You can bring your own water bottle and get water out of the soda machines to refill. Also, there is a huge seating area above Moe’s and Cleetus’ Chicken Shack, so if you are having a hard time finding seating at some of the nearby dining locations, try going up there.
Thanks for this. Was just gonna go to Luigi's for lunch but I might go to the French bistro instead. And definitely going to Three Broomsticks for dinner!
Great food guide, definitely helps us plan our visit next week. Also saw a lot of misting fans which will also be great, suppose to be still hot next week.
We’re going in a few weeks…is there only one refillable Freestyle Coke cup or are there multiple designs available? If there are multiple ones I want to know in advance so I get the one I like the best. :)
Only two spots worth the price IMO is the restaurant in HP-land and the new-ish restaurant next to the JP ride. Both aren't bad. Or, just eat at IN-N-Out near the park on Cahuenga before or after you visit the park.
Hi Traver, QUESTION for you: what happens for my family’s place in ride wait lines when I am traveling in a wheelchair? I heard being handicapped at parks gets treated like a Fastpass. Can you please consider the parameters of the programs about this, and maybe do a quick segment on what it means at Disney and Universal to make use of their handi-programs for this? Love your show, and your family’s adventures! Kisses from Canada 🇨🇦
I saw you recording in Super Nintendo World 😀! I subscribed for LA trip ideas, so it was cool seeing you make channel content while I was in there using your video tips!
Great video, can you do CityWalk next for anyone looking to leave the park for lunch. Will be visiting in Aug and don’t know what the options are and what’s good and what I should stay away from. 😁🤙🏽
Unfortunately, I won’t be back up there again until September. But it’s a great suggestion. We need to do this with Downtown Disney as well. We usually focus on in-park content, but both of those places have excellent out-of-park options too.
Thank you again for these amazing videos! You are the only channel that has helped me so much with my vacation, time hack, money saving hacks and types of food my husband and I can eat due to health concerns. Keep up the good work and please keep doing these types of videos! 😊 I don't know if you would be willing to do this in future videos but a video request would the Hollywood area/Walk of Fame food, things to do, attractions, etc. :)
We just got back from universal and the lines for food were crazy! We went straight to the studio cafe and got grab and go food for the kids in 5 minutes. Still haven’t been able to eat at the cafe in Nintendo world. always booked 😢
Yeah, that one is a toughie. Honestly, while the food is good, it’s not worth the hour wait even WITH a reservation. If they ran it like an actual full service restaurant, where your reservation allowed you to check-in and wait 10 minutes until you get called back it would be better. As it stands, waiting in line to order quick service style is not how I want to spend my time in a theme park.
I would love if you did another video ranking what your favorites are when it comes to taste. I would be up for you using the same footage with a voiceover.
We’re coming over from England next May, I looked into the Toadstool cafe just the other day and there’s a reservation page online now that opens between 7.30-9am, fastest fingers first. We’re going to take advantage of jet lag and get an early pass into Nintendo land and hopefully get a slot for the cafe!
I wasn’t really looking unfortunately. I don’t think the Transformers ride ends in a gift shop. They might have some in the main Universal store though. I’ll look into doing a merch guide on my next visit.
Yes. That’s what we did. Someone else commented that reservations might be online now. So if that’s the case, you won’t even need to go into the land to get the res.
In your opinion is Butterbeer better iced of hot? We plan on getting both but wondering what your thoughts are! Do you recommend staying in the park for food or just grabbing food from City Walk? Thanks for an informational vlog!
Amy says hot. But she likes hot drinks. I prefer frozen, but I like Slurpees. Hot, Cold, or Frozen, it’s really up to your preference. I’ve only eaten at Toothsome in the CityWalk and it was very good.
@@SoCalDisneyDad lol, yeah then we definitely will get one of each then!! Thanks for continuing to help us plan our trip!!! We are getting super excited for it!!!!
If it’s still that way now, a year later, yes. I think we didn’t actually get our food until the 90 minute mark when we went. And the line was just as insane when I filmed this in July I think? Haven’t been back to SNW since then. So can’t speak to line now. I should be updating this video for 2024 mid-February as that’s when I’m going next. So will provide an update on the line situation then.
Geeez….looking at each menu board it seemed like Atleast 25-35% of everything is sold out!! The Minion stand pretty much had no point to be opened with nearly half or more being sold out. What’s going on??!!
Not very much. Mostly upper lot stuff if I remember. Minion Cafe for sure is. That’s where I ate last year. I think the Mexican place is open too for sure.
@@SoCalDisneyDadim sad that nintendo world is closed during hhn. Really duno why. I at least wanted to see the land but didnt expect to get on the ride
@@HeyyWhyNott20 Yeah, it’s pretty hot. Stay hydrated. I don’t usually carry a backpack with me, but my wife does at Disney and water bottles are fine. I can’t imagine Universal is any different. It’s not a sporting event where they don’t allow opened beverage bottles.
