The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[inkkognito]

I agree about a walking line, but they don't really have room because it's already set up for regular, EP and single rider. It would really help tho'. The line was empty one of the times we rode except for a group of people in the DADA room. I realized they weren't moving...they were taking photos, gaping in awe etc...so I asked if they'd mind if we passed them. They said sure so we continued on our way. I suspect that happens a lot because there is so much to see your first time through. I'm over it now that I've seen it several times and ready for the EP shortcut to open.

 

[DisneyGerry]

 

[black562]

Does anyone know how much the glass honeydukes jars with candy in them costs?

 

[yaytezIOA]

The glass honeydukes jars are about $12 bucks, give or take. Not too unreasonable.
We went again today and spent more time. Amazed. We have all kinds of pics and a full review.
We also get some pretty close up pics of the seats to answer the "will i fit" question.
Dragons Challenge has(had) a reride line. You can usually get off then get right back on. If you go through the exit and and back into the entrance, it counts as a separate ride.

 

[mikeandkarla]

Has FJ been working for the entire time the WWoHP has been open the last few days?

 

[scottmel]

The glass honeydukes jars are about $12 bucks, give or take. Not too unreasonable.
We went again today and spent more time. Amazed. We have all kinds of pics and a full review.
We also get some pretty close up pics of the seats to answer the "will i fit" question.
Dragons Challenge has(had) a reride line. You can usually get off then get right back on. If you go through the exit and and back into the entrance, it counts as a separate ride.

Awesome detailed report..thank you. i am just worrying about riding FJ. i have a bad lower back - is is super jerky or head jarring or left you sore ? i don't like test trak at epcot at all but can handle big thunder mountain, everest, etc...Just the jerkiness really jarrs my back..thoughts on FJ?

 

[msminniemouse]

I think that onsite will continue to get the hour early entrance. It usually is a perk of staying onsite and I really don't see any reason for it to change. The package holder people only paid extra for breakfasts. Their other prices were the same as regular hotel guests. Onsite packages often include a breakfast at the hotels, so this really isn't much different. The people at the reservation line have always said that the only difference between the package and staying onsite was the breakfast. This makes sense since many, many people already have annual passes and would not need to buy the package.

Regarding Universal saying that onsite guests would not be let in before June 18th. If you look at what they put in writing, it says, "At this time, package holders ....." They did not say that things could not change.

I'm quite surprised that people think that having package and onsite guests in the WWoHP is sufficient for soft openings. Universal needs to have softs with crowds as close to normal as possible.

I already had park tickets and was able to buy the package without tickets (they changed the policy right after I booked and now require park tickets with the package), and the price difference between room only and package is $150. I have until beginning of July to cancel the package, and will just go with my room only ressie if it seems like you can get in the park early with just room only ressie, because it is not worth $150 price difference for just the breakfast, and the only reason I booked package was because I was told that it was the only way I would get 1 hour early entry. I guess after June 18, we will find out if onsite guest are also getting in early as well as package holders.

 

[Disney Padawan]

The glass honeydukes jars are about $12 bucks, give or take. Not too unreasonable.
We went again today and spent more time. Amazed. We have all kinds of pics and a full review.
We also get some pretty close up pics of the seats to answer the "will i fit" question.
Dragons Challenge has(had) a reride line. You can usually get off then get right back on. If you go through the exit and and back into the entrance, it counts as a separate ride.

Awesome review! Thanks for sharing.

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving us a play by play of FJ over at the spoilers board? You seem to know the world and your review would be greatly appreciated. From one fan to another.

 

[inkkognito]

Just posted a summary of exactly what you'll find in WWoHP in terms of rides, entertainment, food and shops, including some photos. Click here to check it out. Writing the reports helps with my withdrawal, but we're going to head over there tomorrow and see if we can catch a soft opening. Then I'm planning to go on Monday morning with some friends. Hopefully that will be enough Harry to tide me over so I can avoid it during the peak season.

 

[rjvose17]

Just posted a summary of exactly what you'll find in WWoHP in terms of rides, entertainment, food and shops, including some photos. Click here to check it out. Writing the reports helps with my withdrawal, but we're going to head over there tomorrow and see if we can catch a soft opening. Then I'm planning to go on Monday morning with some friends. Hopefully that will be enough Harry to tide me over so I can avoid it during the peak season.

I am jealous I wish I were that close to be able to just go.

 

[rjvose17]

Wow, that is a great question! I never thought about the two dragons in this way. If you don't get an answer here please post it in its own thread.

We had passes this trip, just about a week ago, and we asked the same question about the two coasters. They told us it was good for both red and blue...so the answer would be YES, you can use it twice...once for each side...not sure how they know, but they told us that we could use it and we did.

 

[bubba's mom]

They wouldn't know which coaster you choose...It's probably good for (technically) 2 times on that ride then.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

For anyone who's been able to ride FJ--is the singles line open? I might trek down there in the next week for my butterbeer fix and to ride, esp if the single rider line is open.

 

[*LittleMermaid*]

The Express for Dueling Dragons works once for Fire and once for Ice.

 

[eandesmom]

I already had park tickets and was able to buy the package without tickets (they changed the policy right after I booked and now require park tickets with the package), and the price difference between room only and package is $150. I have until beginning of July to cancel the package, and will just go with my room only ressie if it seems like you can get in the park early with just room only ressie, because it is not worth $150 price difference for just the breakfast, and the only reason I booked package was because I was told that it was the only way I would get 1 hour early entry. I guess after June 18, we will find out if onsite guest are also getting in early as well as package holders.

We have a HRH ticket/room package for Mid August that is not the official HP package but is the buy more save more one. It includes the early entry but no tickets or breakfast.

 

[msminniemouse]

We have a HRH ticket/room package for Mid August that is not the official HP package but is the buy more save more one. It includes the early entry but no tickets or breakfast.

So, I wonder if they will try to distinguish between Harry Potter Package, vs. Hotel Package vs. room only for the early entry.
I just looked at a HRH hotel package (not official Harry Potter) but if you try to remove the tickets, you get an error message that tickets are required. This is the same message you now get if you try to remove the tickets from Harry Potter package. I was told by agent that I booked without the tickets just in time (3/27), because after that they changed the requirement. The HRH package is actually $15 cheaper than the $130/nite room only rate I would pay and it includes early entry; I wish I knew about this package instead of the Harry Potter one which would cost alot more just for breakfast.

So, it seems that you don't need exclusive Harry Potter package just for early entry, but I wonder if you need some kind of package or if onsite only is good enough.

 

[yaytezIOA]

Awesome review! Thanks for sharing.

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving us a play by play of FJ over at the spoilers board? You seem to know the world and your review would be greatly appreciated. From one fan to another.

I will write a spoiler filled review of the ride in a day or so.

 

[mom2aandj]

We have all kinds of pics and a full review.

thank you for all the details, especially the pics of the merchandise!

 

[inkkognito]

Getting ready to go lurk around IOA and check out the soft opening situation. I4 is messed up so we'll be stuck on the back roads.

 

[czycropper]

yaytezIOA - thanks so much for your review!

Now, I'm super excited (as if I wasn't before ) about going in November for a belated 50th birthday celebration - now I'm wishing I could go during my birthday weekend in October but my DDs have cheer competitions during that time