Universal Studios

It was off to Universal Studios to learn more about making movies and to have some fun at the theme park.  The studio tour was a good compliment to the one we had at Warner Brothers.  Besides the studios, we were treated to a few special effects thrills and 3D adventures.  We were able to get into the Special Effects attraction right after the studio tour.  It was entertaining and interesting to learn more about various techniques used to enhance our visual and audio experience and how special effects transform the small movie set into a limitless big screen spectacular.  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was particularly popular and crowded.  We waited almost an hour to get into Hogwarts Castle.  Carla was particularly excited about this since she had endured a Harry Potter movie marathon a few months ago with the granddaughters.  Dwayne and Janet took a quick run through the Walking Dead attraction which was really a dead experience when compared to the horror houses located in the KC Bottoms.  It was no wonder there wasn't a long line to this activity.  We went to The Three Broomsticks for our Great Feast Platter and some butterbeer.  The ribs were perfect and we had plenty of food.  After dinner, we walked a bit to settle our stomachs before heading back to the hotel to rest and pack for tomorrow's return flight home.  It has been a wonderful adventure of almost 10 weeks and we are ready to have a few days rest before Easter.

Hogswart Castle

False Front Street Scene

Backside of False Front Street Scence

Portrait Gallery at Hogswart Castle

Great Feast Platter

Snitching a Bite