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12 Signs You're Obsessed With Universal

For those who'd rather wear a Gryffindor cloak than Mickey Mouse ears.

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Some people travel to Orlando, Florida and go straight to Disney. But, if you're reading this article, you know where the real magic happens. Every trip to Universal is an adventure, yet every return feels as if you'd never left. You go back to the amazing parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, every chance you get. Most people relax on vacation by laying on a tropical beach sipping a pina colada, but we crave adrenaline and a thirst-quenching Butterbeer. If you love Universal as much as I do, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

1. You know the secret song codes for the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

The songs they provide get old once you've gone on the ride a thousand times. So you memorize the number of a different song before your ride and then feel cooler than everyone else while rocking out to your secret tunes.

2. You wait in the separate line to ride front-row on The Hulk.

The line may take longer, but you know that riding front row is worth the wait.

3. You cried when they closed the Jaws ride.


It may have been outdated, and the animatronic shark may have been laughably fake, but it was a classic, and you couldn't help but feel betrayed when it closed. Plus, it meant no more pictures with your head in the shark's mouth.

4. You know what happens if you knock on 12 Grimmauld Place's door.


Most people just pose in front of this specific door for a photo, but you know better. You go up and knock on the door, look up at the window above the door and see Kreacher, the house-elf of Harry's uncle, Sirius Black, parting the curtains and peering out.

5. You've tried Butterbeer cold, frozen, and hot.


It depends on the time of day, honestly.

6. You always do the water rides expecting to get damp and end up soaking wet but never learn.


You always end up having to buy a towel or pay for the human dryers but will continue to make the same mistakes.

7. You don't even flinch when the dragon on top of Gringott's in Diagon Alley spits fire.


Everyone else gasps or claps and meanwhile you think to yourself, "Didn't this happen like five minutes ago?"

8. You can navigate through the line waiting for the Revenge Of The Mummy ride, even though it's pitch black dark.


It's hard not to run into the walls while walking to the ride, but the creepy music and darkness don't faze you.

9. You are skeptical of new rides.

Recently, I rode the newest addition to Islands of Adventure, King Kong Skull Island. I walked in feeling like ride critic. Needless to say, I was impressed.

10. You feel betrayed when a ride is closed.


Sorry, but The Hulk and I have a special connection. You can't stand in between that bond, I don't care if it's "malfunctioning."

11. You wear Harry Potter merchandise all the time.


Oh, where did I get this Gryffindor sweatshirt? I got it at Universal, you could order it online but it wouldn't really be the same.

12. You get homesick the second you leave.


Seeing Hogwarts in the skyline or getting a view of the whole park from the top of the Rip Ride Rockit makes you feel at home. I don't know about you, but I'm already planning my next trip.

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