Universal Orlando has implemented a new "FastPass" style system to replace the manual process of handing out return tickets for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Until this past weekend, Universal would manually provide return time tickets for the Wizarding World on busy days in the park. Similar to Disney's FastPass system on rides, guests would receive a ticket that … [Read more...]
Universal Orlando Expanding Harry Potter Park?
Since the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter last June, many rumors have swirled about Universal Orlando expanding the current park to make it bigger and include more of the Harry Potter storyline and brand. Some of the most recent rumors have the Wizarding World moving into the current Lost Continent. We're hearing everything from a Gringott's mine vehicle … [Read more...]
Lost Continent Tour
Right before you walk into the Wizarding World park, you meander through the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. It's a mystical island with shows that reference Greek mythology, Arabian story-telling, festival games, and more. It's home to one of the all-time best theme park restaurants, Mythos. A fountain in the middle of island will talk to you, squirt you with water, … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Park December Update
The scaffolding around Hogwart's Castle at Universal Orlando's new Harry Potter park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The theming of Hogwart's is just spectacular! I can't wait for the new park to open at Islands of Adventure, this spring. In this video, you also get a great overview of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter park from the Dueling Dragons roller coaster … [Read more...]