I’m sorry … but the foods look disgusting. And even more painful at those ridiculous inflated prices. If wasn’t for my kids wanting to go to universal studio badly this winter, I would avoid like the plague! 😖
$60 pizza is criminal.
You can bring your own water bottle and get water out of the soda machines to refill.
Also, there is a huge seating area above Moe’s and Cleetus’ Chicken Shack, so if you are having a hard time finding seating at some of the nearby dining locations, try going up there.
Awesome to know. Thanks!
You should do one of the city walk.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll put it on my “to-do” for next visit.
Please do this
Thank you for posting! Very informative!
We are visiting for the 1st time next week and your video was sooooo helpful! Thanks! ♥
Thanks for this. Was just gonna go to Luigi's for lunch but I might go to the French bistro instead. And definitely going to Three Broomsticks for dinner!
Great food guide, definitely helps us plan our visit next week. Also saw a lot of misting fans which will also be great, suppose to be still hot next week.
Thank you- a city walk food video will be nice as well
Perfect timing! Hitting the park tomorrow and we were just talking about the food!
Hope you’re having a good day today!
Going to universal in 6 days watching your videos help me plan the perfect day!
Hope you have a good time!
We’re going in a few weeks…is there only one refillable Freestyle Coke cup or are there multiple designs available? If there are multiple ones I want to know in advance so I get the one I like the best. :)
Thank you so much for this! 👏👏👏
Its always challenging to find food my special needs teen can have. You are amazing! Truly thankful❣️🙏
Only two spots worth the price IMO is the restaurant in HP-land and the new-ish restaurant next to the JP ride. Both aren't bad. Or, just eat at IN-N-Out near the park on Cahuenga before or after you visit the park.
Hi Traver, QUESTION for you: what happens for my family’s place in ride wait lines when I am traveling in a wheelchair? I heard being handicapped at parks gets treated like a Fastpass. Can you please consider the parameters of the programs about this, and maybe do a quick segment on what it means at Disney and Universal to make use of their handi-programs for this? Love your show, and your family’s adventures! Kisses from Canada 🇨🇦
I’m visiting soon so this was very helpful!!!
I saw you recording in Super Nintendo World 😀! I subscribed for LA trip ideas, so it was cool seeing you make channel content while I was in there using your video tips!
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Yessss! I can't wait for September.
Great video dude! Helped me out for my trip next week
Glad to hear it! Hope you have a good time.
Heading to the park next month! Thanks for the info!
Glad to be of help!
Thank you for the video
Great video, can you do CityWalk next for anyone looking to leave the park for lunch. Will be visiting in Aug and don’t know what the options are and what’s good and what I should stay away from. 😁🤙🏽
Unfortunately, I won’t be back up there again until September. But it’s a great suggestion. We need to do this with Downtown Disney as well. We usually focus on in-park content, but both of those places have excellent out-of-park options too.
Can we like pay with cash inside of the park, for like the food and things like that, or do I need a debit/credit card?
bring both. Cash is accepted at most places but sometimes they won’t accept cash
FWI: RUclips added auto chapters and I was wondering what Hawksmead is 😂😂😂
Lol. 😂 I’d look into changing it, but I’ll probably be redoing this video in a few weeks for 2024. Thanks for letting me know!
Thank you again for these amazing videos! You are the only channel that has helped me so much with my vacation, time hack, money saving hacks and types of food my husband and I can eat due to health concerns. Keep up the good work and please keep doing these types of videos! 😊 I don't know if you would be willing to do this in future videos but a video request would the Hollywood area/Walk of Fame food, things to do, attractions, etc. :)
We just got back from universal and the lines for food were crazy! We went straight to the studio cafe and got grab and go food for the kids in 5 minutes. Still haven’t been able to eat at the cafe in Nintendo world. always booked 😢
Yeah, that one is a toughie. Honestly, while the food is good, it’s not worth the hour wait even WITH a reservation.
If they ran it like an actual full service restaurant, where your reservation allowed you to check-in and wait 10 minutes until you get called back it would be better.
As it stands, waiting in line to order quick service style is not how I want to spend my time in a theme park.
I would love if you did another video ranking what your favorites are when it comes to taste. I would be up for you using the same footage with a voiceover.
Mummy eats is the funniest name
At City Walk: Pink's natural casing chili cheese dog combo
I’m FINALLY going sep 7 for opening night of hhn
We’re coming over from England next May, I looked into the Toadstool cafe just the other day and there’s a reservation page online now that opens between 7.30-9am, fastest fingers first. We’re going to take advantage of jet lag and get an early pass into Nintendo land and hopefully get a slot for the cafe!
