Day 2 of my adventures around Universal Studios Orlando. This one, however, is our trip to the original theme park -- in my opinion. Since Islands of Adventure is basically another theme park inside the theme park, this post is about the Universal Studios.
Of course, since my trip to Hogwarts is all done and over with, I honestly had no idea what was in this place. I'm really biased on the whole Harry Potter theme park thing, aren't I? Oops.
There is, of course, this obligatory photo with the ever famous rotating globe of the park. Hey, I'm a tourist, remember? So. No matter how tacky this is, I'm still up for it! ;)
And let's
not forget about the other obligatory photo at any Universal Studios... The Gate.
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| Top: from Target | Shorts: Forever 21 | Sandals: Mossimo |
Like I said, I had no idea what I'd be seeing at this particular park. But boy, was I happy when I saw the Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem!!! I didn't go inside, though. All I know is I was so happy to see those little yellow funny creatures who remind me of hybrid bananas and potatoes. What are minions, really? Does anyone know? I want one for a pet!♥
Since I don't want to join the others as they rode one of the roller coasters here... I decided to just walk around. I love sight seeing, really. I know it's lame to just walk around in theme parks but I'm quite a sissy when it comes to extreme rides so I'd rather be firmly on the ground. Where I'm safe. And my soul is firmly intact in my body.
And look who I happened to bump into...
OPTIMUS PRIME!!!
You guys may not know it, but I am a Transformers fan. I just can't. My brain was like dead for a few minutes as I stared at who was in front of me. He was moving and talking! I know there's a person under all that realistic costume but I don't care! He was talking in Optimus Prime's voice! And I was happy.
But as I fell in line to take a photo op with him, he had to go... And guess who was taking his place for the photo op...
MEGATRON!!!
I love villains. I'm practically one in real life. Anyway, this photo is a photo of an official Universal Studios photo that a legit photographer took. I had to pay $44 for it! Otherwise I wouldn't see the photo... it sucks big time and it was a huge surprise for me when they charged me but I was like, whatever.
So as I was saying... I did not dare ride any of the rides (excuse the redundancy) because I'm such a big sissy. In my defense, though, who wouldn't be?! As I was walking around, want to know where my friends were? They were in line to ride this:
And there is absolutely no force in this world that can make me ride that thing. Just. No.
So. Here comes the photo heavy part! Tita and I just walked around and to be honest, we were transported to different places in every block. It was surreal and magical for me. Wish we had such awesome theme parks here in the Philippines. It would be great to go with my family. Especially my sisters!
It's a pretend New York but I was beyond ecstatic...because during this day, I did not know that a month from then, I'd actually get to go to the real city.
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I didn't get to see the real public library, but I'm glad I got to see this. ;)
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No we're off to California!♥
I know. I was such a tourist. But in my defense, I really was one! I was sad that the Trasnformers ride wasn't open yet when I was there. It was this 3D one like the Spiderman place. But that didn't stop me from going to the souvenir shop and I got things I didn't really need but as I said, I was being all touristy. And you're NOT a legit tourist unless you buy souvenirs!
Someday, I'll go back here with my family.
A.
