Universal Studios Orlando Trip Report (November 19-20)

[Jeremy12Lopez]

As promised to everyone on GroupMe, this is my trip report of my recent visit to Universal Studios Orlando as well as Islands of Adventure. In this post I will be covering only Universal Studios and the all of the major updates around the park. In the upcoming days I will post Islands of Adventure with City Walk included Enjoy!!!



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My Trip report begins at Universal studios, above is the lagoon in the center of the park with a distant view of the construction of the new Harry Potter expansion project.

 



 

 


 



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These next two images really put into perspective how massive that Optimus Prime really is!

 



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Water feature now working..

 



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If you are of age make sure you try a Flaming Moe as well as Duff beer both are Excellent!

 



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Kang & Kodos, has to be the least intense ride I have personally ever experienced. 

 



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Krusty Burger: Presentation B, Taste C-

 

I may be a little harsh but I was not blown away.

 

 



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Great childhood memories still live here!



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This is the last bit of Back to the Future merch left in the entire park, this can be found inside the gift shop of ET  

 



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Hello NBC...

 



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Supperrr!

 



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The new queue entrance for the Mummy 

 



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Holiday decorations are starting to go up

 



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And now for the Potter Expansion!

 

 



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[Jon Fu]

Looks good! Can't wait for the rest!

 

[Jeremy12Lopez]

 



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Train Station!!!

 



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Note the people in suits... From conversing with a few of these people roaming the park as well as a couple staying in my resort I found out these are park execs from Hollywood.

 



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Great way to end the Day!

 



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[Jonathan]

Great update!!!

 

[Jon Fu]

What'd you think of Fear Factor Live and the Cinematic Spectacular show?

 

[Jeremy12Lopez]

Personally I'm not a fan of Fear Factor Live, it's been the same show since launch and it really doesn't fit Universal in my opinion. As for cinematic spectacular I am always impressed and even though I've seen it many times before it still is able to draw me in.

 

[Maurice2029]

Great set of photos!

What are they building there in the last daylight photos?

 

[Allen The Actor]

Great pics! UOR looks great.

 

[Krusty]

Great photos!! This is where I'm supposed to be right now, but I had to postpone my trip to Jan-Feb due to the holidays. :C

I LOVE those Simpsons statues!

 

[Jeremy12Lopez]

Great set of photos!

What are they building there in the last daylight photos?

These are pictures of the Harry Potter Expansion

 

[Maurice2029]

These are pictures of the Harry Potter Expansion

Ah ok. THanks!

 

[Jon Fu]

Personally I'm not a fan of Fear Factor Live, it's been the same show since launch and it really doesn't fit Universal in my opinion. As for cinematic spectacular I am always impressed and even though I've seen it many times before it still is able to draw me in.

I honestly don't understand how they're still playing the show. I've never seen Fear Factor Live in Orlando in person, but it's supposed to be better than the version we got just a few years back. If it's cheap to operate and still attracts crowds, I guess it's a no brainer to keep it running. But the franchise must be stale at this point and I don't get how audiences still manage to find time to see it.


...and if you're impressed by Cinematic Spectacular, you need to see World of Color at Disney California Adventure. Impressive doesn't even describe it.

 

[Jeremy12Lopez]

I honestly don't understand how they're still playing the show. I've never seen Fear Factor Live in Orlando in person, but it's supposed to be better than the version we got just a few years back. If it's cheap to operate and still attracts crowds, I guess it's a no brainer to keep it running. But the franchise must be stale at this point and I don't get how audiences still manage to find time to see it.

...and if you're impressed by Cinematic Spectacular, you need to see World of Color at Disney California Adventure. Impressive doesn't even describe it.

What I like about it is how they are able to incorporate the entire park as well as guest into the show, that's a feat in itself. Also the combination of Pyro, water features and a universal infused cinematic touch makes for a great show. I've watched the complete world of color video and it looks quite spectacular but I'm sure that's an understatement.

 

[Jon Fu]

What I like about it is how they are able to incorporate the entire park as well as guest into the show, that's a feat in itself. Also the combination of Pyro, water features and a universal infused cinematic touch makes for a great show. I've watched the complete world of color video and it looks quite spectacular but I'm sure that's an understatement.

True, and Universal deserves credit for the effort. The lagoon has always seemed like an awkward space to hold a show that's consistent for all the guests.


But when you have the chance, definitely see World of Color in person. I think it'll change your view of Cinematic Spectacular.

 

[Jeremy12Lopez]

True, and Universal deserves credit for the effort. The lagoon has always seemed like an awkward space to hold a show that's consistent for all the guests.

But when you have the chance, definitely see World of Color in person. I think it'll change your view of Cinematic Spectacular.

I will definitely make a point to see it next time I'm out there besides I've never been to Disney in CA.

 

[Chris]

Christy! (Kimberley Duncan)  I miss her in Hollywood.  I always seem to miss her performance when I am in Orlando.