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Al’s Top Five Favorite Rides at Universal

I love going to Universal almost as much as going to Disney so these are the rides that make me like Universal.

5. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a good ride in Harry Potter land. Forbidden Journey is a ride where you fly around on a broom. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley fly with you around the school and then things pop out at you such as a dragon, spiders, and dementors! During the ride you are also playing a game of quidditch. This ride does not go upside down but it goes so far back it is like you are lying down!

4. Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges

Popeye (I call this ride Popeye for short) is a water ride on a barge which is more fun than it sounds. Although this ride will have you super wet after you do it, this ride is still a very exciting ride for almost anyone in the family. This ride is also fun because there are about 6 other people with you on this ride so everybody on the barge laughs at each other when they get wet! This is a good ride to do if you do not mind getting wet and if you want to cool down in the sun.

3. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Escape from Gringotts is a roller coaster in Gringotts bank. The theme is crazy if you read the books and watch the movies. The point of the ride is that Voldemort and his assistant Belllatrix break into a very secure bank and they ask you where Harry Potter is because you were with him and his friends earlier. Then Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Bill (Ron’s brother) get you out!

2. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Spider-Man is a very fun ride to do at whatever age! Spider-Man is a ride in a closed car where you see the spectacular adventures of Spider-Man. Spider-Man is fighting bad guys while you help. In the ride you are recruited to help Spider-Man defeat Doc Ock and his evil crew. In the ride the bad guys attack you. Then Spider-Man saves you just at the last moment!

1. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

My favorite ride in all of the Universal parks is Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure! Lots of people agree with me that Hagrid is the best ride in Universal, and I even go as far as to say Hagrid is the best ride including Disney! Hagrid is a super fun roller coaster where you go with Hagrid to see animals and different creatures. In this ride you can sit in either a bike or a little seat on a sidecar. If you go to Universal this is a must do.

Honorable Mention:

Jurassic Park River Adventure

Jurassic Park River Adventure is a ride where you are going on a journey to see dinosaurs, but you take a wrong turn and go into a restricted area. You keep going up until a T-Rex comes out and there is a huge drop!

Those are my favorite rides in all of Universal!

A Beginner’s Guide to the World Showcase with Al: Spotlight on Italy

Italy is super cool to explore in Italy and in Disney. This is what I think of the Italy pavilion in Epcot.

Food: In Italy they have some really good food options. You can get food from stores, you can get it from a stand, and you can get food from Via Napoli! The food from the stand called Pizza al Taglio and Via Napoli are mostly pizza, but you can always get pasta from Via Napoli too! The only complaint that I have is that the pizza stand is not always open. Other than that Italy has great dining. There is also another restaurant called Tutto Italia Restaurant.

Shopping: Italy has some really good shopping areas. There are two different places you can go to shop. The shops have perfume, shirts, sweats, pins, stamps, and many more things. One of the places you can shop is called the St. Mark’s Campanile.

Entertainment: Italy does not have much entertainment, but the pavilion looks really cool. Italy is one of the nicest looking pavilions in Epcot. Around Christmas time a character named La Befana does a show where she talks about Christmas.

That is what I think about Italy in Epcot!

Al’s Top 5 Favorite Roller Coasters in Disney World

I thought it would be cool to tell you guys my favorite roller coasters. So, this is how it went.

5. Expedition Everest

I like Expedition Everest because it has a lot of stuff: a beautiful view, scary parts, and it is a smooth ride. I sit near the front most of the time because there is a part where you go backward! In that part, if you are in the back, you go down a drop, then, you go up so high, you feel like you are almost going upside down. After that, there is a forward drop that is even bigger! If you like scary rides, then you would like this one.

4. Big Thunder Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain is not a bad roller coaster; it is just a fun ride! It is “the wildest ride in the wilderness”! It has turns and drops, and almost anyone can ride and be happy when they get off the ride. It can also be repeated many times. There are two different tracks you can get! Big Thunder Mountain is next to water, too. When you get off the ride, make sure to get a picture with the water and the ride.

3. Slinky Dog Dash

Watch out for Slinky Dog Dash because it is “the wildest ride in Andy’s backyard!” Slinky Dog Dash might look like a fun and cute ride, but it is not. It has a drop that is 50 feet! It also gets to a speed of 40 miles per hour, but it does not go upside down. The track is very smooth though, and that helps it not be as scary. If you want to have a tour of Andy’s backyard and like to scream, then this ride is for you.

2. Tron Lightcycle Run

Tron is a very cool ride that goes about 60 miles per hour! The only complaint about this ride is that it is only about two minutes. There is a part where you go outside that lasts about one minute. The ride also gives you a team color; it is always blue. Then you have to try to win a game with your team. The ride goes inside and goes through rings. If you get six rings before the orange, red, and yellow teams, you win! If you like competitions, you would like this roller coaster.

1. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite ride in Disney World for a lot of reasons. You are in a ride vehicle with two in the front and two in the back of every escape pod. You can also repeat this ride many times because it plays different songs (from the 70s and 80s) each time you ride it! You also go backward in this ride and a picture is taken of you in your escape pod when you go backward. This ride is crazy, and at the end of the ride, you hear, “Welcome to the Guardians of the Galaxy,” because you helped save the world!

Honorable mentions:

Space Mountain and Seven Dwarf Mine Train

Space Mountain is an insane roller coaster in the dark with many drops and turns. Seven Dwarf Mine Train is a fast ride outside with a few fun songs to sing along, like, “Hi Ho”.

Those are my favorite roller coasters in Disney World. I hope you enjoyed this list!

An Interview with a 10 Year Old

Q. Please rank your five favorite rides at Disney World?

Al: 5 is Pirates of the Caribbean. 4 is Test Track. 3 is Rise of the Resistance. 2 is Tron. And number 1 is Guardian of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind.

Q. Is Epcot still your favorite Disney World park?

Al: Yes, it is still my favorite because it has my favorite ride and it has the country pavilions.

Q. What is your favorite restaurant at Disney World?

Al: Still Teppan Edo. I love their shrimp and the tricks that they do.

Q. Which park do you like better, Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom?

Al: Magic Kingdom. I’m really between Magic Kingdom and Epcot for my favorite. Magic Kingdom is the original park and it has the most and best rides.

Q. What is the best ride in Animal Kingdom?

Al: Dinosaur. Ever since I was a kid, I loved that ride, it is so much fun to do.

Q. What is your favorite show on Disney+?

Al: The Mandalorian. It is a cool show and I think Mando and Grogu are really cool.

Q. When you went to Disney World last year, where did you stay?

Al: I stayed at the Yacht Club, the Riviera and at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, where I got to do some fishing!

Q. Is Spiderman still your favorite Marvel character?

A. Yes.

Q. How many times have you gone to Disney World?

Al: Twelve times and I am going again later this month!

Q. How many times have you gone to Universal Studios Florida?

Al: Six times and I am going again later this year!

DisneywithAl: Al’s Top 5 Disney Snacks

Mickey Pretzel: It tastes so good with the butter and the bread and salt all combined. You can’t go wrong with the classic Mickey pretzel.
Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich: The combination between cookies and cream and the sandwich go well together. And I love cookies and cream!
Mickey Ice Cream Bar: In the heat the chocolate melts in your mouth. And the ice cream is the icing on top.
Churro: I love cinnamon and the churro is super cinnaminy. The combo of cinnamon and dough is just so good.
Strawberry Italian Ice: I love Italian ice and strawberries and the two of them is even better. Since Disney is so hot, this is a good snack to get in the go to cool yourself down.

Honorable Mention: Pineapple dole whip: the pineapple dole whip is so good because I like pineapple and pineapple treats are amazing! It cools you down when you are in Disney. You can also get it in other flavors so don’t worry if you don’t like pineapple.

Al’s Ranking of 5 Spinner Attractions

Today we are going to rank 5 spinner attractions at Universal Studios Orlando and Disney World.

5. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Magic Kingdom. I feel like the carpet ride isn’t great. When I’m on the ride, I don’t feel too much like I’m on a magic carpet.

4. Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Magic Kingdom. A cool ride that you can pick your elephant and the elephant flies like Dumbo.

3. Kang and Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl in Universal Studios Orlando. I like the theme that the monster catches you and makes you do stuff.

2. TriceraTop Spin in Animal Kingdom. I like dinosaurs and it is related to the Dinosaur ride. I like how it can be tilted.

1. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish in Islands of Adventure. This is my favorite spinner ride. I like how you can get wet and it gives you directions to not get wet.

Al’s 5 Favorite Things to Do in Adventureland

My name is Al and I am Izzy’s younger brother. Izzy gave her list of Izzy’s 5 favorite things to do in Adventureland and here is my list.

1. Pirates of the Caribbean

It’s a fun ride, and I feel like it connects with the movies. I like the drop and how Captain Jack Sparrow is seeing what the bad guys are doing.

2. Jungle Cruise

It looks like a tour that has animals and it’s fun because it is a slow-going boat ride, and you are able to see animals even though they are fake and also if you have a good skipper, it will make the ride better.

3. The Enchanted Tiki Room

I like how there are these birds that sing and do stuff, and, on the sides, there is a volcano. At the end of the show, it erupts.

4. Dole Whips from Aloha Isle

They are really good, and, in my opinion, I really liked the pineapple one, it was delicious. So, after you do the Tiki Room, you can get a nice Dole Whip.

5. Jungle Navigation Co. LTE Skipper Canteen

I liked the food from Skipper Canteen and the meal that I got was really good.