What a fantastic thing to get Express passes, especially during that weekend! Your joy of returning to the parks brought me a lot of joy. As always, wonderful Vlog. 💖
It was an absolute blessing Crystal and we were very lucky and grateful. We had such a fantastic day and it was lovely to spend it with Charlotte, Rob & Paisley. Lovely people 😊
Wow 😍 absolute perfect day! Awww we miss it so much ❤️ We were drooling 🤤 at the Voodoo Doughnuts 🍩 & Panda Express 😋!! Looking forward to seeing the next vlog already…. Thanks for sharing & have a great weekend xxx
Amazing day at Islands fab that you have express passes. Can’t wait to get the kids on the rides at universal they will love them. Last time we went Emily was only 6! Panda Express looked great. Can’t beat that value
I bet she will be in her element Dianne 😊 I bet you're counting down the days to going back... and no running this time (which for me would be a massive result) 😉
We stayed at Surfside in 2019 and loved it. If you haven't already seen it check out Cheers Ears as they stayed at Dockside just after Christmas and fell in love with the place. Have an awesome time in May 😎
Looked a fantastic day we are going in May ....staying on Property ...so have Express passes very day ....cannot wait.....great Vlog waiting for the next one
That tip regarding having your uber/lyft pick up and drop off at a resort hotel is a very good one. What a saving. Will definitely be doing that. We love Hard Rock Hotel, any excuse to visit even if it's just to say and outside the lobby and wait for your Uber 👍. Another entertaining vlog guys ♥️
We're the same lol. Such a great hotel and that smell in the lobby is to die for. They have free lobby wifi too so it's a great spot to sit and wait ... or visit the gift shop 😉😎
@@TD3Vlogs if I remember correctly if you walked from the park to Hard Rock the only way of getting in was a side gate that was locked/guests only. How did you get into the Hotel? It's the gate the enters you near the pool. That lobby smell, IKEA have a blue scented candle that is the exact whiff of the lobby. Can't remember the name, think it was sea breeze ♥️
There is usually a steady flow of people heading in that direction but you can walk to the main entrance which we did on one occasion. Will definitely have to try and find that in IKEA now - thanks for the heads up 😊
Another lovely vlog! It looks like you had the best day at IOA, looking forward to more soon! Off to the Towers tomorrow for my first theme park day of the season! 🙌🏻🎢 Have a great weekend x
Check out those smiles 👌😁 great to see you all back and looking so happy. And what a thrill for Jimmy to be getting on the 'big rides' now too! Great vlog guys 👍
Newbies here, also a family of 3 with a daughter a couple of years younger than Jimmy. We haven't been to Florida in years, so are loving your vlogs. Thanks so much :)
Fabulous vlog at Universal,which is also my happy place.Every time I say I am going to book a package holiday to experience Disney,I just can’t do it,I always change my mind,I am definitely a Universal person.I last visited in January this year and I know how you guys felt,after being gone from the parks for so long,it is amazing being back.I I was so happy for you.I was lucky at the end of January,the wait time for Hagrid’s was often around 30 minutes to 1 hour at times,so I was able to ride multiple times.My favourite Voodoo doughnut is the Universal orange one on a stick.Having the express pass is a huge bonus too,so great of Universal to do that for you.I love having express pass,it is so much easier to get onto more rides and saves a lot of time,I once rode 23 rides in a day using express pass.l adore visiting at this time of year for the Mardi Gras parade and food options,atmosphere is electric,though my luggage allowance takes a battering due to all the beads I pack in my suitcase,lol.I am booked to return in September,can’t wait.Your family is the best❤️💛💚💜
Wow, that must have been absolutely amazing to see Hagrid’s with such a short wait. Brilliant. I'll have to try that Orange doughnut next time. Have a fantastic time when you go back in September and thank you ❤️
Fab vlog lads! Delighted to see you got some express passes from Universal. Richly deserved IMO. You guys have been proving to us for years that Universal is SO much more than a 2 day bolt on to a Disney holiday. Can’t wait for our turn in May x
Thanks so much Anne. We were very lucky to get them and extremely grateful. It is so frustrating that people have that opinion and treat it as a bolt on but more fool them. Thanks again and have a lovely weekend. Take care ❤️
Thanks Leeroy. The only positive about the cancelled trips is that it makes it even sweeter when you do get to go. Have an amazing time next year - soon be here the way 2022 is flying by 👍👍👍
I actually love burger digs at the Jurassic Park area it’s always been my favourite fast food there, the chicken tenders are lovely and always get the chilli cheese fries😊 loving these vlogs so great to see use finally get back❤️
@@TD3Vlogs just watched the rest and seen you said about the dog, I got a red fox Labrador puppy in October he’s 8 months old now and I really wanted to call him dudley but we settled on sulley! Have use decided on a breed? How exciting for jimmy to finally have a dog❤️
We have decided to get a dog that's around one year old rather than a pup now and Jimmy is beyond excited. We would still love a lab but we will have to see. Yours sounds lovely and great minds thinking alike on names 😊
Thanks Michelle. It is genuinely the place that we love spending time in more than anywhere else. Hope you love all the changes and can't wait to hear your thougts after you have been back. Have a lovely weekend ❤️ x
Loved the video, reminded me of my November 2021 trip and the Thanksgiving week when it was manic. Glad we had the week before and the Friday when we did Orlando informer meetup. Can't wait to get back to HHN in October, as well as meet up with Rick and Nikki again. Should use the app to order your Doughnuts.
We really hope to do the Orlando informer event one year. We'll use the app for Voodoo next time but we were so happy to set foot inside again. Funny the things you miss. Cheers mate & habe a good week 👍
Thanks for the upload. When you buy food etc. (like the lunch snack you had at the park), can you please include prices if possible like in your older vlogs - it really heaps with planning for our upcoming holiday. Really fabulous to see you lot back at your happy place.
