Wild about Harry- Potter that is!

[C Dragonworks]

Jealous does not even touch on it. I want to go see the Potterworld!  UGGHHH! Take LOTS of pictures guys so we can live vicariously through you!

[mieljolie]

Great pics!  Thanks for posting them. 

We'll be attempting to visit there in October.  Do you think one day would suffice to see everything?  We're wondering if there is enough entertainment to spread over two days (for a seven year old) while we ogle and awe over all the scenery.

[LadyStitch]

Did you hear about the lawsuits that were filed last week against the park already?
They are saying that the park is discrimnating against larger fans because the seats of the rides do not take into account larger guests. 

I would love to go, but i just hate reading downers.  Keep up the fun reports of the place! 

[Auryn]

I saw that- about the ride
what the crazy part is that those restraints aren't new, they were there before.
So what do they prefer that they allow people to ride and then fall to their death because the restraints didn't hold them in??

I mean come on now this sense of entitlement people have about these things is absolutely ridiculous

[LadyShadow]

I didnt hear they were lawsuits yet.  I had only heard that many were walking away disappointed because they couldnt ride.  That is truly sad.

[Queen Bonnie]

 I am very envious! I want to go very badly- but don't see it happening. Sigh. we want all the details! Pictures! I want to be there too!
Sad not everyone can ride all rides- but it must be difficult to please everyone or accommodate all sizes.

[Lady Rebecca]

Oh, I completely believe a lawsuit has been filed. Forbidden Journey is a brand new ride, and so many of Universal's rides already don't fit larger guests, so I don't know why they didn't fit ahead. One of my friends that I went with wasn't able to ride it because she's too big on top, and when I told my parents they might not fit when they come out here to visit, my mom said she planned to write a disgruntled letter.

But anyway, I rode it today! I only waited through the single rider line, so I haven't had the full cue line experience yet, but I think next time I go, I will wait in it (it was actually more crowded today than it was last week!). But the ride was really cool! If you get at all motion sick, take a dramamine first. I took one, and it was still a little crazy. But it's also really awesome and totally worth it!

I also watched the frog choir perform (I want to be part of them!) and saw the Bauxbatons/Durmstrang performance (pretty good, though I have seen better).

As far as how much time you should allow, it really depends on when you are coming. I can't imagine it will be too crowded in October, but I still haven't done Ollivanders because it's been a 2hr wait. If you put that 2 hrs together with a 75 to 90 min wait for Forbidden Journey, you're looking at 3.5 hrs there. Plus it's been an hour wait for the restaurant, 15 minutes or so to ride Dragon Challenge (in the morning), 10 for Hippogriff, and about 20 mins to get inside Dervish and Banges. Plus shopping time. So if you want to do absolutely everything, it's probably a good 6 hours. But not more than a whole day. Do remember, though, there is also the whole rest of Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure. Think of Harry Potter as Universal's Fantasyland (size-wise).

[NoBill Lurker]

Just saw the new trailer for the Deathly Hollows...and I have goose bumps! WOW!!!

HP7 Trailer

[LadyShadow]

Oh I cant wait... Is it November yet?

[Lady Rebecca]

My friends and I have already planned that we're going to spend all day on Nov 18th in the park, then go directly over to waiting for the movie, then have a Potter party on the 19th. I'm so excited!

[Queen Bonnie]

 Wow! What a great day you will have then Lady Rebecca! Envious!  Sounds like such FUN! a whole day of Harry Potter.

[Taffy Saltwater]

Muggle butter beer recipe:  http://shine.yahoo.com/event/movienight/harry-potters-butterbeer-make-it-at-home-1877287/

Sounds yummy!

[Dustin]

Muggle butter beer recipe:  http://shine.yahoo.com/event/movienight/harry-potters-butterbeer-make-it-at-home-1877287/

Sounds yummy!

I just use a butterscotch flavoring and cream soda. The cream soda is already the right color, and butterscotch gives it the right flavor. Plus, it's easy to make for crowds - one bottle of flavoring mixes with a 2-liter of cream soda, both can be chilled before mixing. A little bit of amaretto can make it the adult version.

For Cockroach Clusters: melt chocolate almond bark in a double boiler, mix in chow mein noodles (slightly broken) and raisins. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper, let set, then serve.

For Ice Mice: melt white almond bark in a double boiler, add peppermint candy flavoring to taste, then pipe onto wax paper in teardrop shapes. Let set, then serve.

[C Dragonworks]

The problem with making the rides larger is then the younger set who are smaller can't ride. It is kind of a catch 22 damned if ya do, damned if ya don't!  I know it is hard on all! Maybe they need to make a whole other set of rides for the BIG adults ...a different set of cars or something. This way the bigger people can ride safely and so can the smallest kids!  I wish I could go... don't think that will happen!Too many critters!

[Lady Neysa]

I saw the Deathly Hallows trailer in the theater last night while waiting for Eclipse to start.  The trailer alone made me want to cry!