Hockeyman55
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Universal just announced extended hours for HHN on select nights. The events on 10/12, 10/16, 10/19, 10/22, 10/30, and 10/31 now have an extra hour of operation vs. the original schedule:
I'm curious if this is due to crowds, pre-purchased tickets, etc.
The do this almost every year if im not mistaken.
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Just a few photos from opening weekend of HHN as well as one form Cabana Bay
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Every year I find it interesting how differently each house is reviewed by different people. The same house that is one person's favorite of the event is someone else least favorite house in 10 years. Has there ever been a year where one single house was the absolute majority favorite? Seems like it really comes down to what you like personally.
Id say American Werewolf would be the only house I can think of that I saw a majority people love but this year has been all over the place, Halloween would be my guess to this years in a popularity contest, although it wasn't my favorite
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Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Polynesian are the two WDW resorts I want to visit the most.^ I want to return to the Polynesian, if I can afford it by the time I go.
We were there in 1987, and spent several wonderful nights onsite.
If you guys are looking to stay onsite check out renting DVC points from a member. Can save you a ton of money in the long run. Example, early 2013 we rented points form a member for 4 nights at Boardwalk and it turned out to cost me about $160 a night compared to over $300 a night if you book direct with Disney.
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Stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge for the first time during our HHN opening weekend so here are a few pics from there. Got a lot more to go thru and post over when time permits.
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Thanks guys
Still have a lot to go thru and will post more as I get the chance to.
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You can also get a super quick glimpse driving over the over pass headed to AK lodge. Looked over real quick and could see a some cranes and equipment thru the trees. Not much really to see and goes by in an instant
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Went to Universal for opening weekend of HHN and had a bunch of first on this trip. For starters was our first time stay at Cabana Bay Beach Resort and can guarantee it will not be our last. Loved the rooms and for cost of the family suite think its one of the best values in the Orlando area and super huge plus its onsite.
Our second new experience was this was our first time seeing Diagon and words couldn't even describe the feeling off walking in there and seeing the dragon for the first time, just a jaw dropping sight. Loved Gringotts (my head Is still spinning trying to process what I just saw, lol) and HE and really like the fact that it was a ride my whole family could ride together.
Then there was Antojitos and Hot Dog Hall of Fame, do I even need to comment on how good the food was at both places.
Pool area at Cabana Bay, was getting kicked out of the area since it was closing time but still managed to get the shot
Cabana Bay Beach Resort lobby. Such a cool look and vibe
Beach area at Cabana Bay
Scare Actor in the Face Off scarezone
Bayou of Blood stilt walker was pretty cool
Have you had your annual purge
The dragon, im sure you have seen a 100 photos of this already but still impressive to see in person
Skull on display at Borgin and Burkes
Pumpkin on the façade of the Halloween house
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I . . . must . . . resist . . . the . . urge . . . to . . . watch . . . .
Well that didn't work, just couldn't resist
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A new batch from my latest adventures
Spaceship Earth
Fancy Bathrooms
Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom
Minion Vision
My wife and I on our first ever ride on the Coney Island Cyclone
My oldest daughter . . . coaster fan in the making
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I leave you today with a few more pictures from around the parks, enjoy
Caution . . . you will get wet
Who doesn't love a good beer while at the parks.
Everest artsy fartsy photo
He got my hand . . but I got his eye.
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Guess who's back. Me Here is a new batch of some photos taken over the past few months.
We took our first trip up to Gatorland a few months back and had fun. Sure its not one of your higher caliber parks like Disney and Universal but it really isnt trying to be either. Def worth a visit if your looking for something to do while in the area without all the crazy crowds.
I night time view down Tommorland at the Magic Kingdom
A touching moment at Islands of Adventure where one of our daughters met Spiderman for the very first time.
After visiting NYC and Nj for years we finally made it over to Coney Island for the very first time. I loved everything about it, form the atmosphere to the rides and not to mention the legendary Coney Island Cyclone.
Can't go wrong with Legos mixed with a dark shooter ride. Legoland, FL
Took this at a little carnival held at a Catholic School in Paramus, NJ during our visit up there in May.
There are moments in time that present to you the perfect photography situation and this was one of them. This poor unsuspecting lady right before her demise at the hands of a hungry T-Rex. Taken at the Bronx zoo Dino tour
No trip to NYC is complete until you make a visit out to the statue of liberty
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Ah shucks guys, thank you
I do notice the photos lose a little sharpness when loaded on here versus my Flickr page, they still look great however.
Old Town Sling shot and Vominator in action.
Trex restaurant. The Paleozoic chicken sandwich is the bomb
Lego South Beach
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A few new photos form my past trip last weekend. Hit up the Disney parks and Legoland so stayed tuned for more the next few weeks
Rivers of America
Coastersarous
Funs Spot
Dinosaur
Pan
Old Town
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Just some random photos taken in Orlando over the past few months, mostly during my trips to Universal for HHN. Thank you all that have complimented my photos and hope everyone has a great holiday and a fantastic New Year
Avengers unite. Taken in Marvel Superhero Island in IOA
Dueling Dragons
Believe this needs no introduction
Inside one of the shops in Hogsmeade
Statue on top of the fountain in Germany at Epcot
Outside the Universal main gate after a night at HHN
Dirty Cat
Fountain outside the Hard Rock hotel
Hog's Head
The All Spark
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Ill just leave these right here. Merry Xmas everyone
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The Mongolian Beef was outstanding. I also tired the Ravioli in Italy, Beef slider in Florida, and the cheese soup in Canada and all were fantastic.
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Here are two pictures I got last Friday will stopping at Epcot Food and Wine for some lunch.
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Great pictures as always Mike! I've seen some a lot really great pictures of HHN thus far this season from a lot of different people and websites (no offense, yours are easily some of the best) which just makes me think that event looks really really good this year. I'm excited about my visit at the end of the month.
Thanks Hilltopper
This year is great and the houses are some of the best they have had in years IMO. Im glad they brought back the scarezones this year even though the Walking Dead zombies get a little redundant, still a blast regardless.
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WOW! Awesome pictures, I can't wait to see your next batch! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you Cmullin
Here are a few more HHN Orlando I got this past weekend.
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Awesome!
Thank you Neil
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Back from another weekend in Orlando with some more pictures from around town.
Awesome on ride shot while riding White Lightning
Michonne's Walkers
HHHN Streets
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Didn't realize it has been so long since my last photo update. Ill make up with some pretty cool shots I go on my recent trip from opening weekend of Halloween Horror Nights. Will be back this weekend as well and hope to get some more good ones.
Rip Ride Light trail. Not often I get the chance to snap a shot from this angle so after existing Cabin in the Woods I took full advantage of it
Jurassic Splash
HHN Entrance
I will eat your heart. Walker in the streets of Atlanta
Probably one of the first long exposure shots out there of the new Twirl and Hurl. I knew earlier in the night I wanted to get this shot and made it a point to head back there before the night was over to grab.
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Just spent the weeked in Orlando and back with some new pretty picture. Enjoy
Took this back in Decemeber. I'll never be sick of this view
Chinesse float from Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
An awesome view from the back row of White Lightining at Funspot
Early morning view of the Orlando Eye
Tales of Beedle the Bard at Carkitt Market in Diagon Alley.
Long live Bruce