Just over 3 years ago I was saying to myself I wonder what this whole Harry Potter thing will be like. Over the years I followed construction closely and began to read and watch the HP movies to gain knowledge of the franchise. Within that time I became more and more excited and amazed of whats coming to my favorite theme park. So wondered can it live up as the most hyped attraction/theme park addition ever, will it satisfy the true fans, will it, will it, will it..... Today I got the answer HELL YEAH it does!!!
This morning I arrived at IOA at 8:40 and got into line in hopes of getting into my first soft preview. They opened the park at 8:45 and I lucked out as they opened an extra turnstile and got right up front. Right in front of Confisco's there were yellow plaids standing there and I thought s*** not today. He then said everyone please walk Potter is open! I nearly fainted!
Upon entering my jaw immediately hit the floor, to see pictures is one thing to stand in its presence is something to behold. The entire area is just mesmerizing, its life like and you really feel as if your in Harry's world. I ran straight to the FJ and the sign depicted a 45 minute wait, to which I was like piece of cake! Now I didn't take any pictures of the queue or attraction itself because honestly I didn't want to. It was my time and I really wanted to take it all in. I wont go into spoilers so don't worry, all I will say is the queue is amazing and as everyone else has said is an attraction in itself. The ride is just mind blowing, the movement, the effects, oh and its scary not like thrill ride way scary but like spooky scary. I screamed three times, one of those got me really good and I mean it truly made me jump and scream like a girl no offense ladies. I went on it twice, and the second time I hit the single riders and during the second ride it stopped and the lights came on for just over 20 minutes. Once the ride finally restarted it ran for about 20-30 seconds with all the lights still on, it was very cool if your like me and interested in how they do these things.
After the FJ I rode FoTH which was fun and the Buckbeak animatronic is top notch. I then hit the can and I over heard moaning myrtle which was really cool. The shops were really cool but I agree that they are very cramped and for the most part I skipped out on them. I didn't want anyone spilling my beer, yeah I was loaded by 11am it was great! The hogs head is fantastic and I can't wait to hit up the Three Broomsticks for some fish and chips. Before I heading for DC I wanted to grab a Butter Bear to try. I got the frozen since thats what the guy recommended and I really enjoyed it. One is enough for me its very sweet. I rode the fireball and then just walked around Hogsmeade for the next hour trying to take it all in.
This is going to be a huge winner for Universal, the average family is going to love it and Potter fans are just going to go nuts. Now I was by myself and it took me nearly 2.5 hours to cover what I did. And I didn't do the Horntail, Olivanders, or eat at the three broomsticks. The average family during the summer season will need 3-4 hours to cover the WWoHP at a minimum. It was so much fun and can't wait to go back and see the shops, see olivanders, and eat at the Three Broomsticks. Oh man I mean my face hurts from smiling so much, it was that fun. I will let the picture do the rest of the talking, and some of them did not come out the way I would of hoped, because well I was all over the place like a four year old..LOL.
I will do pictures in 4 parts, ENJOY!!!:wave: