August 28: Universal Fun

Kids' choice today, and they elected to return to Universal Studios in an effort to hit the remaining attractions that we didn't catch during our short visit yesterday. Among them, several first timers for myself: Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, Men in Black Alien Attack, The Simpsons Ride and Revenge of the Mummy. That last one I had to take on solo as the attendees working the gate advised that it's a high-speed roller coaster in the dark, and, therefore, it might be a little too intense for my daughter; even though she wanted to go on it with me. Of course, we also did the park favorites such as E.T. Adventure, the Animal Actors show and the Twister ride for a second time (my wife and daughter went and I stayed outside with my son). We were even lucky enough to catch a few characters around the park and get the kids' picture with them. Among the "stars" were Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, Woody Woodpecker, Curious George, Jimmy Neutron, Diego and the Madagascar gang (well, Alex the Lion and the Penguins that is). Coupled with the fact that yesterday we got pictures with Spider-Man, Wolverine and Sponge-Bob, it was setting up to a great experience for the kids. Once again, a few hours at the park left us tired and hungry, so we headed back the resort way for a bite to eat and another afternoon of swimming!