Harry Potter- Wizarding World FAQ

[MaryKatesMom]

You can make reservations to all sit down restaurants at Universal Resorts through www.opentable.com

Does that include the ones that are NOT in Citywalk. I found Emeril's and Pat O'Brien's (hope they don't disappoint my DD with a bad Shrimp Po' Boy) but I couldn't find Mythos.

 

[damo]

Does that include the ones that are NOT in Citywalk. I found Emeril's and Pat O'Brien's (hope they don't disappoint my DD with a bad Shrimp Po' Boy) but I couldn't find Mythos.

Yes, they are all there.


Just put the name Mythos in for restaurant name and Orlando in for the city.

 

[quadaunt]

What is the nearest sit down restaurant to WWoHP and how do I make reservations?

We were just there last weekend. Three Broomsticks is a great counter service restaurant within WWoHP. Reservations are required for breakfast (if you're staying at one of the Universal resorts your resort concierge can make reservations for you), but not for lunch or dinner. It has a limited children's menu but more extensive regular menu. We ate there for breakfast, lunch and dinner on different days and enjoyed them all. We ate at Mythos for dinner on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant decor and the food. Mythos is in Lost Continent, the area of the park that WWoHP is in. I will post back with their direct phone number, but you can also make reservations through Universal Dining. If you do a search of this site for "Mythos" and "phone number" the direct dial should come up. Or, as suggested, Google it.

 

[MoonFaerie]

Ok, we're planning a day at IOA. We're just gonna get the 1 day 1 park pass, and if we get through the things we really want to do quickly (with no kids, other than WWoHP, we're really just interested in the thrill rides they're too small for), we'll upgrade and hit Universal for a few hours. If we get the express pass at IOA can we also upgrade that to include Universal?

 

[kimgof]

Not sure if somewhere in these pages is the answer to my question, so here it goes.... We are going to WWOHP early entry(staying at HRH). I keep reading to go to Ollivanders first and then hit FJ. What do we do if we buy wands? I hear the locker situation is crowded and a pain in the neck. I plan on using a fanny pac for this park since I want to avoid the lockers. I know the kids definitely want wands ...they're discussing it daily at this point I'm just not sure if I am missing an option since I have never done Universal before. Thanks for any info!

 

[mesaboy2]

Not sure if somewhere in these pages is the answer to my question, so here it goes.... We are going to WWOHP early entry(staying at HRH). I keep reading to go to Ollivanders first and then hit FJ. What do we do if we buy wands? I hear the locker situation is crowded and a pain in the neck. I plan on using a fanny pac for this park since I want to avoid the lockers. I know the kids definitely want wands ...they're discussing it daily at this point I'm just not sure if I am missing an option since I have never done Universal before. Thanks for any info!

Yes, do O's first for the least waiting. And be in place for early entry at least 15-20 minutes before.

As for wands, don't buy them at O's. All O's is is a show, not an actual store. The exit will dump you into a shop--it's almost theme-park law--but you can access that same shop later in the day (without doing O's) when you've already hit all the rides. You may have to wait a moderate time to re-enter the shop however. Also, there are other locations that sell wands, including outdoor carts and I think even some towards the front of the park.

 

[LizEN]

--snipped--What do we do if we buy wands? I hear the locker situation is crowded and a pain in the neck. I plan on using a fanny pac for this park since I want to avoid the lockers. --snipped--

If you're staying on-site, won't the shop send your purchase back to your room for you? Or is that just a Disney thing? I was hoping I wouldn't have to tote my purchases around all day...

 

[damo]

If you're staying on-site, won't the shop send your purchase back to your room for you? Or is that just a Disney thing? I was hoping I wouldn't have to tote my purchases around all day...

Yes, they will send them to your room or to the front of the park so you don't need to lug them around. They won't do that with food items, though, such as chocolate.

 

[ladeedeb]

Not sure if somewhere in these pages is the answer to my question, so here it goes.... We are going to WWOHP early entry(staying at HRH). I keep reading to go to Ollivanders first and then hit FJ. What do we do if we buy wands? I hear the locker situation is crowded and a pain in the neck. I plan on using a fanny pac for this park since I want to avoid the lockers. I know the kids definitely want wands ...they're discussing it daily at this point I'm just not sure if I am missing an option since I have never done Universal before. Thanks for any info!

As previous poster said, you do not have to buy the wands directly after the show, you can go back in, or get them elsewhere (although a little more limited selection). If, however you wish to get them right then (maybe someone got picked and wants the wand that chose them?), you can have them sent to hotel if staying on site, or if not on site, you can have stuff sent to the store at the front of the park and pick it up on your way out. The pick up is at the back of the store farther from the park entrance. They also have wands in the store if you would rather purchase them there. So, you should be all set. Have a great time.

 

[kimgof]

You guys all rock! Thanks soo much for that info! I had no idea that you could get into the store another way or that you could send the packages back to the resort like at WDW. I love this board and all the smart people on it!

 

[scoopmorgan]

I've heard the rides at Universal, the HP rides especially, are not condusive to larger riders. Has anyone been, who can tell me if this is true, or not. I've been told they are very uncomfortable for anyone who is tall, or husky, or ladies well-endowed in their northern regions. I know everyone in our party will be comfortable on Disney rides, so I'd rather stay there than spend $85 + just to watch the rides! Any comments from those who know?:confused:.

