It'll be here before you know it! Gotta get through spooky season first! I don't want to rush past that! Just watch the POV videos on loop! That way you will know what to expect!
@@fudge_factor I know 👻 lol. I’m bummed I’m going to miss it! Especially if there’s a Stranger Things house 😩. I’m definitely ordering a shirt if they do have one. I have the ST lanyard from 2018! It’s one of my favs! I watch ride videos all the time! 😃 not just the Velocicoaster, but all of them. I like to pretend I’m actually there 🤣
Great video and nothing beats free food. Down side is eating and then riding might not make for the best of feelings. Seems like John was feeling the effects of it !
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it! Exactly! Its definitely a delicate balance since the rides are basically walk ons! Are you going to the Winter Meetup?? Oh yeah, he was feeling it! but he wanted to get his money's worth! It definitely came back to bite him!
@@fudge_factor You're welcome, I won't be at the winter meet up but I will be there in August for the weekend in super Excited. Yeah it's Always good to get your money's worth when it's free. I definitely need to visit one of Orlando informer meetup"s one day seems like a blast!
@@Trance786 August is going to be a good time to go! It's going to be toasty, but they might be putting up decor for HHN by that point! You totally should! They are a bit expensive, but when you break down the costs it does make sense! You can just get so much stuff done when the parks are empty! What are you looking forward to the most in August?
@@fudge_factor I totally agree it really does seem like it is well worth the price. I’m sold at the non crowded/empty park idea alone! What I’m looking forward the most in August is just to be in Orlando. I live in Miami so for the past 2 years I have been doing a just me getaway weekend. I drive to Orlando do the parks and just relax. Only a 3 hour and some change drive. I never been in August though. Last year I was there in March but with family doing the family vacation we do every year. In May,September,November, I did a solo trip but the one in September I took a coworker along with me. I actually got to ride Velocicoaster back in May 2021 before the official public opening in June burning the technical!
@@angelaadams7584 oooo you are going to love it! Seuss landing is BEAUTIFUL during the holidays! Plus all the HP Christmas stuff is wonderful also! Definitely stay on top of the grinch meet and greet and when the virtual queue opens for it! It was booked up in like 30 seconds last year....NUTS!
@@angelaadams7584 The grinch will be around during the meetup for sure! Or, at least he was last year! I don't think there is an exact time he is out, but he is around during the meetup!
Great video! This is on my bucket list. At the end you played some games. I didn't realize that was open too. Does it still cost money to play during OI?
@@fudge_factor My husband lost his job so the possibility is not looking too good. But that's cool the games are free. That makes sense about winning prizes but at least its good practice.
I want to go in December, but it is the night before we leave. We have to leave the hotel EARLY so we can fly back to Idaho (and not get back at some ridiculous hour). Maybe sometime in the future, but can't be on the next trip.
Bringing my Potterhead Kids for their First Meet up in December, can’t wait! Which Dec weekend will y’all be at? Would love to say hi! Your enthusiasm for the parks (and the food) is infectious!
Their first one?! How excited are they?? We are still seeing if we can make December happen so we will keep you posted! We are glad you are loving the videos! We would love to say hi to you in the parks and seeing how your night is going! What are the kiddos going to be the most excited for??
I would go on the attractions first and then have some free food so that you don't get sick if you do it the other way around. I'm an Islands of Adventure guy who would do the thrill rides before grabbing a bite to eat. I like to think of the after hours as universal fun at night.
That's a good plan! Especially if you go to the parks as soon as you can at 5pm! Just knock them out so you can enjoy the food leisurely! It's definitely hard to do it all though, even at an OI meetup! What food would you most look forward to trying?
@@aleclessard7670 That wellington burger is probably one of the best burgers in the park! The nice part about the meetup is you can sample most of the tots and figure out which you like the best!
I wish I'd known about these years ago. Idk how long they've been around. The sun, heat and (in summer) thunderstorms plus the 45-70 minutes waits can make a reg 2 park $200 entrance ticket seem way too expensive. For OI no sun, less heat, no roller coaster closures due to bad weather and no lines. If one was considering Xpress, OI is a better deal.
