Margaritaville
By much2say
@much2say (55912)
Los Angeles, California
November 13, 2023 5:05pm CST
Over the weekend we visited Universal City Walk - an entertainment / dining / shopping strip next to Universal Studios Hollywood. It wasn't our first time there, but we hadn't been there in a few years 
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One of the signs that caught my eye was outside of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville - a bar and grill restaurant We didn't eat there, however it did remind me of myLot friends ( @FourWalls and @NJChicaa especially) whom I know were big fans of the late Jimmy Buffet.
We had a great time walking and perusing through City Walk. The worst part perhaps were the prices of everything 
. The evening ended with a lovely sushi dinner - maybe next time we'll make it over to Margaritaville.
Do you see places or things that remind you of myLot folks?
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One of the signs that caught my eye was outside of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville - a bar and grill restaurant We didn't eat there, however it did remind me of myLot friends ( @FourWalls and @NJChicaa especially) whom I know were big fans of the late Jimmy Buffet.
We had a great time walking and perusing through City Walk. The worst part perhaps were the prices of everything . The evening ended with a lovely sushi dinner - maybe next time we'll make it over to Margaritaville.
Do you see places or things that remind you of myLot folks?18 people like this
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@AmbiePam (93791)
• United States
13 Nov 23
Well, when the Browns won yesterday I thought of @LindaOHio , and then when the Commanders lost yesterday I thought at least @snowy22315 has a quarterback with Sam Howell, even if they lost.
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@NJChicaa (120073)
• United States
13 Nov 23
Thanks for thinking of me! Lots of things remind me of fellow myLotters--gross food, chain restaurants, shopping carts (it's a @porwest thing), etc.
We ate at the Margaritaville restaurant in Cozumel, Mexico once and it wasn't good. We also had drinks there a different year out on the deck by the water on hanging swings and it was so fun. . . until the bartender gave us tequila slammers. Gross!
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Nov 23
That's exactly who I think of when I see an Aldi cart 
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Sorry the food wasn't good there - I don't know if the menus are similar here. I don't know if I would be able to handle a tequila slammer these days . . . ohhh but I'd love the swings!!!3 people like this
@snowy22315 (182000)
• United States
13 Nov 23
It probably has happened, but nothing comes to mind. There was a Margaritaville restaurant in Fburg that closed down. I went to one one at Universal Studios in Florida one time though.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Nov 23
I did hear something about Margaritaville not doing so well. I actually didn't really know about the restaurant until this last September when Jimmy Buffet passed away. I'd love to see Universal Studios in FL and how it compares to here!
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@snowy22315 (182000)
• United States
14 Nov 23
@much2say It was fun...but I was only there once.I have been to Disney alot more. Not for several years now though...it is soo expensive.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Nov 23
@snowy22315 I would love to go out to Disney World! Disneyland is out here - and yah - it's crazy expensive. We haven't gone in years either . . . plus it's crazy crowded no matter what day/time you go.
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@celticeagle (168163)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov 23
I was quite a fan too. Still am. Sounds like an interesting spot. I haven't been in LA since I was 12. Only 60 years ago. Do you things have changed much?
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@celticeagle (168163)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Nov 23
@much2say ........I'd like to try some of those places. I doubt I'll ever make it back.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Nov 23
@celticeagle If you're ever out this way again, let's meet and we can try that place - or there are plenty of other cool places too !
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Nov 23
@rebelann Ohhhh, Roscoe and Tuffy get to travel too - I wonder how they'd like it!! There are quite a few dog parks around . . . but I don't know what there is for cats . . . is there such thing as cat parks where cats can mingle?
- I wonder how they'd like it!! There are quite a few dog parks around . . . but I don't know what there is for cats . . . is there such thing as cat parks where cats can mingle?1 person likes this
That's a good plan. I hope one day I'll have the tenacity to actually travel ..... know anyplace that'll let an old lady with a cat & a dog rent a room?
@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Nov 23
I am so glad you got out to do something fun though. How colorful if not pricey though.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Nov 23
@RebeccasFarm Yep - and for free!!
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
14 Nov 23
@much2say Looking..nothing wrong with that..it is something to do.
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@allknowing (137597)
• India
14 Nov 23
I have been to Universal Studios and brought back great memories.
Cannot recall what would connect users here
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
14 Nov 23
It was a nice family outing ! I have known of Hollywood which is known as the home of many famous American film companies.Don't know if Margaritaville is noted for cocktail.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Nov 23
@changjiangzhibin89 Oh yes! There are quite a few Chinese communities across Los Angeles too. In college, I was friends with many in the Chinese Club . . . many were actually from China.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
16 Nov 23
@much2say You live within easy reach of the shops,restaurants,Hollywood ,etc.I know there are many Chinese people where you live.
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@FourWalls (68918)
• United States
14 Nov 23
Aw… 
Yes, there are a lot of things that make me think of myLotters! Because I’m so ignorant of geography in India, I worry about all of the myLotters from that nation whenever something happens there. 
Yes, there are a lot of things that make me think of myLotters! Because I’m so ignorant of geography in India, I worry about all of the myLotters from that nation whenever something happens there. 1 person likes this
. But I do learn about geography from your travels 
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
14 Nov 23
We have been bot to Universal Studios Hollywood and later to Universal Studios in Orlando (FL). You cannot compare the two, the park in California is so much better. I think to remember that we have been to a Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Key West.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Dec 23
Oh my gosh, I just caught your reply here - I'm so sorry!!
Ah, you've been to both! I have always wondered about the Orlando one - I've never been out to Florida. I don't know what year you were out here for that, but Universal Studios has changed so much . . . the tram tour is not as long and they have installed so many rides. I suppose they had to change to keep up with current times - maybe young folks don't know a lot of the older films. Do you remember the food at all at the Margaritaville you went to? Maybe we will try it someday. Eating out is so expensive these days though .
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
2 Dec 23
@much2say - It was a very long time ago when I visited the Universal Studios in Los Angeles, I think to remember the early 90s. I liked a lot more all the California parks than Florida parks.
Disney World is a lot bigger than Disneyland, but Disneyland is much nicer. I remember nothing at all about the food we had at Margaritaville. This means that it was not exceptions, or we would remember.
@Tampa_girl7 (50607)
• United States
17 Nov 23
Yes, I do. I think I’ve told you before that watching ice skating makes me think of you.
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@jefferson126 (3315)
• Shenzhen, China
14 Nov 23
Margaritaville must be a lovely place,it's worth visit.Glad to know you had great time there.sometimes,i went to City Walk with family here.My family and me enjoy time at City Walk.
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@jefferson126 (3315)
• Shenzhen, China
14 Nov 23
@much2say ,No,there are many small City Walks here,the one i visited is not next to Universal Studios.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Nov 23
@jefferson126 Ah, I see. In any case, it is a nice place to enjoy a walk 
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
14 Nov 23
Can't say I'm a fan of Jimmy Buffet but the song started playing in my head as soon as I read your title
Glad you enjoyed your day at City Walk.
Sometimes a fellow myLotter will pop into my head when I see or hear something that reminds me of them.
Glad you enjoyed your day at City Walk.
Sometimes a fellow myLotter will pop into my head when I see or hear something that reminds me of them.
@LindaOHio (181320)
• United States
14 Nov 23
When certain football teams win or lose I think about some members here. When I hear news about certain cities and states I think of our members in those areas too. Have a great day.
