I really had no clue what to expect at this park. I knew we were getting a backstage tour of and ERT on the Mummy, but I really hadn't researched parks before this trip (takes some of the fun out of it) and I just wanted to be surprised.

I had no idea that the first ride of the day would have the slowest first drop in history - the USH escalators to the lower part of the park. After making our way to the back and bottom of the park, we were shown into the maintenance bay of the Mummy. Then we made our way into the very well themed station.

Robb - "Everything's going great!"

We were led back along the track by the very nice Universal guy, and (big surprise) Robb videotaped it. We saw where the arms dropped down through the ceiling, and the theming was very impressive.

"If any of you fall off of the walkway, we will just leave your bodies down there under the track because it will add to the theming." I wonder if this is the first time a stroller has ever been pushed along this walkway? Might be a first for KidTums.

"This is my treasure and I will figure out how to fit it all on the bus. Now just move along, move along please....."

They let us roam around inside the main ride area, and of course every nerd in the group had their camera out trying to take photos in the low light conditions.

Okay, I'm confused....... Is he putting his arm around the guy, the cute girl, or the coaster track?!? (Really, he is just confused, because he is wondering "Am I covered in coaster spooge or something else?")

This is the excellent part where they make the coaster go backwards. Seriously, I had no idea this was a part of the ride, and was really impressive, especially in the dark on the actual ride.

The Mummy station theming is excellent, and I managed to take photos without a flash.

The Mummy control desk. What's that, you say you need a volunteer to run the ride? How about this guy - he looks trustworthy..... NOT

The Simpsons ride was fun, and very entertaining. I think we did that before the studio tour, anticipating long wait times later. Luckily for the tour I sat on the left side of the tram. Put your grandma on the right side when you take it.

Dancing cars with fire - this is roughly what the California freeways will look like when the next big earthquake hits.

This is what California looks like after is rains. The rains put out all of the fires, and then the whole state floods.

Natalie, this will show you just how much of an airplane can remain intact after a crash. Thankfully they removed all of the body parts before we got there.

We rode Jurassic Park, but I don't think I got quite this wet! I honestly didn't know the splash was this big until I rode it. I just put my bag under my legs and ducked. Lots of fun, and in CA it is so dry you dry off quickly.

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