About this Video

• Video Title: Is the Orlando Informer Meetup the BEST way to experience Universal Orlando?
• Channel: SimplyAG
• Speakers: Andy, Giana
• Duration: 00:19:30

Introduction

This SimplyAG video documents Andy and Giana's experience at the Orlando Informer meetup at Universal Orlando. They explore whether the meetup offers the best way to experience the park, focusing on ride access, food, and overall atmosphere, comparing it to their previous three days at the park.

Key Takeaways

• Orlando Informer Meetup Benefits: The meetup provides after-park-hours access to rides with minimal wait times, unlimited food and non-alcoholic drinks, and a cash bar.
• Ride Experience: The vlog showcases their experiences on various rides, including Hulk, Velocicoaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and others, highlighting wait times and ride quality at different times of the night. They discuss the advantages of riding at night and the unique atmosphere.
• Food and Drinks: The vlog shows them taking advantage of the unlimited complimentary food and drinks offered at various food stations. They comment on the quality of the food.
• Overall Assessment: The vlog concludes that the Orlando Informer meetup is a fantastic way to experience Universal Orlando, offering a unique and efficient way to experience many attractions with a lively atmosphere, despite some initial logistical challenges with ride wait times and planning.
• Cost Considerations: The vlog mentions that the overall cost was mitigated by a hotel discount and Express Unlimited passes.

The vloggers, Andy and Giana, dedicate several segments to food and drink. They show themselves consuming mimosas at the beginning, then later show obtaining and eating various complimentary food items including orange chicken, Asian beef, and a donut. They also mention unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages are available at various locations. Whether this was "enough" is subjective and not explicitly stated; however, the sheer amount of time they spent riding rides suggests they did eat many meals at various locations throughout the evening.

Here are a few options for Andy and Giana to respond to the comment, ranging in tone:

Option 1 (Direct & Apologetic):

"Hey! Thanks for watching and for the feedback. You're right, we probably didn't showcase the food as much as we should have. We got so caught up in the excitement of the rides and the late-night atmosphere that we focused more on that aspect. The food was a huge perk, though, and we did eat quite a bit – we just didn't film it all. We'll definitely try to do a better job of showing the food aspect in future meet-up vlogs. Thanks for understanding!"

Option 2 (Defensive but Acknowledging):

"Thanks for watching! We understand your point about the food. While we didn't show every single meal, we did take full advantage of the unlimited food and drink options throughout the night. We tried to balance showing a variety of aspects of the event, including ride experiences and the general atmosphere. We appreciate the suggestion for future vlogs though!"

Option 3 (Humorous & Self-Deprecating):

"Haha, busted! Guilty as charged. We were so focused on squeezing in as many rides as possible that the food took a backseat in the vlogging. We promise it was ALL delicious though. Rest assured that our stomachs were VERY happy. We'll make sure to bring more food content to future Orlando Informer videos! Thanks for watching!"

Option 4 (Short & Sweet):

"Thanks for watching! We were focused on the rides and the overall experience, but we definitely took advantage of all the food and drinks offered at the event. We’ll aim to showcase more food in the next video. "

The best option depends on their usual video style and how they want to interact with their audience. Option 1 is probably the most effective in addressing the criticism directly.

That's a great, honest and relatable response! Here are a few ways to refine it for the comment section:

Option 1 (Keeping the informal tone):

"Yeah, we totally messed up! We even said it in the video – not our best planning. Day 3 of vlogging in that heat seriously threw us off. We tried to make the most of it, but definitely failed to hit as many rides and eat as much as we wanted (though we were stuffed!). We covered the rides, but the food got shortchanged...sorry about that! We'll definitely improve our vlogging game. Maybe a title change is in order too – 'We Failed the OI Meetup (But Still Had a Blast!)' has a nice ring to it! Thanks for watching and the feedback!"

Option 2 (Slightly more polished):

"Thanks for the feedback! You're right, we definitely didn't execute our OI Meetup plan perfectly. It was the end of a long vlogging trip, and the heat really impacted our energy levels. We tried our best, but we missed some rides and didn't showcase the food as much as we should have (though we ate plenty!). We'll definitely learn from this experience and plan better for future meetups. We even considered changing the title to reflect this, like 'We Almost Failed the OI Meetup, But Still Had Fun!' Thanks for understanding and watching!"

Option 3 (Focus on improvement):

"Thanks for the comment! We definitely agree that our OI Meetup vlog could have been better. We had ambitious goals, but the heat and exhaustion from vlogging our entire trip caught up to us. This highlighted some areas where we need to improve our planning and vlogging, especially food coverage. We appreciate the feedback and will use it to make our future videos even better! Thanks for watching."

Remember to choose the option that best fits their usual communication style. All options are more concise and polished than the original text while maintaining the authentic voice and self-awareness.

Okay, here's Option 1 without the title suggestion:

"Yeah, we totally messed up! We even said it in the video – not our best planning. Day 3 of vlogging in that heat seriously threw us off. We tried to make the most of it, but definitely failed to hit as many rides and eat as much as we wanted (though we were stuffed!). We covered the rides, but the food got shortchanged...sorry about that! We'll definitely improve our vlogging game. Thanks for watching and the feedback!"

That's a great response! Here are a couple of minor tweaks to make it even better:

Option 1 (Slightly more concise):

"Yeah, we totally messed up with the planning! Day 3 of vlogging in that heat was brutal, and it showed. We tried our best, but fell short on rides and food coverage (though we ate plenty!). The food aspect was definitely lacking in the video...sorry about that! We're constantly learning and improving our vlogging. Thanks for watching and the feedback!"

Option 2 (Adding a touch more positivity):

"You're right, we definitely could have done better with the planning! The heat on Day 3 really threw us off our game. We still had a great time though, even if we didn't hit every ride or showcase all the food (we were stuffed!). Food coverage was definitely lacking in the vlog...sorry about that! We’re working on improving our vlogging skills with each trip. Thanks for watching and for the feedback!"

Both options maintain the informal, apologetic, and self-aware tone while being slightly more polished and concise. Choose whichever best reflects their personality and brand.