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That hot dog definitely looked delish! Scary moment with your phone, but you were very lucky.
I know that with you being from Kentucky you'd find that hot dog appetizing with the barbecued pulled pork on it. It was quite good and surprised how good it was from a CS eatery in a park! Glad I got my phone back and discovered it rather fast as it fell out on the ride. I always check for this after every attraction I go on. So fast as they hadn't loaded the next group yet, but had just begun. My fear was someone finding it in the next group and not returning it! Glad no one was is in the car I was in yet. It doesn't take much time for it to get stolen!
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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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Loved seeing all your pictures Dave and I was glad that you got your phone back!
Glad you are enjoying my photos as it enhances my TRs so much! With each TR as I become more experienced with these the photos have increased dramatically! I was so happy I found my phone and better that I discovered this almost right away!
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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!
Wednesday, October 4th (Part IV) I continued walking and progressed through Islands of Adventure. Next up was the Toon Lagoon area with Bluto’s Barge and Dudley Do-Right’s Rip Saw Falls. Both are water attractions and you do get quite wet on these regardless of where you may be sitting in the boat. Much more so than the WDW water rides!
It was quite a hot and humid day and perhaps getting a little wet would be a good thing! I decided I wouldn’t ride both attractions but just go with one of these. I’ve experienced these two attractions in previous visits and enjoyed Dudley Do-Right more, so that was the plan!
I think they have the right idea with the ponchos!
This looks rather harmless!
But then again, maybe not by their reactions!
There was a good size line for standby but I used my express pass and got on rather quickly. For most of the ride there was some water but nothing too bad until you come down the big drop. It’s sort of a delay as it seems when you hit the bottom and the water splashes, but then a large amount of water comes in after the first wave completely soaking you, which was my experience! At least it cooled me off! This felt good with the hot weather, but having drenched socks didn’t!
After ringing out my socks as best I could, it was on to my next attraction and Skull Island-Reign of Kong. This one wasn’t here the last time I visited in 2009, so it would be a new experience. I like the theming of this attraction.
This is the part that looks so cool with the mountains. It’s sort of tough to see but there is active fog and mist around the mountains.
The dark ominous hallway leading to the ride.
I used the express pass once again as the standby was about 35 minutes. It’s a simulator ride and you’re in a large safari type vehicle exploring Skull Island. I enjoyed it and quite an active ride. There are so many simulator rides in Universal Studios. I know off the top of my head that there are at least seven of these!
After this I continued towards the Jurassic Park River Adventure, which I wanted to go on. This is a good ride but not overwhelmed by it. I do like the drop at the end.
A short wait, but still used my express pass.
I was hoping to experience this attraction today, but wouldn’t happen as it was sprinkling a little bit and not in action during rain. Hopefully, I can do this on another day as I’ve heard great things about this!
I like this!
Looks even better from this angle!
I’ve reached this far and almost to the end of Islands of Adventure. I’ve covered a lot today and still had a couple more hours I could spend here before I had to return to the Royal Pacific and get ready for dinner. Just past this area was a path leading to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which I was looking forward to! More than anything else in Universal Studios as it would be another new experience for me. The original plan was to do this tomorrow. As I still had time today, why not!
NEXT: I’ve Heard These Were Good, But Not This Good!
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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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Well, why not indeed? You're almost there, it would be rude not to head into the Wizarding World...
I've never counted how many simulator rides there are at Universal, but somehow I'm not surprised there are that many. They're not my favourite, as they tend to mess with our heads.
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You definitely get soaked on the two water rides at Universal, but when it’s hot its not to bad. We really enjoyed Skull Island, I loved the themeing. Hopefully you get to experience the Raptor encounter, we did it twice on our trip and it was the high light of our trip.
We haven't been to US/IOA in a few years so I'm enjoying seeing all the attractions, old and new. We loved the Jurassic Park ride and it was such a long line when it was a new attraction. Glad your express pass worked out so well.
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You definitely get WET on the water rides at Universal, but they are very fun! Although I like simulator rides, I think there are too many of them there. It starts to get a bit repetitive.
Well, why not indeed? You're almost there, it would be rude not to head into the Wizarding World...
I've never counted how many simulator rides there are at Universal, but somehow I'm not surprised there are that many. They're not my favourite, as they tend to mess with our heads.
I couldn't agree with you more! Plus it wouldn't be my only visit to this new area of the park! I can understand your view on these type of rides as they can do it to me a bit, but never too bad. WDW has a few but not this many. I can think of Soarin', FOP and MS off the top of my head.
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You definitely get soaked on the two water rides at Universal, but when it’s hot its not to bad. We really enjoyed Skull Island, I loved the themeing. Hopefully you get to experience the Raptor encounter, we did it twice on our trip and it was the high light of our trip.
It was actually quite refreshing getting soaked like this but could have done without my socks getting wet! Loved the Skull Island look. I was looking forward to the Raptor Encounter and a bit disappointed it wasn't operating at the time. I have two more days at USF, so hoping my luck will be better.
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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!
We haven't been to US/IOA in a few years so I'm enjoying seeing all the attractions, old and new. We loved the Jurassic Park ride and it was such a long line when it was a new attraction. Glad your express pass worked out so well.
Glad I can share a lot of these new additions via experience and photos with you. The River Adventure is a good ride but I think it could be a bit better. I'm enjoying the express pass a lot and saving me time, even though it's not a real busy day.
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Great time you’re having!!
Having a blast and experiencing some of my old faves and new experiences that I can add to favorites in the park!
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You definitely get WET on the water rides at Universal, but they are very fun! Although I like simulator rides, I think there are too many of them there. It starts to get a bit repetitive.
Both of these water rides are fun but like DDRF a bit better than Bluto's Barge. The problem with the latter is getting soaked by those on the bridge shooting the water guns, which you are not aware of until it happens! I think you are right about the simulator rides. There are some good ones and others not so good.
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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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Yes I was and just so much with many new attraction experiences as my first visit here since 2009. Although, this is my fifth visit to USF. Twice in 2004, 2007 and 2009. Definitely, time to return and better yet with my first stay here!
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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!
You've done some really cool things today!! We love Ripsaw Falls!! I can't wait to hear what you have to say about Harry Potter!!!! Our absolute favorite at USF!!!!
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It was quite good and surprised how good it was from a CS eatery in a park! 
Glad I got my phone back and discovered it rather fast as it fell out on the ride. 
So fast as they hadn't loaded the next group yet, but had just begun. My fear was someone finding it in the next group and not returning it! 
Glad no one was is in the car I was in yet. 
I decided I wouldn’t ride both attractions but just go with one of these. I’ve experienced these two attractions in previous visits and enjoyed Dudley Do-Right more, so that was the plan! 
At least it cooled me off! This felt good with the hot weather, but having drenched socks didn’t! 
Hopefully, I can do this on another day as I’ve heard great things about this! 
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