The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[inkkognito]

Hi inkkognito!

So, you are saying that WWoHP was in fact open to the GP at 8 or 9am? We are in Orlando right now on our first and only trip here and my DD14 and I have been dying to know if we will be let in or not.

Our first two visits were as onsite hotel guests so we got in at 8...one day it didn't open for an hour and the other day is was open immediately. No GP was let in on those days.

Then we came as GP earlier this week and were let in at 8:45-8:50ish. FJ was open by the time we walked over there so I'm sure the hotel guests had been riding it for a while already.

As for cargo pants, I prefer those with tying or buttoning pockets but velcro should be okay (just be a little cautious on Rip Ride Rockit because that thing has one or two areas that I swear are a sucking vortex for pocket contents.

 

[CLPClarinet]

You could safety pin your pockets right before getting on if it worries you. 2 for each pocket. =]

 

[Planogirl]

I would hold the phone and camera in your hands as your about to board abd put them in the seat bin close it and sit down

I found that to be easier for me than stashing them in my pockets, plus it weighed my shorts down

How big is the bin? And does it snap shut so things are definitely safe in it?

 

[Planogirl]

Question about cargo pants...I found out DH's fit me, which was a nice surprise. So I was planning on wearing them so I could have a place to stash my phone and new pocket camera I just bought to fit in a cargo shorts pocket (and ziplocs for the wet rides).

But, they close with velcro...any danger on the stuff falling out on the coasters?

I hadn't thought about trying to find some men's cargo shorts that fit me. I wonder what size I wear...

I've been trying to find some with pockets that zip or button but I can't find any of any style for women!

 

[CLPClarinet]

I got my pair of men's cargo pants from Old Navy. It's useful whenever I go to rock concerts. Mine zip up on the crotch, then snap shut on the waist. The cargo pockets are velcro'd shut. OH and the hand pockets are zippers! So you can zip up anything inside your pockets (plus they're deep). I feel very secure putting my ID/cash/credit card/camera/keys in those pockets.

Bought these pants 2 summers ago, but Old Navy probably still makes a highly similar product. They're

 

[Don Pacho]

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You can see the holes which would allow you to see the fiber optics.

Thanks for the pic Cody Meacham

I guess it does the same effect as the one at the Tower of Terror?

 

[Don Pacho]

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[Don Pacho]

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[Don Pacho]

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OK, I am back. So they were letting everyone in at 9:00am. And I got in and rode FJ twice first thing. The ride is awesome. It is truely a technological wonder.More in the spoilers thread.

Anyway, Here are a couple of pics:

So People were wondering about the gap in the rocks at the base of Hogwarts:

And it leads back under the courtyard:

From the Hog's Head:

There was a crew from NBC there today:

From Honeyduke's

Ummm...What!?!

Pram Parking near DC:

For those wondering how crowded the shops can get:

While the frozen trough isn't cold, the basin works:

 

[Don Pacho]

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[SnowWitch]

Curious here. Entertaining the idea of a trip to the dark side the 1st week of October. Staying 5 nights onsite. What do you think we will be looking at crowdwise at this point? Need some serious education om the whole Horror night festivites, the 2 teens want to attend that also. Any nights to avoid?

 

[Metro West]

Curious here. Entertaining the idea of a trip to the dark side the 1st week of October. Staying 5 nights onsite. What do you think we will be looking at crowdwise at this point? Need some serious education om the whole Horror night festivites, the 2 teens want to attend that also. Any nights to avoid?

It shouldn't be too bad in October especially with you staying onsite.

HHN will be the next big thing and we will have many threads coming soon. The website should be out sometime this month with basic information.

Do you have any specific questions at this point?

 

[inkkognito]

TThere is a line up in the park forHP which is closed for a private event.

 

[Momw/aplan]

TThere is a line up in the park forHP which is closed for a private event.

Did pkg holders and onsites get in at 8, or are even they being kept out?

EDIT: I see on Twitter now at #potterwatch that onsite guest are in. It seems they may not let GP/Dayguests in today though.

 

[kyzman]

I'm in queue at the park. TMz came out to let us know that they are 99% certain no PH GP allowed in today. Most people are still not getting off the line though.

 

[inkkognito]

No GP but they did let in hotel guests (hopefully that will ease the minds of the pre-GO hotel bookers).

Rip Ride Rockit line over at Uni was short and single riders was non-existent so we rode it ten times to get a good fill before summer. Then I won a World Cup jersey on one of the games so of course I had to choose England in honor of Harry. Heading back again tomorrow with friends who haven't see WWoHp yet. I think the nuttiness today was because of the TV show so it should be back to normal tomorrow. The TMs at IOA and Uni always notice if you're wearing a WWoHP t-shirt and many haven't ridden FJ yet so they are very excited about the details.

 

[rhiansmom]

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. Only SO will want to ride FJ... DD and I just want to see the area.

Should we just head over when we first get there or wait until later in the early morning?

 

[damo]

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. Only SO will want to ride FJ... DD and I just want to see the area.

Should we just head over when we first get there or wait until later in the early morning?

I would try right at 9 am.

 

[CLPClarinet]

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. Only SO will want to ride FJ... DD and I just want to see the area.

Should we just head over when we first get there or wait until later in the early morning?

get there ASAP. If not, it could be closed down. I wouldn't believe them if they tell you they're not letting people in. Wait around until at LEAST 10 AM before giving up. GOOD LUCK!

 

[rhiansmom]

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!