About FJ, Did anybody think of breakthrough in Universal's technology and not the entire world?! I'm pretty sure Uni has never built any attraction to do with Kuka arms.
So, there was supposed to be a floating wand in the window of Olivanders. Is it there? Is it really floating? Does it move as it floats? How does it appear to float? I have not heard one word about it.
@Chris: I believe you said you couldn't tell us why the ride is techincally groundbreaking at this time, but perhaps at a later time. When will that time come? I think that when you (or anyone who knows) can share a bit more about the tech and how it relates to the guest experience, we will appreciate Universal's level of accomplishment.
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On the FJ, everyone is in the front row with an unobstructed view in the center of the action. You are not in the backseat of the Simpson's or Spidey's car no matter where you end up. .
Looks like this thread...(puts on glasses) has turned into a catfight...
And we also haven't heard anything of the Hog's Head hog's head!
For those of you who are eager to get your hands on some Wizarding World of Harry Potter merchandise early...
Wizarding World items are available at Orlando International Airport.
Here are photos from the two Universal Orlando stores:
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2010/...w-available-at-orlando-international-airport/
Available merchandise includes wands, shirts, and much more. Many of the same items that are found in the park.
Felipe, I loved how you arranged the merch and the backdrop! Very nice! Did you save the receipts? I may have to add a cauldron to my list of wants. Are they really metal? Do they have other sizes?
This pleases me.
I do hope you were not talking about my ideas on opinion. Was not meant as a cat fight at all... And I believe Chris knows this. It was just a discussion of how one perceives things. Just go to http://www.rottentomatoes.com/ and look at the reviews of your absolute favorite movie... there are people that do not see it as you do. That is opinion at its best.
Can you get Butterbeer without the mug? I mean, in the Three Broomsticks, can you order a Butterbeer without having to pay $8.50 for the cup? I read $2.99 somewhere...I know I want to buy the mug, since I can easily get a refill then, but for my brother and little cousin, they probably won't want the souvenir cup when we all go.I'm glad you liked my little amateur photoshoot I had fun doing that haha! Yep, I kept all receipts. The cauldron is cast iron and super heavy! I love that sort of stuff and had to have it! I think this is the smallest and they had two other bigger sizes.
So here's what I bought:
See the close-ups here: http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Felipe89/WWoHP 05-29-2010/WWoHP Purchases/
OK, so I'll post the prices of the merch I bought straight from my receipts. I'll include the regular price and the price I paid with AAA discount. I did notice that the discount depends on the store. It was 15% in D&B and 10% in Zonkos. I did not show the AAA card in Filch's and Hogs Head, so I do not know discount there, but it should be 10% or 15%. (Remember everything is plus 6.5% tax)
From Hog's Head:
Butterbeer in the stein/mug is $8.50
Butterbeer refill in the stein/mug $2.99
Can you get Butterbeer without the mug? I mean, in the Three Broomsticks, can you order a Butterbeer without having to pay $8.50 for the cup? I read $2.99 somewhere...I know I want to buy the mug, since I can easily get a refill then, but for my brother and little cousin, they probably won't want the souvenir cup when we all go.
While I don't think it matters where in the cars you sit on either The Simpsons or Spiderman, I will agree that The Simpsons has some cars that are better than others due to everyone looking at the same large screen. I always have the worst luck with The Simpsons and end up on the extreme side which is a clear inferior experience to being in the middle.
Question for you. In FJ, do the cars flip back and forth to different screens in such a way that you have no clue where the ground is (ala some spots in Spiderman) ?
how was the chocolate frog was it crunchy
I thought the pumpkin juice is $2.99 (yeah it says $2.99 on the menu) maybe that's not in the bottle?
I agree Tbad, I could not see myself buying wwohp stuff anywhere else. It looses the feeling of, I got this in HOGSMEADE!
Can you get Butterbeer without the mug? I mean, in the Three Broomsticks, can you order a Butterbeer without having to pay $8.50 for the cup? I read $2.99 somewhere...I know I want to buy the mug, since I can easily get a refill then, but for my brother and little cousin, they probably won't want the souvenir cup when we all go.