Category: Parent Interest
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Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tour Part 1
While I had planned to go on the Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tour at some point this year, I hadn’t planned to go on it just yet. However, one of the employees was going around to try to upgrade people as I waited to be let into the park. I made eye contact. And if…
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What to Pack for a Day at Universal to Save Money
I’ve been on a budget most of my life, so here are my tips for what to pack for a day at Universal to save money. COVID Related Items Now, they say to have your photo ID and vaccination card ready. But, they did not ask for them when I was there yesterday. Security told…
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Off the Beaten Track: Gibbon Conservation Center & Gilchrist Farm
One of the tips in my ebook “How to plan an epic vacation on a budget”–go here to sign up for my mailing list to get your free copy–is to find smaller, lesser known attractions off the beaten path. In October of 2021, I went on a tour of the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa…
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My Christmas Eve 2021 Universal Experience: Universal’s Lower Lot
After riding the Simpsons ride, I headed down to Universal’s lower lot. I was honestly disappointed because the single rider lines were all closed on the lower lot. This meant a longer wait time than usual, although for Jurassic World and The Mummy’s Revenge, it was only about 20 minutes. For Transformers, I almost walked…
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Christmas Eve Universal Studios Experience: Lunch, Studio Tour, & Springfield
Next on my Christmas Eve Universal Studios Experience: After Kung Fu Panda, Pets Off the Leash, & Minion Mayhem, I stopped for a quick lunch at one of the nearby eateries, before heading over to the Studio Tour. It was a 10 minute wait. I have numerous photos & videos of the studio tour, some…
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Christmas Eve Universal Experience: Kung Fu Panda, Pets Off the Leash, & Minions
In the second installment of my Christmas Eve Universal Experience, I will be focusing on the rides Kung Fu Panda, Pets Off the Leash, & Minion Mayhem. Kung Fu Panda: This was probably my least favorite part of the day. I am not really a fan of Kung Fu Panda, and I didn’t really find…
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My Christmas Eve Universal Experience: Hogsmeade
Going to an amusement park on Christmas Eve has become a tradition for me. And, although I don’t go every year, I try to go when I can. This year I chose to have a Christmas Eve Universal Experience in Hollywood. Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey I started my Christmas Eve Universal Experience in…
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Dinos Alive: Is It Worth It?
On December 23, 2021, I visited Dinos Alive in Montebello, CA. It was amazing. I’m not usually a huge fan of dinosaurs, but I really enjoyed this trip. The First Room The first room at Dinos Alive was set up like a museum, but instead of seeing still attractions, there were moving animatronic dinosaurs. There…
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This was perhaps what I was most looking forward to seeing. And while it was every bit as magical and amazing as I had expected, I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed as well. I think that the disappointment came from two different things: first, I didn’t get to spend as much time…
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Disney Animal Kingdom
For those who believe in the magic of Disney and do not want anything to change that, I recommend you not read this post. I unfortunately have very little good to say about Disney or Disney Animal Kingdom as a result of this trip. Not My First Time Now, I should start off by saying…
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