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Nasscar159 · 08-06-2012, 11:53 PM

Would a wand break by just slashing it around, even if it doesn't hit anything?

damo · 08-07-2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasscar159

Would a wand break by just slashing it around, even if it doesn't hit anything?

It is basically a skinny resin stick. You wouldn't think it would break just by slashing it around.

jadeoracle · 08-07-2012, 08:09 PM

Hi! I've been lurking this board for a few months, but am just about to leave on vacation. (I'm headed to Costa Rica first, followed by two days at Universal). I was wondering what are people's favorite and least favorite candy at Honeydukes? I've heard some of the candy is poor quality and bad tasting, and for the prices that I've seen I'd like to know what (if any) of the candy do you guys recommend?

I will getting chocolate frogs and cauldron cakes

But am lost beyond that.

macraven · 08-07-2012, 08:51 PM

the cauldron cake i had last year was dry.
don't know if anyone else experienced that.

the chocolate frogs are good.
instead of buying them at parry hotter, i buy mine at jelly belly.
it's much cheaper then.

but, you can't go wrong on the chocolate frogs.

have fun on both locations on your vacation!

SnapesGirl · 08-08-2012, 01:22 PM

We really liked the Lemon Drops - the ones in the glass container, not the one you can buy by the pound (for some reason those are not as good). I actually didn't like the chocolate frogs. The packaging is cool and you get a card, but the chocolate itself tasted like that cheap Easter egg chocolate.

macraven · 08-08-2012, 01:50 PM

i've heard others say the chocolate frogs have that palmer easter candy taste.
i had that impression with the ones when they first came out, but last year i didn't.

guess i just got lucky.

disneycrazy2004 · 08-09-2012, 07:53 AM

Hello everyone,
what a wonderful thread full with so much info

We are Universal newbies and going there next week

Reading all the posts, seems that we are going there the busiest days - Friday and Saturday. We are staying onsite and will do the early entry for IOA. I have read to do the Oleanders first and then FJ. Would the store be open for early entry, and if we get on line for the store first would we miss on FJ - meaning when done with the wand store, would FJ's line be really long? We also have Breakfast res for 9:30, so looking for some input on what is the best way to utilize our time. TIA

mesaboy2 · 08-09-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by disneycrazy2004

Hello everyone,
what a wonderful thread full with so much info

We are Universal newbies and going there next week

Reading all the posts, seems that we are going there the busiest days - Friday and Saturday. We are staying onsite and will do the early entry for IOA. I have read to do the Oleanders first and then FJ. Would the store be open for early entry, and if we get on line for the store first would we miss on FJ - meaning when done with the wand store, would FJ's line be really long? We also have Breakfast res for 9:30, so looking for some input on what is the best way to utilize our time. TIA

Everything within WWoHP should be open for EE. Note that Ollivander's is not a store, but a show that reenacts the scene from HP1 where Harry gets his wand. If you go to that show, you are dumped into the Owl Post, where you can buy a wand and other things. You do not have to go to Ollivander's to get into the store.

But yes, go to Ollivander's first if you're interested. The line for it builds fast and stays long all day long. Forbidden Journey is a people-eater and an interesting queue anyways.

If you show up for early entry when it opens, or even a few minutes before would be better, than you should have no trouble getting Ollivanders and FJ done before your 9:30a breakfast (I'm assuming at Three Broomsticks).

jessrose18 · 08-09-2012, 10:04 AM

I really liked my choc cauldron... didnt eat my frog he is still in the box

anyone tried that pumpkin tart?

disneycrazy2004 · 08-09-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mesaboy2

Everything within WWoHP should be open for EE. Note that Ollivander's is not a store, but a show that reenacts the scene from HP1 where Harry gets his wand. If you go to that show, you are dumped into the Owl Post, where you can buy a wand and other things. You do not have to go to Ollivander's to get into the store.

But yes, go to Ollivander's first if you're interested. The line for it builds fast and stays long all day long. Forbidden Journey is a people-eater and an interesting queue anyways.

If you show up for early entry when it opens, or even a few minutes before would be better, than you should have no trouble getting Ollivanders and FJ done before your 9:30a breakfast (I'm assuming at Three Broomsticks).

This is wonderful information - thank you very much! My DD is really interested in Ollivanders, so will do that one first and then FJ. And yes breakfast is at Three Broomsticks. Thanks a lot for your help!

peeputt · 08-20-2012, 09:38 AM

DH and I are going to WWoHP for the 1st time on Sept 19th. Are there any crowd calendars out there for Universal like there are for the Disney parks? I was just wondering how busy it may be.

disneyhockeymad · 08-20-2012, 12:29 PM

My best friend really wants me to send a postcard from WWoHP because apparently you can get a Hogsmead post mark... Is this true? And if it is where do I do this from? Thanks

dfriia · 08-20-2012, 01:44 PM

Right outside the entrance to Owl Post when I was there. So, next door to Ollivander's and under the big Owlery shelter beside the shop door. There was a podium and a woman in a robe and hat was rubber stamping anything you asked her to. I got a Hogsmeade stamp in my passport for my birthday! I also mailed a card in an envelope that I had already addressed and stamped at home, so it was sent from Hogsmeade.

ksromack · 09-01-2012, 06:03 PM

Will the WWoHP be decorated for the Christmas season.

