Category: Parent Interest
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Book Reviews: Edition 14
Book Reviews: Edition 14 will focus on Stella : The Shark Who Loves Treasure, Playing Through the Seasons: Warm Sun, Wet Toes, and Mason and the Kodiak. Stella : The Shark Who Loves Treasure Stella : The Shark Who Loves Treasure is written by Sarah Cullen and Carmen Ellis and illustrated by Zuzana Svobodova. While…
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Book Reviews: Edition 11
For Book Reviews: Edition 11, I am reviewing: Mora’s Compelling Adventures, Scoochie & Skiddles: Scoochie’s Adoption Story, and Angus, A Guitar Hero with a Bright Soul. Mora’s Compelling Adventures Mora’s Compelling Adventures was written and illustrated by Ernie J.M. Page. The story focuses on Mora, a critically endangered orangutan. Although I agree with and like…
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The Difference Between Pro-life and Anti-Abortion
The last several years have been a very scary time in America. Donald Trump’s election to the presidency was a low point in the history of our country. And, something that generations to come will condemn us for. Striking down Roe v Wade is just the latest of what they are guilty of, because Roe…
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Pets Off the Leash: What You Need to Know
Pets Off the Leash was not my favorite ride. I didn’t really dislike it–I like all of the rides and shows at Universal Studios Hollywood, but it was just a little slow for my tastes. The Story The premise is that you are a stray puppy needing adopting. You take a journey to the pet…
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COVID Precautions at Universal Studios Hollywood
COVID Precautions A mask at all times unless actively eating or drinking Photo ID for anyone 18 or older And one of the following for anyone 5 or older: Proof of vaccination Negative rapid test results within 24 hours Proof of negative PCR test within 48 hours Update as of 2-20-22: Masks are no longer…
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Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Experience Part III: Review & Character Interactions
Studio Tour I’m not a huge movie buff–if you’ve read my movie review posts then you know this. As a result, the studio tour is not always my favorite part of the park. Don’t get me wrong–I enjoy just about everything about the park, but I don’t go for the studio tour. Unfortunately, this is…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Updates
The Mummy’s Revenge For those of you that don’t know, the Mummy’s Revenge is currently closed for refurbishment and has been since early to mid-January. (It was closed when I went to Universal on January 12th). However, when I was there on January 26, I was informed that they would be reopening on February 4th!…
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Before the Universal Studios VIP Tour
When I signed up for the Universal Studios VIP Tour, I was informed that there were a lot of opportunities for photos, and while this was true, it focused on some things I was either unfamiliar with or just slightly less interested in because it was outside my niche. But, I will share them with…
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Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tour 2
After lunch, the Universal Studios VIP Tour focused on the rides. We rode Jurassic World and Transformers before lunch, and after lunch, we went to see Water World. I touch on Waterworld in the video above, but there are some things that didn’t make it into the video. Pets Off the Leash As I said…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Ride Rankings-based on 1/12/22 Trip
A couple of things before I get into the rankings… #9 Pets Off the Leash Now, Pets Off the Leash doesn’t usually rate super high for me to begin with. It’s a cute ride, but generally speaking, I prefer the thrill rides. That said…it was really hot when we went to the park, and I…
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