@@TD3Vlogs thanks. Really appreciate your uploads. I commented too quick as was only part way through where you were purchasing food in the park then realised when you ate at that Chinese place that you were putting prices in. We use your vlogs as one of our main bases for Universal / International Drive as have never been and it looks confusing. Your vlogs are some of the best out there for Orlando. Thank you for your great works ❤️
@@TD3Vlogs we've just booked to go in 2024, a long way off but our boys will be 4 & 8 and we've only been once before when our eldest was almost 3. Cannot wait and it's going to be a Universal based trip, with maybe SeaWorld/Discovery Cove which we've never done. Love your videos and this has definitely made me consider buying some express passes for one or two days of the trip. ☀️🎢😀
I would definitely recommend booking a night in one of the deluxe hotels. That way the four of you will get Express passes for two days (day of check in and check out) and more often than not it is cheaper than buying express for one day
Can’t wait for that feeling of walking back into city walk and the parks 😍 147 days 😆 looked crazy busy , the express passes were great. Looked like the best day xxx
What a brilliant vlog! Can’t believe how busy it was 😮 love how good value the Voodoo doughnuts are, maybe we may have to try them 👍🏻 you got so wet on Jurassic Park!
Perfect timing for your new vlog.. We are all at home sick with Covid, Noah has excitedly been saying all day you would upload a new vlog today.. Thank you!! We are watching it now xx Have a wonderful weekend x
Way to go on getting the express passes! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer family. Our next Orlando holiday isn’t till Sept 2023. Will just be doing Universal this time like you guys and can’t wait! xx
So exciting to see you all back at Universal Orlando! We have every intention of getting voodoo donuts for an easy breakfast option while we stay at Royal Pacific this summer. I can’t eat gluten, but my husband and daughters are looking forward to their offerings.
That sounds like the dream Rachel - water taxi and doughnuts for brekkie 😍 I don't know if you've eaten there before but the Today Cafe in Universal Stuidos is fantastic for breakfast. We were supposed to go again during this trip but didn't get round to it x
We had the same problem from our 2019 trip. Upgraded for 2020 and never used them . They've honoured them as a 6 month annual pass after our 1st use of them on our return in August . Cannot grumble at that. Great service.
Hi guys, hope your all good 👍 Aw totally understand how excited you all were to see that universal sign, I honestly can't wait for it myself, know what you mean when you say it's your place, it's ours too, home 😂, true thought isn't it. I'm definitely going to Panda express, always say I'm gonna go then end up somewhere else but not this time!!. Looking forward to the n xt vlog as always. Take care ❤️ xx
You will be pinching yourselves and I genuinely can't wait for you to get back. Panda Express is a must. The orange chicken is something else. Take care ❤️
Wow! You could see by your faces that you were so happy to be back at IOA. VooDoo Donuts looked as amazing as I remember from 2019!! Hulk was our favourite ride and I recall we rode it 5 times in a row (wait times were 5 mins lol)! Looking forward to the next instalment. Which gate did you fly out from LHR from - was it C46? Hope you all have an awesome week xxx
Hi Ava, Voodoo was as good as always. As much as we love Hulk fair play to you doing it 5 times in a row. Jimmy could probably manage that but we couldn't. I cant remember the gate at Heathrow but forty something does ring a bell. Sorry ❤️
Ah Jeanine, you must be beyond excited. We did Velocicoaster three times during the trip and can say hand on heart that it was absolutely incredible. Have an amazing time and enjoy every second ❤️
Looks like you guys had a full day , it’s a killer the first day in the parks you feel like you have to do everything . It was great to see Smiler open last Saturday managed 2 rides
Great vlog. We arrived 21st Feb and the queue for islands was exactly the same but we still had an amazing time . We felt like you and couldn’t believe we were back after 2 years of waiting. I’ve still got the holiday blues so these vlogs are helping me with the blues lol x
Crikey! Even better than a cheeky Spidey? Love love love Jimmy’s hat. And the doughnuts are such good value considering you would pay $5 for a bottle of water at a kiosk on City Walk. We are really hoping the Halloween shop is still there for us in May 🤞 You know we have never seen Islands in the dark! Enjoyed this vlog so much you guys. 🖤
I'm pretty certain that shop is staying full time 🤞👍 Jamie Baker nailed Islands in the dark... he said Hulk looks like a Shark Vaccum cleaner 😂 Hope you're well guys, your getting close now !!!
Every water ride gets yearly maintenance from December to march. They just really change the boards that cause the rapids, check everything over, replace gates and stuff, add things here or there, and finish by repainting the entire thing to pristine condition, reopening right on schedule.
We were just so happy that Jurassic River Adventure was open as that is one of our favourite things and going through those gates is beyond immersive. Just love it
Thanks for posting Steph, wish my kids would eat and try stuff like Jimmy, we spend our trips searching for the best chicken nuggets ! Watching this reading about the lad who died on the drop tower Thursday, so sad. Great vlog, keep em coming.
Brilliant video . What’s your thoughts on buying the combo from attraction tickets or do you book universal directly on the app. Do you get any return tickets for free or discounted if you say go to islands of adventure but they tempt you to visit universal studios ?
I'd recommend checking all ticket providers before hiting the button. We had used AttractionTickets and Floridatix in the past and one year we got the tickets as part of our package holiday with Virgin. Definitely get the three park, park to park ticket for Universal 👍
Another brilliant video! Loved Jimmys reaction when he got off hulk 🥰 Nice to see Charlotte and Paisley too as we watch theirs vlogs too. We go back to Disney in May, but thinking about universal next October. Love the videos.
