Hogsmeade??

[keelylaines]

So I plan on doing DA using early entrance the mornings I am there but is Hogsmeade open for EE too? I thought so but I'm just making sure they haven't changed things. Has anyone headed over there for EE? Is it dead?

 

[damo]

So I plan on doing DA using early entrance the mornings I am there but is Hogsmeade open for EE too? I thought so but I'm just making sure they haven't changed things. Has anyone headed over there for EE? Is it dead?

Yes, both are open.

 

[zebsterama]

Yes, both are open.

Damo - do you or anyone else know what the lines have been like for FJ (and ing general the HP attractions at IOA)?

Crazier or normal for this time of year?

Thanks

 

[damo]

Damo - do you or anyone else know what the lines have been like for FJ (and ing general the HP attractions at IOA)?

Crazier or normal for this time of year?

Thanks

I've read about 20-30 minutes....so a lot less than normal.

 

[zebsterama]

I've read about 20-30 minutes....so a lot less than normal.

Well that's a bonus thanks!

I figure if I set the expectations with my kids (OK I really mean myself ) ahead of time I can be happy with a very limited Gringotts experience. We have never been to UNI so all things HP related will be new and awesome. Come to think of it --- all things Uni will be new and awesome!

Worse comes to absolute worse Gringotts just won't be seen on this trip -- but all others things HP and DA related can be done.

Ironically when I booked the surprise trip for the family last October (bought the plane tickets with points) .... I had no idea that DA or Gringotts was opening.

Then when I heard about it I thought great -- it will open sometime in May or June - some of the initial hype will be gone - and our July trip will be a bonus with the new attraction!!! I was sooooooooooooooooooooooo smart.

.... not such a smart guy now!!

 

[DOOM1001]

I'm hearing the wait for Hogwarts express is half of what it is on the Diagon Alley side.So that would mean I can ride HE faster but my question is once I get off HE how easy is it to get into Diagon Alley?

 

[Bluer101]

I'm hearing the wait for Hogwarts express is half of what it is on the Diagon Alley side.So that would mean I can ride HE faster but my question is once I get off HE how easy is it to get into Diagon Alley?

HE exits just outside DA. Universal was very smart.

To enter DA after HE you need to follow any lines or return times.

 

[zebsterama]

Hogwarts Express question ....

I know that you need park to park passes to use the train.

Could someone please provided some info:

1. I assume it's available for EE at both stations - IOA and US? Correct?

2. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part or perhaps I did hear it somewhere --- If you board at one station, do one leg of the ride, when you're done at the other station, do you queue up via the regular line to come back, or is there different queue for those that wish to return right away?

My head says no way, my heart wishes maybe???....

Thanks for your help!