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Universal Studios, Hollywood California

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Universal Studios, Hollywood California

For some reason, Universal Studios Hollywood remains my favorite theme park, especially the tram ride. One of my earliest memories is being scared the heck of by Jaws. When I visited Universal back in Spring 2011, I made sure to sit on the side of the tram closest to Jaws again. Partially to exorcise some bad memories, but mostly to prove to myself it wasn’t as scary as I remember it. It wasn’t.

Pictures are from September 2011 trip when we went again. Unfortunately no pictures of Jaws as we were stuck in the middle of the tram between people on both sides.

While disappointed that I missed the Back to the Future ride here, the Simpsons ride is actually very fun.


Universal Studio was also running a Halloween Theme.

Magic Mountain Six Flags

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Magic Mountain Six Flags

Here are my words of advice for Magic Mountain. Either be a resident with a year-round pass, or spring for the extra $200 to get first in line cuts. With 45-90 minute wait times, within an hour of opening, and only an 8 hour long day, the park simply is not worth it. Even with the various discounts that are always going on.

I suppose it was fun enough, I had fun going up the huge tower and just walking around. But the lines on the roller coasters just was not worth the time. Especially since we had to drive two hours from our hotel just to get there!