Harry Potter- Wizarding World FAQ

[macraven]

Was there a line to get into the shop? What should I do first? Forbidden Journey or the shops

what date are you going?

 

[Nasscar159]

what date are you going?

Sunday the 29th of July. I'm staying at my aunts condo in Daytona Beach. Is their anyway you don;t have to carry the stuff with you the rest of the day?

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Also what shop or shops has wands, the rememberball, and the goblet of fire. I don't want to spend time in unnecessary shops.

Dervish and Banges/Owl Post has all of the above. Really, there's only two other shops: Filch's Emporium and Honeydukes/Zonko's and all are worth seeing

 

[momto5inTX]

Thanks for all the information! We are surprising our kids with a trip in a couple of weeks. My oldest is addicted to Harry Potter. I can't wait to leave!!

 

[ladeedeb]

Sunday the 29th of July. I'm staying at my aunts condo in Daytona Beach. Is their anyway you don;t have to carry the stuff with you the rest of the day?

You can have them deliver your items to the Islands of Adventure Trading Co. at Port of Entry. When you make your purchase, they will have you fill out a tag and then you can pick up your items at the end of your day. There is a small area in the Trading Co. that will have your packages. I do believe they need a certain amount of time before you can pick up though. We found it extremely helpful.

 

[Nasscar159]

Is it true about the birthday wands? My birthday is Septmeber 30th and I heard that I would get the Ivy wand but that could of been made up. Can anyone confirm this?

 

[mesaboy2]

Is it true about the birthday wands? My birthday is Septmeber 30th and I heard that I would get the Ivy wand but that could of been made up. Can anyone confirm this?

Is what true about them?

You can buy any wand (or wands) you want, regardless of your birthday.

 

[Nasscar159]

But I heard that each type of wand corsponds with your birthday. I know you can get any wand, but I heard that each type of wand corsponds with your astrology sign or something.

 

[tlinus]

In fact they do base wands on your sign. My son is October 17 & he was presented with the ivy wand neing his "best match"

 

[Nasscar159]

In fact they do base wands on your sign. My son is October 17 & he was presented with the ivy wand neing his "best match"

Where can you find out what wand goes with your birthday. Mine is September 30th

 

[JessicaR]

Where can you find out what wand goes with your birthday. Mine is September 30th

Birch - December 24 to January 20

Rowan - January 21 to February 17

Ash - February 18 to March 17

Alder - March 18 to April 14

Willow - April 15 to May 12

Hawthorn - May 13 to June 9

Oak - June 10 to July 7

Holly - July 8 to August 4

Hazel - August 5 to September 1

Vine - September 2 to September 29

Ivy - September 30 to October 27

Reed - October 28 to November 24

Elder - November 25 to December 22

 

[paudams4542]

This is wonderful. I am really amazed to know about that.

 

[Nasscar159]

Where did you find that out?

 

[JessicaR]

Where did you find that out?

http://www.harrypotterfanzone.com/wands/

 

[vleeth]

You can also see the wands and it has that info on each wands page.

For example...

http://www.universalorlando.com/Mer...otter/Collectibles/Reed_Collectible_Wand.html

 

[LiamandMaeve]

Hi there!

Researching our first trip and I am having trouble finding info on two topics, so I'm coming to the experts!

Three Broomsticks- For a late August trip (21st), would it be better to attempt a lunch or dinner meal? I know it opens at 10:30 for lunch but haven't seen current descriptions of waits. The older research tells me that people would line up at 9am for a shot at the early lunch. Is this still the case? Hopefully not! We can attend a lunch or dinner or both frankly if the kids are so inclined...just would love to hear about 2012 waits for this restaurant!

Ollivander's- We will be lining up for Ollivander's first thing with our early entry. Is this "show" continuous? Or is it every so often? If we don't make the first show, I would like to have a rough idea of how long we'd be in line.

Thanks!

 

[macraven]

olivanders is a continuous show.
i think it is about 20 peeps, maybe 25, that are let into the shop for the show.

once that show is over, the next in line will enter for the show.

if this is the highlight for your family, get in line for it first rather than FJ.

the line grows by the hour for olivanders.



i went to the 3 B's early last october.
no problem for doing lunch there early.

it was less crowded for the dinner hour on the day i was in parry hotter ville.

crowds start to lessen that last week in august for the parks.

 

[LiamandMaeve]

olivanders is a continuous show.
i think it is about 20 peeps, maybe 25, that are let into the shop for the show.

once that show is over, the next in line will enter for the show.

if this is the highlight for your family, get in line for it first rather than FJ.

the line grows by the hour for olivanders.

i went to the 3 B's early last october.
no problem for doing lunch there early.

it was less crowded for the dinner hour on the day i was in parry hotter ville.

crowds start to lessen that last week in august for the parks.

Thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know!

 

[macraven]

 

[Kathymford]

Don't exactly understand why you're shouting and stirring, but....

You do not need a reservation for lunch or dinner. Breakfast is generally reserved, but you may be able to get in by waiting outside the restaurant.

You can get breakfast at 3B's now? I thought it used to only be for Hotel guests? Can someone clarify? Also, my plans have changed, I can go to IOA on Sunday now. My original plan was a Tuesday. Is one better than the other? (total trip dates are 9/15-9/21).