Justin J's Personal Blog http://justinj.me Celebrates One Year Of Blogging!! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:23:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Shopping With Digger From Nascar!! http://justinj.me/?p=766 http://justinj.me/?p=766#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:31:15 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=766 So last Friday, I went to Universal Orlando to see a Family Feud taping. It’s a great place to have fun with friends. Before I went to the park, I decided to go see Digger from Nascar, he comes out a lot during the day at Nascar Cafe at Universal Citywalk. Anyways, after getting a photo with Him I decided to go inside the shop and get something that had his name on it. After going in, a nice shop clerk helped me and I had 3 shirts to choose from. I had a lot of trouble deciding so I went to the check out counter. I asked which one the employee liked and the girl said she liked the white shirt. Here comes the fun part, Digger comes in from his photos and he saw the shirt I picked out. He decided to help me come to a decision and I chose the white one. I thought that it was pretty neat and that’s where I came up with the title. Thanks to Nascar Cafe for making my day! It was fun and I got to fulfill one of my dreams to shop with one of my favorite mascots!!

If you’re a Mascot fan, check out my new website, Mascot Madness! It’s a great, new, social network “Where Mascots & Their Fans Unite!”™

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=766 0 Justin J’s Personal Blog Celebrates One Year Of Blogging!! http://justinj.me/?p=759 http://justinj.me/?p=759#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:48:06 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=759 Today, Justin J’s Personal Blog is celebrating one year of blogging! I am pleased to see how many people have been reading my blog posts and I would like to thank all of you viewers for coming to my Personal Blog and giving me your continuous support.

The way Justin J’s Personal Blog started was because of the Celebrity Mascot Games, I did a small review of the event. Before I knew it, my blog was started! Today, it’s been one year and I try to keep posting as much information as I can on what’s happening with me and what’s happening around me, in Orlando.

I hope you enjoyed everything that I have written and reviewed. Once again, thank YOU for your support.

I would also like to thank a few people who contribute to my Blog:
Stuff Mascot (Thanked me for writing a review about him)
Blitz The Seahawk (Thanked me for telling people about Blitz Tackles MS)
Javier Rocha (Helped me with my blog)
Bevin Viado (Helped me with my blog)

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=759 0 The 18th annual Celebrity Mascot Games Review! http://justinj.me/?p=749 http://justinj.me/?p=749#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:06:44 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=749 The 18th annual Celebrity Mascot Games was being held here from July 15th – July 17th. I was fortunate enough to go on July 18th and, as always, it was fun.

Once I got into Amway Arena, I got to snag a picture with a mascot that reminded me of my cat. I then took a seat on the team of my preference, in my case it was the blue team!

Once the game began, we learned about why the Mascot Games were started; NEW HOPE FOR KIDS! There was then a wonderful singer, Stephanie Leavins. As always, the mascots were introduced and FIN was the blue team’s captain, go Fin! Once that was over, we started the games. The first one was won by us, the blue team. It seemed that the blue team was lacking a few members this year but I still cheered and had a great time with everyone that was there. After two games, we went into half time with a concert. Overall, it was really cool but I still prefer last year’s half time.

We then got to do the YMCA, one of my favorite things to do because it allows us to get out of our seats and move around. I loved a Stuff sign that said “PLEASE STAND ON YOUR FEET”, it was cool. After all the fun we went back into the final games. Wow, Fin and the other blue team members were doing well. Unfortunately, someone got hurt in the third challenge which made us loose that game by default.

The fourth challenge was great but sadly it was not easy, we didn’t win any of them. When it finally came to a close, the blue team got 2nd place which is good but I wished we could have gotten 1st place, like last year. Anyways, the game was great and I will be posting photos below.

Thanks to all the mascots who attended, you all made me have a great time!

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]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=749 0 Survey Says: My review of Family Feud taping at Universal Orlando! http://justinj.me/?p=741 http://justinj.me/?p=741#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:05:23 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=741 Universal Orlando started taping Family Feud on July 10, 2010 and I had the privilege to attend the taping on that exact date since I was visiting Universal Studios. Anyways, when I entered the area I went to the Studio Audience Center to pick up some tickets and then I was told that at about 2:00 PM the show would start! Unfortunately, that was not true. I was finally let in at 3:35 PM EST. After getting seated, I waited a while and had some off-air fun. The show finally started and we got to watch two live recordings. To answer some of your questions, yes, some retakes were needed every now and then. The entire show was two hours so expect to not be in the park for that amount of time. The new host, Steve Harley, was great and he was quite funny. We laughed a lot. Going to this show was truly the best experience I have had at any taping. That will conclude my small review and I hope you enjoyed it. I will be returning for some other tapings in the near future!

And for more information on Specific times and other information can be obtained by calling 407-224-6000 or by vising the Studio Audience Center!

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=741 0 Disney World Passholder Payment Program Is Here!! http://justinj.me/?p=727 http://justinj.me/?p=727#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:25:19 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=727 It looks like the success of Disneyland Passholder Payment Program become so good that now Disney World offers a payment plan of there own!! So if you live in Florida you can apply for this program and the Payments start from only *$5.33/mo and require a down payment of a day ticket to a one day park!!

