- Oct 27, 2009
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Hey everyone,
I have been a member here for almost a decade (on OrlandoUnited before the IU merge) and have been lurking and occasionally commenting throughout the years. I don't mention it enough, but thank you to everyone for always providing amazing updates, great banter and helping to somewhat curb my obsession with theme parks.
I have never been to the States, even though it has been a major dream of mine since I first started to watch the steel go vertical on the FJ show building. I spent a large chunk of my early teens amongst the initial Potter hype, witnessing iconic moments such as the courtyard debate, and the rise and fall of the Powerade bottle. I often wonder what turtle is now the new home to that bottle
I think it is time that I suck it up and spend the money to go have a look and see what the theme park capital of the world is like in person. With the Wizarding World expansions apparently coming to a close (other than MoM some time in the future), I think now is the best time for a HP fan like myself to make the trip from NZ.
I am first wanting some advice on what is the best time to visit, and then maybe once it is a bit closer to my trip, some more help with tips and tricks as to how to get the best value for time and money.
I would prefer to be there some time that has cheap-ish hotel rates, cool-ish weather, and not crazy crowds like Christmas, Spring Break and Easter. Am I right in thinking January is a good time to go to meet these requirements? Are there any days I should avoid?
Thanks!
Chris
I have been a member here for almost a decade (on OrlandoUnited before the IU merge) and have been lurking and occasionally commenting throughout the years. I don't mention it enough, but thank you to everyone for always providing amazing updates, great banter and helping to somewhat curb my obsession with theme parks.
I have never been to the States, even though it has been a major dream of mine since I first started to watch the steel go vertical on the FJ show building. I spent a large chunk of my early teens amongst the initial Potter hype, witnessing iconic moments such as the courtyard debate, and the rise and fall of the Powerade bottle. I often wonder what turtle is now the new home to that bottle
I think it is time that I suck it up and spend the money to go have a look and see what the theme park capital of the world is like in person. With the Wizarding World expansions apparently coming to a close (other than MoM some time in the future), I think now is the best time for a HP fan like myself to make the trip from NZ.
I am first wanting some advice on what is the best time to visit, and then maybe once it is a bit closer to my trip, some more help with tips and tricks as to how to get the best value for time and money.
I would prefer to be there some time that has cheap-ish hotel rates, cool-ish weather, and not crazy crowds like Christmas, Spring Break and Easter. Am I right in thinking January is a good time to go to meet these requirements? Are there any days I should avoid?
Thanks!
Chris