jackskellington101 Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 After this, we perused around the park a little bit, taking photos and generally being shocked on how empty it was, until we got hungry and went to the legendary Mythos. This was both our first times there and I have to say, even with all the changes and both positive and negative reviews, we were both incredibly impressed. Our meal consisted of the Tempura Shrimp Sushi, an Asian Pad Thai for Ashley and the steak tip for me and it was all amazingly good. Not only that, we found the prices really good, which was a double treat seeing we're both Disney College Program, so money isn't our strongest suit. No matter what the final opinion, we would definitely recommend it and go there again. After digesting a little bit, we hit Seuss for the Seuss trolley, were we felt the most restraints of any coaster in the park, got soaked on Ripsaw Falls and sprinkled on Bilge Rat and JP, which seemed kind of odd to us, and we did Poseidon’s Fury, where we just stood in the back and made fun of everything. If only we had a gold robot and cherry red robot, we'd be good. Then we hit the last credit of the night, Dueling Dragons. We were split down the middle over which we liked better; they both had positive and negative aspects. The thing we could agree on is, again, they seemed pretty rough. Again, it could have been the weather, but they were both pretty head banging, which was shocking to us. All in all, a good day, a quiet day, and minus the headaches we had later on, everything went smoothly. Except for Hulk...Dueling Dragons...Flying Unicorn... Hurray for motion along the Seuss shoreline! It only took 6 years. INCOMING! Coasters in the mist There's a Hulk hiding in the trees. You know he's camouflaged with his greenness. Falling water is pretty...ooooooh Let the adventure begin! Hey Lou, we found your lodge! Sadly, though, we Americans spelled it wrong. The IOA Lighthouse. Lighting the way to credits and, apparently, nasty rain clouds. I, however, not so much Since we got there really early, we went to the only thing open on Citywalk, Starbucks. Ashley, being a Washingtonian, was a happy girl. EXCLUSIVE HULK SHOT! A Stuart sized portion. I guess I'm starting to get hungry. I agree Wimpy, I agree. Popeye's got problems with his hull. A behind the scenes look at this TR.
jackskellington101 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Posted November 16, 2006 More pictures... It was really good. Ashley's even eating the foo foo green stuff. I think it's called lettuce or something like that. First off, tempura shrimp sushi. This is our Mythos dude. I'll call him Bob. There we go! Thinking about it. The Mythos place setting. Wait, something doesn't seem right... Not bad of a view really. ...but at least we're wet together. Yes, I know that was Dan killing sweet. ...as am I... Ashley's a little wet from the rain... Another behind the scenes look at this TR. The inside of Mythos is really nice and it's dry. We'll take it! Still no Balsamic Chicken or Mozzarella and Tomato salad though. Mythos, the legendary food. Hey! I didn't know I was in Jurassic Park!
jackskellington101 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Posted November 16, 2006 Even more pictures Eeew...I don't want to know what he was dreaming about. Mr. Fountain man was sleeping all day JP SPLOOSH! There's a boat in there somewhere. Jurassic Park, or as we called it, John Williams World. It's hard to do this to yourself. I still can't imagine why. Ashley wanted me to stand in this particular spot. At first I was curious to why. Wow, those invisibility machines finally made it to the states! Hello Mr. Drowning Fish Fountain. 15 seconds later. Mmmmm....dessert... 30 seconds later... My steak stuff. Which would you prefer? Ashley's Pad Thai That didn't last long. Starving college kids...
CD Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 Great Photo TR! There were some great pictures in it, and I am glad to see that you had a great time, even with the bad weather. I am amazed that you got more wet on Ripsaw Falls than on Popeye's and Jurassic Park. Once again great TR!
obeygiant Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 Nice tr! I went this past sunday and the park was dead! No waits longer than 10 minutes! And it was sunny and kinda cold (wtf?!) man, i love florida this time of year!
thefitness Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 Nice TR! The park will probally be swamped around Thanksgiving.
jackskellington101 Posted November 17, 2006 Author Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks for the positive feedback! This set should end what I took. My mansion needed me, hence the delay. Me looking oh so hot in the oh so hot "night vision glasses" for Spidey UNLESS Fire: The Attraction. Presented by Ashley Stuart: keeper of the flame Good night IOA. Thank you for a rainy, but line free, day. Night falling water is pretty...oooh INCOMING FIRE DRAGON! Hot train on train action It only took me 7 years, but I finally got my Dueling Dragons credit. Now if only all trees looked like this, then life would be, well, rather creepy actually. We stand in front of you, dried off, to mock your soaking power. Darn you and your soakingness! The last drop wasn't even all that wet, it was when the boat got flooded for the rest of the ride. We all knew I was not just dabomb, I'm Dahushabomb. Show building? What show building?
Gnome Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 IOA is sooo beautiful! While they may not have quite as many technologicially advanced rides as Disney, the experience, and especially the theming is on par or better then what Disney has to offer, imo. Nice Trip Report.
socalMAN123 Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 *sigh* I miss Hulk. Nice Photo TR! I wish I could go back there right now. ---Brent
Ghost Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Great trip report. I love photo trip report and I love IoA (not as much as WDW though) thank you for sharing... (and see you again next year IoA)
bgwfreak Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I miss IOA. I never realized how much you favor Jim Carrey. You poor thing.
Chase Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Nice TPR, and good pictures. It's always good to see Islands of Adventure.
DallasAlvey Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Lucky you for getting your Dueling Dragons credit after sever years. That's probley how long it will be until I get my Silver Bullet and Xcelrater credits at Knott's. *sigh*
RNRC Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I love IOA. Next to Busch Gardens, my favourite park in Orlando. I think they made Ripsaw Falls wetter when I last went. Probably because it was 110 degrees.
Satoshi Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 me also love IOA! this is so kinda roller coast of Florida since the park's got great rides like Hulk 'n Duelin' Fire & Ice so on plus me have heard the park's quite close to nearby airport and gonna make me wanna get good credits of B&M stuffs!!
NitroRider Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Nice TR! Can't wait to get some credits in February!
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