The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade (Orlando): Part 2

[crazyidea]

I think the ME complex is understandable, I don't think it's an excuse to be rude though. People spend tons of $$$ for these trips, they just don't want to get screwed over. Anyway...I'm not ever rude to people about things they can't control so I probably am not included in the ME area. The breakfast looks good, sooo good. We're taking another trip in august and staying on-site and getting in to the 3 broomsticks for breakfast, is it as good as it looks?

 

[rinacee]

And also, I haven't received this e-mail yet...I'm hoping they have my correct e-mail address. We did have to give it to them when we signed up for our physical pass, correct? I can't remember...I got mine back in February.
For future reference, can you get into AP events solely with your pass? Or is a special pass normally required?

 

[Colleendoll]

My 5 year old still uses a stroller on all day outings, so we get to cheat and keep them in the cup holders, or with the merch, popcorn buckets, and souveneir beer glasses in the bottom carrier. lol.
I dont know what we will do when shes too big for the stroller with all the stuff we usually bring in, and with kids never seem to leave without some snacks or souveneirs.
But most people just carry them around.

I don't like to carry things around. I am a two fisted shopper ha!ha! I need my hands free to reach over the crowd to pick up merchandise. I don't want to drop my half full cup on them. Oh well, I will just rinse it out and put it in a messenger bag before going into shops. Really though, I plan on doing a great deal of shopping.

 

[WTRiker]

And also, I haven't received this e-mail yet...I'm hoping they have my correct e-mail address. We did have to give it to them when we signed up for our physical pass, correct? I can't remember...I got mine back in February.
For future reference, can you get into AP events solely with your pass? Or is a special pass normally required?

Yes, AP events you just show your AP.

 

[rinacee]

Yes, AP events you just show your AP.

Thank you

And to Colleendoll: Me too! I'm thinking of bringing a backpack the first time I go for the bigger merch I have my eye on. I know putting it into the lockers will be a hassle, but I figure it'll be worth it to be able to store some snacks and drinks as well.

 

[Brian G.]

I'll be there again tomorrow to check it all out. Hopefully I'll be able to ride it problem free.

 

[Colleendoll]

My three children have already been instructed to each bring a light colored backpack to stowe the little items they purchase. Big items I plan on having sent to the room, like a case of Pumkin Juice. Sounds like a LOT but really there are 4 of us which means 3 for each when we return home. This will also have to last us for about two years as that will be the next time we can go for another visit.

Does anyone know if there is a minimum price or size to send purchases to your hotel room? I know my children want to purchase a lot of little things at each store, nothing huge in dimentions. I don't want them to tote about the chocolate items all day. I would rather they went straight to our room.

 

[dreamcat]

dont forget about the package delivery and pick up options for merch so you dont have to carry around the backpacks. I love the advantage of little ones and the strollers because it can hold the drinks. However they could be annoying to walk through hogsmeades stores with and leaving the stroller that often to view everything that is very close together defeats the purpose... you might as well rent a locker to stow things in for a few hours while in hogsmeade.

 

[kitfisto92]

Good luck BriMan!

 

[dreamcat]

colleendoll, there isnt a minimum (ive never heard of one anyway) for the delivery or pick up. Also, while the chocolate sending to the room sounds like a good plan just note that the purchases are not delivered until way later in the day.

 

[kat7709]

-Nevermind-

 

[rinacee]

dont forget about the package delivery and pick up options for merch so you dont have to carry around the backpacks. I love the advantage of little ones and the strollers because it can hold the drinks. However they could be annoying to walk through hogsmeades stores with and leaving the stroller that often to view everything that is very close together defeats the purpose... you might as well rent a locker to stow things in for a few hours while in hogsmeade.

I'd forgotten about this! Thank you! This would help me immensely to just send it to the front of the park...does it cost anything to send it there?
I have a relative coming from out of town in late June to early July, so I'll need the backpack for then so we can bring water and such, but maybe I'll reconsider my plans for the other days.

 

[Teebin]

BTW. Someone within Universal Creative tried to have at me in PM on here today posing as something other than who they are. Why do I know that? Because I read people well, most of the time. Ask yourself, why does Teebin know what he knows and what he does not know. I answered "honestly" that I know nothing about the fantasyland project. But I might have misunderstood what he was asking for. I have no plans for the "fantasyland rebuild project" at all. Not sure why UC would want plans for a WDW project. Perhaps he wanted proof of plans for Seaworld's new 400' underground water experience. Oh wait, he wanted plans and elevation drawings for the WW! Wow, just figured that out.

Regardless, a few buggers are still watching here. So all of you that know something, be careful. Especially in PMs from someone you have never heard from before. All of you that know me please PM me for details of the clues to know who these folks are... if you are worried at all.

Otherwise, I am looking forward to the barrel roll down the hill into traffic. That should be exciting and feel kind dangerous huh?!

Oh, and I finally figured out what "HOPPER INTERACTIVE" means since the queue has opened. That one was killing me. (and by stating that, I am just being cruel to the deceiver)

 

[Buzz Lightbeer]

I plan to arrive before 10 tomorrow. I hope they are still doing the soft openings!

 

[Nightmare]

Does anyone else think it is a HUGE mistake if they don't attempt a full day soft by this weekend? Actually it might be fun to go on the opening day if they don't have it open all day yet. It does get interesting when people get really cranky in 90 degree heat.

 

[WTRiker]

I'd forgotten about this! Thank you! This would help me immensely to just send it to the front of the park...does it cost anything to send it there?
I have a relative coming from out of town in late June to early July, so I'll need the backpack for then so we can bring water and such, but maybe I'll reconsider my plans for the other days.

Package pick-up (to front of park) for all guests, and ship to hotel rooms on property are both free, both Uni and disney.

 

[rinacee]

I really think they need to do at least one all-day soft, or AT LEAST half a day. From 9-3 or something. Otherwise, how will they know what they can and cannot handle? For now I'm patiently waiting to see what they do next by following this thread.

 

[Obi Ubamba]

This might seem trivial but yesterday and today while getting cold butterbeer the cream wasnt working on one side of the cart and the butterbeer seemed to not be as cold as it was on saturday when i got it at 8:15.

 

[WTRiker]

BTW. Someone within Universal Creative tried to have at me in PM on here today posing as something other than who they are. Why do I know that? Because I read people well, most of the time. Ask yourself, why does Teebin know what he knows and what he does not know. I answered "honestly" that I know nothing about the fantasyland project. But I might have misunderstood what he was asking for. I have no plans for the "fantasyland rebuild project" at all. Not sure why UC would want plans for a WDW project. Perhaps he wanted proof of plans for Seaworld's new 400' underground water experience. Oh wait, he wanted plans and elevation drawings for the WW! Wow, just figured that out.

Regardless, a few buggers are still watching here. So all of you that know something, be careful. Especially in PMs from someone you have never heard from before. All of you that know me please PM me for details of the clues to know who these folks are... if you are worried at all.

Otherwise, I am looking forward to the barrel roll down the hill into traffic. That should be exciting and feel kind dangerous huh?!

Oh, and I finally figured out what "HOPPER INTERACTIVE" means since the queue has opened. That one was killing me. (and by stating that, I am just being cruel to the deceiver)

Interesting...corporate spy, or someone looking for inside info on their next job since HP is about done?

 

[Teebin]

Interesting...corporate spy, or someone looking for inside info on their next job since HP is about done?

Nah... it is some young intelligent engineer in universal creative. He might be brilliant so I have heard, but he is not sociologically retrofitted. A few of us here know who he is and he should be more concerned about UC human resources and legal than any of us.