The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[CLPClarinet]

Thanks... we have to leave at 3 for the airport so I wont be able to post if we get in until we are back in Iowa. leaving Orlando is always sad but I know for sure after this 1st trip we will be back!

It seems like the WWOHP has been closing by around noon everyday. So you should be able to do most (if not all) of WWOHP and then do a few more rides at IOA. =] I hope it's open for you!

 

[dawn8179]

We were there today and of course did not get in. We have 5 more days to try before we go home.

 

[Planogirl]

Chocolate wand....

The castle looks amazing. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Also, good luck to those trying to get in at 9. I hope that you luck out!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

<---Trying his luck tomorrow. It's one of my only chances before the GO.

 

[kmc]

Tomorrow is our last day in Orlando and we are headed over in the morning to be there at the 9 am opening... hoping and praying that we are able to at least see the area.

hope you get in

 

[rhiansmom]

Headed out in 5 minutes to go try our luck at getting in! DD is beyond giggly with excitement!

 

[jonofthedeadd]

The WWOHP opened at 9am, again, to the general public this morning.

 

[rhiansmom]

we got in...in line for fj now.....says a 45 min wait

 

[Planogirl]

we got in...in line for fj now.....says a 45 min wait

Yay! I hope that it's fun.

 

[lilybrooke14]

Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but from what I'm reading, the child swap area is in the castle? So the little ones can go through the castle, but they don't have to ride the ride?

 

[MrBryan]

Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but from what I'm reading, the child swap area is in the castle? So the little ones can go through the castle, but they don't have to ride the ride?

correct

 

[lilybrooke14]

Awesome, thank you. Does it work the same way for Dueling Dragons and Flight of the Hippogriff?

 

[MrBryan]

Awesome, thank you. Does it work the same way for Dueling Dragons and Flight of the Hippogriff?

the child swap is run the same for all rides yeah

 

[inkkognito]

Alas, the minimal crowds are gone now. I don't know if they ever stopped letting the GP in, but the Ollivanders line was longer than I ever saw it and you couldn't even turn around in Dervish and Banges. Zonkos/Honeydukes was nearly as bad. Huge crowd density on the street too. Surprisingly I didn't see the time go up beyond 60 for FJ and we easily walked into 3 Broomsticks with no line for breakfast.

 

[cressy]

Alas, the minimal crowds are gone now. I don't know if they ever stopped letting the GP in, but the Ollivanders line was longer than I ever saw it and you couldn't even turn around in Dervish and Banges. Zonkos/Honeydukes was nearly as bad. Huge crowd density on the street too. Surprisingly I didn't see the time go up beyond 60 for FJ and we easily walked into 3 Broomsticks with no line for breakfast.

Thanks so much for the update.Thinking of heading to IOA for the day Wed. for another HP fix!(GP this time)If I can just ride FJ, maybe eat at the 3 Broomsticks and hang out for a bit, I'll be happy.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm curious to see if this area tends to empty out late in the day like most of Universal, that is once they keep it open. I would love to save shopping until later on if so.

Waiting for the ride will be brutal I imagine.

 

[susiesk]

Alas, the minimal crowds are gone now. I don't know if they ever stopped letting the GP in, but the Ollivanders line was longer than I ever saw it and you couldn't even turn around in Dervish and Banges. Zonkos/Honeydukes was nearly as bad. Huge crowd density on the street too. Surprisingly I didn't see the time go up beyond 60 for FJ and we easily walked into 3 Broomsticks with no line for breakfast.

I got in this morning also My daughter and I went ahead of my husband and other two kids and he tried getting in around 11:00 and said it was closed off by then.

For as crowded as the stores were this morining, I can't imagine what it will be like after the 18th

 

[the Dark Marauder]

I rode FJ with a friend of mine today via single rider line. Both times we ended up on the same bench. For the short time we were there, it was SWAMPED. After the GO....

Also, do NOT have a butterbeer before riding FJ. I did, and I felt for a few hours afterwards.

 

[poohsneighbour]

Hi we've got a package with Virgin for the day after Grand Opening so know it will be heaving!! However I do have a bit of a silly question! In an earlier photo of the HogsHead there was a row of handpumps which included Butterbeer but there was also one for 'London Pride' - my husband's all time favourite (i suppose it is fairly appropriate too as it is brewed at the Griffin Brewery!). Anyway does anyone know if these are real or just models? - I know we don't go on holiday to eat and drink the same stuff as we have at home but he would be made up to have a pint of Pride at the Hogshead!!
TIA
Ann

 

[MrBryan]

Hi we've got a package with Virgin for the day after Grand Opening so know it will be heaving!! However I do have a bit of a silly question! In an earlier photo of the HogsHead there was a row of handpumps which included Butterbeer but there was also one for 'London Pride' - my husband's all time favourite (i suppose it is fairly appropriate too as it is brewed at the Griffin Brewery!). Anyway does anyone know if these are real or just models? - I know we don't go on holiday to eat and drink the same stuff as we have at home but he would be made up to have a pint of Pride at the Hogshead!!
TIA
Ann

They're real

here's the full list

# Strongbow
# Bass Pale Ale
# Guinness
# Boddingtons Pub Ale
# Newcastle Brown Ale
# London Pride
# Stella Artois
# Bud Light
# Budweiser

and of course their hogs head brew and butterbeer