My Orlando Trip 2013 Vacation Part 1

So i am back from my trip and wow where to start!

In this one i just want to tell you all about one thing , How much i was shocked at how much i ended loving Universal Studios (US) and Islands of adventure (IOA).

So im a die hard disney fan always have been. I have visited US and IOA before and loved but wasn’t blown away until this trip.  Most my time at this trip was spent alone. Since my mom was at a conference.

First off the ticket i got made it amazing !!!! I got a park to park with unlimited express pass. For three days it was 309. Now US people who go alot im sure will think its a waste of money, but for me it worked amazing i would do it agian in a second.

I was able to do everything over and over and not have to stand on lines alone and waste time i did both park FULLY both times i went and got on the rides i wanted to get one with out waiting longer then i would say about 5 minutes.  There parks are defiantly more RIDE oriented and what i mean by that is. They don’t focus on shows, parades, characters,etc they focus on the amount of thrill rides and more geared toward young adult rather then kids.  With that being said i did notice that US defiantly has a lot of cool characters to meet. I saw Shrek, Men In Black ( and the dog), Scientist from back to the further. The Simpsons. Spongebob and more.  At IOA they had all the marvel characters to meet and being a girl i was super happy when i saw Captain America

 

Just to give you a sense at how awesome the Express Pass is…. Spiderman the whole 3 times i went had about a 45- 50 min wait i got to ride that ride ( my favorite at the parks) a total of 8 times without waiting longer like 5 mins at anytime. So going alone and getting to do that without standing on line and feeling bored and well awkward it made US and IOA that much more enjoyable. Also when i went to Disney one day alone i was bummed manly because i had to wait on lines alone and it was well just not fun. Disney seriously need to get Express pass or at lest a version of it i know they are working on something called MAgic + ( heres a link to a article about it )   when i was at Disney later that week i did see it was working for Resort guest to get into parks as well as getting into our room ( Disney blog post coming )

So with that being said US and IOA are defiantly great with family or alone and i would love to do it all over again

My Favorites

1. Spider Man

2. Dispicable Me

3. Simpsons

4.Horror Make Up Show

5. Walking around Harry Potter World

I know what your all thinking WHAT no harry potter well because of my hight and well weight i couldn’t get on 😦 i will next time though i and i know it will be on that list  ( but more on that in my next blog )

All Photos where taken with Canon Powershot Elph 100 HS

AMAZING CAM AND TOOK GREAT VIDEO, Night SHOTS, RIDE SHOT, AND SUPER EASY TO USE

Here are some my fav shot i got at US AND IO

If YOU WANT TO SEE ALL MY PHOTOS HERE IS A LINK TO MY FLICKR  ( not fully updated yet )

MY US AND IOA FLICKR PAGE 

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My Top Ten Tips for A Magical Disney Vacation

I thought only fitting for my first post on here to write about something that is close to my heart Disney World.  I have been to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” more then i can count and have learned a thing or two to make my stays the lest bit stressful and a full amount of magic” So here are my top ten tips to making your next Disney Vacation perfect 

1.Use Fastpass!!!  I know this is something a lot of people know about but not many people use it so here when you should take the extra planing and use the amazing free service.  Before you go make a list of ride you have to get one. Not want to get one but have to.  The when your at the park.  The one with fastpass and the longest wait get a fastpass. Get your fastpass, go on a ride the has a wait time of 20 or less.  Then by the time your down you now have the time to get one your FP( fast pass ) ride and get a new fastpass if you plan ahead you will for sure see everything on that list and more.

2. Take advantage Extra Magic Hours!!!  Yes you will have to pay extra for a park hopper but trust me with this and planing your trip will be less crowed and more happy

3. Eat before the crowds!!!! When most families eat lunch at around 12 – 1 make your reservation for 1130 or 2 this will make it so your family will by the time there done the crowds will be eating and you can get on more rides

4. Picking stops for shows, parades, and the fireworks!!  When picking spots and know we all want our photos to have cinderella castle in them but trust me its a mad house during parades and the fireworks on mainstreet instead. GO to fronteirland or the back of cinderella castle . There is a better chance of seeing everything, and best park when the crowds thin out you can get on a ride or two instead of dealing with a mob

5. Use Disney Transportation if you staying on property and you rented a car don’t use it to get to the parks. You have $$ and time

6. Ziplock bags!!!!  When at disney our phones, cameras and other electronics have a chance of getting pushed in our pockets and forgotten about and then we go on a water ride and BOOM! our phone and thing don’t work anymore when your at the parks put your phone and stuff into a ziplock back ( Iphone can still work with your finger touch though the bag) and everything will stay dry and safe.

7.Water !!!!! when at the park bring a bobble, or a water bottle with a filter and fill it up at water fountains.  No reason to spend 5 bucks on water all day!!!

8. Take a breather !!!! If your with kids and your staying on property i cant stress it enough TAKE A BREAK in the middle of the day.  You paid so much money and i know we all want to get on everything but trust me! A break and some pool time with help your kids recoup and enjoy the park when you go back out for Extra Magic Hours at night

9. Enjoy the little things.  Disney Cast Members make it a point to make you feel special.  If your having a birthday, or It your first visit make sure to ask a cast member where to get your pin. The pins are a great free souvenir and the characters and castmember might do something extra for you on your visit.

10. HAVE FUN!!! When you get caught up in the mobs, crowds, and doller signs we all sometime for get to just enjoy the time with each other. When you get there just remember not to be stuck on your phone, or worring about seeing all WDW has to offer. JUST HAVE FUN !!!!!!

Hope these tips have helped if you have any tips you swat by i would love to know about them please comment below 🙂

Have A Magical Day Everyone 🙂