Thanks so much Samantha. We had such a good day in their company. Lovely people and a great laugh. Get yourself to Universal and HHN in October 😉🎃 Have a fab weekend ❤️
Gosh, that seems like a lifetime ago now and there have been that many changes at Disney I wouldn't know where to start. They were still building the skyliner when we were there. Lovely resort though 😍
Not. Long. Now Lad 🙌 Can't wait to hear what you think of it all. Hope you and ATK are both well mate and hope to bump in to you at some point this Season 🤞
Great videos we are off on our 7th trip for the first 2 weeks in May have never been this time of year but have just finished watching your planning video where you recommend May so hopefully a good time to go🤞
Hi, I’ve been watching all of you’re Florida videos this weekend and absolutely loving them. I would really like to go next Easter with my husband and two children for the first time. Can I ask who you book through? Do you book a package or do you book flights and accommodation yourself separately? Also, when I researched it all a year ago, you could get a dining plan that worked out really reasonable. I think this has all gone now. So I imagine it’s much more expensive? Have you done it both ways? And have you ever been at Easter? Thanks so much. Any advice much appreciated x
Hi Kate. I'll link a video below which will hopefully be useful 🤞 The free Dining plan at Disney still hasn't been brought back and people have different opinions as to whether it ever will. We have booked flights and hotels once in the past and got a great deal but with things as they are in the world we would only book packages at the moment. We haven't been over Easter but have been at Christmas and would expect that it would be similarly busy but there aren't many quiet times of the year left now. Hope that the video gives you some good tips about finding deals. Happy hunting and any questions please give us a shout. ua-cam.com/video/55YfQmLNRg8/v-deo.html
@@TD3Vlogs thank you. Have just watched. I feel like as someone who has never ever been, these videos are so helpful as there seems so much to plan and consider. I want someone to plan it all for me!! 🤦♀️🤣 x
'The Frugal Brit' has some really good videos on UA-cam that are really helpful for first timers. Just pop us a line if you ever have any questions and we will always help if we can 👍
Don’t know who was more excited walking in, big Jim or Jimmy, loved how the excitement was so tangible on your video, it looked like you got so much done in 1 day ✅ Love how Jim always gets a subtle 80’s one liner in…this week’s ‘he’s Danny Devito and I’m Arny, we’re twinning’ 😂 That t-shirt was pretty special 🙌
It was all a bit overwhelming taking it in and I'm still so grateful that we got to go back. That sound's a bit Arnie actually 😉 Enjoy the rest of the weekend ❤️
Definitely - not huge fans of Greggs to be honest. If you want an amazing dougnut over here then get ordering from Project D. They are amazing and ship nationwide 🍩🍩
This vlog has got me super excited,yous looked like yous all had a great time, it looked really busy. Is universal like disney parks u need to reserve days or is it you just turn up? Did yous need face masks for rides? xx
Hi Charlene. At the current time you don't need to make reservations for the parks at Univers which makes life a lot easier and you don't need to wear masks if you are fully vaccinated. Again, this could change at anytime but that is how it is at the moment 👍👍👍
The thing is you need to get on both Volicoaster and Hagrid's in quick succession as they get busy quick and last all day but also break down over the day so do them early and as soon as possible. you can do hulk later as that got retracked last year and maybe Poseidon's Fury as that reopened but all the work was backstage and the water tunnel was redone other than being repainted. It looks new again but the shoe hasn't changed though except no audience help as the pandemic restrictions. Disney is doing the same with the Indiana Jones Stunt Show as people can't be picked out to do role on stage instead its more voice play now. its still fun.
Hiya 🤗 I’m so happy you guys had such an amazing day - you got so much done. Jimmy did so well on all the rides as well ☺️ I can’t wait for your day at Universal in the next vlog. Have a lovely weekend 😘 xxx
So good to see the boys finally do Hulk together! 💪 goals! The hulk at night looks like our shark vacuum 😂😂👏👏 City walk is amazing at night, great as usual guys
What a day we had! Those Universal vibes are something else 😍 we managed to get so much done. Very jealous of the night ride on hulk but more so of that rest you guys got whilst we missioned it through Universal 😂Great vlog 🙌🏻 ❤️
Thanks very much Michelle. We have only stayed in a Villa once years ago (Jimmy was 2 and a half) but I don't remember what area it was unfortunately. Thanks again 😊
Absolute amazing, buzzing that Jimmy loved the hulk and was tall enough. Did you do velocicoaster? Love watching your time in Florida. Thankyou all for sharing. 👍👍 P. S don't reckon sugar factory is for us!! But looked fun😂😉
We did Velocicoaster later in the trip. It was hard walking past it on this day but we had such a lovely time with Charlotte, Rob & Paisley and Hagrids was the #1 target for the day. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Take care ❤️
Loved the videos so far! We go in November and just doing universals. Crazy as our children are 4,3 and 1 but I think everyone can have fun at universals. Was I the only one to laugh at the magic is in the hole 😳🤣
You kinda are loyal to Gideons and Voodoo here. both are big emporiums for baked goods. Voodoo is from Seattle started by a couple of college knuckleheads that were just goofing around an industrial Kitchen and made a business out of it. Gideon's is a local intuition of cakes and cookies that just wanted to make good cookies and it just simply expanded. Gideon's is more about a slightly dark humor in their building like Tim Burton style stuff still fun. Their building in Disney springs is modeled after a haunted library which the books light up and shake every once in a while. still fun.
Andy, can I just say I love the information that you give us and now I'm going to look in to Voodoo as you've got me interested in the back story (its not something I would have ever thought of but now I am intrigued). Have a good weekend buddy 👍👍👍
Panicked when we saw Dudley Doo was closed for refurbishment, my daughter said will it be open in September? It's her favourite ride and she nearly had a meltdown while I checked, BTW she's 21!
Thanks Josh and hope you've got a fun weekend lined up. Gutted me & Jimmy missed you at Towers last weekend as it would have been great to say hi. Take care mate 👍👍👍
Back at towers on Sunday 🎢 I was looking everywhere for you guys but it was so packed 😂 I'm still hoping that one day I get to meet my favourite people from the other side of a50!
