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Tootsie Layoff Orlando Part 2
Dec. 19th, 2021 09:17 pmOn Friday night we went to Jameson's company party at Universal Orlando!
We've both been to Universal at various times of year, but getting to go for a company party is always a special treat because NO CROWDS. NO LINES. FREE FOOD. Yes, a good time was had :)
After getting our wristbands we went in search of dinner and found that our favorite restaurant, Cowfish, had a TWO HOUR wait. Yikes! Should have made reservations, but neither of us thought it would be THAT bad. So instead we tried BreadBox, which was just a sandwich place in the food court. It was still tasty, and I was glad to be a smidgen healthy about my food before the night got underway.
We made our way back into the park and began exploring. First we did "The Bourne Stuntacular". Jameson insisted, not because he cares about the plot or the franchise (White Guy Blows Stuff Up And Gets Away With It) but because this show incorporates absolutely mind-blowing technology. You guys, it was so amazing it's hard to describe. It's a mix of real people and props, digital people and props, ultra hi-def digital projection, and incredible (though not quite yet seamless) transitions from live action to digital renderings.
You can find a whole bootleg of the show online, but it's meant to be immersive so you're not going to get the full experience with a YouTube video. If you are at Universal, really, don't miss this show. You don't have to know squat about the plot or the movies. Go for the mind-blowing tech. This behind-the-scenes video covers some of the magic.
Next we wandered a bit, eventually finding ourselves in Diagon Alley where there was NO LINE for butterbeer AND it was FREE.
Holy cow!!
( Read more... )
We've both been to Universal at various times of year, but getting to go for a company party is always a special treat because NO CROWDS. NO LINES. FREE FOOD. Yes, a good time was had :)
After getting our wristbands we went in search of dinner and found that our favorite restaurant, Cowfish, had a TWO HOUR wait. Yikes! Should have made reservations, but neither of us thought it would be THAT bad. So instead we tried BreadBox, which was just a sandwich place in the food court. It was still tasty, and I was glad to be a smidgen healthy about my food before the night got underway.
We made our way back into the park and began exploring. First we did "The Bourne Stuntacular". Jameson insisted, not because he cares about the plot or the franchise (White Guy Blows Stuff Up And Gets Away With It) but because this show incorporates absolutely mind-blowing technology. You guys, it was so amazing it's hard to describe. It's a mix of real people and props, digital people and props, ultra hi-def digital projection, and incredible (though not quite yet seamless) transitions from live action to digital renderings.
You can find a whole bootleg of the show online, but it's meant to be immersive so you're not going to get the full experience with a YouTube video. If you are at Universal, really, don't miss this show. You don't have to know squat about the plot or the movies. Go for the mind-blowing tech. This behind-the-scenes video covers some of the magic.
Next we wandered a bit, eventually finding ourselves in Diagon Alley where there was NO LINE for butterbeer AND it was FREE.
Holy cow!!
( Read more... )
