Universal Studios: Mario

 The newest part of the park is the Super Nintendo World. The entrance is a warp pipe you have to go through to get there!

It was pretty awesome to see all the crazy Mario level style in real life! As you can tell, Ledger and Marge were quite impressed.

Collecting coins!

Bowser's castle!

A panoramic shot of the whole land.

Adam and Ledger weren't up for the wait for the Mario Kart ride, but Aaron and I wanted to check it out. The two of them headed back to Simpsons land to go on a ride and we made our way through the wait. At one point the line is on the second floor and we got to look out to see this cool view!

Only about a 20 minute wait yet!

Out front of Bowser's castle.

The huge Bowser statue in his castle.

the weird hat 3D thing you have to wear for the Mario Kart ride.

Our Kart awaits!

On our way down the escalators to Marioland we got to see the WB water tower in the distance- that's where the Animaniacs live!

Universal Studios: Hanging Out

 After the Waterworld show we got a few snacks and chilled out for a bit.

The Universal Studios globe!

Next up we checked out the Minions area and saw Gru's house.

We checked out the Minions ride together.

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!