the Schrader 5

We made it to Universal today. It was hot and sunny the entire time we were there so we didn't have to encounter any storms. We arrived early and there were no lines. The boys were able to do all of their favorite rides. By mid-day it was quite busy, but since they hit all of their favorites they were ready to go anyway. They were able to do the Flying Unicorn roller coaster over and over again and we also were able to get on E.T. Those are their Universal musts. We didn't have to wait for any of the Dr. Seuss rides either. All in all, not a bad Universal experience minus the heat!

Here they all are in Jurassic Park. The were able to scan some dinosaur eggs in the lab.
Just outside the lab they all got to pet their favorite dinosaur baby. Somehow, this one didn't get all stinked up. (Noah confuses extinct with all stinked up.)
Chris braved the Popeye ride with the boys. It was so hot that they begged to get on. Sissy Chris and Sissy Ethan had to wear ponchos! Will and Noah were brave.
Wait, did I say Sissy Chris and Sissy Ethan? I might have meant Smart Chris and Smart Ethan based on how drenched these two boys are!
Those are some wet butts! I guess the poncho didn't protect that area!
Posing in front of the Super Heroes' rides.

These are some big glasses!
There was a cool indoor playground that we have somehow missed on all of our past Universal visits. There was a cool musical section with gigantic instruments. There was also a sand play area and a water play area. In the water area was this tornado maker.

Now, it may just look like a bunch of characters to you, but this was a sweet 80's Rewind stage show.
We were also able to finally see the Beetlejuice Monster's Revue show. The boys loved that! Just picture Beetlejuice, Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Dracula all rocking it out on stage.