Is Ollivander's open during the hotel early entry?

[AC7179]

Or does it open right at regular park entry? My nine year old really wants to get picked because her older sister was once. I'm trying not to build it up because I know there are no guarantees, but the thought of it is really what she is most excited about so I thought maybe trying it first thing may help? Thanks for any help you can provide!

 

[macraven]

I’m not sure as my group of 6 took a pass on it last month

Check the trip report forum as many discuss opening times there

Wish you the best luck your daughter gets to be chosen for the show

 

[shawthorne44]

Before we went the first time (pre-Covid) I researched how to maximize DD's chances of being picked. The most important hint seemed to talk while waiting (when they can hear you) and tell the kid ahead of time to speak clear and distinctly. They want to put on a good show, and if the kid whispers or mumbles it ruins it for the people that aren't the kids family. I asked DD what she hoped the core of her wand would be. I figured it couldn't hurt if they knew that we were there to buy. The other hint I read was just to keep doing it over and over and eventually they will take pity on you and pick your kid. I would also have the older sister hold her wand, so that she doesn't get picked again. Pre-covid they would sometimes do a private thing after your show and before the next if you told them you were really hoping for a wand to pick her. I don't know if that is still happening. One advantage you'll have is that the groups are smaller now due to social distancing.

 

[ClapYourHands]

I thought with COVID it’s now one party per show. Are they combining groups now?

 

[shawthorne44]

I thought with COVID it’s now one party per show. Are they combining groups now?

I can't say for certain because I haven't seen it for myself. But I read that they are doing more than one group but less people than they used to.