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Metro West · 02-18-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by coastgirl

Is breakfast at the Three Broomsticks for everyone now, or still just for special packages? (We won't be at a Universal hotel, we've got two weeks, so we'll be enjoying a villa.)

I believe anyone can have breakfast there but they will only take reservations if you have a package. Otherwise you'll have to wait.

villavic · 02-26-2013, 02:51 PM

Sorry if this has been already asked, it's hard to look for the answer over 65 pages, with no search engine

I'm not a HP films fan, just saw the first two. But I always like to see new rides with a previous "knowledge of the facts", or knowing better the story, I mean to enjoy a bit more the ride recognizing characters, scenes, etc.

So my questions are: Is it recommendable to see any Harry Potter movie before the ride? And what movies are most related to the ride (and you recommend to watch)? Or it doesn't matter at all?

hpriamson · 02-26-2013, 03:21 PM

Watch the movies up to "Goblet of Fire" - the 4th movie. That should get you up to everything you're likely to see in the current WWoHP - dueling dragons, all the stuff in Forbidden Journey, Butterbeer, etc.

It's not THAT big a deal though. There's nothing so esoteric about the Harry Potter universe that you'll be puzzled by it if you weren't previously exposed to it. My wife hadn't read any of the books, and hadn't seen any of the movies since the first one (and that 10 years before we visited), and she still loved it.

AliceandAriel · 02-26-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by villavic

Sorry if this has been already asked, it's hard to look for the answer over 65 pages, with no search engine

I'm not a HP films fan, just saw the first two. But I always like to see new rides with a previous "knowledge of the facts", or knowing better the story, I mean to enjoy a bit more the ride recognizing characters, scenes, etc.

So my questions are: Is it recommendable to see any Harry Potter movie before the ride? And what movies are most related to the ride (and you recommend to watch)? Or it doesn't matter at all?

Like the person above me mentioned, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire would cover the rides and general atmosphere for the most part. I'd also recommend Prisoner of Azkaban or Order of the Phoenix, but more PoA than OotP since the latter focuses more on plot in the movie and the darker side outside Hogwarts than inside, which is what you'll want to know prior to the park.

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Has anyone heard rumors of IoA tearing down some of their current workings around the HP Park to make way for new rides? I've been reading around, and apparently there's some paperwork on two new rides they're drafting for the HP Park, but nothing is solid... yet.

glocon · 02-26-2013, 06:34 PM

All I can say is that I hope that rumor is true. But it seems like some of the people on the DIS who are there frequently would have mentioned that....

One can always hope....

brookelizabeth · 03-12-2013, 09:33 AM

Has the Three Broomsticks breakfast been discontinued? I do not see anything about it online anymore, or as an offering when doing a package at Universal hotel.

damo · 03-12-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brookelizabeth

Has the Three Broomsticks breakfast been discontinued? I do not see anything about it online anymore, or as an offering when doing a package at Universal hotel.

It is still there right beside Harry's picture... https://www.universalorlando.com/Vac...-Packages.aspx

damo · 03-12-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliceandAriel

Has anyone heard rumors of IoA tearing down some of their current workings around the HP Park to make way for new rides? I've been reading around, and apparently there's some paperwork on two new rides they're drafting for the HP Park, but nothing is solid... yet.

I think you might be confused about the new rides. There are new HP rides being built at Universal Studios where Jaws used to be. There is also a new HP Express station being build at IOA. Nothing was torn down other than a few small buildings in the Lost Continent.

brookelizabeth · 03-12-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by damo

It is still there right beside Harry's picture... https://www.universalorlando.com/Vac...-Packages.aspx

Thank you! I could not find that page! Glad it's still being offered.

Are you able to tack this on to an already existing reservation, or do you have to specifically book it with your package?

damo · 03-12-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookelizabeth

Thank you! I could not find that page! Glad it's still being offered.

Are you able to tack this on to an already existing reservation, or do you have to specifically book it with your package?

