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What To Do Next At The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

So to say the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been an success is a slight understatement.

Universal Studio’s posted attendance increases of 38% meaning the park will return to over 10 million visitors per year from the 2009 slump.

In the first 3 months of launch The Wizarding World of Harry Potter drew an additional 1 million visitors, but how do you keep this level of excitement and buzz alive?

Extension to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is inevitable and Universal Studio’s are in fact obligated to do this…

The resort’s licensing contract with Warner Bros. requires it to incorporate elements from the final Potter films, the last of which will open in theaters in July.

But what could be added to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

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Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Queue Times

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on the 18th June2010 to a massive media hype and fan anticipation. Harry Potter reviews have been mostly positive, with some negative comments regarding wait times for the rides.

We’ve scoured the internet and spoken to visitors and come up with the following averaged queue time for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey  since June 2010.

June – 120 mins

July – 60 mins

August – 90 mins

September – 40 Mins

October – 30 mins

November- 30 mins

Have you recently visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, how long did you have to queue?

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Shop Price’s At Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Shop Prices

Dervish and Banges

Pins: $9.95
Patches:$6.95
House Ties: $9.95
Omnioculars: $34.95
Stuffed Dragon: $21.95
Remembrall: $12.95
Quaffle Ball: $19.95
Golden Snitch: $14.95
Wizard Robe: $99.95

Sneakoscope: $14.95
Trwizard Cup: $16.95
Bludger Bat & Ball Set: $21.95

Filch’s Emporium
Hogwarts Stein: $34.95
Scarfs: $29.95
Stuffed Phoenix: $24.95
Stuffed Hippogriff: $21.95
Ministry of Magic Mug: $12.95
Stuffed Owl (Hedwig) – $29.95
Marauder’s Map Mug: $16.95

Honeydukes
Fudge Flies: $6.95
Honeydukes Salt Water Taffy: $6.95
Chocolate Frog: $9.95
Chocolate Cauldron: $9.95
Honeydukes Milk Chocolate Bar: $4.50
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans: $9.95
Clippy’s Clip Joint Clippings: $2.95
Honeydukes Hard Candy: $12.95
Ton-Tongue Toffee: $12.95

Ollivanders Wands: $28.95

Zonkos Joke Shop
Chattering Teeth: $4.95
Screaming Yo-Yo: $9.95
Fanged Flyer: $24.95
Zonko’s Mug: $12.95
Robot Lilliput: $21.95
Duck On Bike: $19.95
Chinese Fortune Sticks: $11.95

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The Sorting Hat At Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Whilst queueing for the forbidden journey ride at the WizardingWorld of Harry Potter, the sorting hat is used to give out safety instructions here is its words….

What’s that you say, Sorting Hat?

These benches are not safe for you
If you are still too small.
You must be more than goblin-sized
48 inches tall.

Now rid yourself of objects
That might poke or scratch or fall.
Take jewelry, cell phones or loose change
And stow them one and all.

To keep your treasures safe and sound
Smart lockers are supplied.
Gringotts made them wizard-proofed
For all you need to hide.

Now, a warning:
Do not ride if flying makes you queasy.
If frightened or else sore in back or neck
Then leave. It’s easy.

You’ve come far.
You’re very near.
The waiting’s been long.
But, smoking, drinking and eating while you ride
Are very wrong.

Now thank you all for listening.
Our safety lesson’s done.
We hope you live to tell the tale.
And most of all, have fun.

Source – Orlando Sentinel

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How Much Money Does Harry Potter Make Universal Orlando?

Q: How much money does Harry Potter make Universal Orlando?

A: Well some of this question was answered on Friday when Universal Orlando released its quarter 3 results, and what cracking results they are as well, showing that the popularity of Mr Potter was well worth the Universal outlay.

Attendance increased by 36% for the three months ending Sept. 26 to 3.7 million people over the same period last year! and even more importantly visitors to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter couldn’t get enough of wands, broomsticks and butterbeer, as the company stated revenue was up 62% to $364 million. Operating profit more than doubled to $127 million and net profit rocketed to $97 million, a 162% increase.

Plus on Oprah recently JK Rowling spoke the words that Harry Potter fans and Universal Orlando alike had been waiting for… she might not be quite done with the series!!!…. $$$$$

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When Is The Best Time To Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

This year the most eagerly awaited theme park experience had to be The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of adventure however with the park being increasingly busy when is the best time to get the most from your tickets?

 At its height customers were queuing for up to 7 hours for popular rides like Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey! Since its opening these waiting times have decreased however the attraction-tickets.info top tip for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is go mid afternoon around 3 pm onwards, if you happen to be going on a day when the park is open past 6pm then wait until then. The cooler climate combined with Theme park fatigue will result in smaller queues…

 Don’t for get our Theme Park Survival guide

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Ollivander’s Wand Shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

Visitors to the Ollivanders wand shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will step into one of the most iconic scenes from the bestselling Harry Potter books and blockbuster feature films. With the assistance of a live actor, along with amazing special effects, guests of Ollivanders will get to experience the same type of magical moment Harry had in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” when a wand “chooses them.”

Check out this movie featuring the cast;

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Island’s Of Adventure Universal Orlando


Island’s of Adventure Universal Orlando is an action packed adventure for all those whohave an imagination.

Join the battle of good versus evil above the streets of Marvel Super Hero Island®. Get splash happy with your favorite cartoon characters in the water rides of Toon Lagoon®. Come face to face with the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park®. Venture through the mists of time as you experience the epic adventures of The Lost Continent®. And step right into the pages of the children’s books of Dr. Seuss in Seuss Landing™.

Islands of Adventures flag ship attraction is now the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.