Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Big deal. They are adding great new rides and a really cool train. But they don't have Billion Dollar plastic wristbands. Disney wins again. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 This looks pretty sweet.The prices for a one day park to park ticket however do not, plus would i need to buy the express pass or whatever they call it? Sigh....DS really wants to see this bad. He has read all the books several times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Aaron, Brian and I already talked about this. Next Disney trip (or maybe the one after) we will probably have a boys trip out of the bubble and a special girls day in the bubble. But it's easier for me because of the age gap. It looks awesome but paying for that on top of already going to Disney ouch. Why can't Disney get cool stuff like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Why can't Disney get cool stuff like this. Because they spent all their money on plastic wristbands that don't work. Oops. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 This looks pretty sweet.The prices for a one day park to park ticket however do not, plus would i need to buy the express pass or whatever they call it? Sigh.... Pre-WWoHP they offered some pretty good deals, including on the AP, but no more. At one time not too long ago, we were able to get tix through AAA for $99 that were good for both parks for 3 days. Those deals are long gone too. On the plus side, you can pretty much do both parks in one day, although I wouldn't recommend trying it until the new HP stuff hubbub has died down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 How do you think I feel? Good point Very impressive. NOW how do you two feel?? I've hit a new low, apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I don't think I would venture to try this without a night's stay at one of their hotels for the hour early and front of the line pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Not for a while. The year the WWoHP opened, it opened around May/June and we went in November. It was still super busy, but at least you could get in. In the early days they were maxing that part of the park out to capacity and making people line up outside the main gate and wait until there was room to let more people in. When we went in November that year, it wasn't that bad, but you did have to wait in line outside the shop so they didn't max out the fire code. That was pretty insane - waiting in line for an hour to buy stuff. Also the Olivander's wand "show" had a wait of at least 60-90 minutes. The line for the Hogwarts ride was long also, but it has such a cool queue once you're inside, that you really don't mind it all that much. It's one where I'd happily let people go by me just to stop and try and see as much as possible. That said, if the line is more than 60-90 minutes you're going to be waiting outside... where it can be really, really hot. Hopefully the new section isn't going to be quite as cramped, but I still expect it will be a madhouse through the summer and into the fall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Big deal. They are adding great new rides and a really cool train. But they don't have Billion Dollar plastic wristbands. Disney wins again. TCD But the New Fantasyland has some recycled rides, a mermaid attraction that is out of this world, an over priced mediocre restaurant, and of course, a gift shop. What else could you want? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 But the New Fantasyland has some recycled rides, a mermaid attraction that is out of this world, an over priced mediocre restaurant, and of course, a gift shop. What else could you want? Right. You forgot the new two minute mountain ride. Or maybe you're counting that a recycled ride-which I guess it is. And when the huge crowds show up at Universal this summer, and there are long waits, Disney can point out that they are just as popular- and they can point to the guests waiting 5 hours to meet the princesses from Frozen and the long lines of guests waiting to ride the two minute kiddie coaster. Did I mention the plastic wristbands? Universal doesn't have plastic wristbands. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Right. You forgot the new two minute mountain ride. Or maybe you're counting that a recycled ride-which I guess it is. And when the huge crowds show up at Universal this summer, and there are long waits, Disney can point out that they are just as popular- and they can point to the guests waiting 5 hours to meet the princesses from Frozen and the long lines of guests waiting to ride the two minute kiddie coaster. Did I mention the plastic wristbands? Universal doesn't have plastic wristbands. TCD You are forgetting the double Dumbos. Are you not appreciative?? There used to be just one set of Dumbos. And now there are two sets....double Dumbos. I would think you'd be happy with that. Jump for joy for the damn double Dumbos. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 You are forgetting the double Dumbos. Are you not appreciative?? There used to be just one set of Dumbos. And now there are two sets....double Dumbos. I would think you'd be happy with that. Jump for joy for the damn double Dumbos.Henceforth, please refer to them as dueling Dumbos. I heard a rumor that they were going to give each rider antique guns like the ones used by Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. One Dumbo will be referred to as the Hamilton and the other one the Burr. I know which one I will be riding. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Henceforth, please refer to them as dueling Dumbos. I heard a rumor that they were going to give each rider antique guns like the ones used by Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. One Dumbo will be referred to as the Hamilton and the other one the Burr. I know which one I will be riding. Reminds me of one of my favorite commercials...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1_s0eWbaYI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 You are forgetting the double Dumbos. Are you not appreciative?? There used to be just one set of Dumbos. And now there are two sets....double Dumbos. I would think you'd be happy with that. Jump for joy for the damn double Dumbos. Sorry. How could I forget the extra Dumbo? I just jumped for joy. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Reminds me of one of my favorite commercials...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1_s0eWbaYIThat is a classic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I think of it every time someone mentions Aaron Burr. And also in the ballroom scene at Haunted Mansion. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks like Universal hands out some pretty sweet press swag too! Orlando Attractions Magazine just posted this to FB...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152378563834330&set=pcb.10152378569914330&type=1&theater Orlando Attractions Magazine added 6 new photos.34 mins ·We just received our invite to the media and VIP event for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort. It's being held on June 17-20. This doesn't necessarily mean the grand opening will be on the 20th, but there's a very good chance of it.Here's a look at the Gringotts gold bar, bank credit and Hogwarts Express ticket that were in our package. There's a good chance items like these will be for sale in the new area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 For one day park to park tickets + express pass it would cost roughly 750.00 for my family of four.Excuse me while i go sell my kidney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 For one day park to park tickets + express pass it would cost roughly 750.00 for my family of four.Excuse me while i go sell my kidney.:barf: that's insaneSeriously, you could go away for a long weekend for that much!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 USA Today posted and article and video with an inside look at Diagon Alley and interviews with some of the people involved in the project...http://www.usatoday.com/experience/america/theme-parks/diagon-alley-gringotts-wizarding-world-harry-potter/9125149/ Be sure to check out the photo gallery at the end. The details in the buildings are just awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 From Inside the Magic... Jimmy Fallon to bring “The Tonight Show” to Universal Orlando in June to help unveil the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley Big entertainment is coming to Universal Orlando next month with the surprise announcement that “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will be taping there, offering a preview of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. New episodes of “The Tonight Show” will be taped June 16th through June 19th at Universal Studios Florida, featuring guests Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Tracy Morgan, and more. Tickets will be released later this week on the show’s ticketing website. Interested fans should watch the show’s Twitter account, @FallonTonight to find out when tickets are available. The taping dates partially overlap with the planned press event for Diagon Alley, which is taking place June 17-19, 2014. http://www.insidethemagic.net/headlines/jimmy-fallon-to-bring-the-tonight-show-to-universal-orlando-in-june-to-help-unveil-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-diagon-alley/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Gee, I wonder if all the WDW pajama wearing bloggers and the WDW basement living leeches experts be invited for that press event? I doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Another update from Inside the Magic with lots of pics and video, including photos showing the delivery of the fire breathing dragon for Gringott's...http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/05/park-to-park-potter-progress-creatures-arrive-and-train-travels-as-universal-orlando-adds-more-magic-to-wizarding-world/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 WOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 My next trip to WDW will definitely include at least one park-hopper day to see WWoHP. Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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