our life in a click: Universal

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

{Travel} Orlando Trip-Part 1

I tagged along with Mr. Click for his conference in Orlando again.

My new favorite plane traveling outfit.

We had an early flight and were at the pool at the resort by the afternoon.

We had a snacky lunch by the pool.

The grounds at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes are beautiful. I love walking around the resort.

The first night there was a reception for all of the conference attendees and their guests.

There were a lot of activities for us and food and drink stations throughout the room. I got to get some name artwork. They were backed up so you filled out a request with your name and something about you. I picked it up near the end of the night and they had nailed it! The grey cat even looks just like my Willow.

During the day I was my own to explore the resort and spend time by the pool and in the lazy river.

I love the spa restaurant at the Ritz Carlton and had lunch there one day.

The last night of conference was a trip to Universal.

We got bussed over to the park (my Disney nails matching my phone case) and to a back soundstage. There was a dinner for us with a dj and characters to take photos with. After dinner they handed out light up wristbands and escorted over to Islands of Adventure as the park was closing to regular visitors.

We walked around the Harry Potter World, which we love. Dessert was served in Hogsmeade!

Hogwarts Express

We also headed over to Jurrasic Park and walked around King Kong too.

Some of the rides were available but we weren't feeling them so we enjoyed walking around.

It was fun to see the Harry Potter World at night.

We asked to walk through Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey to see all of the theming but not actually ride. We got a private tour of the entire ride from of the cast members. It was so cool!

I ended the night with a yummy Butterbeer soda.

Off to Disney tomorrow....

to be continued...

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

{Travel} OrlandoTrip-J.W.Marriott & Universal Studios-Part 4

We woke up to this beautiful view on our last Disney day. We were sad to leave but happy our trip wasn't over yet. You can catch up on our Disney adventures here.

We would be checking out and heading to the next part of our trip in Orlando.

We always started our mornings with this yogurt parfait but this morning was much more relaxed since we weren't going to the parks.

We packed up and stowed our bags at the hotel before having one last bit of Disney. We headed over to Disney Springs for lunch and some shopping.

We had lunch at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. We loved the former quick service restaurant so we decided to try this new to us spot. It did not disappoint! After lunch we did some shopping and both of us did well at Uniqlo. It was so hot out though we did not last too long.

We took an uber to our new hotel, the JW Marriott Orlando, Grand Lakes.

It was stunning! Mr. Click had to meet up with his conference and I got to chill in the room and check out the gorgeous grounds.

The pool area was huge with a sprawling lazy river and water slide.

That night there was an event for the conference and here's my "fit".

There were some really talented performers and an amazing magician that blew my mind with his card tricks. It was a fun evening!

The next day I was on my own during the conference. I started it with a long walk around the property.

This was another section of apartment style rooms.

The gardens were so pretty.

I headed to the pool for the day.

My poolside lunch was delicious.

I enjoyed reading my book and would cool off in the lazy river whenever I needed to.

The next day was more of the same (I did not mind!).

On the last night there was a private event.

They bused us over to Universal Studios!

We were taken backstage and had dinner and drinks. We got to hang out with some real characters.

They gave us special light up wristbands and escorted us to Islands of Adventure for dessert and rides. The park was closing and we had it all to ourselves.