When waiting in lines or taking a break, I pull it out and jot down what all we've done since the last update. It's a mix of bulleted items, sentences to recall vivd moments, and notes to self. I type up the updates from my notes and photos on the day I intend to post. Photos I edit prior to starting the TR, but they aren't uploaded to flickr.com until right before I need to post them.
I used to write up my TRs while standing in line for rides etc., but as I was using shorthand, it meant I had to translate it at a later date and then type it up. I just got to the stage where I figured it was easier to type it up in the first place and cut out the "middle man".
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I really hope you got to sleep in the next day. What a long day that was! HHN looks like it could be a lot of fun for someone that doesn't mind being scared (I'm not that person :wink: ) I'm looking forward to your Sea World day as I haven't been there since my senior trip in high school.
Wow another long day, pretty soon you will need a vacation from your vacation. You sure accomplished a great deal again today, Universal really does the horror theme well.
The event looks incredibly well done, Dave. I hold a grudge against Universal for their "front of the line ticket" practice, but I'm glad they are putting out a nice product!
Thanks for sharing how you do the reports. Having done a fair amount myself back in the day (it’s probably been years now), I know how time consuming and involved they can be! But we sure do appreciate you sharing them with us!
Somehow I missed this one as I probably had just posted my update.
These TRs take a lot of time and organization but I enjoy doing them for my own benefit and seeing my trip adventures. I also enjoy sharing them with everyone here and I know you all appreciate them!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I used to write up my TRs while standing in line for rides etc., but as I was using shorthand, it meant I had to translate it at a later date and then type it up. I just got to the stage where I figured it was easier to type it up in the first place and cut out the "middle man".
You got a good point about that. Plus now as not having to do that you can enjoy your day more!
No more scares left as the Halloween Horror Nights portion is now over, which will be a relief to you! This event is not for everyone.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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It helped having a great guide and group. Even with so much there was still ample time for breaks and relaxing. 
It’s a fun attraction by shooting at targets to get points like Buzz and TSM in Disney.
The premise of the movie is that once a year for a 12 hour period beginning at 7 pm, everything is legal. 
The line wasn’t bad and was enjoyable as always. One of my favorite attractions in Universal and not a simulator ride! 
I have corrected that post on Page 18 in #267. Here it is if interested.
There were several people waiting and it was about half full before we departed for the Royal Pacific. Quite a few for this late at night. It was an uneventful ride and we were back in about five minutes. We arrived close to 2 am and I went to my room immediately as it was quite a long, tiring but amazing and action packed day and enjoyed it so much! 
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