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What an nice full day you had returning to the places you wanted to most!! I the Raptor guy!!!!!! I had forgotten about that until now!! So fun and scary at the same time!! Looking forward to hearing about your dinner!!
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What an nice full day you had returning to the places you wanted to most!! I the Raptor guy!!!!!! I had forgotten about that until now!! So fun and scary at the same time!! Looking forward to hearing about your dinner!!
I had a good four hours before dinner and glad I got to re-experience many of those attractions I enjoyed! The Raptor Encounter was a lot of fun and so different from anything else in Universal. Glad I finally got to do this one after a few failed tries on my two previous days in the parks. It was scary too and some guests did get quite freaked out with it, which was rather fun to watch! The best part may have been seeing the various reactions of those in line ahead of me! I actually remember this from one of your TRs and why I had to add it to my must attractions for the trip. I recall how much you enjoyed 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!
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Great day! That stinks that is downpoured but at least it didn't last long. Love the Raptor encounter.
I was quite happy with the rain result. There were some occasions like this the first few days on my trip and not surprised! The Raptor Encounter was a lot of fun and so different and realistic. Just loved it!
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The Raptor Encounter does look quite bizarre. I watched the Today Show cast react to this when this attraction first opened up. Hilarious!
Yes, it is but it was so enjoyable and fun. That's interesting with the Today Show and what I encountered by observing the reaction of others there. It may have been better seeing this than experiencing the attraction myself!
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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 was talking to my brother tonight and he just came back from a business trip in Orlando as he goes there a couple times of year. I always tell him to bring me along but I won't help with the business element!
He didn't go to Disney but one night to Universal. We were only on the phone for a few minutes and wish I could have gotten more details but I did get a rave review from him of an eatery there. Surprisingly, it was one I overlooked. He was with a few work colleagues and they had tried to get into Emeril's on City Walk, but they were completely booked! I told him that's how we differ for my trips as I always have my ADRs booked! But this was a business trip, so understandable.
They tried Vivo Italian Kitchen in Universal and got in. This was an eatery I overlooked somehow in my planning and will consider next time! My brother said the food was so good and I think he had some sort of pasta with squid ink. He was quite impressed. I've had that before and loved it. One of them being at Epcot's Tutto Italia for lunch on a departure day. It's one of my favorite pasta dishes. Squid ink sounds odd but adds so much flavor and before this, I'd never had it. Don't know what I was missing and had it many times since!
We are in CT and there are a lot of amazing Italian eateries in the area! Most are better than the Orlando options in the parks. So, this was quite a good experience and review from my brother. I have dined at Tutto Italia on a few occasions and have enjoyed it. But, it's not nearly as good as the Italian eateries back home. Not even close! But, I still have had good experiences each time there!
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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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You got on quite a few rides, glad you enjoyed the Raptor experience. We did it twice on our August trip, one time we played hide and seek with the Raptor it was the highlight of our trip.
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Oh my goodness, that last photo with the raptor is absolutely classic - love it!
Yeah, it's a good one and the whole experience was so much fun!
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Hmmmm. That sounds like a really cool restaurant that I will have to check into!!
I hope to as well the next time I 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!
You got on quite a few rides, glad you enjoyed the Raptor experience. We did it twice on our August trip, one time we played hide and seek with the Raptor it was the highlight of our trip.
Glad I got to repeat some of my favorite attractions and experience a new one for me with the Raptor Encounter, which I enjoyed so much. That's quite an unique approach with the raptor and a good one!
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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 your afternoon! Glad you didn’t let the rain slow you down too much! Sounds like you have a new restaurant to try on your next trip!
Great pictures from your afternoon! Glad you didn’t let the rain slow you down too much! Sounds like you have a new restaurant to try on your next trip!
Glad you enjoyed the photos and felt I captured it well! Essy to forget photos at times and happens once and a while!
The rain was incredible but glad it didn't last that long but severe enough that I had to seek refuge into an eatery even with a rain jacket. You still get drenched regardless!
I don't know how I overlooked that Italian eatery as I check everything on my trips and especially when it comes to restaurants but somehow missed this one. My brother likes his food but not quite a foodie like I am but a great review of this place from him and definitely a must on my next trip to USF! I checked the menu and looks 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!
I can't believe they shut down the Hogwarts Express at 5. That is crazy!
I love the pics from the raptor encounter. It looked really cool! I know they are mean in the movies but they are my favorite along with T-Rex.
I can't believe they shut down the Hogwarts Express at 5. That is crazy!
I love the pics from the raptor encounter. It looked really cool! I know they are mean in the movies but they are my favorite along with T-Rex.
I have a feeling they may shutdown Hogwart's because of Halloween Horror Nights over in the Studios part of the park as the train travels in both that and Islands! The Raptor Encounter was a lot of fun and quite unique. Glad the CM captured some good photos of my experience!
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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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It was scary too and some guests did get quite freaked out with it, which was rather fun to watch! 
I actually remember this from one of your TRs and why I had to add it to my must attractions for the trip. 
The Raptor Encounter was a lot of fun and so different and realistic. 
Just loved it!
It may have been better seeing this than experiencing the attraction myself!
I told him that's how we differ for my trips as I always have my ADRs booked! 
My brother said the food was so good and I think he had some sort of pasta with squid ink. He was quite impressed. 
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