Going Metro to a Magical Place

It's about the journey...well, it's also about the destination. :-P

What made us decide to Go Metro? Here's the simple answer: We wanted to purchase Universal Studios Hollywood annual passes but didn't want to pay $17.00 every time we parked.  Universal, unlike the other theme parks we've purchased passes from in the past, doesn't offer a parking pass option.  The boys are not very familiar with public transportation (unlike I was growing up), so along with my husband, I thought it would be a good opportunity to expose them & have a little adventure as well. Plus there are added perks such as not having to deal with Los Angeles traffic, sparing our own vehicles from wear & tear & saving money (& the environment) from gas expenses.  I was irrationally nervous at first just because it was a new experience for the boys, and I felt protective of them. But not only did they enjoy the journey, they also want to explore other parts of Los Angeles by going Metro. :-P I love that idea.

Go on the website & map out your journey. You'll need a TAP card if you're just starting out.

Universal offers a free shuttle at the bottom of the hill to pick up Metro passengers.  Super painless process.

Here comes the Tram! Yay!

We were lucky enough to be part of the "Soft Opening" for the Wizarding World section of the theme park.  The actual opening is on April 7.

"Please respect the spell limits".

So many photo opportunities.

This Hogwarts Express Conductor had a great British accent. Might've been real? Who knows. :-D

Sweet treat.

Butterbeer..."beer" the boys are allowed to drink. :-P Delicious!

Nostalgic Wizarding World fans...

The boys knocked, but Hagrid wasn't home. Must be in the woods feeding his creatures. :-P

We also enjoyed Universal City Walk. It's large in more ways than one & a feast for the senses.

Imagine the music that could come out of this gigantic guitar. :-P

Punny! Jurassic Park-ing! :-D

Big Juice!

We had such a great time on our Metro Universal Studios/Citywalk adventure day! Looking forward to doing it again real soon.  I didn't have any celebrity sightings this time around, but I'm hopeful for my chances in the future. It is the "Entertainment Capitol of LA", after all.