The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[Mouse Skywalker]

This was posted by Universal Orlando on their facebook page.

"Hi, Facebookers. As planned, we are accommodating package holders and on-site hotel guests with a Wizarding World of Harry Potter experience as of today, May 28. This is a controlled experience for these guests only. We look forward to welcoming guests for our grand opening on June 18."

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

Sounds like this ride is going to be breaking down and it will be a real fiasco. They should've previewed this WAY earlier.

Still, I'm happy to hear it doesn't go upside-down. Now I can ride with no worries!

 

[Everton]

For those asking if the ride goes upside down, Attractions posted on Twitter "Just talked to some who ride Forbidden Journey, doesn't go upside down, your legs hang, sound is built in seat" -- not to say you won't be thrown around, but no inversions.

Thanks thats good news for us sickies lol .. well it's slightly better than being thrown around and going upside down, just being thrown around to contend with now

 

[damo]

This was posted by Universal Orlando on their facebook page.

"Hi, Facebookers. As planned, we are accommodating package holders and on-site hotel guests with a Wizarding World of Harry Potter experience as of today, May 28. This is a controlled experience for these guests only. We look forward to welcoming guests for our grand opening on June 18."

Sounds like they are still working hard to get things ready.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Sounds like this ride is going to be breaking down and it will be a real fiasco. They should've previewed this WAY earlier.

Still, I'm happy to hear it doesn't go upside-down. Now I can ride with no worries!

ALL new rides will have frequent bouts of technical difficulties, especially during preview time and during its first year of full operation.

 

[FINFAN]

anyone wish that we could get in to the rest of the land and let FJ just be on the time limit? My kids LOVE DD...so is that limited? NO night rides on it?I sure hope I am just uber confused on what is where as far as access goes...but to lose DD, well, it hurts..tell me my coffee has not kicked in yet and I am wrong....

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

ALL new rides will have frequent bouts of technical difficulties, especially during preview time and during its first year of full operation.

I know that, what I'm saying is that they should've previewed this earlier so they could start working on problems early and see how the ride worked under A LOT of pressure.

 

[damo]

I know that, what I'm saying is that they should've previewed this earlier so they could start working on problems early and see how the ride worked under A LOT of pressure.

The ride has to be working first. Perhaps it was not ready to be previewed earlier.

 

[Metro West]

Sounds like this ride is going to be breaking down and it will be a real fiasco. They should've previewed this WAY earlier.

Yup...and two hours a day isn't going to help much.

 

[damo]

anyone wish that we could get in to the rest of the land and let FJ just be on the time limit? My kids LOVE DD...so is that limited? NO night rides on it?I sure hope I am just uber confused on what is where as far as access goes...but to lose DD, well, it hurts..tell me my coffee has not kicked in yet and I am wrong....

DD will continue to run if the WW is not open. However, they have to set up the access to it first. There are temp walls on wheels that have to be put into place after WW is shut down because they go right through the center of the land.

 

[gollal]

I just found out that for those of us who purchased the package prior to 6/18 who were promised entrance starting today that yes, we can get in but only for two hours per day. I have no idea how that will work but I guess we will find out. So if you're in line & you hit the two hour mark, I wonder how that works. Argg.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I just found out that for those of us who purchased the package prior to 6/18 who were promised entrance starting today that yes, we can get in but only for two hours per day. I have no idea how that will work but I guess we will find out. So if you're in line & you hit the two hour mark, I wonder how that works. Argg.

I don't really understand... if you bought the package, were you TOLD the hours WWoHP would be open? My sleepy-late hubby would be VERY unhappy.

 

[Planogirl]

I bet that they don't order people to leave the line but try to get everyone through. It's a shame that this thing is having mechanical problems though. This reminds me of when Universal first opened in Orlando and it seemed like so much was broken in those days.

 

[aykna]

How will people have time to have breakfast at the Three Broomsticks and ride the rides?

 

[Claire-Bear]

I don't really understand... if you bought the package, were you TOLD the hours WWoHP would be open? My sleepy-late hubby would be VERY unhappy.

No has only really come to light today. As per the package you get the one-hour early-viewing of WWOHP, so they've just added that to another hour of package-only viewing.

 

[Metro West]

How will people have time to have breakfast at the Three Broomsticks and ride the rides?

Simple...you won't.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Another facebook post from a member of the DIS team.

Here is what they are not saying, the WWOHP is only open from 8am - 10 am. If you do not have early admission, you will NOT get in. If you have motion sickness this ride is not for you. Do not eat too soon prior to riding.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

No has only really come to light today. As per the package you get the one-hour early-viewing of WWOHP, so they've just added that to another hour of package-only viewing.

I don't think that was advertised!

 

[nodoubtrock]

I dont think you would want to ride the rides after having breakfast at the 3 broomsticks..I know I couldn't ride Dueling Dragons or FJ on a full stomach..Probably just the kids coaster ride..I wonder if they got to see the performers at all..I know there is supposed to be a frog choir and a couple other ones.

 

[Claire-Bear]

I don't think that was advertised!

You don't think what was advertised? The hour early entry? It was a perk of your package

Separately:
From **************:

"Wizarding World of Harry Potter preview has ended today. Plenty of video and photos on the way today! Amazing"

Looking forward to seeing their report later today!