Finally, after a week of hard work it was time to have some weekend fun. Orlando is a little over an hour's drive, maybe two, from Jacksonville where I was staying for a 2-week business trip. Summer was almost over and Halloween was fast approaching so the weather was great for being out all day in the Sunshine State.
The drive was a breeze, save for one time I almost ran over an armadillo on the highway! Other than that, the journey was a pleasant experience.
The drive was a breeze, save for one time I almost ran over an armadillo on the highway! Other than that, the journey was a pleasant experience.
We made it (without being tailed or pulled over by cops), yay! :)
Starving from our journey, we proceeded immediately to have a feast. Lo and behold, a NASCAR restaurant! I am fond of sports cars so this was a real treat for me.
Sorry to disappoint you guys but as much as I enjoyed the restaurant's ambiance, the food wasn't that great. In fact for its price, it was probably the least appetizing I had during my stay in the US. So if you're thinking of eating here, don't set high expectations.
It was finally time to go on an adventure. Boy, I was in for a surprise. It was ultimately fun, both for my heart and for my eyes. Everything was interesting, and I hoped we had started our day early because the queues to the rides could take an hour.
Now I'd like to share more photos of the best theme park I've ever been in so far. :)
It was finally time to go on an adventure. Boy, I was in for a surprise. It was ultimately fun, both for my heart and for my eyes. Everything was interesting, and I hoped we had started our day early because the queues to the rides could take an hour.
Now I'd like to share more photos of the best theme park I've ever been in so far. :)
Personal biases involved, I say this is the best theme park all because of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Yes, I AM a huge Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's genius fan. J.K. Rowling is amazing. Period.
And finally, Hogwarts which housed the coolest ride I have ever been in - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. FIrst it takes you through the scenes and environments in and around the Hogwarts Castle and then you take your seat on a 4/5-seater side-by-side swing-like bench. It is a 4-D experience. Until now I cannot picture how the ride works because it's like you're viewing a huge 360-degree screen the entire time. It's a dark scenic ride with lots of twists and turns, like you're in a Quidditch match or being chased by dementors. Hands down, it was absolutely AMAZING. You'll definitely enjoy this ride regardless if you're a Harry Potter fan or not.
Thank you Universal Studios! It was time well-spent. I'll definitely be back.
Thank you Universal Studios! It was time well-spent. I'll definitely be back.