I did not plan for Universal’s Great Movie Escape, and it almost broke me. I kid, I kid! It’s just an escape room; it’s not that deep. But I did have to sit down in the lobby, close my eyes, and focus inward for awhile when it was over. After all that escaping, I was waaaaaay overstimulated. You might...
Continue readingIt’s Snack Time At Universal Studios Florida!
Okay, kids, here’s my hot take: Universal Studios Florida’s culinary scene is not that great. Listen! You know how everyone used to complain about how Walt Disney World food is just burgers and nuggets, and how over the last decade or so it’s experienced a culinary Renaissance? Yeah, that hasn’t happened at Universal Studios. I mean, sure, there’s some...
Continue readingWhat I Found Odd About Velocicoaster & Other Universal Observations
I decided not to do a proper trip report for my single Universal Studios Florida day. By the combined powers of Universal’s Express Pass and the touring style of my trip group, it was all very ride-to-ride-to-ride (and Velocicoaster three times!). Efficient, yes, but hardly entertaining when rendered in prose. Still, you know I can’t go to a theme...
Continue readingA Neurodivergent Tackles Horror Nights: I Escaped The Further!
Universal Studios Florida's 2024 Halloween Horror Nights event is over for the year, but I can't resist doing a debrief anyway. After all, I was a VERY brave girl. 😅 I will be approaching this post with a light overlay of the point of view of someone with neurodivergence. One thing many neurodivergent individuals love is INFORMATION; I am one...
Continue readingHow To Recover From A Marathon: Run Around A Theme Park
“Jenn, you just completed your fifth Marine Corps Marathon and twentieth marathon overall – what are you gonna do next?” Baby, I’m going to Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights! You know I’m all about theme park life. That’s right – while the rest of you lucky suckers are running Wine & Dine Weekend races, I’ll be getting...
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