More Information can be found out at: http://bit.ly/cvveM6

*$5.33/mo Price is for Epcot After 4PM Annual Pass
Image is Copyright of Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=727 0 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Review! http://justinj.me/?p=702 http://justinj.me/?p=702#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:17:16 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=702 (Quick note: This is a completely spoiler-free review of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.)

At 10:50 AM EST, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened to select guests that were standing by the gate, one of those guests was me! Wow, all I can say is the land is amazing. It’s one of the best places I’ve seen at Universal. As you step inside the world, you hear Harry Potter music and see Hogwarts Express train. Once there, you see the Butterbeer cart, you don’t want to miss buying some. There are tons of shops and great things to do! Now, let’s go on to some detail about Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey!

As you head through Potter land you well see the Flying Journey. The wait time was 30 minutes and for my 2nd ride it was a walk on! As you go through the queue, you will see some amazing things; things you have never seen before! Everything in the queue is well designed and you definitely want to get pictures of everything. When you head through the queue you well hear safety warnings and some information about the castle. Once through the queue you get a last warning by the talking wizard hat. After that, you will be redirected to your ride cart by stepping onto a big moving belt and before you know it, you’re strapped in and you’re off!! After two rides on this attraction I give it a 5 star one of the best rides I have ever been on and I can’t wait to ride it once more!

DO NOT TRUST THE OUTSIDE TEST SEATS!! When you are in the queue in the final Pre Show there is a test seat of the full ride car. If a cast member spots you may not be able to ride they well stop you and ask you to test the seat! Once you get the “OK” you well be redirected into a new shorter line due to you having to do this! Don’t worry I had to do to it to!!

I hope you enjoyed this small review of the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and I will be there again, Friday, for my final visit till opening or passholder preview!

Now On to the Photos of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter:

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=702 0 UPDATE: Stuff Well Remain Green!! http://justinj.me/?p=687 http://justinj.me/?p=687#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:51:51 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=687 Well as many of you know Stuff the magic mascot went Blue last Sunday And for many Magic fans it shocked them including me I was not expecting Stuff to change his color. Anyways, many people say they like the Blue and many say they like the Green better. Well to the people who says they like the Green better I would have to agree with that as I love Stuff in green better. I mean they are way to many mascots that are blue and I am just hoping this is only for the playoffs because even though Stuff says that, you never know he may change his mind. Anyways I set up a poll below and don’t forget to see great more pictures of stuff by addeding him on facebook.

UPDATE June 1st 2010: Since playoffs are over for the Orlando Magic Stuff has returned to Green! Thank god and thanks to everyone who voted!!


]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=687 0 Central Florida Got A Big April Fools Joke This Year!! http://justinj.me/?p=670 http://justinj.me/?p=670#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:54:23 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=670 Yesterday there has been big news about a new theme park called Underground Adventure Orlando and it’s suppose to open April 5th 2010 but here’s the even weirder thing its going to be Underground? Now a lot of know this is complete fake but the question is who in the world is doing this? Who would spend all this money on buying a AD on the radio and also buy a website: http://undergroundadventureorlando.com/. So what do you think about this So called Theme Park?

April 1st Update: Happy April Fools everyone and Power 95.3 Updated the site today with a April Fools message and sorry about the disappointment and let’s remember this well never happen and the only new theme park coming soon is Legoland!!

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=670 2 Netflix Instant Streaming Now On The Wii! http://justinj.me/?p=654 http://justinj.me/?p=654#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:30:43 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=654 Netflix for the Wii is here and it was big news to me and some other Netflix members to get chosen to try Netflix on the Wii and here is my report! Netflix on the Wii is no different than any other streaming device you would maybe buy with Netflix on it. The only down side about the disk is that it does not support HD but it’s really nice to have if you own a Wii and want to watch movies instantly on your TV. So far the quality is great and I will keep testing each and every day; Thanks Netflix and I hope you have enjoyed this small review and to get more information please visit: http://netflix.com/Wii!!

A Video Demo: (Not Mine)

]]> http://justinj.me/?feed=rss2&p=654 1 Mascot Madness Update!! http://justinj.me/?p=598 http://justinj.me/?p=598#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:58:15 +0000 Justin J http://justinj.me/?p=598 ESPN Mascot Madness is here and Stuff is in the bracket and doing well but it seems like Phillie Phanatic is winning and I don’t want to see that happen. If you our a Orlando Magic fan and like Stuff then please kindly go to this link: http://bit.ly/dmS5e3 and vote for Stuff and if he wins it would make me so happy to see. And let’s not let Phillie Phanatic beat Stuff as if you remember in my last Blog post he is the best NBA Mascot out there and let’s prove it!!

Mascot Madness Update: Sadly Stuff lost the race and you can no lounger vote for him Phillie Phanatic won the round and this is a sad day for me and magic fans who wanted Stuff to win :( . But Remember this even if Stuff lost Mascot Madness he is still number #1 to all the magic fans and he always well remain the best mascot in the NBA on my blog and that well never change!!

  • Final Score:
  • Stuff Mascot: 21%
  • Phillie Phanatic: 71%

Picture By: alphatrek

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