Looks like you guys had a great day! Please tell me you rode the velocicoaster another day?!?!? We were there in December and it's now my favourite coaster! Nemesis is still second tho mainly for nostalgia. 😅
We've just booked for October and your videos are making me so excited. We've only been to Universal once before so I am definitely listening for tips. :-)
Looks like our shark vacuum. Is the best description of Hulk ride ever x
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Awwww looks like a fantastic day. Miss universal so much. Roll on September for us . Brilliant to see Jimmy on all the big rides too. Take care guys x
That will soon be here Karen 😍 So exciting x
What a fantastic thing to get Express passes, especially during that weekend! Your joy of returning to the parks brought me a lot of joy. As always, wonderful Vlog. 💖
It was an absolute blessing Crystal and we were very lucky and grateful. We had such a fantastic day and it was lovely to spend it with Charlotte, Rob & Paisley. Lovely people 😊
Loved watching your films again hope to be back in florida in a couple of yrs
Thanks very much, it's an amazing place isn't it. I hope you get back soon ❤️
@@TD3Vlogs off to lake district and whitby this year and spain this year cant wait first holiday in 3 yrs x
Sounds fab. Have a wonderful time 😎❤️
Wow 😍 absolute perfect day! Awww we miss it so much ❤️ We were drooling 🤤 at the Voodoo Doughnuts 🍩 & Panda Express 😋!! Looking forward to seeing the next vlog already…. Thanks for sharing & have a great weekend xxx
Voodoo and Panda express - perfect day right there. Thanks for watching and I hope that you have a fab weekend too ❤️ xx
Have to say another brilliant vlog really enjoying watching these.
Thanks so much Suzie ❤ x
Amazing day at Islands fab that you have express passes. Can’t wait to get the kids on the rides at universal they will love them. Last time we went Emily was only 6! Panda Express looked great. Can’t beat that value
I bet she will be in her element Dianne 😊
I bet you're counting down the days to going back... and no running this time (which for me would be a massive result) 😉
We go in May this year staying in endless summer dockside! Our first time in Florida together as we are 21. These vids are getting us excited!!
We stayed at Surfside in 2019 and loved it. If you haven't already seen it check out Cheers Ears as they stayed at Dockside just after Christmas and fell in love with the place. Have an awesome time in May 😎
@@TD3Vlogs thanks guys really appreciate it. Love the vids
Looked a fantastic day we are going in May ....staying on Property ...so have Express passes very day ....cannot wait.....great Vlog waiting for the next one
That's fantastic and such an amazing perk. Love the Universal hotels 👌
Lovely clog as always guys, your happiness just shines through and can’t help but smile whilst watching along :)
Thanks Ollie, appreciate that. Hope you have a good weekend mate 👍👍👍
That tip regarding having your uber/lyft pick up and drop off at a resort hotel is a very good one. What a saving. Will definitely be doing that. We love Hard Rock Hotel, any excuse to visit even if it's just to say and outside the lobby and wait for your Uber 👍. Another entertaining vlog guys ♥️
We're the same lol. Such a great hotel and that smell in the lobby is to die for. They have free lobby wifi too so it's a great spot to sit and wait ... or visit the gift shop 😉😎
@@TD3Vlogs if I remember correctly if you walked from the park to Hard Rock the only way of getting in was a side gate that was locked/guests only. How did you get into the Hotel? It's the gate the enters you near the pool. That lobby smell, IKEA have a blue scented candle that is the exact whiff of the lobby. Can't remember the name, think it was sea breeze ♥️
There is usually a steady flow of people heading in that direction but you can walk to the main entrance which we did on one occasion. Will definitely have to try and find that in IKEA now - thanks for the heads up 😊
Another lovely vlog! It looks like you had the best day at IOA, looking forward to more soon! Off to the Towers tomorrow for my first theme park day of the season! 🙌🏻🎢 Have a great weekend x
Thank you, it was amazing to be back & we had lovely company too. You've picked a good day for Towers tomorrow ☀️ 🎢 Have fun xx
What a fun day! Always exciting to get back in the parks! Great vlog!! 🥰
It really is and nowhere better than Universal ❤️🌎
Looks like you had a fantastic day love universal 🥰🎢🎡
It was amazing Caroline, just love it there ❤️
We were all feeling your excitement as you walked down city walk. Thanks for sharing your video. They always put a smile oy face. ☺️
Thanks Jennifer. We were pinching ourselves that we were back. Have a wonderful weekend xx
Check out those smiles 👌😁 great to see you all back and looking so happy. And what a thrill for Jimmy to be getting on the 'big rides' now too! Great vlog guys 👍
Cheers guys, now Jimmy is tall enough for everything it has brought a whole new dynamic to the trips. Hope the move is going ok 🤞
Newbies here, also a family of 3 with a daughter a couple of years younger than Jimmy. We haven't been to Florida in years, so are loving your vlogs. Thanks so much :)
Thanks so much Lucy, really appreciate that ❤️
Fabulous vlog at Universal,which is also my happy place.Every time I say I am going to book a package holiday to experience Disney,I just can’t do it,I always change my mind,I am definitely a Universal person.I last visited in January this year and I know how you guys felt,after being gone from the parks for so long,it is amazing being back.I I was so happy for you.I was lucky at the end of January,the wait time for Hagrid’s was often around 30 minutes to 1 hour at times,so I was able to ride multiple times.My favourite Voodoo doughnut is the Universal orange one on a stick.Having the express pass is a huge bonus too,so great of Universal to do that for you.I love having express pass,it is so much easier to get onto more rides and saves a lot of time,I once rode 23 rides in a day using express pass.l adore visiting at this time of year for the Mardi Gras parade and food options,atmosphere is electric,though my luggage allowance takes a battering due to all the beads I pack in my suitcase,lol.I am booked to return in September,can’t wait.Your family is the best❤️💛💚💜
Wow, that must have been absolutely amazing to see Hagrid’s with such a short wait. Brilliant. I'll have to try that Orange doughnut next time. Have a fantastic time when you go back in September and thank you ❤️
Love hearing that music walking into IOA 😍 just booked a sneaky cheap flight at Easter, our APs were calling. Thanks for sharing your day 😊
Nothing quite like it is there. That has to be the best entrance in to any park 😍
Have a fab time at Easter... extremely envious ❤️ x
Fab vlog lads! Delighted to see you got some express passes from Universal. Richly deserved IMO. You guys have been proving to us for years that Universal is SO much more than a 2 day bolt on to a Disney holiday. Can’t wait for our turn in May x
Thanks so much Anne. We were very lucky to get them and extremely grateful. It is so frustrating that people have that opinion and treat it as a bolt on but more fool them. Thanks again and have a lovely weekend. Take care ❤️
April 2020 trip cancelled days before we were due to go. Looking forward to going back in 2023, your videos are making us look forward to that trip.
