Scooter or wheelchair? What should you rent when visiting Universal Orlando and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park? Universal Orlando rents both wheelchairs and scooters (electronic convenience vehicles) to guests for use in the parks. Wheelchairs cost $12/day plus a $50 deposit. The scooters cost $50/day plus a $50 deposit. Many area scooter rental … [Read more...]
Ride the Forbidden Journey Ride in 10 Minutes or Less!
The title of this post is no exaggeration. On my last visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I skipped a 90 minute wait in the Forbidden Journey ride and was back outside after enjoying the ride in less than 10 minutes from entering the Hogwart's Castle. No gimmicks. I didn't wait 80 of those minutes in the extremely long line outside the castle and … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ride Restrictions
Did you know that the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride has some stringent ride restrictions for size? One Wizarding World park guest found out the hard way that he wouldn't be able to ride the new ride on his first visit. The guest, Banks Lee, turned the experience into a positive circumstance by changing his diet and lifestyle to lose the weight and get on … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Reaches 1 Million Riders!
In record time, the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride has reached a huge milestone. 1 million riders!! In just around 2 months, Universal Orlando has put 1 million riders through the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. Universal released a new video to commemorate the milestone that I've added, below. … [Read more...]
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park Review
I got in! I got in!! That's right, yesterday, I was able to get into the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter park for a three hour preview! I'm going to write a brief review of my experience and then, over the next few days, give you more detailed information and video from each area, attraction, and ride. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Just as everyone's said … [Read more...]