Y Tuesday, January 06, 2009
8:58 pm
DAYS 2 & 3:Universal Studios and Disneyland. Yes, supposedly the highlight of the trip for many. It's a place for all ages, really, unless you're Dave Chong. Then you'll just grumble your way through.
Now personally, out of the two, I enjoyed Universal Studios significantly more than Disneyland. See, Universal Studios actually has a theme for their rides and attractions. I guess maybe I don't really take to theme parks, even if it is a mega theme park that probably spends hundreds of thousands to operate everyday.
Nothing much to say about Universal Studios; the tram ride was probably the highlight. It just felt more entertaining because of the movie theme it has. In closing - they'll probably have 5D, 6D and god knows how many other D shows in addition to their 3 and 4D ones.
If anyone says Disneyland takes more than a day, they're lying. Yes, I'm including both California Adventure and Disneyland.
But how?!
Simple. Just go on the rides that actually matter, that you actually want to be on. Not crap like the stupid spinny teacups, turning 360 and rotating about its own freaking orbit. I'm bloody surprised the area isn't stained with puke and bile and whatnot. You take that ride and you'll waste a whole day away trying to recover.
I took the scream rollercoaster thingy, was pretty fun. For those of you who are scared of 360s, eh, I'm telling you, it's really nothing. Over so damned fast you don't even know what the heck happened. Your world just inverts for maybe 2 seconds max, then it magically returns back to normal. The sudden ups and downs are more exhilarating, really.
Another ride worth mentioning is probably the Hollywood hotel one. 100 feet up and then it drops. Great fun, you can feel yourself going off your seat.
Dad was tired and grumbling so we went home at 6 ish without seeing the parade and fireworks. From what I heard, we didn't miss anything much.