The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[mickey916]

One thing I thought was funny when I looked at the pictures of the snow was that I didn't really even think about it. Being from Massachusetts that's what all our buildings look like right now. Then, it dawned on me...oh wait that's fake snow! This is Florida! The buildings just looked so natural to me it didn't register for a while....

 

[Melissa612]

What are the chances that WWOHP will be fully operational and open to the public by May 21st?

Universal is offering a HP Vacation Package that is effective for travel between 5/28/10 and 12/31/10. Since the package includes things like early admission to the park and breakfast at The Three Broomsticks, I think it's safe to say that it will definitely be open by the 28th. Not sure about the 21st.

Melissa

 

[wdhinn89]

Do you get any added benefits or perks booking a package vs. room only for visits after May 25th?

Does Universal offer any transportation to and from the airport like Disney does?

TIA

 

[Metro West]

Does Universal offer any transportation to and from the airport like Disney does?

No...you would have to arrange your own transportation.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Do you get any added benefits or perks booking a package vs. room only for visits after May 25th?

From the Universal website:

This EXCLUSIVE vacation package includes:
* Early Park Admission◊ to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks™ - one per person^
* Commemorative GRAND OPENING ticket – one per person
* Hotel accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel
* 3-Day Base Ticket^^ to both Universal Orlando® theme parks – one theme park, per day
* Access to live entertainment◊◊ at Universal CityWalk®

 

[Maleficent&Goons]

Looks amazing! Can you imagine Christmas at Hogwarts? I wish we were going then too! I guess i have to settle on july though.

I wonder if they are going to have the little boats that transfer students to Howarts in that lagoon area?

 

[tiggerplus5]

Ellen DeGeneres just announced that she will be at universal on March 28, 2010. I wonder if they will allow her access to WWOHP. They've filmed her riding the hulk so maybe we will get a sneak preview or there will be soft openings by then. Anyone follow her show that would know more?

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

Of COURSE Ellen's going to get a filmed trip. It's easy promotion for the new area. She'll probably film while no one else is there though, or very soon after the grand opening. But there's no way she'll be waiting in any lines either way

 

[wdhinn89]

From the Universal website:

This EXCLUSIVE vacation package includes:
* Early Park Admission◊ to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks™ - one per person^
* Commemorative GRAND OPENING ticket – one per person
* Hotel accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel
* 3-Day Base Ticket^^ to both Universal Orlando® theme parks – one theme park, per day
* Access to live entertainment◊◊ at Universal CityWalk®

Thank you!

I really meant along the lines of park access and FOTL passes.

I know that the breakfast was early morning which defeated the purpose of the early entry. I could also purchase tickets through AAA cheaper.

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of universal_fanatic, Orlando United
http://www.orlandounited.com

Couple of photos from today...

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[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of zbob1992, Orlando United
http://www.orlandounited.com

Is the description of Three Broomsticks as Counter Service a typo? If not I'm thoroughly dissappointed.

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[IndianaSPEED]

Can't w8 till I can go on the new ride when it opens. If the ride has a "soft" opening before the grand opening then I'll be there for that. I only live about an hour away from Universal and I don't care if I have to go by myself.

I'm not a Harry Potter fan but the new ride will be amazing.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

48"!!

My friend Nisha's here and we started jjumping up and down and shouting "DANGER! DANGER!" as soon as we saw the height restriction.

By comparison, SpiderMan is only 40"!

DANGER! DANGER!!

 

[KimRaye]

One thing I thought was funny when I looked at the pictures of the snow was that I didn't really even think about it. Being from Massachusetts that's what all our buildings look like right now. Then, it dawned on me...oh wait that's fake snow! This is Florida! The buildings just looked so natural to me it didn't register for a while....

I'm in Chicago, and while I realized it was fake snow, it looked very authentic!

 

[Claire-Bear]

For anyone interested in downloading the newest brochure: http://www.universalorlandovacations.com/pdf/2010_UNI_brochure.PDF

Although it doesn't label the HP buildings yet, so will be updated further.

 

[Disneytinker]

Wow looks so good, my dd is so exited, will be keeping an eye on this thread

 

[Cogswel_Cogs]

Is th48" the reconverted coaster. I think that is fair that is one of the roughest rides I was ever on. Bruised my ribs at the stop. I wasn't braced propperly, but I actually almost went to first med the next day.

 

[Metro West]

Is th48" the reconverted coaster. I think that is fair that is one of the roughest rides I was ever on. Bruised my ribs at the stop. I wasn't braced propperly, but I actually almost went to first med the next day.

Which ride are you talking about? Flight of the Hippograff (The Flying Unicorn) is 36" and Dragon Challenge (Dueling Dragons) is 54". The new ride...which is not open...is 48"...are you talking about that one?

 

[Nicole786]

I just sent in a request for Ellen tickets for the 28th! Prices on-site are sky high but I think we'll stay overnight! If she does get a sneak peak, I can't wait to see her coverage! (even if its on TV and not in person)

 

[Scrubba2]

Thank you for posting those great photos!

It is kind of disturbing to see the workers just standing around...they should be working!!! Get them going!!!

Cant wait!

That will be cool to see HP fans dressed up!