Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando is divided into two parks, Universal Studios Florida, which also has Diagon Alley, and Universal's Islands of Adventure along with Hogsmeade and Hogwarts Castle. We knew we would love the Harry Potter portion of Universal, but we were pleasantly surprised at how much fun the rest of Universal Parks were.  The attention to detail, cleanliness, low wait times were fantastic! The majority of the rides are either simulation or a roller coasters types. The simulation rides were a cross between Soarin' and Dinosaur, (from WDW), but with some extra thrill factor thrown in.

Looking through photos I was a little disappointed in the lack of variety, but hopefully this means I was in the moment and not staring at my phone, ha!  It was a lot of fun, and hopefully we'll go back someday soon!

browsing the Egyptian goodies in the shop outside of Revenge of the Mummy 

Back to the Future DeLorean 

Fear Factor show

Kings Cross Station, leading to the Hogwart's Express

the entrance to Dumbledore's office

exploring Island of Adventure

Hogwart's Castle

Olivander's Wand Shop

playing around in the Minions shop

Hedwig

candy colors on The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride

Eek! I found out that they sell the same cookies as WDW!!  *happy dance*

Henry's favorite

Waiting to see if the Jurassic Park River Adventure would open (it didn't :{

Hogsmeade!

My loves! :)

Thanks for indulging me and my family vacation slide show, err, blog post :D