Universal Studios Hollywood in 2004

As someone who was just getting his feet wet as a film student in 2004, this trip Universal Studios Hollywood was a dream come true.  I was hooked on all of the props, sets, and kitschy characters.  Looking back at this now it's amazing to think about how much has already changed at the park, not to mention what must have happened following the massive backlot fire in 2008.

As a surprising bonus, I was able to visit the brand new Universal Studios Singapore in 2010 on my day off during a business trip.  Next on the list, Florida?

California Adventure in 2004

The park was only a few years old when I visited for the first time.  Disney's California Adventure opened up right across the plaza from Disneyland and inside was a random sampling of famous landmarks.  From the Golden Gate to a palm tree lined boardwalk and pier, to Hollywood Boulevard and wilderness full of the rustic cues from northern California, the park seemed to have it all.  Needless to say we made the most of our time there and created a lot of fun memories.  

See more of my edits from the trip here. 

Disneyland in 2004

I'm a sucker for amusement parks.  My parents first took me to Disneyland as a little kid when I was in elementary school.  It was in 2004 however that I was able to remember a lot more of the experience.  I was traveling with my friend Andrea and her family on what was largely a tour of southern California theme parks.  I rediscovered this edit I made of our time at Disneyland and thought it would be fun to share again after all of this time.

You can see more of my edits from that trip here and view my edits of the Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Mark Twain Riverboat here.