Right? They are awesome! When did you first start going to meet ups? We remember being at the parks and seeing them set up for a winter meetup a few years ago and were like, what is this OI meetup thing? We did a little research and went to one and were hooked! We love them and know not a ton of people know about then! That’s why we keep going and making more content about them!
@@jwoody8582 haha no no no, we appreciate the feedback! 😊It is certainly something we can look into! We want everyone to have the best viewing experience they can!
I am going to Universal for the first time in December. I have been watching your videos to learn all the things. We drive in on December 2nd and I think we are going to do the OI event that evening!
What's your favorite park of the Orlando Informer Meetup?? The rides, the lack of crowds, the food? All of it??🤩
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I vote all of it!
@@angelaadams7584 All of it certainly makes for a great night! Especially if you have two nights and don't feel rushed to get it all done in one!
@@angelaadams7584I totally agree !
Great video! And congratulations on 1000 subscribers🎉😊
Ahhh thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed the video! The fact that people enjoy our content and find value from it makes it worth all the work!
The meetups are the best! I can’t wait for November to get here 😅. I’m getting myself pumped for the Velocicoaster too!
It'll be here before you know it! Gotta get through spooky season first! I don't want to rush past that!
Just watch the POV videos on loop! That way you will know what to expect!
@@fudge_factor I know 👻 lol. I’m bummed I’m going to miss it! Especially if there’s a Stranger Things house 😩. I’m definitely ordering a shirt if they do have one. I have the ST lanyard from 2018! It’s one of my favs! I watch ride videos all the time! 😃 not just the Velocicoaster, but all of them. I like to pretend I’m actually there 🤣
@@jo.universalstateofmind Ugh, they just need to release more houses or scare zones already! The anticipation is killer!!!
@@fudge_factor They do!
@@jo.universalstateofmind hopefully soon! We just made another hhn video and you know as soon as we release the video universal will release something
Been enjoying your Orlando Meetup videos, congrats on reaching 1k subs very soon!
Thank you so much! We are glad you are enjoying them! Hearing that means the world to us!! ☺️☺️
Great video and nothing beats free food. Down side is eating and then riding might not make for the best of feelings. Seems like John was feeling the effects of it !
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it! Exactly! Its definitely a delicate balance since the rides are basically walk ons! Are you going to the Winter Meetup??
Oh yeah, he was feeling it! but he wanted to get his money's worth! It definitely came back to bite him!
@@fudge_factor You're welcome, I won't be at the winter meet up but I will be there in August for the weekend in super Excited.
Yeah it's Always good to get your money's worth when it's free. I definitely need to visit one of Orlando informer meetup"s one day seems like a blast!
@@Trance786 August is going to be a good time to go! It's going to be toasty, but they might be putting up decor for HHN by that point!
You totally should! They are a bit expensive, but when you break down the costs it does make sense! You can just get so much stuff done when the parks are empty!
What are you looking forward to the most in August?
@@fudge_factor I totally agree it really does seem like it is well worth the price. I’m sold at the non crowded/empty park idea alone!
What I’m looking forward the most in August is just to be in Orlando. I live in Miami so for the past 2 years I have been doing a just me getaway weekend. I drive to Orlando do the parks and just relax. Only a 3 hour and some change drive. I never been in August though. Last year I was there in March but with family doing the family vacation we do every year. In May,September,November, I did a solo trip but the one in September I took a coworker along with me.
I actually got to ride Velocicoaster back in May 2021 before the official public opening in June burning the technical!
@@Trance786 oh so you are due for a Velocicoaster ride for sure! That’s awesome that Universal is your relaxing, happy space
We will be going to the 1st weekend in December hope to say Hi!
Us too! We are hoping to make it to both November and December! Are you excited??
@@fudge_factor so excited! We have never been at holiday time and I am a huge Grinch fan ❤️
@@angelaadams7584 oooo you are going to love it! Seuss landing is BEAUTIFUL during the holidays! Plus all the HP Christmas stuff is wonderful also! Definitely stay on top of the grinch meet and greet and when the virtual queue opens for it! It was booked up in like 30 seconds last year....NUTS!
@@fudge_factor is the meet and greet open during the meet up?