Thanks Leeroy. The only positive about the cancelled trips is that it makes it even sweeter when you do get to go. Have an amazing time next year - soon be here the way 2022 is flying by 👍👍👍
Wow you all achieved a lot in the day, well done. Another great vlog enjoyed watching 👋🏻
Thanks Lisa and have a lovely week 😊
I actually love burger digs at the Jurassic Park area it’s always been my favourite fast food there, the chicken tenders are lovely and always get the chilli cheese fries😊 loving these vlogs so great to see use finally get back❤️
The views are gorgeous from there too Chloe. Thanks so much, really appreciate that ❤️ x
@@TD3Vlogs just watched the rest and seen you said about the dog, I got a red fox Labrador puppy in October he’s 8 months old now and I really wanted to call him dudley but we settled on sulley! Have use decided on a breed? How exciting for jimmy to finally have a dog❤️
We have decided to get a dog that's around one year old rather than a pup now and Jimmy is beyond excited. We would still love a lab but we will have to see. Yours sounds lovely and great minds thinking alike on names 😊
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Really enjoyed this one! Glad you guys had an amazing day! Can’t wait to go next year, it’s been 9 years since universal xxx
Thanks Michelle. It is genuinely the place that we love spending time in more than anywhere else. Hope you love all the changes and can't wait to hear your thougts after you have been back. Have a lovely weekend ❤️ x
Another great Vlog guys, great to see Jimmy’s reaction to the hulk. Can’t wait to see more 👍👍
Thanks Matt, so good to get on all the big rides together... at last 🙌
Loved the video, reminded me of my November 2021 trip and the Thanksgiving week when it was manic. Glad we had the week before and the Friday when we did Orlando informer meetup. Can't wait to get back to HHN in October, as well as meet up with Rick and Nikki again.
Should use the app to order your Doughnuts.
We really hope to do the Orlando informer event one year. We'll use the app for Voodoo next time but we were so happy to set foot inside again. Funny the things you miss. Cheers mate & habe a good week 👍
@@TD3Vlogs definitely do it.
Thanks for the upload. When you buy food etc. (like the lunch snack you had at the park), can you please include prices if possible like in your older vlogs - it really heaps with planning for our upcoming holiday. Really fabulous to see you lot back at your happy place.
Sorry if we missed something in this one but all the vlogs should cover the food prices as we know people find it helpful. Thank you 😊👍
@@TD3Vlogs thanks. Really appreciate your uploads. I commented too quick as was only part way through where you were purchasing food in the park then realised when you ate at that Chinese place that you were putting prices in. We use your vlogs as one of our main bases for Universal / International Drive as have never been and it looks confusing. Your vlogs are some of the best out there for Orlando. Thank you for your great works ❤️
No worries and thank you 😊
Brilliant video! We don't have a florida holiday booked, so I'm living through yours! We'll get back one day....
Hope you get back soon ❤️
Another great vlog, so making me want to go back to universal!!!
Get booking 😉
Thank you so much
Aww the joy in your faces was amazing 😻 so pleased you got back to universal. What a fab day you had too. We can’t wait to get back in the summer 🧡
You've got such an amazing year lined up Michelle. So exciting 😊🎢 Hope you all have a great weekend
Loving your trip you all looked so happy.
Thanks Debs. Still cant believe we made it back ❤️
It's nice to see you there also seeing you with Charlotte and paisley
It was amazing spending the day together. Lovely people and great company ❤️
Loved watching this, such good energy and the Express passes definitely made it.
Thanks Susan. I still pinch myself at beimf lucky enough to get back this year. No where like it ❤️
@@TD3Vlogs we've just booked to go in 2024, a long way off but our boys will be 4 & 8 and we've only been once before when our eldest was almost 3. Cannot wait and it's going to be a Universal based trip, with maybe SeaWorld/Discovery Cove which we've never done. Love your videos and this has definitely made me consider buying some express passes for one or two days of the trip. ☀️🎢😀
I would definitely recommend booking a night in one of the deluxe hotels. That way the four of you will get Express passes for two days (day of check in and check out) and more often than not it is cheaper than buying express for one day
@@TD3Vlogs fab tip! Will definitely look at doing this!
No probs and if you ever have any questions feel free to give us a shout 👍
Can’t wait for that feeling of walking back into city walk and the parks 😍 147 days 😆 looked crazy busy , the express passes were great. Looked like the best day xxx
I can't wait for you guys to get back. That countdown will fly by now 👌😎 Hope you're all ok ❤️
Very excited to get back to universal! Great to see you guys back in your happy place! ✨
It was defintiely worth the wait. Thanks guys and hope you're well ❤️
What a brilliant vlog! Can’t believe how busy it was 😮 love how good value the Voodoo doughnuts are, maybe we may have to try them 👍🏻 you got so wet on Jurassic Park!
