Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

We had such a blast at Universal Studios. Islands of Adventure is the first of the two theme parks that we went to. We got to go the first day when Darin was with us, then I took the kids back a few times. They preferred this park to the other one, I think. Well, they did like Barney and Curious George in the other one, but anyhow.

We quickly learned that Jordan is not a theme park child. She enjoyed the shows and characters, but not the rides. We drug her on a few-no, we did not "drug" her, rather made her go on some. Even though I wished I could give her a kid form of valium or somthing to lighten her up... She plugs her ears on all the rides-has hated loud noises since infancy.

The boys were more daring. Spencer would go on any ride that he was tall enough for. Although one ride did prove a little nerve racking for Darin. It was Jurassic park and there was a huge drop during which Darin had to hold on tight to Spencer. He did get scarred of the massive T-Rex that comes right at you.

Here we are in the Jurrasic Park section.
Spencer doing some casual reading in the Jurassic Park section.
Look closely-Darin is about to get doused on the Popeye barge ride!! Very fun ride!
Jordan waiting while the boys and I went on a ride.
A really fun log ride-I was drenched!! Darin opted out of this one:)
I love the Family Circus. This particular one makes me think of the boys.
Toon Lagoon was really cute-based on Blondie and Dagwood, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Marmaduke-basically the good ole Sunday Comics. Jordan fell in love with Betty Boop.


Inside Islands of Adventure
a view from inside the park. The big roller coaster in the back is actually at Universal Studios.
A lot of the rides had the seats out front to sit in and make sure you could ride the rides. this was the ride where they shoot you up and you drop back down. I loved it! Pretty good thrill!
They had HUGE pictures of the heros and villains in the Marvel Comics section. Jordan called it "hero world."
various shots of "hero world" There is a picture of the boys and I in the "storm" ride. The cups spun around and around and the boys LOVED it. We would do it twice in a row and they would say "again" and "again." Twice was about all my stomach could handle. Darin and Jordan wouldn't go on it.

I went oh the big roller coaster in the pic-a few times. It was the "hulk" coaster. Shot you our of a cannon type thing really fast...soo awesome.
Jordan was so excited to see the heros! We had to get autograph books and she was thrilled to get them to sign her book. She and Landon had pics with all of them, meanwhile Spencer was a little more picky with who he posed with-only Spiderman and Cyclops.


There was Dr. Suess world at Islands of Adventure. The had the most child friendly rides. There were some fun ones we loved; but Jordan hated-she love the "Seussical" carousel the best-and she only sat on stationary seats.

When I had the kids alone, we went to the Dr. Suess show. It was so entertaining and we loved seeing the characters.

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch!!
I do not like them Sam I Am!!
Seussical
lots of fun times at Seussville!
We love you Cat in the Hat!
fun new friends! They aren't coming to our house!!!
our own little grinch...fun stuff in a gift shop.
the end of a really tiring day...
Next up: Universal Studios
Stay tuned for more fun!