Harry Potter- Wizarding World FAQ

[Squirlz]

My son has expressed an interest in wearing the robe/cloak from his Harry Potter costume. Are there any rules against children dressing up in a costume?

I saw children wearing cloaks that they had bought there.

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

My son has expressed an interest in wearing the robe/cloak from his Harry Potter costume. Are there any rules against children dressing up in a costume?

No rules against it. As long as nobody is pretending to be the characters/employees and not taking pictures with other guests, it's fine.

 

[cc-atl]

No rules against it. As long as nobody is pretending to be the characters/employees and not taking pictures with other guests, it's fine.

Thank you all for the quick responses.

 

[mousehousemom]

We are going to WDW in March and have decided to add two days at IOA and US. We are planning on going on a Sunday and Monday and have bought the Universal Unlimited Express pass for both days. I'm trying to decide what park to go to on what day. Several in our group really want to take in WWoHP. Which day would be best for it? Thanks for any help and suggestions you may have!

 

[mesaboy2]

We are going to WDW in March and have decided to add two days at IOA and US. We are planning on going on a Sunday and Monday and have bought the Universal Unlimited Express pass for both days. I'm trying to decide what park to go to on what day. Several in our group really want to take in WWoHP. Which day would be best for it? Thanks for any help and suggestions you may have!

Sunday is likely better than Monday for WWoHP. In the future, know that you can purchase the Express passes in the park once you've had a chance to see the crowds for yourself and judge their worth.

 

[mousehousemom]

Sunday is likely better than Monday for WWoHP. In the future, know that you can purchase the Express passes in the park once you've had a chance to see the crowds for yourself and judge their worth.

Thanks for the info! So excited to go!

 

[Metro West]

Thanks for the info! So excited to go!

I'm sure you'll have a great time!

 

[Poseidon93]

I am planning a trip for sometime near the end of August. I am wondering how much spending money to bring for souvenirs and food. I don't want t say no to getting something just because I want to get something else. I will definitely be buying a few shirts and a wand, but on average how much should I bring? How much have you guys spent on souvenirs there? Thanks!

 

[coastgirl]

I would say it's a hard place to say no. Wands are about $30 I think, shirts 20+, we brought home the butter beer souvenier mug ($9-10), pigmy puffs for the kids (another $15 or so...). Honeyduke's is a hard place to leave without a bagful, $10 for a chocolate frog...My kids are already saving up their allowances, 6 months out.

 

[Poseidon93]

Ok, so 500-1000 should be more than enough?

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Ok, so 500-1000 should be more than enough?

That's definitely enough. People actually spend $1,000 on souvenirs on trips?!

 

[Poseidon93]

Lol I never have. This is my first trip where I am old enough to have to save my own spending money so I am not sure.

 

[Orreed]

Check out the online store to picture want you want and around how much you want to spend. I don't think they have everything but will help you a lot. http://www.universalorlando.com/Merchandise/merchandisehome.aspx We bought my sister a wand ($31) and a chocolate frog ($10). We eat breakfast at the Three Broomsticks ($15) including a beverage. Lunch is around the same price.

 

[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.)

 

[nemofans]

It will be hard not to buy everything. My boys each want a new wand. They currently have Harry's wand. I am sure they will find other things they will want. We will have to get a few things from Honeyduke's. Then I will get an ornament & maybe a shirt for myself. We will try butterbeer & pumpkin juice, as well as eat at 3 Broomsticks.

 

[Metro West]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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....