Universal Studios Adventures

We didn't have too much time to be sad about Nighthawks' disappointing Summit placement, because Kaitlynn and I were off to enjoy a weekend together before heading back home. Most cheerleaders and their families at Summit spend their down time at the Disney parks, but this year we decided to experience Universal Studios instead. With the help of my amazing friend and Disney planner, Katherine, we booked a night at the Hard Rock Hotel and were able to enjoy the park and surrounding amenities for 2 days in between the Nighthawks performances. The area was so beautiful and made for a great backdrop for an impromptu photo shoot as we walked to the CityWalk area with shops and restaurants.

On the morning of our day at Universal, we got up bright and early and were one of the first people in line to get through the gates. We were able to get some beautiful sunrise photos at the iconic Universal sign, and we had our fast passes ready to go for a full day of fun ahead!

With Katherine's great travel advice, we were able to ride all the big attractions and minimize our wait time. Some of the roller coasters were CRAZY! Kaitlynn and I had so much fun going from ride to ride, and we went nonstop until sometime mid afternoon. At one point, we sat down and realized how exhausted we were from the fun and the heat. Even though we had a few more hours to spare, we decided to call it a day earlier than anticipated, simply because we were so tired and ready for a break! We rested for a bit and then set out again, this time for dinner at the beloved Toothsome Chocolate Emporium back in CityWalk, which we had seen earlier in the day. It was a lovely dinner out for the two of us and the perfect way to cap our time at Hard Rock and Universal Studios. These memories with my girl are some of my favorite times together, and I'm so blessed and thankful for these adventures together during our cheer outings!