@@angelaadams7584 The grinch will be around during the meetup for sure! Or, at least he was last year! I don't think there is an exact time he is out, but he is around during the meetup!
I can’t wait for the island of adventure adult only it will be awesome
Are you going to the November or December mini meetup? Are you going to the regular meet up also?
Yeah we're going too. Can't wait we'll be at the November one
@@richardvogel1195 You guys are making us want to buy tickets for the mini meetup! I haven't figured out if I can get off work yet!! It's killing me!
Great video! This is on my bucket list. At the end you played some games. I didn't realize that was open too. Does it still cost money to play during OI?
Thank you so much! Maybe this winter?? Games are free! You aren't able to win prizes, but the games are free!
@@fudge_factor My husband lost his job so the possibility is not looking too good. But that's cool the games are free. That makes sense about winning prizes but at least its good practice.
@@magicofworldtravel Awww boo that's not good at all! Talk about stress! Exactly! Practice up so you can win the prizes!
Are you guys doing the Thursday meetup in November
Still up in the air. If Ben can get off work we might. Definitely will be there Friday and Saturday
I want to go in December, but it is the night before we leave. We have to leave the hotel EARLY so we can fly back to Idaho (and not get back at some ridiculous hour). Maybe sometime in the future, but can't be on the next trip.
Booo! You can always sleep on the flight back to Idaho? 😉😅
@@fudge_factor it's more about ensuring we get up to make it to the airport
@@Rene...startingover haha that's fair! we are just trying to sell you on it ;)
Bringing my Potterhead Kids for their First Meet up in December, can’t wait! Which Dec weekend will y’all be at? Would love to say hi! Your enthusiasm for the parks (and the food) is infectious!
Their first one?! How excited are they??
We are still seeing if we can make December happen so we will keep you posted! We are glad you are loving the videos! We would love to say hi to you in the parks and seeing how your night is going!
What are the kiddos going to be the most excited for??
I would go on the attractions first and then have some free food so that you don't get sick if you do it the other way around. I'm an Islands of Adventure guy who would do the thrill rides before grabbing a bite to eat. I like to think of the after hours as universal fun at night.
That's a good plan! Especially if you go to the parks as soon as you can at 5pm! Just knock them out so you can enjoy the food leisurely! It's definitely hard to do it all though, even at an OI meetup!
What food would you most look forward to trying?
@@fudge_factor I've always wanted to do the food at Wimpy's in Toon Lagoon or Green Eggs and Ham at Seuss Landing.
@@aleclessard7670 That wellington burger is probably one of the best burgers in the park!
The nice part about the meetup is you can sample most of the tots and figure out which you like the best!
@@fudge_factor I think I would like the wellington burger it sounds like it is a lot of peoples favorite one there.
@@aleclessard7670 plus some bomb curly fries with it….🔥
I wish I'd known about these years ago. Idk how long they've been around. The sun, heat and (in summer) thunderstorms plus the 45-70 minutes waits can make a reg 2 park $200 entrance ticket seem way too expensive. For OI no sun, less heat, no roller coaster closures due to bad weather and no lines. If one was considering Xpress, OI is a better deal.
Right? They are awesome! When did you first start going to meet ups?
We remember being at the parks and seeing them set up for a winter meetup a few years ago and were like, what is this OI meetup thing? We did a little research and went to one and were hooked! We love them and know not a ton of people know about then! That’s why we keep going and making more content about them!
Could you upgrade your microphone please 😊 The audio quality is flat
I appreciate your videos!
Hmmm flat? We use a ride video mic pro plus….might play with it a bit in premier pro! Thank you for the comment! We will work on it!
@@fudge_factor all in kind. No bad remarks about the videos themselves. Just the audio. Maybe it’s me? Lol
@@jwoody8582 haha no no no, we appreciate the feedback! 😊It is certainly something we can look into! We want everyone to have the best viewing experience they can!
I am going to Universal for the first time in December. I have been watching your videos to learn all the things. We drive in on December 2nd and I think we are going to do the OI event that evening!
@@kimberlyhardee2419 oooo that is very exciting!! Are you ready? Do you have any questions we can help with?