California Vlogs 2024 - Universal Studios Hollywood - Pt 1 - Nintendo World & Universal Studio Tour

Hello Everyone! It's Tom and Paul! We're The Blokes From Stoke! Two big kids (and a dog) sharing our love of Disney, Universal, Theme Parks, Travel, Florida and Home.
Welcome to our California Vlog series 2024!
Today is our first full day and we're taking you to Universal Studios Hollywood for the very first time! In Part One, we'll swing by Subway for breakfast, then take the tram up to the park entrance.
Once inside, we have early access to Super Nintendo World where we take our first look at this fantastic land and ride Mario Kart (We'll be back to dine in the Toadstool Cafe in Part Two so stay tuned!)
We also take a ride on the Jurassic World attraction as well as the Mummy and The Secret Life Of Pets. We jump on the studio tour too and revisit some iconic movie locations (as well as a few familiar sights from the Orlando parks....)
So come with us as we explore a brand new park and all got has to offer!
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[@johndavies5344]

In a word - excellent

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much John! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janetali6102]

Love the Marioment ❤

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Heheh it’s such a great part of the park! Lovely and colourful. Just like being in a computer game. Thanks for watching!

[@ThemeParkBazza]

You can't go wrong with a Subway breakfast sandwich. Our go-to every we visit Vegas. The upgraded Jurassic and Nintendo have been new since we last visited. The Backlot tour is a classic . We may go back in 2025 when the world decends on Universal Orlando

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks folks! Nothing like starting the day with a foot long! 😂😂 We really enjoyed it and managed to get all the major stuff done in a day… even managed a cheeky little drink as you’ll see in the next instalment!

[@wtttrips]

Always exciting seeing people experiencing Universal Hollywood for the first time. So many amazing movies have been filmed there! #expat

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much for joining us! We really enjoyed it! Studio Tour was a real highlight!

[@juliatranter6868]

Paul, you are hilarious! Thanks for brightening my day xx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much for coming along with us Julia! Glad you had a good giggle! 🤭

[@BobandKellyGo]

Nintendo world is amazing! There’s so much detail and so many things to look at! Can’t wait to see toadstool Cafe. I grew up playing Super Mario (aging myself I know) so it brings back good memories X

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks folks! It was a real assault on the eyes but lots of fun! A completely immersive space. Definitely made us want to go and play the games again!

[@cmitchell3321]

Fantastic vlog as always. Look forward to part 2 xx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much for tuning in! See ya next week for more mischief!

[@lorrainemoore699]

Wow another great vlog - I am absolutely loving the intro music. So catchy ❤️

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Awww thank you Lorraine! We thought you’d like a little boogie before viewing hahah. Thank you for watching!

[@VickyMouseTimes]

So good! The tour looks right up my street.

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much! We loved it! Would definitely consider the longer tour where you get off the tram!

[@elainec4965]

Loved your vlog. You always make me smile, your enthusiasm is very infectious 😂

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much Elaine! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

[@janecook8546]

Fantastic guys! Loved this video so much! 😍

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you Jane! Part two next week!

[@garybrown2627]

Looks class ..funny people wrapped up like it’s -5 and yous in T-shirts 🤣🤣

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

😂😂😂😂😂 It’s the “Brit” in us Gary! First sign of sun and we’re there! 😂

[@lisabridge6417]

We're all loving this vlog series ❤ always guaranteed a giggle ! You're both lovely guys xx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Awwww thanks Lisa! Great to hear you’re having fun on this! We’re not done yet heheh

[@lisabridge6417]

We can't wait to watch the rest ❤

[@davinaweller6163]

What a great way to start my Saturday watching your fab vlog guys!!. Keep the jokes flowing Paul there hilarious 😂😂❤❤xx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Morning Davina! Thanks so much for joining us! We loved exploring all these new places! Part two next week!

[@robredman8908]

Fantastic

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Cheers Rob!

[@robredman8908]

@TheBlokesFromStoke enjoyed every second when is the next part

[@spoons165]

Guys that was so good you have to be the second best vloggers just got the beat the Bazzas lol is there a hat that dosnt suit Tom! Loving the jokes keep safe Andy and Vonnie

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much folks! More hat mischief in part two!! Bazza who? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mariehowell7312]

Brilliant first day so far 😊😊.... Good tip about the refill cups , thank you. Loved the back lot section - very intresting 👍👍 Alot of escalators ! I have a fear / very nervous of them so I suppose it would br intense therapy for me 😆😆 Looking forward to the next part 🥰🥰

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Marie! The escalators weren’t too bad and the views were lovely! We loved the tour. So many fabulous films mentioned… see ya next week!

[@tinafrancis4293]

Glad to see you both back, hope you had fun and will be following your adventures, take care guys ❤❤

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you Tina! Really glad to be bringing you another series!

[@joyswindells4989]

Thank you so much for giving me a good old belly laugh, great vlog look forward to part 2

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you Joy! Glad this gave you the giggles! Back next week!

