The End

The last part of Universal we visited was SeussVille.  This was where I saw the most quilting inspiration and it was through the colors.  I can’t be as “wonkey” as he was.

 

And the most striking part was the Merry-Go-Round.  Of course that animals are directly out of the Dr. Seuss books

 

and the colors were brilliant. 

I was really taken with this ride, not to go on but to watch.  I’m sure some parents wondered if I wasn’t a stalker as I was taking pictures of the animals and their children just happened to get in the picture, too.

And then it was time to leave the park and get ready to go home.

We had such a wonderful time, some rides, good food, great family visit, and the love of our children than made it possible.  We came home very happy people.

Next week, back to real life and quilting.

Harry Potter at Universal

Probably the most impressive part of Universal’s Islands of Adventure is the Hogwarts Structure in the Harry Potter park.

It sits on a cliff but opens up to the road that leads to Diagon Alley.  The ride is held inside Hogwarts.

This griffin meets you as you enter the building.  Because it is so very dim inside, it wasn’t possible to get very many pictures.

 

Here is the sorting hat, encouraging us through the school.

We were unable to take any pictures during the ride.  We felt like we were soring on a broom, following Harry through the castle, being chased by a dragon, spiders, death eaters, etc.  But in the end we were congratulated by the HP cast for getting through the ride and invited back to Hogwarts, anytime.  I’m ready!

More Universal Pictures

Shortly after we got to Universal we found ourselves watching a river raft ride. DH really wanted to go and after some begging my sister agreed to go with him. My BIL and I decided we would watch from a bridge. This picture is of the rapids that came down to the bridge.

It seemed like we waited forever but finally “here they came.” Watch for the lady in the hat and the bald man, they belong to me.

They came rocking and rolling and were already yelling. It just looked like fun to me so I couldn’t see why they would be yelling. Of course, they were laughing, too.

At this point some of the people seem to see something. I wonder what it could be?

Oh, my, there is a water fall. What’s going to happen?

As my BIL said, “shower anyone?” Our two got soaked. And, I’m afraid, we thought it was really funny. And you’d think they would have been happy that we were there to take pictures of their wonderful time at Universal.

After the above ride, we couldn’t talk them into going on this one. I wonder why?

Tomorrow I will share pictures from Hogwarts and the Dr. Seuss village. What imagination some people have.

Inspiration from Hogwarts

To see what is on my design wall, go here.  I have not been in the studio since last Wednesday and will not get back in there until this Wednesday.  Why, you ask?  Well, I am currently in Orlando and am visiting with Harry Potter at Universal Studios Theme Park.    I am here for quilting  inspirational purposes, only.  That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.  Oh, and I am also visiting with my sister and brother in law (more about them tomorrow).

And here is the happy couple (remember we are belatedly celebrating our anniversary) with their mugs of Butter Beer.  To us it tastes like a light, somewhat sweet root beer and then they put a marshmellowy foam on the top.  It was good but a little too sweet to ask for seconds.  I will, however, be drinking my diet root beer in my mug from now on.

We went Sunday and walked all around the park, checking out all the rides and points of interest and even picking up a couple of t-shirts.  Today we will be going back to go on some of the rides (none of the roller-coaster type ones) and eating at Mythos, a well ranked theme park restaurant. 

The part of the park I was most impressed with is Diagon Alley and Hogwarts. 

This was our first view and with all the people, it reminded me of when all the children and parents were there getting school supplies to go to Hogwarts School. 

 

 

 

 

And you can even buy your own magic wand but I’m guessing they don’t teach you how to use them as well as Harry and Hermione. 

And then on to Hogwarts.  We didn’t go on the ride, yet, but walked through and it is very impressive.  Loved the talking pictures and the little talk by Dumbledore. 

We did visit other parts of the park. Oh, did I say that my sister came with us?  Here we are with one of the participants in Jurassic Park.  I do plan to continue our tour tomorrow so please check back.  Meanwhile be sure to see what people who are at home and sewing are doing by going to Judy’s blog.