Universal Studios

 Today Universal Studios was on our agenda.  Really the only thing I wanted to see was Hogwarts but I really wanted to see it.  Hannah has read all of the books probably 4 or 5 times.  We love the story and like the movies and couldn't wait to go.   Well, I will tell you it did not disappoint.  Very magical.  They did an awesome job, it felt like we were really there! 

As soon as we got to the park we made a bee line to the back, where Hogwarts is.  We passed through Seuss land, which was so cute and festive and Poseidon's land.  I didn't know what else was there but they were both very impressive.  Anyway the first thing we did was get some butterbeer.  It was tasty! and we had lots through out the day.  We rode the rides, went to the shops and ate at the 3 Broomsticks where the food was as tasty as the decor was wizardy and fun, just like the movie!

This choir was amazing! they sang acapella and it was unbelievable what they could do with their voices!

The castle and the town were both spot on.  Ethan and Hannah had both been planning for months to buy wands.  We spent a long time in Olivanders picking just the right ones.

In all we spent about 4 hours in Harry Potter World.  We loved it. 

After we headed back to Seuss which was very cute.  I also enjoyed Jurassic Park and the Spiderman ride.

Jess joined us in the afternoon and after Seuss they took off to ride roller coasters.  They did the Hulk 4x in a row!

Ethan's good friend Justin moved to Orlando this summer.  He and his dad met us for the afternoon and the boys were thrilled to see each other, as were the dads.  R and Scott coached soccer together for a couple of years and were good friends so it was fun that they could catch up with us.

Loved this happy snow owl and snow man :) It was a fun day.  After two days of park fun I am pooped.  Vacationing is hard work!