IOA/ WWoHP this weekend, advice needed

[GoingtoDisney]

We are considering doing IOA this Saturday, 4/9, before we head for home (been at WDW). Since this is last minute I have only had minimal time on computer to do my research (and I researched and planned WDW to death). We would be going to mainly do Harry Potter as we went to IOA and Universal two years ago.

Should we bite the bullet and stay on site for $350 to get the early entry--an hour early, 8 am, correct? Does it save that much time on lines? Or, save the money and stay somewhere less expensive and go in with everyone else at 9? If we did this what time do we need to arrive at the park? We need to be out of the park by 3 to head for home so staying late is not an option.

Sounds like we should do Ollivanders first, followed by FJ and then the other two rides is best strategy wait wise?

Any advice would be so appreciated. Usually I read all the relative threads but I have limited internet access right now. Thanks in advance.

I think I posted this in another forum by mistake...going too fast.
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[pipchik98]

We were there in March, but went during the week so I am not sure how different the crowd level will be on Saturday. We stayed off site and arrived at the park around 9am, we were able to get through all of HP by 2-3pm. We did Olivanders, then Forbidden Journey which was an amazing thrill ride, ate at the Three Broomsticks for lunch then hit the other 2 coasters.The theming is amazing so be sure to really look around at the windows of the storefronts. We also did some shopping. We loved it so much we did go back a second day!

 

[Metro West]

I hope she had a good time.