That’s great to know! They were using paper in March, but it’s been awhile so I’m glad it’s moved online.
Hey! do you mind sharing the page? :D I´ll be going in 2 weeks
@@maantova The app says to scan a QR code posted at the entrance to Super Nintendo World or Toadstool Cafe itself.
Noooo they got rid of the cornbread with the mojo pork that was the best part 😭🦖
That would have been a welcome addition to the meal. That is sad.
You should do a Universal store guide next
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll try to work it into my next visit.
I never have had a Butter Beer. I need to try it.
Yes! You must! Absolutely amazing. It’s a miracle if I leave without buying at least three.
@SoCalDisneyDad I can see me having that many. Specially the slushy one. Yes please 🙌
Here to make sure they have chicken tenders for the little one 😂
You should do Six Flags Magic Mountain video one day alone or with your wife you could spend the night there an a hotel👍📲🎡🎢🏨
Thank you soo much! I have a pass
I haven't been to universal studios in a long time. Do they have maps at the park like Disneyland?
Great video! By any chance, did you see any transformers merchandise? Optimus prime or bumblebee cups etc?
I wasn’t really looking unfortunately. I don’t think the Transformers ride ends in a gift shop. They might have some in the main Universal store though.
I’ll look into doing a merch guide on my next visit.
@@SoCalDisneyDad totally understand, thanks for the reply!
I miss Doc Brown’s Chicken
Can you go in mario world in the morning get a reservation at toadstool cafe leave the land and come back in to eat at your reservation time?
Yes. That’s what we did. Someone else commented that reservations might be online now. So if that’s the case, you won’t even need to go into the land to get the res.
@@SoCalDisneyDad thanks for the info 👍🏽
What does the Butterbeer taste like?
Amazing goodness! So hard to describe, but the base flavor is butterscotch. That description doesn’t do it justice though.
Cream soda
Watched a few videos from different channels, semm many food items always sold out...
In your opinion is Butterbeer better iced of hot? We plan on getting both but wondering what your thoughts are! Do you recommend staying in the park for food or just grabbing food from City Walk? Thanks for an informational vlog!
Amy says hot. But she likes hot drinks. I prefer frozen, but I like Slurpees. Hot, Cold, or Frozen, it’s really up to your preference.
I’ve only eaten at Toothsome in the CityWalk and it was very good.
@@SoCalDisneyDad lol, yeah then we definitely will get one of each then!! Thanks for continuing to help us plan our trip!!! We are getting super excited for it!!!!
Is it Isla? Or Eye-la?
So toadstool is an hour wait even when you have reservations? !
If it’s still that way now, a year later, yes. I think we didn’t actually get our food until the 90 minute mark when we went.
And the line was just as insane when I filmed this in July I think?
Haven’t been back to SNW since then. So can’t speak to line now.
I should be updating this video for 2024 mid-February as that’s when I’m going next. So will provide an update on the line situation then.
Geeez….looking at each menu board it seemed like Atleast 25-35% of everything is sold out!! The Minion stand pretty much had no point to be opened with nearly half or more being sold out. What’s going on??!!
Don’t know. I noticed that that. Usually with regards to snacks or appetizers. The meals seemed to be there
How much of these restaurants and snack places are open during hhn
Not very much. Mostly upper lot stuff if I remember. Minion Cafe for sure is. That’s where I ate last year. I think the Mexican place is open too for sure.
@@SoCalDisneyDadim sad that nintendo world is closed during hhn. Really duno why. I at least wanted to see the land but didnt expect to get on the ride
@@holllyrhode Just doesn’t fit with the theming of the event probably.
What day of the week was this filmed?
This was Tuesday, July 11th.
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you! So crowded 🤦🏻♀️
Great stuff! Do you know can you take water bottles inside a backpack? I saw in your video there water was quite pricey.
Should be able to no problem. You can also get free cups of water at any restaurant if you don’t want to carry one around.
Thanks man
I saw a lot of people carrying backpacks in this video so I was curious. We are going Thursday and it’s been a scorcher here heatwave status.
@@HeyyWhyNott20 Yeah, it’s pretty hot. Stay hydrated. I don’t usually carry a backpack with me, but my wife does at Disney and water bottles are fine. I can’t imagine Universal is any different.
It’s not a sporting event where they don’t allow opened beverage bottles.
How are you
Doing well. Thank you!
@@SoCalDisneyDad good when are you going to make a new video
@@jeremynguyen2346 Next one should be out tomorrow.
@@SoCalDisneyDad 👍
I’m sorry … but the foods look disgusting. And even more painful at those ridiculous inflated prices. If wasn’t for my kids wanting to go to universal studio badly this winter, I would avoid like the plague! 😖
Everything is sold out. 🤣