{Re-posting this to be in line with the rest of the Japan posts} Second day of our trip started with a visit to the Osaka tourist centre where we purchased the 2days Osaka pass. It includes free metro tickets as well as discount coupons for site visits and selected restaurants.
Next destination, Universal-city station. I think the station name gave a pretty good hint where we were heading next... ...
Just looking at the 360 loop was enuf to send tinges of excitement thru both of us.
But before that, we need to get some breakfast first.
Tried the Japanese style of fast food, rice dumplings. They have difference fillings ranging from pickled vegetables to braised beef and sausages. You can also choose from those wrapped with seaweed.
Blamer chose the one with sausage filling, wrapped with seaweed. Hers in the making.
Done~!
Mine was just the plain rice dumpling with braised beef as toppings.
Now this was something we came across quite often in Taiwan's convenient stores. There's lots of items all simmering in stock. Each cost 100 yen.
We picked a few fishcakes, one egg and a radish. I think there's some beef underneath too. I like radish best. Soaked full of flavor from the soup stock.
And finally at the entrance of our destination of the day: Universal Studios! They were having their Christmas theme. It seems like we were always visiting other countries either during Halloween or Christmas ha ha.
Seems like Elmo's the star here. Much like Mickey at Disney.
Definitely must take a pic with the iconic globe.
After getting our tickets, we headed straight for the ride with the 360 degrees loop -- Hollywood Dream. We were surprised when they provided us free lockers for our barang barang, just before entering the premises for the ride. But after the whole mind-whopping experience, we realised if not for the lockers, all our stuff might be spread over the whole theme park by now.
Need to take a break, we decided to go for something less exciting for now.
4D show featuring Elmo and the rest of the cast from Sesame Street and Shrek. I remember I used to watch Sesame Street on TV when I was still a toddler, brings back such wonderful memories.
And guess who we bumped into right after the show. Ernie and Bert! I remember one of my colleagues mentioned to me after he caught Avenue Q when they were in Singapore. Ever wonder why two big guys who are neither brothers nor cousins are staying together???
Notice that there's always some part of the tracks in the backgrd? Those were tracks of the Hollywood Dream ride which I reckoned spanned over quite a big portion of the whole theme park. In my opinion, the best ride of the lot!
Went on for some kiddish ride at Snoopy's. We were wondering if it would be a very wet ride because we saw quite a few ppl putting on raincoats before they enter the ride. However, after experiencing it, it's ok to save that few hundred yen for the raincoats.
Met one cute guy from the Wizards of Oz's. I forgot why the tinman's heart is featured outside. Anyone any idea?
Din get to see the rest of the cast in person though. Hence a pic with their statues.
Saw quite a lot of ppl carrying this snack around, decided to join in the long queue for it too.
Looked really appetizing!
Chomp chomp chomp!!!
The second best ride happens to be located here.
Took a pic with the main star. Dun worry we were not going anywhere with ur egg.
The last part of the ride was the most thrilling! Something like the splash at our very own Har Paw Villa only ten times the height!
Look the sun is almost setting but it was only 4.30pm in the afternoon.
Second most popular snack that we saw ppl carrying around here. Must have it too! Now I feel like a T-rex too! Chomp chomp!!
Ya sometimes I really think she needs it. Wa ha ha ha!
And we came across this very cute snack!
Piping hot strawberry buns! A much welcome snack when the temperature around you is like 12-13 degrees.
Blamer couldn't bear to eat it at first. But at 260 yen a bun, I'll say dun waste it! Wa ha ha.
Would very much wanna take a cab back. But according to Blamer, taxi fares in Japan can be quite astounding and is not for the faint-hearted.
Like all good theme parks, it's time to bring on the parade!
Never fail to amaze me how the dancers can keep in time with the music and dance steps as they proceed on together with the parade.
And of cos some supper. A whole floor selling Osaka's fame street snack, Takoyaki.
Came in four different styles. Can't really remember the difference but they all tasted good!
On the way back, we wanted to withdraw some more money from the ATM and was amazed to see this security measure. Cool!
Another gr8 place to recommend, Ootaya. Really decent set meals at under 1000 yen, delicious yet easy on the wallet.
Blamer's order.
And of cos to round up the meal, we need good ole desserts.
