olpr
Hakuna Matata<3
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- Jul 28, 2014
Greetings All!
I'm Olivia and I've lurked around these boards for a little while. I'm a born and raised Disney Geek and only recently started venturing to Universal for Harry Potter. Both my Husband and I are huge Harry Potter fans. We went to London on our honeymoon, mainly to visit Leavesden Studios for the Harry Potter Studio Tour.
So ever since we got married we said we would take our first anniversary trip to Universal since my husband, Jon, hasn't been yet! I've been twice before, but it will be my first time seeing the Diagon Alley expansion. I have never stayed on property at Universal and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it. We booked our trip for November 13-17 with 3 day park tickets. We are staying at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort and we are so looking forward to it. It reminds me of the Pop Century resort at Disney of which I have fond memories so I'm excited to try it out. We just booked a few days ago and I have come up with a rough itinerary. But first the cast!
Olivia (me) - I'm 26, a Disney Geek, mom to 2 hound dogs, hobby costumer and I love playing flyball with my pointer mix! I work at a pet store and do some freelance photography. Huge fan of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, and Disney!
Jon (husband) - 33. Software Developer. Loves Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and Ghostbusters. Picky Eater.
Nov. 13 - Leave early AM. Drive the 7-8 hours and arrive at Downtown Disney by 3-3:30 for our T-Rex ressie at 4PM. This was the hubs first choice, a big dino fan. Food isn't too bad but worth the atmosphere. After dinner we will head to Cabana Bay to check in! Then explore the resort and relax in the room to get ready for the parks.
Nov. 14 Plan to hit Diagon Alley early in the AM. As close to park opening as possible to go ahead and get in line for Gringotts. Plan to eat at Leaky Cauldron at some point during the day for our main meal.
Nov. 15- Will focus more on Hogsmeade and Hogwarts. Will try to hit Forbidden Journey early as well and do everything else at our leisure. Will eat at Three Broomsticks this day.
Nov. 16 - I planned to explore the rest of IOA and the Studios today. Is this feasible? I'm sure we will have a little extra time Saturday to explore outside Harry Potter. We will stay through late afternoon and leave to eat somewhere on Disney property. Right now its between Boatwright's at Port Orleans Resort and the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Resort. I planned to watch the fireworks from the beach at the Poly that night after dinner but hubby likes the Boatwright's Menu more. We shall see. I have ressies both places and plan on canceling one as soon as we decide.
Nov. 17 - Check out of hotel, have lunch at Earl of Sandwich, explore downtown disney, drive home.
I have one big meal scheduled a day. I'm looking for suggestions for the best counter service to get a good snack or share a meal at. I would also like to see the Night Time show at the studios one night. Is it a must see? Worth the wait? Would love to hear opinions. All plans are subject to change. I feel like I have all our must dos covered. Looking forward to posting about my upcoming trip! Thanks for reading!
I'm Olivia and I've lurked around these boards for a little while. I'm a born and raised Disney Geek and only recently started venturing to Universal for Harry Potter. Both my Husband and I are huge Harry Potter fans. We went to London on our honeymoon, mainly to visit Leavesden Studios for the Harry Potter Studio Tour.
So ever since we got married we said we would take our first anniversary trip to Universal since my husband, Jon, hasn't been yet! I've been twice before, but it will be my first time seeing the Diagon Alley expansion. I have never stayed on property at Universal and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it. We booked our trip for November 13-17 with 3 day park tickets. We are staying at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort and we are so looking forward to it. It reminds me of the Pop Century resort at Disney of which I have fond memories so I'm excited to try it out. We just booked a few days ago and I have come up with a rough itinerary. But first the cast!
Olivia (me) - I'm 26, a Disney Geek, mom to 2 hound dogs, hobby costumer and I love playing flyball with my pointer mix! I work at a pet store and do some freelance photography. Huge fan of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, and Disney!
Jon (husband) - 33. Software Developer. Loves Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and Ghostbusters. Picky Eater.
Nov. 13 - Leave early AM. Drive the 7-8 hours and arrive at Downtown Disney by 3-3:30 for our T-Rex ressie at 4PM. This was the hubs first choice, a big dino fan. Food isn't too bad but worth the atmosphere. After dinner we will head to Cabana Bay to check in! Then explore the resort and relax in the room to get ready for the parks.
Nov. 14 Plan to hit Diagon Alley early in the AM. As close to park opening as possible to go ahead and get in line for Gringotts. Plan to eat at Leaky Cauldron at some point during the day for our main meal.
Nov. 15- Will focus more on Hogsmeade and Hogwarts. Will try to hit Forbidden Journey early as well and do everything else at our leisure. Will eat at Three Broomsticks this day.
Nov. 16 - I planned to explore the rest of IOA and the Studios today. Is this feasible? I'm sure we will have a little extra time Saturday to explore outside Harry Potter. We will stay through late afternoon and leave to eat somewhere on Disney property. Right now its between Boatwright's at Port Orleans Resort and the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Resort. I planned to watch the fireworks from the beach at the Poly that night after dinner but hubby likes the Boatwright's Menu more. We shall see. I have ressies both places and plan on canceling one as soon as we decide.
Nov. 17 - Check out of hotel, have lunch at Earl of Sandwich, explore downtown disney, drive home.
I have one big meal scheduled a day. I'm looking for suggestions for the best counter service to get a good snack or share a meal at. I would also like to see the Night Time show at the studios one night. Is it a must see? Worth the wait? Would love to hear opinions. All plans are subject to change. I feel like I have all our must dos covered. Looking forward to posting about my upcoming trip! Thanks for reading!