Universal Studios: Waterworld

 One surprising attraction at Universal Studios is the Waterworld Stunt Show. Who would have thought that a movie from 1995, that wasn't considered a hit at the time, would still have a hugely popular attraction almost 30 years later? It's surprising until you actually go and see the stunt show- then you totally understand why it's so popular. The stunt show is totally awesome! This was probably my favorite part of the whole day!

In line to get into the stunt show.

Ledge and Marge, excited to see some water stunts!

This set is really impressive!

The stunts were insane and the choreography made great use of all the different levels and parts of the set! 

Universal Studios: The Lot Tour

 One of the unique features of Universal Studios Hollywood is that they have a tour of the Universal backlot where they actually film tv shows and movies! Part of the tour was closed down while we were there because they were actually filming that day!

I had gotten a can of Duff while we were at the Simpsons gift shop, so we tried it out while we were in line. Its... not great. Basically it was just a can of orange soda. A little disappointing...

Part of the backlot tour is a 3D show, so we picked up our glasses while we waited our turn in line.

The boys and I on the tram, ready for the tour!

Aaron was double glassesing it!

We had to take an alternate path behind some of the sets because they were actually filming!

The courtyard from a bunch of different shows and movies- I mostly recognized it from 'Good Place'!

A watery village where Jaws comes out to pester us!

A mini Hollywood sign!

The tourist town set from the movie 'Nope'

After the tour I had to get a penny cruncher souvenir for my collection!

Universal Studios: Simpsons

 Honestly, I think Simpsons land was the favorite themed area for all of us!

Aaron and Adam got a beer at Moe's! Ledger had to settle for his butter beer instead...

Just like Barney, Ledge was pretty sad when his drink was gone.

Aaron, Barney, and Adam were crestfallen when their beer was done!

We got lunch at Krusty Burger! The food was actually pretty good! I got a chilly dog and fries- tasty!

Universal Studios: Harry Potter

 Walking through the Universal CityWalk on the way to the park entrance.

Adam and Ledger are pumped to go into the park at the start of the day!

Walking through the Harry Potter area. Ledge was a bit confused about the whole place. He's never seen any of the movies, so it's special 'magic' wasn't exactly working on him...

Harry Potter's school sits on top of the indoor ride in the area.

Of course we had to try the butter beer! It was pretty good, it just tasked like a butterscotch slurpee.

Ledge liked it quite a bit!

The whole gang enjoying Harry Potter land!

The Grove

 The market outside The Grove.

Ledge wanted to check out the Apple store for a minute.

A cool fountain and pond in the middle of The Grove.

Lookin' good, boys!

The movie theater at The Grove.

Ubering home.

Oscar Museum

The outside of the museum!

One of the big statues in the window that we walked past on our way in.

Ledger crashed out in the viewing room as Aaron and I checked out the shop.

A huge Oscar statue made out of Lego!

The Academy Museum store.

My own lil' Oscar!

Car Museum

 Funny little buggy out on the veranda of the museum cafe we had lunch at.

Ledger liked the funny looking cars like this three wheeled green machine!

My favorite part was seeing the Burton Batmobile!

They had the DeLorean from Back to the Future as well! 

Ledger found a few kids to play with in the kids area!