Today I went to Universal Studios after eating breakfast at Denny’s for the first time. I thought we were going to Islands of Adventure, (home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) but apparently not. I’m sure most visitors have a great time, but as I haven’t seen most of the films the rides, attractions and exhibits are based on, (Terminator, Jaws, Shrek, etc – I know, I know) the park made very little sense to me and was rather boring. I liked the Twister attraction because I’ve seen that film. But Bill Paxton’s video bits made me laugh. He seems to only do one voice – slightly concerned but authoritative adventurer – just like his role in TITANIC. I also found out who Helen Hunt is. So I learned something while having fun and getting wet (write your own jokes, kids).
Whilst my parents watched some sort of Blues Brothers tribute act performing on the streets of what was supposed to be New York City, I wandered off and discovered the BACK TO THE FUTURE DeLorean-based time travel machine. I haven’t seen the film in many years but I recently read two different drafts of the script – the first even worse than the second. That said, I think I like the film and will probably try to see it when it’s re-released in a few weeks for the 25th anniversary. Then I will know I’ve seen and touched the car on-screen. A notice next to the vehicle proclaimed it was the one used in the film, so I assume it is. There should be a photo or two of the car below.
Denny’s was nice. More of the Matilda-style pancakes, all I could eat for $4. I had five, and that was enough. Every time I’ve eaten here I’ve felt full afterwards.
This is Mr Fusion.