Are you staying onsite? If so, just go to the concierge and they will make a reservation for you....no special package needed.

brookelizabeth · 03-12-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by damo

Are you staying onsite? If so, just go to the concierge and they will make a reservation for you....no special package needed.

Yes - that's great to hear. I thought it was possible, pending availability of course, but wasn't finding any solid details!

Thank you again!

damo · 03-12-2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookelizabeth

Yes - that's great to hear. I thought it was possible, pending availability of course, but wasn't finding any solid details!

Thank you again!

It isn't something they advertise. Package purchasers get first crack at reservations and then onsite get second crack and regular park goers get last crack. You are only guaranteed a reservation if you purchase a package.

coastgirl · 03-12-2013, 02:25 PM

So I'm still not clear on this breakfast thing...we will not be staying onsite, but are planning on being there for rope drop (the general rope drop for the great unwashed like us

) Can we walk into the Three Broomsticks and have brekkie? Is it a la carte like lunch?

damo · 03-12-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastgirl

So I'm still not clear on this breakfast thing...we will not be staying onsite, but are planning on being there for rope drop (the general rope drop for the great unwashed like us

) Can we walk into the Three Broomsticks and have brekkie? Is it a la carte like lunch?

You may or may not be able to have brekkie depending on whether the restaurant is already booked with reservations. It is the same set up as lunch.

coastgirl · 03-12-2013, 03:38 PM

Thanks Damo. Do you (or anyone else!) know when breakfast service ends?

02-26-2013, 06:34 PM	#965
glocon DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 851	All I can say is that I hope that rumor is true. But it seems like some of the people on the DIS who are there frequently would have mentioned that.... One can always hope.... __________________ 2002-WDW offsite and POR * 2003- WDW/UO offsite * 2007- UO/SW offsite * 2010- WDW AKL/ UO HRH * 2012 WDW BC/ UO HRH

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03-12-2013, 02:25 PM	#973
coastgirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,043	So I'm still not clear on this breakfast thing...we will not be staying onsite, but are planning on being there for rope drop (the general rope drop for the great unwashed like us ) Can we walk into the Three Broomsticks and have brekkie? Is it a la carte like lunch? __________________ JoAnne in NS with dh, ds 12, and dd 10 1st trip May/June 06 Jan/Feb 07, same crew at CBR. DCL Magic Eastern Dec 07 CSR Sept 2009 Universal/WWoHP in Sunset Lakes villa Feb 2010 Same again Aug 2013 in Emerald Island villa PTR/TR Without the Mouse Round 2

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coastgirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,043	Thanks Damo. Do you (or anyone else!) know when breakfast service ends? __________________ JoAnne in NS with dh, ds 12, and dd 10 1st trip May/June 06 Jan/Feb 07, same crew at CBR. DCL Magic Eastern Dec 07 CSR Sept 2009 Universal/WWoHP in Sunset Lakes villa Feb 2010 Same again Aug 2013 in Emerald Island villa PTR/TR Without the Mouse Round 2

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02-26-2013, 02:51 PM	#962
villavic Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 27	Sorry if this has been already asked, it's hard to look for the answer over 65 pages, with no search engine I'm not a HP films fan, just saw the first two. But I always like to see new rides with a previous "knowledge of the facts", or knowing better the story, I mean to enjoy a bit more the ride recognizing characters, scenes, etc. So my questions are: Is it recommendable to see any Harry Potter movie before the ride? And what movies are most related to the ride (and you recommend to watch)? Or it doesn't matter at all?

02-26-2013, 03:21 PM	#963
hpriamson Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 137	Watch the movies up to "Goblet of Fire" - the 4th movie. That should get you up to everything you're likely to see in the current WWoHP - dueling dragons, all the stuff in Forbidden Journey, Butterbeer, etc. It's not THAT big a deal though. There's nothing so esoteric about the Harry Potter universe that you'll be puzzled by it if you weren't previously exposed to it. My wife hadn't read any of the books, and hadn't seen any of the movies since the first one (and that 10 years before we visited), and she still loved it.