I’m really excited because today we are hopping on a plane and heading down to Florida.
We are going on a fun family vacation to Orlando where flights, hotel, accommodations, park tickets, meals, and activities were provided.
We are off to Universal Orlando Resort for a fantastic long Labor Day weekend!
Photos credit: Universal Orlando Resort.
We haven’t told Kora & Logan yet, we thought it would be fun to surprise them once we got to the airport. Just about 3 weeks ago or so they were telling us how badly they wanted to fly in a plane again. They are going to be thrilled when we pull up to the airport and tell them we are going to Florida!
This trip is going to be spectacular because we were invited along with 10 other bloggers and their families to visit Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. It will be amazing to share this experience with such a fantastic group
To prepare for the trip we watched Despicable Me the other night so we can be ready for the new Minion Mayhem 3-D Ride that just opened up this year. It looks like a fun ride full of laughs. Kora and Logan thought the minions were so cute in the movie and I’m sure this ride will be a hit.
I’ve been reading parts of the first Harry Potter book to Kora & Logan and I can’t wait to see their faces when we enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and they see Hogwarts for the first time.
I’m looking forward to the Frozen Butterbeer too. I’ve heard they are delicious especially on a hot day.
Dave and I will get the chance to see The Blue Man Group which will be incredible. I’ve always wanted to see them perform!
I’m also looking forward to staying at the Loew’s Royal Pacific Resort. It looks gorgeous and the pools are amazing. Kora & Logan will want to sneak swimming in whenever they can.
It’s going to be a fun-filled, exciting weekend and I’m so thankful that Dave’s old college buddy can help us out once again to watch the house and the dogs. He’s great with the dogs and it’s so nice not having to be concerned about them at the kennel. I’m really looking forward to a wonderful weekend without any worries.
I’ll be sure to write a trip review post once we return, but in the meantime be sure to follow the whole group on Twitter at the hashtag: #UORFamily to see what we are up to.
Having never been to Universal Orlando Resort before, I’d love some suggestions. Have you visited before? Do you have any tips or recommendations for things we should do or see?
Oh my gosh, I have never been there. That is one of my goal before i die, I want to take my son there. It isn’t as easy when you live all the way in Kentucky. Lol.
Great review! I’ve never been to Orlando but now I’m going for sure!
This looks so exciting, wish I could go someday, I have always wanted to. How was the butterbeer? This is the first time I have ever heard of it, but it sounds delish!
Was great to meet you and your family. I’ll be interested to hear about the kids’ favorite attractions.
Those are some awesome pictures hope you have a great time
This looked like you will have such a great time. I can’t wait to hear all about it. We will be there in late September and I am dying for a Butterbeer!!
Looks like y’all had fun..I can’t wait to take our kids..The Blue Man group seems like a great family thing to enjoy.
wow that looks like you will have a great time!
You guys always have such a blast!
Been a long time since we were over there. Love Blue Man. The Cirque show La Nouba is also fantastic.
This looks like so much fun! I can’t wait until I can start taking my son on fun trips and give him lifetime memories!
I’ve never been their either and look forward to reading your review. My kids are just about the right age for a trip like this. Hope you have fun!
You all will sure be having a bunch of fun! Enjoy the trip!!!
I haven’t ever been to Universal Orlando Resort…would love to go! What a fun and exciting surprise for the kiddos!
We have never been. Maybe one day soon. Looks like you had a blast.
WOW!! I’m jealous you get to try a butter beer!! Have a blast!!
Wow, what an exciting adventure. And even better that Universal is supporting your trip. I want to go see Hogwarts someday too. I read all the Harry Potter books to my son while he was growing up (he’s now a college freshman) and we made a pact to visit there together one day. Maybe with his kids…in the far future – no grandkids yet!
The hotel looks gorgeous and I hope you have a fantastic time!
Have fun sounds like a great way to spend Labor Day wknd.
What a fun and awesome opportunity!! Have fun!
Oh so jealous, have an awesome time! The kids are going to be so exciting, can’t wait to read all about it!
The Blue Man Group is AMAZING!! You guys are going to have such a great weekend!
Oh how fun!!
Frozen Butterbeer is THE BEST!!
Be sure to try the frozen butter beer! I want to know all about it! I’m jealous! :)
WOW! What a great trip! I recently visited Harry Potter for the first time (yes, I live here and it took me this long to get there). It was sooo much fun. I didn’t try the Butterbeer, but we did try the Pumpkin Juice – really yummy. Even K liked it. Have an awesome weekend!
FUN! I’m totally jealous. Frozen butterbeer?! I want to go just to try that! lol. You will LOVE Blue Man Group – so much fun. I haven’t been to Universal in forever (like 10 years) so I have no advice for you, haha.
No Way! My daughter would FREAK OUT if she saw your pictures! She’s quite obsessed with those little minions! lol. I had no idea they had such cool things at universal Orlando Resort! And the blue man group is always a favorite!
Well stop by and take me with you. I have never been but I bet you will have fun. :)
I have never gotten the chance to visit before {never even been to Florida} so I can’t offer suggestions. But I do have some family that stay in Florida for the winter. Lucky them!
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