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Celebrating Mother’s Day at Universal Studios

5/13/2013

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Disclosure: I am not being compensated for this post. My family and I were invited to celebrate Mother’s Day at the park and received complementary tickets. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Mother’s Day, that special day that in my opinion should be celebrated every day, but I am happy at least we get recognized and celebrated once a year. For this year, my mother’s day celebration was perfect. My family and I got to visit Universal Studios in Hollywood and experience part of the VIP tours the park offers. I can tell you now not only I was happy but my son was super excited. And if you are a mom, you know that seeing your kids smile is the best present. So I can tell you my day was perfect.

We met with the wonderful people of Universal Studios Publicity department. They welcomed us and they gave us  a mother’s day goody bag present and introduced us to Nataly, our VIP experience guide
From there we went to The Simpsons ride, a simulator that makes you feel you are in a roller coaster. How cool is that? According to my son, it is super cool. And you know the best part? No lines, no waiting. Being part of the VIP experience allows you to go in front of the line so you do not miss any rides or shows.

From there we went to Jurassic Park. This was my first time riding Jurassic Park and the experience is unique. It is just like at the movie. It is amazing. My son was a little scared to ride it, but after he was telling his friends about how exciting this ride is. You do get wet, so I am glad Nataly our VIP tour guide had some ponchos for us.
It was time for the ride my son has been talking for months. We had been at Universal Studios just before they opened Transformers 3D, and it is has been my son’s dream to ride it. My son a true transformers fan manipulated the tour at this point. He knew the whole story line and characters. We had the opportunity to meet Juan Ledezma, Manager of operations of the ride, that gave us a very personalized tour and explained (with the help of my son) what was happening. The ride is by far one of the best rides I have ever been on. 
We also got to the ride the Mummy. So glad for the friends that stayed with Nico while dad and I went on the ride. But in case that you have little kids that do not want to ride the biggest rides, Universal Studios has rooms for parent switch, that allow parents to ride while the other one watches the kids and then switch without having to make the long line again. 
Then off to lunch we went. And lunch was in a private restaurant only for VIP experience pass holders. It is an all you can eat buffet with great food prepared by award-winning Executive Chef, Eric Kopelow. Lunch included” Shrimp, seafood, veggies, soups, fruit and so much more. The flavor was really good and the service was great as well.
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After lunch we got to experience the park on our own. But thanks to the Front of the Line passes, we were able to skip the lines and see the rest of the shows and enjoy the rides.

The Studio Tour is one of the most popular rides. You get to go by the studios were shows as The Voice get filmed. You also see famous buildings such as the one from Back to the Future, Bates Motel (from Psycho) and the streets of Wisteria Lane (Desperate Housewives)

The park has so much to offer like Shrek 4D, Animal Actors Show and even playgrounds for the kids. If you are looking for something fun to do this summer with the kids, I recommend you take them to Universal Studios. Also, since lines might be long, consider buying the front of the line passes or even better the VIP experience.

So get your comfy shoes ready and start your Universal Studios experience. Both you and your kids will love it. And I hope your Mother's Day was as exciting as mine!


Disclosure: I am not being compensated for this post. My family and I were invited to celebrate Mother’s Day at the park and received complementary tickets. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Natalia link
5/13/2013 02:06:05 am

La comida es fabulosa! Me encantó conocer el menú del restaurante y quiénes trabajan en este maravilloso parque.

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Bohemian Babushka link
5/13/2013 02:27:25 am

The VIP package sounds like the way to go!! It really is true isn't it? If our children are happy that's all it takes for moms to feel good. Yep, I agree- we should be celebrated all year round. ; ) BB2U

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Lisbhit England link
5/13/2013 05:51:16 am

like like like!

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Paula link
5/13/2013 08:53:52 pm

Sounds like a wonderful Mother's Day! My kids have never been to Universal and I am sure they would love it. Thanks for sharing.

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Myrah - Coupon Mamacita link
5/13/2013 09:58:47 pm

Wow! That was a great Mother's Day experience! Loving your son's picture with Van Diesel (sigh!)

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S. Yissele link
5/13/2013 11:12:20 pm

Awww... que lindo la pasaron!Feliz Dia de la Madre Querida Monica! Cariños!

¡FELIZ DÍA!ॐ
http://mamaholistica.com

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Teresa Garza link
5/14/2013 03:17:34 am

Definitivamente que fue una experiencia espectacular. Nosotros fuimos el domingo. Super VIP. Genial.

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nina link
5/14/2013 12:05:16 pm

AMIGA, looks like you and your little guy had a BLAST at Universal Studios!! :D great photos!! my husband really wanted to check it out when we were in LA, pero no nos dio tiempo..next time for sure! :D

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Cristina link
5/15/2013 05:52:09 am

Una gran experiencia, sin filas, sin perder tiempo, maravilloso!!!

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MAYITO link
5/20/2013 11:51:05 am

Se ve que la pasaron cheverisimo, y aun mas, si lo disfrutaron con la conpañia de las amigas. La comida se ve exquisita.

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