Just For Fun: Visit Universal Studios Hollywood
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✓ April 3-4, 2017
With the exception of Sea World, I haven't ever been to a major theme park. Sure, growing up I always wanted to go to Disney Land, but I never had the opportunity. To be honest, the only reason I want to go at this point, is to say I've gone.
This year, Greg and I decided to go on a vacation for his Spring Break. This is the first solo vacation we have taken outside of Utah/Idaho/Wyoming. Needless to say, I was pretty excited. We decided to go to Long Beach, California, and spend some time at Universal Studios Hollywood. They had a deal going on where you could be a two-day pass for just $10 more than a single day pass. We decided to do it, just in case we didn't get everything on the first day.
First, you have to understand that I am obsessed with California! (Technically anything outside of UIW, but mostly Cali!). I love the trees, the traffic, the smog, the weather. I love it all. We got to the park right close to when it opened, and started our adventures.
We went on the studio tour first, which was our favorite. We got to hop on a trolley thing and ride through the park seeing the various studios, and different lots where they have filmed various movies and TV shows.
Because of the hiccup with the bus, our tour was cut a little short. It's okay though, because they gave us these passes for being so awesome and patient. Greg and I didn't end up using it, but gave it to a family of 6 that had some little kids.
It was really the best part of the park. We did it again on day 2 to see what we missed the first time, then that also was cut a little short because they were filming the pilot for a new series, and we had to be quiet.
The rest of the time was mostly spent walking from one area to the next. It was really fun seeing the different parts of the park. Over the two days we were able to hit all of the rides, so that was good. Day 1 was pretty busy, but day 2 was a little slower. We didn't have to wait in lines for too long, so that was a plus.
It was a really fun two days. If you're going for rides, it's not the greatest place to do so as there really weren't a lot of rides, however there is a lot to see, and the people watching is pretty great. Plus it's in California, so how can it not be awesome. Would I go again? Most definitely!
This year, Greg and I decided to go on a vacation for his Spring Break. This is the first solo vacation we have taken outside of Utah/Idaho/Wyoming. Needless to say, I was pretty excited. We decided to go to Long Beach, California, and spend some time at Universal Studios Hollywood. They had a deal going on where you could be a two-day pass for just $10 more than a single day pass. We decided to do it, just in case we didn't get everything on the first day.
We went on the studio tour first, which was our favorite. We got to hop on a trolley thing and ride through the park seeing the various studios, and different lots where they have filmed various movies and TV shows.
The best part was when our trolley lost power going up the hill. We sat there for a while, then this truck behind us started pushing us up. It was really quite funny, and just added to the adventure.
The rest of the time was mostly spent walking from one area to the next. It was really fun seeing the different parts of the park. Over the two days we were able to hit all of the rides, so that was good. Day 1 was pretty busy, but day 2 was a little slower. We didn't have to wait in lines for too long, so that was a plus.
There were about 4 of these escalators from the top level to the bottom. It was pretty incredible how big and steep they were. It was good people watching as well.
The Jurassic Park ride was another favorite, at least for me. I love all sorts of rides and rollercoasters, and of course, water. We didn't get splashed too much, but it was still fun.
