Universal Studios … WOW !!

As far back as I can remember, I have always wanted to visit this park !! So, today was another dream come true !! And, boy did I have a blast !!

I have never been a Harry Potter fan, however, visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter transformed me. While strolling the parks, every turn revealed an amazing architectural accomplishment !! Harry’s ‘village’ was incredible & massive !! The rides were insane !! Of course the photo taken by the park captured me with my eyes closed !! (probably because a dragon exhaled fire on me) !! 😂🤣

I rode the Hogwarts Express train between parks from Hogsmeade to Kings Cross Station. And, every 10 minutes a dragon perched atop Gringotts Bank, breathes fire (check out the video).

Scooby Doo & Shaggy were two of my favorite childhood cartoon characters & I finally got to meet them !!

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem & Shrek 4D we’re awesome as well !! The theater seats jostled us around & when Donkey sneezed, we were sprayed with water !! As with Disney, Universal also offers guests pre-shows for their most popular rides just to keep their guests attention while waiting for the actual ride to begin.

Jurassic Park was just as incredible !!

Most of the rides at Universal come with an explicit warning for those with health issues. They definitely cover their butts here !

The 2nd video is of an insanely popular roller coaster ride, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit … No thanks !! 😳

I dined at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant. The crab cake was good, but, not as good as the one I had at the Boathouse at Disney Springs !!

Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure & City Park definitely exceeded my expectations !! In hindsight, I probably shouldn’t have worn my Walt Disney World shirt there ! 😂

P.S. It’s cheaper than Disney.