City, Sand, and Savanna - Link to new trip report

[natebenma]

I loved this update!

The Wizarding World is such a well-themed area. Small, especially in the shops, but packed with awesomeness!

Thanks so much for the FJ spoiler! You are exactly correct about the technology. A couple of years ago when we were waiting in line at the Sum of All Thrills, the CM there told us the ride mechanism was the same type as in FJ.

Great motion sickness warning sign. I haven't noticed that!

That's too funny about the stupid locker lady "story". We have fortunately been able to avoid the evil Universal lockers. Only had to use them once, at Men in Black, in 8 days of visits to US/IoA.

We also had an issue with obnoxious guests in the FJ queue line. A person behind me was annoyed when I stopped to take a picture of the Mirror of Erised.

And a family who cut us in line by sneaking under one of the railings in the greenhouse in FJ. Let's hope theme park karma is alive and well and takes care of obnoxious cutters!

Too bad Judy didn't get to go through the line again, but it looks like she had a nice time window shopping and taking in the atmosphere.

The food at 3 Broomsticks is really good. We enjoyed both our meals there. But we still haven't seen the owl or house elf shadows that move on the walls.

You have a great assortment of magical drinks there! We prefer the frozen butterbeer over the regular. I don't mind the pumpkin juice on tap (at either 3 Broomsticks or Hogs Head), but I found the stuff in the pumpkin bottle to be kind of "sludgy"

 

[MEK]

I didn't realize you had updated again and now I am trying to speed read before work.

I really want to get to Universal - it's on the books for next October. Thoroughly enjoying all your pictures!

 

[KatMark]

Glenn, in all honesty, I am so far behind on the DIS, that all I have been able to do the last ten days is read and NOT make a lot of comments.

So I enjoyed the update, and I wish you, Judy and all of your family a very

 

[MAGICFOR2]

MERRY CHRISTMAS GLENN AND FAMILY!!!

 

[glennbo123]

I'll work on replies at a later date, but thanks Kathy and Tammie and...

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

 

[englishrose47]

I'll work on replies at a later date, but thanks Kathy and Tammie and...

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Merry Christmas to you and the family Glenn !! I started my new 2014 PTR and the Grannie Thread and yes the links are in siggie

 

[afwdwfan]

Great behind the scenes shot. I knew how the ride was supposed to work, but it's neat to see the actual ride vehicles.

I'm definitely glad you were able to get a second ride so that you could experience the queue. It really is impressive, isn't it?

I think you made a wise decision to get out of Potterville... or whatever it's called. It really is a cool, well detailed area, but you made a very good point about being "quaint" vs. being "small." It doesn't take too many people to make it crowded and there are a lot of people that want to be there!

 

[eandesmom]

What a fun update. Those shops are too small, I agree. I am not sure how you fix it but it can get pretty claustrophobic, as can the entire area. A bit too narrow everywhere. Judy and James had a fair amount of standing around, I am at least glad they got to see the Triwizard teams.

We had our share of locker issues, I need to remember that and pack accordingly for those days. I guess in a way it's good Kerri is pregnant and my dad can't ride a few things...they can hold all our stuff!

I can't wait to see what it looks like with Christmas decorations.

 

[PrincePluto]

Glenn, Merry Christmas to you and yours, a day late...

 

[scottny]

The harness. I think it has to click a few times. I am losing as I had surgery 2 months ago for it.
Hope you had a nice holiday and Happy New Year if I don’t make it back.

 

[Steppesister]

Boo! We'll see how long it takes you to recognize me, my long lost friend. Been a while for sure.

 

[jedijill]

Boo! We'll see how long it takes you to recognize me, my long lost friend. Been a while for sure.

I know who you are. Welcome back!

Jill in CO

 

[Steppesister]

I know who you are. Welcome back!

Jill in CO

I've really missed you all! I mean that. Life has been hard and good and full of surprises and hard work. And it's not over yet. Thanks for the welcome!

Well, because I have no life other than family and work, (which isn't really such a bad life, is it?) I'm gonna go slow and skip directly to the juiciest parts of your TR (WDW, duh)- not that the other parts of your trip were'nt juicy, but I'm resisting (it's difficult!) getting sucked into being on here 24/7 again.

Your intro was smashing, not just with pictures and the usual great writing, but well, your plans as well. Sorry for the late flight arrival and less-than-optimal room location. But really, how can one truly complain with the real estate you call "home"? The view is definitely beautiful no matter how you slice it, or point the lens, or however eloquently want to word it. Ahhh, James and the Community Hall. What can I say? I imagine this wont be the last of forays for him this trip.

 

[emmysmommy]

Ahhh broken down rides, misdeeds of an unknown locker lady and Butterbeer! Sounds like an exciting morning! Having never seen the WWoHP I've read with interest in the hopes that some day I'll see it for myself.

I missed wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas but I can wish you an early Happy New Year!

 

[Steppesister]

Sorry to take you on such a distant blast from the past Glennbo. (Puh-leeeze. Who am I kidding? I know you love it.)

Chapter2.

Of course you have the same arrival day tradition; it's just how we roll.

Thoughts :

1) Your kids done went and growed up. Better put a stop to that. Before you know it they'll be bringing fiancès home. Trust me I know. It happened to me recently.

2) What the what? A new Lego creation?!?! Stop! You're killing me!

3) Delayed food =Grumpy Steppesister

4) Technical question: (because I'm too lazy to do the research myself) Do you have to have an AP to get a TIW card? I didn't know that.

Now, carry on.

 

[Disneybuckeye]

Happy Holidays Glenn! Glad WWOHP went reasonably well. I made FJ and then I was done for a few hours. Too bad you did not get to eat at Three Broomsticks. I really enjoyed that.

I though HP World was really well done. I loved how well they recreated it, but I hated how small and crowded it was. I also was bothered by all the snow. I know most of the books are set in winter, but it was not always cold, and with it being so hot most of the time in Florida I think they should have skipped the snow.

I loved the stores, windows, FJ, Olivanders, and frozen butter beer. Looking forward to Diagon Alley for sure.

I acutally think I liked Cars Land better just due to the size and scale and not feeling so cramped. DH preferred WWOHP.

Looking forward to more as I have over nine months until my next Disney fix.

Mary Kay

 

[KatMark]

Glenn, to you and all the family

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[englishrose47]

Happy New Year to the Glennbos !!!!

 

[Steppesister]

And chapter 3...

Ahhhh, Yeehaw Bob. What a fun show he puts on! I still have the signed picture he gave me, but better than that I have a whole lotta great memories of laughing my head off for 2 hours.

I'm glad your parents were game for that sort of ridiculous fun! It's hard to believe they were still going after that very early wake up!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

A big Happy NY to the GB clan from another GB clan.

WWoHP looks mighty nifty.

Looking forward to the IOA recap.