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There is a lot to do in Vegas and not just in the city itself, but outside - Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Grand Canyon and Death Valley are the obvious ones. Depending if you're interested in national parks, there are so many more in the area you can do if you do a road trip.
Thanks for the ideas. Hoover Dam is definitely on my list and about an hour away. Grand Canyon is four hours away and was there back in 1998. A lot to choose from and will be researching a lot. We will have at least six of us and will depend what everyone wants to do. I may extend my stay here as I'm on vacation the whole week. The portion with my friends is just three nights.
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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!
On our one trip to US/IOA, we ate at Mythos and loved our meals. In fact, I had one of the best tomato soups I have ever had there. Loads of fun so far this day.
A good review is helpful and may try for lunch when I return to IOA.
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Sounds like a fun morning so far.
It's been a lot of fun so far but will get better once I get to my favorite parts of IOA.
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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!
What a shame about the stunt show - we've never been able to see it either. The trolley ride was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed it.
I was hoping to catch the stunt show and I guess that means on the return! The trolley ride is short but relaxing and in some ways reminds me of TL's Peoplemover.
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Nice relaxing morning and fun start to your day with Dr. Seuss!
Not my favorite part of Universal but there were some things I liked about 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!
Great pictures from Universal! The day is starting off great!
So far so good and much better things to come later!
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I love the whimsical look of Suess Landing! Like you are actually in the pages of a book!
That's an interesting observation and comparison and never looked at it this way, but makes perfect sense!
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I like the rides in Suess Land especially the carousel, great start to your day.
I decided to skip the carousel as I wanted to experience other things later in IOA I was more interested in.
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What a fun morning at IOA!! Your photos are terrific!!
Glad you are enjoying the photos and a good time so far! So much more to come as I'll be here nearly 12 hours on my final Universal day!
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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!
Looks like a great start to your day. Seuss Landing looks really neat.
It's a fun area of the park, even though primarily for the very young ones! But, I did enjoy it.
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Us theme fans love Vegas, don't we? I can't wait to go back.
I like looks of the Seuss sky train!
That is true! It's been since 1999 since I was there, so certainly time to go back. The train ride was fun.
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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!
Um - by all means go and see the stunt show, but have fairly low expectations of it - it's not Disney! We saw it a few years ago, thought it was awful, then went back again a couple of years later as we thought it can't possibly be as bad as we remembered. It was. We just found it to be unexciting, boring, over-long, and rambling. I'm sure some folk love it, and please go see it in order to form your own opinion though.
Us? We wouldn't go again if someone paid us ......
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Um - by all means go and see the stunt show, but have fairly low expectations of it - it's not Disney! We saw it a few years ago, thought it was awful, then went back again a couple of years later as we thought it can't possibly be as bad as we remembered. It was. We just found it to be unexciting, boring, over-long, and rambling. I'm sure some folk love it, and please go see it in order to form your own opinion though.
Us? We wouldn't go again if someone paid us ......
Not exactly a promising review of this show. Will probably check it out on my return to USF.
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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!
A Return to My Universal Favorite and Why I’ll Be Back!
Saturday, October 7th (Part II) After Seuss Landing and Lost Continent with a few attractions I arrived in the the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I enjoyed this section of the park so much with my first ever experience just three days ago! It’s just so well done in every aspect and can’t get enough of it with my third time here on this trip! It’s a return to my Universal favorite and why I'll be back!
Before going on the attractions, I just explored the area for a while and experienced this amazing part of Universal Studios. Just so much to see, even without the attractions.
I love these snowcapped roofs!
I thought about having one of these again, but I had ideas for lunch in about an hour or so and these tend to fill you up a bit. But they are just so good!
My first attraction in Harry Potter today.
Even having the Universal Express Pass today, (included with my stay at the Royal Pacific) there was a longer wait for this attraction than in my previous days. Then again, it’s a Saturday and much more crowded today! I think I waited about ten minutes. It’s a fun attraction and a bit like The Barnstormer in WDW’s Fantasyland, but a bit better. Although, not a great coaster as the entire ride is under a minute but enjoyable.
Now, back to ride Harry Potter’s Forbidden Journey and the reason why I’m returning today to this part of the park. One of the best simulator rides I’ve ever been on and the best in Universal. But,The Simpson’s Ride and Spiderman are two great ones as well in USF! There would be one in WDW later in my trip that has the chance of topping my experience for this one. I don’t think you need to put much thought into it!
I used my Universal Express Pass and it saves me some time in line in general, but it was still over a twenty minute wait. They should make the Express Pass wait much less as probably the only attraction in USF with long wait times for the Express Pass. The entry position is not at a good point!
The biggest problem with this attraction (as I said on my first experience a few days ago) are the lockers here and trying to find one that is vacant and not exactly easy in any way! Plus, there are so many people vying for one to store their belongings. They need to rectify the situation as it’s so crowded in here and very little space to move about! Not for the claustrophobic!
Once, I got on the ride it was amazing and so enjoyable as in my previous experiences. It just feels you have been swept into the world of Harry Potter and flying alongside Harry and Ron on your own broomstick and experiencing an amazing adventure in this land! It lasts several minutes and is so much fun with all the twists and turns. It’s quite realistic. I think this was my fourth time on this attraction and for good reason!
Until a few years ago, I had never seen any of the Harry Potter movies. One of the cable channels had a marathon of these on a Thanksgiving or Christmas weekend. I enjoyed these films so much and they began these from the first one in the series. I believe I watched about five of them. Certainly, to the point when Daniel Ratcliffe and Rupert Grint (Harry and Ron) were in their 20’s realistically by then. I can’t believe these two guys are about 30 now! Where does the time go as I can remember when the first HP movie came out and they were so young and not even in their teens?
Once, I exited the attraction, I made my way out of the queue to the lockers and retrieved my belongings by navigating the insanely dense packed crowds in this area! I was getting a bit hungry at this point and began to walk in the direction of City Walk for lunch. First, I got a few more photos of the WWoHP.
It took quite a bit of navigating through the crowds as much of the park was quite busy now. It was probably around 2:30 pm at this point. It was basically from Harry Potter all the way to the Islands of Adventure exit, which is a good walk.
At times the crowds thinned out a bit in the center. As expected the areas around the Jurassic Park and Kong Skull Island attractions were quite crowded. In about ten minutes or so I arrived in the Marvel Super Heroes Island section. This is another popular area of the park and very crowded as expected. I got a few photos before exiting IOA.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Shops just before the park exit
Looks like these shops may be decked out for Christmas even though it’s only October 7th?
Leaving Islands of Adventure, but I’d be back after lunch!
NEXT: Doesn’t Sound Like a Good Combo, But I’ll Give It a Try!
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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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Your photos are terrific!! 
Loads of fun so far this day. 
Will probably check it out on my return to USF.
But they are just so good! 
Then again, it’s a Saturday and much more crowded today! 
I think I waited about ten minutes. It’s a fun attraction and a bit like The Barnstormer in WDW’s Fantasyland, but a bit better. Although, not a great coaster as the entire ride is under a minute but enjoyable. 
I don’t think you need to put much thought into it! 
They should make the Express Pass wait much less as probably the only attraction in USF with long wait times for the Express Pass. The entry position is not at a good point! 
Not for the claustrophobic! 
It just feels you have been swept into the world of Harry Potter and flying alongside Harry and Ron on your own broomstick and experiencing an amazing adventure in this land! 
I can’t believe these two guys are about 30 now! 
Where does the time go as I can remember when the first HP movie came out and they were so young and not even in their teens? 
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