They are delicious and very reasonable considering where you are. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍
@@TD3Vlogs amazing! 🍩
So happy to see you guys had such a great time! Thank you for sharing your trip. :)
Thank you so much, we really appreciate the support ❤️
Can’t believe how much you got done! Epic IOA day! 💜
Got to hit those parks hard haven't you 😊
Perfect timing for your new vlog.. We are all at home sick with Covid, Noah has excitedly been saying all day you would upload a new vlog today.. Thank you!! We are watching it now xx Have a wonderful weekend x
Oh no. Get well soon guys. Sending our love ❤️ x
What a great vlog, thanks so much for sharing your adventures 😍
Thanks so much Claire, really appreciate that and the support. We are really enjoying putting these ones out ❤️
Great vlog Jim looked like a child in a sweet shop. Jimmy is so brave and you looked beautiful as always. Roll on for the next on. 😁😁
Thank you so much Paula ❤️ xxx
Amazing vloggers d3 gang. Hope mini Jimmy spoilt you 4 mothers day Hope you all okay thanks 4 sharing
Thank you
Fab vlog as usual. Looks busy but you made the most of it. Loving the hulk.xx
It was amazing getting so much done and the Hulk at night was spectacular. Thanks for watching Mandy and have a great weekend ❤️
Way to go on getting the express passes! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer family. Our next Orlando holiday isn’t till Sept 2023. Will just be doing Universal this time like you guys and can’t wait! xx
Thanks Lynne. The way this year is going it will be here before you know it ❤️
So exciting to see you all back at Universal Orlando! We have every intention of getting voodoo donuts for an easy breakfast option while we stay at Royal Pacific this summer. I can’t eat gluten, but my husband and daughters are looking forward to their offerings.
That sounds like the dream Rachel - water taxi and doughnuts for brekkie 😍
I don't know if you've eaten there before but the Today Cafe in Universal Stuidos is fantastic for breakfast. We were supposed to go again during this trip but didn't get round to it x
We had the same problem from our 2019 trip. Upgraded for 2020 and never used them . They've honoured them as a 6 month annual pass after our 1st use of them on our return in August . Cannot grumble at that. Great service.
They have been superb and seem to have used the pandemic as an opportunity rather than an excuse like the mob down the road have.
@@TD3Vlogs exactly . We said we wouldn't do the other while it's like it is . Great vlog again. Look forward to watching them 😊
Thank you - appreciate that 👍👍👍
Hi guys, hope your all good 👍
Aw totally understand how excited you all were to see that universal sign, I honestly can't wait for it myself, know what you mean when you say it's your place, it's ours too, home 😂, true thought isn't it.
I'm definitely going to Panda express, always say I'm gonna go then end up somewhere else but not this time!!.
Looking forward to the n xt vlog as always.
Take care ❤️ xx
You will be pinching yourselves and I genuinely can't wait for you to get back. Panda Express is a must. The orange chicken is something else. Take care ❤️
Wow! You could see by your faces that you were so happy to be back at IOA. VooDoo Donuts looked as amazing as I remember from 2019!! Hulk was our favourite ride and I recall we rode it 5 times in a row (wait times were 5 mins lol)! Looking forward to the next instalment. Which gate did you fly out from LHR from - was it C46? Hope you all have an awesome week xxx
Hi Ava, Voodoo was as good as always. As much as we love Hulk fair play to you doing it 5 times in a row. Jimmy could probably manage that but we couldn't. I cant remember the gate at Heathrow but forty something does ring a bell. Sorry ❤️
@@TD3Vlogs thank you 💖
So excited, will be there in 10 days, No Velicoaster?? I can't wait to go on!!! Hopefully you will have more to come - need All the tips 😉😉😉
Ah Jeanine, you must be beyond excited. We did Velocicoaster three times during the trip and can say hand on heart that it was absolutely incredible. Have an amazing time and enjoy every second ❤️
Looks like you guys had a full day , it’s a killer the first day in the parks you feel like you have to do everything . It was great to see Smiler open last Saturday managed 2 rides
Worth every ache and blister though 😉
I was shocked that it was open last week as I wasn't holding my breath 👍👍👍
Great vlog. We arrived 21st Feb and the queue for islands was exactly the same but we still had an amazing time . We felt like you and couldn’t believe we were back after 2 years of waiting. I’ve still got the holiday blues so these vlogs are helping me with the blues lol x
You had to pinch yourselves didn't you? So surreal. Hope that you had an absolutely amazing time Joanne ❤️
Yes infact I had goosebumps lol x
Love this ❤️
Crikey! Even better than a cheeky Spidey?
Love love love Jimmy’s hat. And the doughnuts are such good value considering you would pay $5 for a bottle of water at a kiosk on City Walk.
We are really hoping the Halloween shop is still there for us in May 🤞
You know we have never seen Islands in the dark!
Enjoyed this vlog so much you guys. 🖤
I'm pretty certain that shop is staying full time 🤞👍 Jamie Baker nailed Islands in the dark... he said Hulk looks like a Shark Vaccum cleaner 😂
Hope you're well guys, your getting close now !!!
Every water ride gets yearly maintenance from December to march. They just really change the boards that cause the rapids, check everything over, replace gates and stuff, add things here or there, and finish by repainting the entire thing to pristine condition, reopening right on schedule.
We were just so happy that Jurassic River Adventure was open as that is one of our favourite things and going through those gates is beyond immersive. Just love it
Thanks for posting Steph, wish my kids would eat and try stuff like Jimmy, we spend our trips searching for the best chicken nuggets ! Watching this reading about the lad who died on the drop tower Thursday, so sad. Great vlog, keep em coming.
Thank you. I still can't believe what happened at Icon Park. That poor boy and his family and friends. So terribly sad 😔
Brilliant video . What’s your thoughts on buying the combo from attraction tickets or do you book universal directly on the app. Do you get any return tickets for free or discounted if you say go to islands of adventure but they tempt you to visit universal studios ?
I'd recommend checking all ticket providers before hiting the button. We had used AttractionTickets and Floridatix in the past and one year we got the tickets as part of our package holiday with Virgin. Definitely get the three park, park to park ticket for Universal 👍
What a fun day! I also watch Charlotte's vlogs, and it's cool that you guys got to hang out together.
