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HHN 32 Review
Now that we’re home and I’ve had time to recover from the event, here are my thoughts on HHN 32 (What the heck is HHN?): I loved it. I’m obsessed. Keep in mind that I’m not a person who typically gets scared by much of anything, and Halloween is my favorite holiday, so if you are a chicken, proceed with caution 😉 HHN Houses The houses this year were all great in their own way, though we only made it through 7 of 10 (by choice- we could have gotten through all 10 if we weren’t so exhausted!). Everyone is going to have their own personal preference, and even though…
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So What The Heck Is HHN?
Let’s talk Halloween Horror Nights! HHN for short. HHN is the epitome of Halloween. Please keep in mind HHN is NOT Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Like, it’s pretty much the opposite of that…. If you’re looking for a cute Halloween event to take your kids to, you may want to check out the mouse house. I hear it’s great fun with lots of candy and innocence. However, if you’re looking for epic scares with incredible production value, HHN just might be your jam. Fair Warning: Even though I take my kid, this is NOT a kid’s event. It’s recommended for ages 13 and up. It’s loud, it’s rowdy,…
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Ride Spotlight: Revenge of the Mummy
Ahh, Brendan Fraser- what a gem. If you are confused as to why I’m mentioning Brendan Fraser on a post about a Universal ride, please go watch the cinematic masterpiece, The Mummy, and then come back. This is the movie Universal’s ride is based on. The Basics Revenge of the Mummy is located in Universal Studios and has a 48″ height requirement. It’s an indoor story coaster and it’s awesome! It’s fast, it’s dark, it’s highly themed. The Queue The Mummy typically doesn’t have long wait times, in my experience. However, if you are stuck in line, it certainly has an entertaining queue to keep you occupied. It’s worth it…
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Universal Express Pass Vs. Disney Genie+
We’ve already talked about the differences between Universal Studios and Disney– now let’s dive in to the differences between their extras. Specifically, their passes to skip the lines. Universal uses Express Passes, Disney uses Genie+. Even though they both get you in a shorter line than stand-by, they function in very different ways. Universal Express Passes In my opinion, Universal Express Passes are far superior to Genie+. However, they will cost you a pretty penny. We’re talking well over $100 per day, and prices vary depending on season, events, etc. You can pay a little less and get express passes which are good for one time per ride, or pay…
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Ride Spotlight: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Universal Orlando Resort has some amazing, unique rides. One of our faves is Forbidden Journey. It’s located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so duh, it’s automatically cool. But to add to the cool factor, it’s located INSIDE the castle!! The Basics Forbidden Journey has a 48″ height requirement and is located in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This ride takes Express Pass and has a single rider line. You’ll need to use a free locker if you have a backpack or bag (but a fanny pack is ok). The Queue Walking through the queue, you’ll get to see the sorting hat, Dumbledore’s office, moving pictures, and so…
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Universal Studios is NOT Disney
It’s always funny to me to realize how many people do not know that Universal Studios is NOT Disney! Also, Hollywood Studios is not Universal Studios (Hollywood Studios is a Disney park. Confusing, I know). Both are great (yes, we love Disney too!), but Universal Studios is home. Side note- it’s totally ok to love both– you don’t have to choose one or the other 😉 They are different vibes, though, so let’s talk about how they differ! (We’re specifically talking about the parks in Orlando for this post). At Universal: There’s No Mickey Mouse Most obviously, Universal Studios is NOT Disney in that Mickey Mouse is nowhere to be…
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What Is Universal Orlando Resort?
What is Universal Orlando Resort? If you’ve landed on this page, it seems like an obvious question. But let’s start here, cuz not everyone is familiar with Universal. First of all, Universal is not Disney. Two separate companies, totally different theme parks (check out this post if you wanna know how they differ). In a nutshell, it’s a theme park (a really awesome one, IMO). “Universal Orlando Resort” is the entire property comprised of: two theme parks– Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios a waterpark– Volcano Bay several hotels– Dockside, Surfside, Cabana Bay, Aventura, Sapphire Falls, Royal Pacific, Hard Rock, and Portofino Bay and Citywalk– a shopping, dining, and entertainment…