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...]
Harry Potter Park Video Tour
Many guests have commented that they just can't get a feel for how the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is laid out. We've had many people ask if we could produce a "video tour" of the new Harry Potter park. So, that's what we did! Our video shows what it looks like as you enter from the intended entrance, near the Hogwart's Express train. We show you Zonko's and … [Read more...]
Butterbeer Nutritional Information
Last week, we posted our favorite attempts at a butterbeer recipe. Late last week, we learned the the folks at WalletPop sent off a sample of the Harry Potter park recipe to a lab for testing and they reported their results! Now, these results report only on the nutritional content of the frosty beverage, not exact ingredients or anything. However, as I stand in the … [Read more...]
Three Broomsticks Review
I've now had a couple chances to eat at the Three Broomsticks restaurant in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The food's great and different from other counter-service restaurants in Islands of Adventure. First off, this is a counter-service restaurant, even though it has the feel of a sit-down restaurant. I'm not sure this was the best choice for Universal Vacations. … [Read more...]
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package
Even though the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is now open, you can still get Universal Orlando vacation package deals similar to the ones offered prior to the grand opening. With these Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation packages, you can visit the Universal Orlando resort for as little as $285 per adult, including tax! This is a fantastic deal for … [Read more...]