Erik & Smisty's Florida Oddventures

[ernierockerWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

/And, also, ninjas stole most of the backpacks while we were in Clearwater.

Holy crap!!! They followed you from the Smoky Mountains !!

[ElecterikPermanent Tourist]

If you asked me to name the best themed ride, from start to finish, in Florida, I'd probably say, "Men In Black: Alien Attack." But, ironically enough, this ride is located--along with the fairly well themed Simpsons Ride--in one of the worst themed areas of any Florida park.

And, of course, Universal Orlando's on-ride camera policy is, 'No.' So enjoy this update of two well-done, entirely indoor attractions that we can't take photos of, in a an ugly-ass area of the park that we can take all the photos we want of.

Hey, we like a challenge.

World Expo, Universal Studios Florida

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

I don't think I have ever not taken the single rider or Express Pass queue on MIB. So some of those photos were new to me. Maybe I'll walk through it one day when lines are non-existent.

[ElecterikPermanent Tourist]

Okay, back to more important matters. The first ever Erik & Smisty Bag O' Rubbish That We Don't Want Anymore has been sent! And while I have no idea how long it will take to actually reach Mr. Overlord, considering how expensive it was to ship, I can only assume that all packages in Scotland are delivered by jet-powered llamas (and thus I imagine that it won't take all that long).

PS: I expect an unboxing report!

[BarryHHe's kind of sad and pathetic]

Great photos! World Expo isn't the best part of the park, but it has one of the best rides in the park -- MIB!

There are a lot of drink stands in World Expo. I remember IOA used to have a bunch of drink stands. Many years ago, I remember that I counted about 5 drink stands in between the Hulk coaster and Cafe 4. Man, how thristy can you be?

[ElecterikPermanent Tourist]

Orlando isn't all theme parks and miniature golf, of course. It also has crappy T-shirt shops.

So, in honor of "Black Friday," we present to you this very special shopping TR!

Bargain World

[mouschThis B&M donkey is so smooth!]

I love going to the many tacky gift shops on the international drive/192,they are always a highlight,running a family comp who can buy the cheesiest gift for $5.

[PREMiERdrumI know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

Is that fish doing what I think he's doing???

[BudtheWeiserI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

Is that fish doing what I think he's doing???

Yup thats why he's a happy fisherman

[aimsterthe ghost seems to think there is a "Donkey Fairy"]

I've been to that Bargain World! I love how kistchy/ghetto International Drive can be.

As for that "Orlando Attractions" postcard, take a closer look at the Mexico pavilion... the pyramid is photoshopped to look wider! And the Spaceship Earth pic shows the entrance plaza before the graveyard came around.