Momw/aplan · 09-02-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by peeputt

DH and I are going to WWoHP for the 1st time on Sept 19th. Are there any crowd calendars out there for Universal like there are for the Disney parks? I was just wondering how busy it may be.

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http://www.undercovertourist.com/pla...-to-visit.html

Orlando Informer and Undercover Tourist are the only two I know of.

08-07-2012, 08:09 PM	#828
jadeoracle Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1	Honeydukes Candy Hi! I've been lurking this board for a few months, but am just about to leave on vacation. (I'm headed to Costa Rica first, followed by two days at Universal). I was wondering what are people's favorite and least favorite candy at Honeydukes? I've heard some of the candy is poor quality and bad tasting, and for the prices that I've seen I'd like to know what (if any) of the candy do you guys recommend? I will getting chocolate frogs and cauldron cakes But am lost beyond that.

08-07-2012, 08:51 PM	#829
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,056	the cauldron cake i had last year was dry. don't know if anyone else experienced that. the chocolate frogs are good. instead of buying them at parry hotter, i buy mine at jelly belly. it's much cheaper then. but, you can't go wrong on the chocolate frogs. have fun on both locations on your vacation! __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

08-08-2012, 01:22 PM	#830
SnapesGirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 293	We really liked the Lemon Drops - the ones in the glass container, not the one you can buy by the pound (for some reason those are not as good). I actually didn't like the chocolate frogs. The packaging is cool and you get a card, but the chocolate itself tasted like that cheap Easter egg chocolate. __________________ May 2014 - Art of Animation ; April 2012 - Offsite; September 2011 - Offsite; April 2011 - Offsite; May 2001 - Offsite; September 1999 - Fort Wilderness Cabin

08-08-2012, 01:50 PM	#831
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,056	i've heard others say the chocolate frogs have that palmer easter candy taste. i had that impression with the ones when they first came out, but last year i didn't. guess i just got lucky. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

08-09-2012, 07:53 AM	#832
disneycrazy2004 too far away from Disney.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 814	Hello everyone, what a wonderful thread full with so much info We are Universal newbies and going there next week Reading all the posts, seems that we are going there the busiest days - Friday and Saturday. We are staying onsite and will do the early entry for IOA. I have read to do the Oleanders first and then FJ. Would the store be open for early entry, and if we get on line for the store first would we miss on FJ - meaning when done with the wand store, would FJ's line be really long? We also have Breakfast res for 9:30, so looking for some input on what is the best way to utilize our time. TIA __________________ MEDH DS 15 DD 12 Cujo Mitzie *Disney World-first trip-off site 2004All Star Music-September,2007Disney Magic-March,2008All Star Sports-September,2008* Pop Century-August,2009 All Star Movies-December,2009 Pop Century-August,2010 All Star Music-August,2011Caribbean Beach Resort-August,2011 Disney Magic-March,2012**Port Orleans-Riverside-August,2012

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08-09-2012, 10:04 AM	#834
jessrose18 ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,786	I really liked my choc cauldron... didnt eat my frog he is still in the box anyone tried that pumpkin tart? __________________ Jessica & Adam 2012-MK/WWOHP/PCC 4.0 2012-London/Normandy/Paris/DLRP 2010-AKV/PCC 2.0 2010-Pop! 2009-ASMu 2008-ASMu 2007-Offsite 2006-Offsite+ RCCL 2004-DLRP Honeymoon

08-20-2012, 09:38 AM	#836
peeputt Filled with Wanderlust... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hershey, PA USA Posts: 219	Crowds? DH and I are going to WWoHP for the 1st time on Sept 19th. Are there any crowd calendars out there for Universal like there are for the Disney parks? I was just wondering how busy it may be. __________________ Feb. 2011 - POFQ (Hubby and my 1st trip together) Sept. 2012 - The Dolphin & POFQ Sept. 2013 - Old Key West

08-20-2012, 12:29 PM	#837
disneyhockeymad ˚o˚ ˚o˚ Sharing a Little Bit of Disney Happiness! ˚o˚ ˚o˚ Adores Toffee Crisps Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 1,554	My best friend really wants me to send a postcard from WWoHP because apparently you can get a Hogsmead post mark... Is this true? And if it is where do I do this from? Thanks __________________ Lauraclaireh on twitter Well you said you wanted to do things differently! A Sept 2012 TR Just one last time... please? A Sept 2012 PTR It's Alright I'm Still Alive! July 2008 TR WDW offsite 2001 (April), DLRP Hotel Cheyenne 2001 (June), DLRP Davy Crockett Ranch 2002 (August), DLRP offsite 2003 (August), WDW offsite 2004 (April), DLRP offsite 2005 (August), DLRP Sequioa Lodge 2005 (December), DLRP School Day Trip 2006 (May), DLRP Sequioa Lodge 2006 (December), WDW offsite 2008 (July), DLRP Sequioa Lodge 2009 (December) WDW offsite 2012 (September) WDW Kidani Village 2013 - our first DVC trip (December)

08-20-2012, 01:44 PM	#838
dfriia Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 152	Right outside the entrance to Owl Post when I was there. So, next door to Ollivander's and under the big Owlery shelter beside the shop door. There was a podium and a woman in a robe and hat was rubber stamping anything you asked her to. I got a Hogsmeade stamp in my passport for my birthday! I also mailed a card in an envelope that I had already addressed and stamped at home, so it was sent from Hogsmeade.

09-01-2012, 06:03 PM	#839
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