We had such a lovely time with the gang. Amazing people and great fun to be around ❤️
Awesome 👌 aww Charlotte In wonderland are fabulous too . Love their vlogs also. Have a fab weekend. Scorcher here still. 🥰🎉🌅 keep smiling
We had the most amazing day with them. Lovely family 😍 We've still got the sun cream out too but they are saying snow over here next week 😂
@@TD3Vlogs lol I heard snow is on way lol . All 4 seasons in one month lol xx enjoy the sun 🌞
Jimmy is so cute! He reminds me a lot of my 10 year old. The two of them would get along so well! Little hams. Haha.
How lovely ❤️❤️❤️
Awww I'm loving this! You guys look like you had a blast! Wish I could have run into you guys! I am local to Orlando!
Thank you 😊 It must be amazing living so close !!!
@@TD3Vlogs shame of that young man who died on the Orlando star flyer in icon park such a shame . Rip . Hope they sort out the ride
What an awesome day , lovely weather and the chilli cheese fries looked tasty.Have a great weekend 😎👍🇺🇲
It was nearly as hot as here in Blighty at the minute 😉 Thanks for watching bud and have a top weekend too 👍👍👍
Another brilliant video! Loved Jimmys reaction when he got off hulk 🥰
Nice to see Charlotte and Paisley too as we watch theirs vlogs too. We go back to Disney in May, but thinking about universal next October. Love the videos.
Thanks so much Samantha. We had such a good day in their company. Lovely people and a great laugh. Get yourself to Universal and HHN in October 😉🎃
Have a fab weekend ❤️
We have been watching your old video too at Disney as we are staying at Caribbean beach - any tips?
Gosh, that seems like a lifetime ago now and there have been that many changes at Disney I wouldn't know where to start. They were still building the skyliner when we were there. Lovely resort though 😍
Ahhh, what a lovely vlog TD3! Made us very excited for our trip soooon 🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍 xx
Not. Long. Now Lad 🙌
Can't wait to hear what you think of it all. Hope you and ATK are both well mate and hope to bump in to you at some point this Season 🤞
Great day guys, I need that cap!!
It's a belter 🍩
Great videos we are off on our 7th trip for the first 2 weeks in May have never been this time of year but have just finished watching your planning video where you recommend May so hopefully a good time to go🤞
We love going in May Mark. Have a fantastic holiday 😎
@@TD3Vlogs thankyou can't wait to be there
Hi, I’ve been watching all of you’re Florida videos this weekend and absolutely loving them. I would really like to go next Easter with my husband and two children for the first time. Can I ask who you book through? Do you book a package or do you book flights and accommodation yourself separately? Also, when I researched it all a year ago, you could get a dining plan that worked out really reasonable. I think this has all gone now. So I imagine it’s much more expensive? Have you done it both ways? And have you ever been at Easter? Thanks so much. Any advice much appreciated x
Hi Kate. I'll link a video below which will hopefully be useful 🤞 The free Dining plan at Disney still hasn't been brought back and people have different opinions as to whether it ever will. We have booked flights and hotels once in the past and got a great deal but with things as they are in the world we would only book packages at the moment. We haven't been over Easter but have been at Christmas and would expect that it would be similarly busy but there aren't many quiet times of the year left now. Hope that the video gives you some good tips about finding deals. Happy hunting and any questions please give us a shout.
ua-cam.com/video/55YfQmLNRg8/v-deo.html
@@TD3Vlogs thank you. Have just watched. I feel like as someone who has never ever been, these videos are so helpful as there seems so much to plan and consider. I want someone to plan it all for me!! 🤦♀️🤣 x
'The Frugal Brit' has some really good videos on UA-cam that are really helpful for first timers. Just pop us a line if you ever have any questions and we will always help if we can 👍
Don’t know who was more excited walking in, big Jim or Jimmy, loved how the excitement was so tangible on your video, it looked like you got so much done in 1 day ✅ Love how Jim always gets a subtle 80’s one liner in…this week’s ‘he’s Danny Devito and I’m Arny, we’re twinning’ 😂 That t-shirt was pretty special 🙌
It was all a bit overwhelming taking it in and I'm still so grateful that we got to go back. That sound's a bit Arnie actually 😉
Enjoy the rest of the weekend ❤️
To see little Jimmy overwhelmed on camera is so good at some points I thought he was crying happy tears
Amazing vlog, glad you had an amazing day, looking forward to next week :) hopefully we can finally get out in September
Thank you so much. Will keep my fingers crossed for you in September 🤞🎢
Are the doughnuts at Voodoo doughnuts better than the ones you get a Greggs?
Definitely - not huge fans of Greggs to be honest. If you want an amazing dougnut over here then get ordering from Project D. They are amazing and ship nationwide 🍩🍩
Another great vlog guys! Loving the Florida vlogs :)
Thanks very much Mike and hope you're keeping well mate 👍
This vlog has got me super excited,yous looked like yous all had a great time, it looked really busy. Is universal like disney parks u need to reserve days or is it you just turn up? Did yous need face masks for rides? xx
Hi Charlene. At the current time you don't need to make reservations for the parks at Univers which makes life a lot easier and you don't need to wear masks if you are fully vaccinated. Again, this could change at anytime but that is how it is at the moment 👍👍👍
@@TD3Vlogs thank you 😊 xxx
Anytime ❤️
I could really go a voodoo doughnut now 😍 looked like a great day! Surprised Jim didn’t do velocoaster
It took some serious willpower to not go on that day. It just built up the anticipation even more 😍
Fun vlog! Thanks for sharing guys! 😀👍🏻
Thanks ever so much 😊👍
The thing is you need to get on both Volicoaster and Hagrid's in quick succession as they get busy quick and last all day but also break down over the day so do them early and as soon as possible. you can do hulk later as that got retracked last year and maybe Poseidon's Fury as that reopened but all the work was backstage and the water tunnel was redone other than being repainted. It looks new again but the shoe hasn't changed though except no audience help as the pandemic restrictions. Disney is doing the same with the Indiana Jones Stunt Show as people can't be picked out to do role on stage instead its more voice play now. its still fun.
