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USO/IOA secrets

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Matpez

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Did you know that 2 USF attractions have hidden a Steven Spielberg? I think most of you know at least one of them, but who knows both? (ET is not a correct answer)
 
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MIB and The Simpsons.
 
Matpez

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Splatter said:
MIB and The Simpsons.
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Correct! :thumbs: Simpsons is the one I think most people may not know. He's in line for Captain Dinosaurs Pirate Rip off, right behind Comic Book Guy.
 
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some MIB trivia. the gift shop has an M above the entrance/exit, the restroom has an I between the entrances, there is no B it was going to be infront of the restaurant.
 
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In the first room of Despicable Me, the stereo under the big TV is set to 106.7. Which is actually my favorite Orlando radio station.
 
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Don't know if this has been mentioned before, but Louie's is modeled after the restaurant in The Godfather.
 
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One of the shows grandma is watching in the T2 preshow video is Quantum Leap :lol:
 
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captainjack said:
One of the shows grandma is watching in the T2 preshow video is Quantum Leap :lol:
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i thought thats what that was last time I was there and friend denied it to the bone... thanks this will help argument a little more
 
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She's watching all Universal shows :lol:

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Not in either parks but a neat detail anyway is the zigzag staircase in CityWalk. It's a tribute to the real street in San Francisco that zig zags as well. :cheers:
 
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BrianC said:
In the first room of Despicable Me, the stereo under the big TV is set to 106.7. Which is actually my favorite Orlando radio station.
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The call letters are WGRU though in homage to our favorite super villain.
 
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captainjack said:
She's watching all Universal shows :lol:

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Not in either parks but a neat detail anyway is the zigzag staircase in CityWalk. It's a tribute to the real street in San Francisco that zig zags as well. :cheers:
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Always thought that was to confuse the drunk people....
 
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As the story goes, the sails above the ticket booths at IOA are from the ships of the Chinese traders who settled the Port of Entry.
 
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coasterj said:
Always thought that was to confuse the drunk people....
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i always thought it was to comply with the ADA
 
BamaToTheBone

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Don't know how secret either of these two are, but on Popeyes there is an overturned boat, with a saw attempting to saw its way out, and directly across from it two shark fins circling a treasure chest. Just noticed these today.
 
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captainjack said:
Not in either parks but a neat detail anyway is the zigzag staircase in CityWalk. It's a tribute to the real street in San Francisco that zig zags as well. :cheers:
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You know, I thought that to myself the other day when I was at CityWalk but I thought I was making too big of a leap.
 
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I got some WWHOP secrets for you guys to enjoy!

HPFJ: In the final scene where the projection dementor is, there are literally a dozen dementors surrounding you (although they are very hard to catch in the dark).
- In the ride vehicles themselves, there is a small compartment in each seat that folds out and allows you to place small valuable items securely inside.
- There is also a stationary boarding station mirroring the standard load platform for guests who need a little more time to board.

Dragons: In the room just before boarding, if you look above, there is a canopy with projections of Dragons flying over.
- Midway through the queue, there are some large doors you pass by. There is an audio clip of the doors being pushed against and a dragon roaring. The doors used to move as well but no longer do.
- This one is a little creepy... In the queue room with all of the floating candles, just before you round the corner to pass the water fountains, if you look up there is a small crack in the woodwork straight ahead. In that crack, there is a noose hanging from the ceiling (May need to stand directly underneath or use a flashlight to see)

Hippo: There is an audio clip of Fang the dog barking as you pass Hagrid's Hut.
- There is also a great photo op of the Hippogriff located in the extended queue right next to the large wooden gates

Out in the land: The window with the quidditch equipment does have a golden snitch in it. Although it is hard to see in the sunlight, there is a projection of the snitch behind all the equipment (It's very dim but its there)
- Lots of people don't know that you can buy butterbeer inside the Three Broomsticks or at the Hogshead (definitely beats waiting outside in the hot sun) There is also a very relaxing patio area just behind the Three Broomsticks as well.
- The ATM in this area is labeled as being owned by Gringotts bank
- Over in the owlery over by the music box, there are some random labeled bottles in the windowcase. One of the bottles is labeled "Turbo Farts" I believe
- Inside the Dervish & Banges store in the main cashier area, if you look up you will see some brooms floating above
 
FatherToaster

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Right after the extended queue in Mummy, if you look to the left there's a desk with papers that have the whole layout of the ride.
 
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  • Jan 8, 2013
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Not a secret but little used. Dr Dooms Single Rider is always available in the arcade.
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John321

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Did anyone know that camera/phone charging is available for purchase at the Wottsamatta U store in the Toon Lagoon ?
 
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John321 said:
Did anyone know that camera/phone charging is available for purchase at the Wottsamatta U store in the Toon Lagoon ?
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There are also several outlets available throughout IOA where you can plug in your charger and charge your phone for free :look:
 
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