Next destination, Universal-city station. I think the station name gave a pretty good hint where we were heading next... ...
Just looking at the 360 loop was enuf to send tinges of excitement thru both of us.
But before that, we need to get some breakfast first.
Tried the Japanese style of fast food, rice dumplings. They have difference fillings ranging from pickled vegetables to braised beef and sausages. You can also choose from those wrapped with seaweed.
Blamer chose the one with sausage filling, wrapped with seaweed. Hers in the making.
Done~!
Mine was just the plain rice dumpling with braised beef as toppings.
Now this was something we came across quite often in Taiwan's convenient stores. There's lots of items all simmering in stock. Each cost 100 yen.
We picked a few fishcakes, one egg and a radish. I think there's some beef underneath too. I like radish best. Soaked full of flavor from the soup stock.
And finally at the entrance of our destination of the day: Universal Studios! They were having their Christmas theme. It seems like we were always visiting other countries either during Halloween or Christmas ha ha.
Seems like Elmo's the star here. Much like Mickey at Disney.
Definitely must take a pic with the iconic globe.
After getting our tickets, we headed straight for the ride with the 360 degrees loop -- Hollywood Dream. We were surprised when they provided us free lockers for our barang barang, just before entering the premises for the ride. But after the whole mind-whopping experience, we realised if not for the lockers, all our stuff might be spread over the whole theme park by now.
Need to take a break, we decided to go for something less exciting for now.
4D show featuring Elmo and the rest of the cast from Sesame Street and Shrek. I remember I used to watch Sesame Street on TV when I was still a toddler, brings back such wonderful memories.
And guess who we bumped into right after the show. Ernie and Bert! I remember one of my colleagues mentioned to me after he caught Avenue Q when they were in Singapore. Ever wonder why two big guys who are neither brothers nor cousins are staying together???
Notice that there's always some part of the tracks in the backgrd? Those were tracks of the Hollywood Dream ride which I reckoned spanned over quite a big portion of the whole theme park. In my opinion, the best ride of the lot!
Went on for some kiddish ride at Snoopy's. We were wondering if it would be a very wet ride because we saw quite a few ppl putting on raincoats before they enter the ride. However, after experiencing it, it's ok to save that few hundred yen for the raincoats.
Met one cute guy from the Wizards of Oz's. I forgot why the tinman's heart is featured outside. Anyone any idea?
Din get to see the rest of the cast in person though. Hence a pic with their statues.
Saw quite a lot of ppl carrying this snack around, decided to join in the long queue for it too.
Looked really appetizing!
Chomp chomp chomp!!!
The second best ride happens to be located here.
Took a pic with the main star. Dun worry we were not going anywhere with ur egg.
The last part of the ride was the most thrilling! Something like the splash at our very own Har Paw Villa only ten times the height!
Look the sun is almost setting but it was only 4.30pm in the afternoon.
Second most popular snack that we saw ppl carrying around here. Must have it too! Now I feel like a T-rex too! Chomp chomp!!
Ya sometimes I really think she needs it. Wa ha ha ha!
Goofing around in the souvenir shop.
And we came across this very cute snack!
Piping hot strawberry buns! A much welcome snack when the temperature around you is like 12-13 degrees.
Blamer couldn't bear to eat it at first. But at 260 yen a bun, I'll say dun waste it! Wa ha ha.
Would very much wanna take a cab back. But according to Blamer, taxi fares in Japan can be quite astounding and is not for the faint-hearted.
Like all good theme parks, it's time to bring on the parade!
Alice in wonderland if you were puzzled who this girl sitting in the teacup was.
Never fail to amaze me how the dancers can keep in time with the music and dance steps as they proceed on together with the parade.
After the parade, we headed out for some more shopping.
And of cos some supper. A whole floor selling Osaka's fame street snack, Takoyaki.
Ordering from the machine.
Came in four different styles. Can't really remember the difference but they all tasted good!
On the way back, we wanted to withdraw some more money from the ATM and was amazed to see this security measure. Cool!
Another gr8 place to recommend, Ootaya. Really decent set meals at under 1000 yen, delicious yet easy on the wallet.
My order. Scallop rice and a soup, think there's tofu, chicken and egg in the soup.
Blamer's order.
And of cos to round up the meal, we need good ole desserts.