Hey Andy - It's been a long time since we did Poseidon and thought there was a small chance it may re open when we were there but not to be
Hiya 🤗 I’m so happy you guys had such an amazing day - you got so much done. Jimmy did so well on all the rides as well ☺️ I can’t wait for your day at Universal in the next vlog. Have a lovely weekend 😘 xxx
It was brilliant and great fun spending it with Charlotte, Paisley and Rob. Such lovely people. Have a lovely weekend too Lee ❤️
So good to see the boys finally do Hulk together! 💪 goals!
The hulk at night looks like our shark vacuum 😂😂👏👏
City walk is amazing at night, great as usual guys
I'm not going to be able to un-see the Shark vacuum now 😂😂😂👏👏👏
What a day we had! Those Universal vibes are something else 😍 we managed to get so much done. Very jealous of the night ride on hulk but more so of that rest you guys got whilst we missioned it through Universal 😂Great vlog 🙌🏻 ❤️
Honestly mate - we had the best time with you guys. Still can't believe you and me front rowed Hagrids though 😂😂😂 #sozkids
Same mate…we had an amazing day, the day flew! Sorry not sorry 😂 #Baldiesonthefront
Dying 😂😂😂👌
Great to see you had a wonderful day - the express is a great bonus - take care and stay safe - Kevin & Cyndy 😎
It was an absolute blessing guys. Hope you are both well. Take care and enjoy your weekend ❤️
@@TD3Vlogs thanks guys ditto
We love watching your videos, just wondered if you have ever stayed at Windsor Hills in a Villa? 🤗
Thanks very much Michelle. We have only stayed in a Villa once years ago (Jimmy was 2 and a half) but I don't remember what area it was unfortunately. Thanks again 😊
Absolute amazing, buzzing that Jimmy loved the hulk and was tall enough. Did you do velocicoaster? Love watching your time in Florida. Thankyou all for sharing. 👍👍 P. S don't reckon sugar factory is for us!! But looked fun😂😉
We did Velocicoaster later in the trip. It was hard walking past it on this day but we had such a lovely time with Charlotte, Rob & Paisley and Hagrids was the #1 target for the day. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Take care ❤️
All good but if you watch Andrew today we're a bit wet and stormy this weekend!!! Can't wait to watch the rest. 👍👍 Have a spoilt mother's day Steph.
Loved the videos so far! We go in November and just doing universals. Crazy as our children are 4,3 and 1 but I think everyone can have fun at universals.
Was I the only one to laugh at the magic is in the hole 😳🤣
Totally agree, you will have a fantastic time. Oops, that it pretty funny actually 😂😂😂
Thanks for watching ❤️
Nice one folks - my daughter and I are flying out next week (hopefully)…Universal/IOA is no.1 😀
Hope you both have a fantastic time Ross. Super jealous ❤️
You kinda are loyal to Gideons and Voodoo here. both are big emporiums for baked goods. Voodoo is from Seattle started by a couple of college knuckleheads that were just goofing around an industrial Kitchen and made a business out of it. Gideon's is a local intuition of cakes and cookies that just wanted to make good cookies and it just simply expanded. Gideon's is more about a slightly dark humor in their building like Tim Burton style stuff still fun. Their building in Disney springs is modeled after a haunted library which the books light up and shake every once in a while. still fun.
Andy, can I just say I love the information that you give us and now I'm going to look in to Voodoo as you've got me interested in the back story (its not something I would have ever thought of but now I am intrigued). Have a good weekend buddy 👍👍👍
You got the city wrong. Voodoo Doughnuts originated in Portland, Oregon... they don't even have a branch in Seattle.
Panicked when we saw Dudley Doo was closed for refurbishment, my daughter said will it be open in September? It's her favourite ride and she nearly had a meltdown while I checked, BTW she's 21!
That's cracked me up Sue 😂😂😂
Panic over... phew lol xx
At 11:27 who was that person sound asleep? Weird but great vlog as always.
That is a great spot - I'd not even noticed that 😂 Someone must have been tired to try and get some sleep there ! Brilliant haha
Cracking vlog as always 👌 👏
Thanks Josh and hope you've got a fun weekend lined up. Gutted me & Jimmy missed you at Towers last weekend as it would have been great to say hi. Take care mate 👍👍👍
Back at towers on Sunday 🎢 I was looking everywhere for you guys but it was so packed 😂 I'm still hoping that one day I get to meet my favourite people from the other side of a50!
Look forward to it mate 🙌
Enjoy Towers on Sunday ... I expect I will be nursing a rather bad hangover lol
Looks like you guys had a great day! Please tell me you rode the velocicoaster another day?!?!? We were there in December and it's now my favourite coaster! Nemesis is still second tho mainly for nostalgia. 😅
Oh, we most certainly did Johnny. It's my favourite coaster too by a mile. Mako was number 1 for me until this 🦖🎢
We've just booked for October and your videos are making me so excited. We've only been to Universal once before so I am definitely listening for tips. :-)
Always happen to try and answer any questions between now and when you go back Michelle 😊
If you are going in October, are you thinking of doing HHN?
Class video guys
Thanks mate and hope you are doing well and have a good weekend lined up 👍👍👍
Omg my dog is called Dudley!!! ❤️ great vlog guys
Great minds Eleanor 😍
Have a lovely weekend x
@@TD3Vlogs you too! X
The same souvenirs and tshirts are alot cheaper at the City Walk outside of the park.
Thanks for the heads up - I didn't realise that 👍👍👍
Omg you got so wet on river adventure!!
As my boss used to say when it was raining " you won't shrink " 😂😂😂