[@dimplestraveldiary8954]

Another great vlog you guys! Loved it, Paul keep bringing those jokes, dare I say, even the bad ones 😂I really enjoyed seeing Nintendo World and the filming lot tours! Looking forward to the next one. Take care, X Debbie

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi Debbie! Thank you so much for joining us! No end to the jokes just yet heheh. We can’t stop talking about the tour! Even now we’re finding other films that were shot on these locations!!! Totally geeking out!

[@jacquelinepalacios7713]

Had a great time when I was there last summer. The escalator was longer than some of the rides 😂

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

😂😂😂😂 Definitely Jacqueline! Up, Down, Up, Down! Thanks for coming along!

[@sam050703]

Thoroughly enjoyed this weeks vlog 😊 We’ve never we done California but it’s on the list for sure so I’m excited to see how you guys approached it all!

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much! We had a great trip as you’ll see and we packed so much in to the week. A bit more universal to come, then we do something touristy before heading to Disney!!!

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hiya 🤗 that tour looked fab defo something I want to do in the future. You two always make me laugh 😂 onto part two 🩷 xxx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you Leona! The tour was so good. Lots of lovely nostalgia and amazing things to see from some big movies!

[@kevincrouch2732]

Great vlog guys hope you are both well - Kevin & Cyndy

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi folks! Thanks so much for checking this one out! All good here. Hope you are too!

[@jazzydebs]

Oh wow guys, Nintendo World is so much fun , colourful & amazing! Loved seeing it all.... oh god, you made me laugh when you were on Jurassic World ( everything spraying & soaking you 🙃😛)The Studio Tour looks fab! x

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hahah thank you! It was such a good day… and that water was COLD!!!

[@T42Florida]

Absolutely brilliant vlog, we loved loved it. The best bit was that movie tram ride. How brilliant was that! makes us want to go to Universal California alone and would defo do the VIP add-on just to walk in the Back to the Future set 😂😂 The park looks massive, so no wonder it's a two part vlog 😮 Did you ever venture into Dr Nick's 😉🤣🤣😉 Great series boys, thank you 🙌🙌🙌🙌🥰🥰🥰 Bernadette 😘😘

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much! It was lots of fun and definitely needed to split the footage as we saw such a lot! Tram tour was brilliant and definitely a highlight…. As for Dr Nick…. We’ll save that for another time! 🤭🤭

[@lisam374]

Loved the vlog guys 👏🏻 we loved Universal feels so different from Florida eh 😊

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hiya! Thanks so much for joining us! Yep! It was a very different feeling… yet strangely familiar!

[@RobboAndGent]

The VIP tour has been a long time item on the ol’ bucket list of mine (D) I’m wondering if we would get as competitive in Mario world as we do on the real Mario Kart game. Would definitely consider the early access option. One day I’ll finally get to California.

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hello gents and thanks so much for coming with us! Definitely a different experience to Orlando in every sense. We loved the tour! If we did it again we’d definitely do the VIP one to get off and take proper pics! Fingers crossed you make it to the OG one day!

[@TheKatherine1965]

What a brilliant vlog…the Secret Life of pets was my favourite….thanks Paul &Tom for sharing..loved it! X🤩🤩🤩🤪🤪🤪

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you so much for watching! The illumination area is really nice!

[@suetaft9002]

❤❤❤ oh my that was so good! Brought back so many happy memories. Your enjoyment of the tram ride had me tearing up! I am definitely going to watch this again. Roll on next week.

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Sue! It was such a good day! The studio tour was so special with all those fantastic sets!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Won’t be long now boys because epic universe is coming to Orlando and Super Nintendo land is heading there soon and it brings back my childhood memories when I played super Mario game on the Nintendo and now I’m seeing Nintendo for real

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Epic Universe will have an even bigger Nintendo World too Scott!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@TheBlokesFromStokeindeed boys and looks like I’m now reunited with my childhood favourite game and that’s Nintendo

[@rachohara]

Great vlog guys! Just wondering, did you think it was worth buying the early entry pass to Nintendo World? Considering this for when we go 😊

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi Rach! Thanks for joining us! We’d definitely recommend it as it’s a short wait for Mario Kart and you can then take your time exploring the land before the park opens. At 9am, all those other rides have very short wait times and you can get the lower lot done quickly, plus, you get the express pass for the studio tour (which admittedly we didn’t use as there was no queue) but you’ve got till 11am for that so chances are you’d benefit from it…

[@rachohara]

@TheBlokesFromStoke perfect thanks so much! Looking forward to part 2 😃

[@JulieSmith-dk3ct]

Is there, any lifts down to the difference levels for, those who don't like, escalators??

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi Julie, there are indeed lifts down to the different levels. We saw people in wheelchairs and mobility scooters using them and I’m sure the Universal team members would direct you and help you. 🙂

[@JulieSmith-dk3ct]

Aww thanks for, letting me know, as I've got a fear of, using escalators ,due 2 a serious fall I had, when I was, 10 years old, my shoe lace got, caught n I fell n ended up, breaking my leg in ,two places 😪

[@dickanddazdo]

Your two vlogs kept me interested on our flight back from tenerife, another great one x

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Awwww thanks you! Hope it’s been a lovely trip despite the in-flight entertainment 😂😂😂😂