 

[damo]

I've heard the rides at Universal, the HP rides especially, are not condusive to larger riders. Has anyone been, who can tell me if this is true, or not. I've been told they are very uncomfortable for anyone who is tall, or husky, or ladies well-endowed in their northern regions. I know everyone in our party will be comfortable on Disney rides, so I'd rather stay there than spend $85 + just to watch the rides! Any comments from those who know?:confused:.

It is difficult to generalize because people carry their weight differently but it seems like if you're a size 24 or under, you should be fine. For guys, it seems like under a 46 waist has no issues either.

 

[twinz]

I've heard the rides at Universal, the HP rides especially, are not condusive to larger riders. Has anyone been, who can tell me if this is true, or not. I've been told they are very uncomfortable for anyone who is tall, or husky, or ladies well-endowed in their northern regions. I know everyone in our party will be comfortable on Disney rides, so I'd rather stay there than spend $85 + just to watch the rides! Any comments from those who know?:confused:.

Im about a size 22 and I had no problems on the Forbidden Journey (the one in the castle). I had to sit in one of the outter seats (eg seats are #'d 1-2-3-4, I had to sit in either 1 or 4). I did not go on the other rides in WWoHP. I hope this helps.

 

[chellealistic]

I've heard the rides at Universal, the HP rides especially, are not condusive to larger riders. Has anyone been, who can tell me if this is true, or not. I've been told they are very uncomfortable for anyone who is tall, or husky, or ladies well-endowed in their northern regions. I know everyone in our party will be comfortable on Disney rides, so I'd rather stay there than spend $85 + just to watch the rides! Any comments from those who know?:confused:.

Like a previous person commented, the FJ ride has seats that are made to accommodate those of us whom aren't "average-sized". I carry most of my weight in my stomach/chest area and am about a size 22-24 and was comfortable in those seats. You might have to wait a bit longer in line for those, depending on how many people are in your party and if you want to sit together.

The Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff were fine for me, too, but I am having a hard time remembering the set up for the seats.

Also, if it helps, my husband is 6'3" and about 240 lbs and didn't have any problems on the rides.

 

[damo]

Like a previous person commented, the FJ ride has seats that are made to accommodate those of us whom aren't "average-sized". I carry most of my weight in my stomach/chest area and am about a size 22-24 and was comfortable in those seats. You might have to wait a bit longer in line for those, depending on how many people are in your party and if you want to sit together.

The Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff were fine for me, too, but I am having a hard time remembering the set up for the seats.

Also, if it helps, my husband is 6'3" and about 240 lbs and didn't have any problems on the rides.

All outer seats on FJ are modified. On FLight of the HIppogriff, two people sit in each seat.

 

[km232465]

I will be in Orlando in 2 weeks. I am planning on taking my 2 daughters to IOA on a Monday night. I am planning to get there at 5:00 pm with a closing time of time 10:00 pm. Is it reasonable to think I will be able to get into The Harry Potter attractions showing up at that time of the day? How are they currently handling crowd control into the Harry Potter area?

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[damo]

I will be in Orlando in 2 weeks. I am planning on taking my 2 daughters to IOA on a Monday night. I am planning to get there at 5:00 pm with a closing time of time 10:00 pm. Is it reasonable to think I will be able to get into The Harry Potter attractions showing up at that time of the day? How are they currently handling crowd control into the Harry Potter area?

Thanks,
Kevin

Here is a thread about the Harry Potter crowds that should help.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2490956

 

[mahannie]

Like a previous person commented, the FJ ride has seats that are made to accommodate those of us whom aren't "average-sized". I carry most of my weight in my stomach/chest area and am about a size 22-24 and was comfortable in those seats. You might have to wait a bit longer in line for those, depending on how many people are in your party and if you want to sit together.

The Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff were fine for me, too, but I am having a hard time remembering the set up for the seats.

Also, if it helps, my husband is 6'3" and about 240 lbs and didn't have any problems on the rides.

The Dragon Challenge has modified seats in 2 separate rows (3 and 7, I think). These seats are not the outside edge seats and utilize two buckles instead of the usual one buckle that the other seats have. The modified seat rows are clearly marked for both sides of the Challenge, so you can just pick which row you'd like to sit in. Hope this helps!

 

[Walleandeva2011]

I didn't read through all these posts so I apologize if any of this is a repeat:

I went last August, but just joined the board so I'll leave what I found here:

1. Beware of the lockers @ WWOHP. I think after about 3-4 hours they charge you the full day rate for a locker which is $20. When you go in to get something, the locker won't let you re-close/lock it so then you have to get another locker and the rates start all over again. I had to pay $40 for lockers for the day....REDICULOUS! I don't know if getting lockers @ the front of the park is any better, but I assume it would be b/c, as in real estate, I have a feeling that you are paying more for the lockers inside the WWOHP.

2. Get there early. When we went we were coming from MEARS transportation (which I highly recommend BTW) and got there about an hour before park opening. The people staying at universal got to go in an hour earlier. When we got in we ran to WWOHP and there was already a line (they don't let more than a certain amount of people in at one time. But then later in the day the guards at the entrances weren't there, so I guess later in the day this restriction isn't made to the capacity of the WWOHP

 

[Walleandeva2011]

Sry having computer problems, but I'll just continue:

3. When we were there one of the attendants made fun with me to another prefect at the site of a Disney key to the world in my wallet. She said, "I guess he doesn't know we are going to be making a Knockturn Alley in the next couple of years. Maybe he'll stay at universal then?" I don't know if this is common knowledge, but it was a hint I remember her dropping.

4. Have fun