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Forgot to add: you could watch a few videos by Youtuber "Theme Park Express." His videos are informative but one small warning: he is more than halfway through a major diet so try clicking on old videos to get some idea of how the seats will fit.

True, the test chairs are right outside the ride entrances. Try them first. One warning: Escape from Gringotts is NOT "Hagrid friendly". I'm not even 5'9" and worried that it would be a tight fit because the seat has TWO sets of bars: one for the shoulders and one for the legs. I don't...

I'm not trying to push one park over the other but "slow days" at Universal are probably over. A LOT of Disney fans are being priced out the door. Sadly, quite a few have gotten sticker shock after a plane trip and the steep prices have ruined their plans to go to Disney. As a result, they do...

Funny that someone mentioned that. I went in January before this stupid virus hit. It was pretty chilly in January. I always made sure I was on at least the first or second bus out and crowds weren't a problem even in Diagon Alley at 3 pm. If you plan a January trip and things somehow get back...

One of the reasons I love Universal is the parades that take place throughout the day.

I was staying at Cabana Bay and tried using the key card at Aventura's pool. They will NOT let you in. But you can eat in the food court at any of Universal's hotels.

Hope nothing was leaking. I found my room up to par with Disney brand hotels but I think muggle housekeeping needs to improve a bit. They somehow overlooked two LOONG hairs on the mattress cover. I decided not to spend time complaining and tossed them into the trash can. The sheets underneath...

Um, this is hardly a brand new coaster. They have had over seven months and they STILL can't work out the kinks. Unfortunately, they also picked Intamin Gmbh to build the coaster. I've been to a rollercoaster website where the reviewers went all over Europe and he was able to find out the brands...

I just went and trust me, you do NOT want to go to islands of Adventure on a Monday. It will be impossible. True, Univ St will be crowded but it won't be as bad. Try Is of A on a Tuesday. I don't know if it's worth waiting for Hagrid's. The ride broke down so many times that I and almost 100...

Um, where is Finnegan's? Universal or Is of Adv?

What's your favorite dish from Thunderfall Terrace and Leaky Cauldron?

I plan to go to Universal in about a month. Eating lunch in the parks is a must so can any frequent visitors chime in with one or two of their favorites? Please list the name of the dish, the restaurant/kiosk and whether it's in Universal or Is of Adventure. Thanks!

Um, is Diagon Alley on IOA or in the main section of the park?

You need to get there early, like before they open. Trust me, Harry is giving Mickey a bit of a run for his money and, sadly, many frequent visitors say "slow" days are disappearing all the time. I cannot say whether the Express Pass is worth the extra money because I've never, wait, scratch...

I hope I'm not too late. I plan to go too. If you stay on Harry's doorstep (such as Cabana Bay or Portofino Bay) you get early admission to the parks up to an hour before the crowds show. This includes Volcano Bay. Also, if you HAVE to keep connected to work by checking e-mail or chatting on...

I work in a store and you'd be shocked not by how often people pay with checks but the silly amounts. However, some are paranoid and still think checks are safer than cash or credit cards so they'll write checks for an average of $5-10. Yes, $5. And then, there are those who are not trying to...

Um, so what countries were you in? I've been to Germany, England, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy and all the pay toilets were in decent shape (no excrement on the floor/toilet or overwhelming smell). Only once did I see a bathroom as bad as the ones in my city (it was a public...

I've never been an actual collector of anything. The only thing that even comes close is my lousy comic book collection and it isn't worth the paper it's printed on. I've thought about getting into it small-time. I'm NOT planning on having several boxes but just 10-12 items. Having said that...

I watch Revenge. Other guys at work are surprised and say "That's a chick show!" Um, what makes it a chick show? I don't see anything "girly" about it. Emily van Camp plays a girl whose father was set up by a very rich Kennedy-like family and sent to prison. They then pay an inmate to kill him...

That's weird. I guess it depends on where you are. I know what Sunkist is and wouldn't get it confused with anything else. You could easily buy some from a grocery store in Florida as some will surely have it. Also, I find it a bit unusual that you said quite a few Americans use "Coke" to refer...