Comments on: We predict the four biggest complaints about Diagon Alley

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By: graspthesun

graspthesun — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 19:01:42 +0000

bev13 I imagine that the loading procedures for Gringott’s won’t be much different from those of Revenge of the Mummy considering what we know about the ride and the ride vehicles.

By: graspthesun

graspthesun — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 18:58:32 +0000

This is a big reason why I’m not returning to Orlando until Fall 2015.

By: BrianArmstrong

BrianArmstrong — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 17:30:54 +0000

The not enough rides I see where it is coming from but the thing is the Harry Potter experience is going to take plenty of time to go through and I would rather have a few top notch rides then 5 mediocre rides. The number of people is going to be insane so the lines are going to be insane. Only way to kind of avoid this is to wait for the off season even though it is going to shatter all crowd records.

By: redneckotaku

redneckotaku — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:00:32 +0000

I still see the value of staying at the RPR or the other hotels with the rest of the parks Express Passes. Being able to have short lines at those attractions still makes it worth staying at the three other resorts (Not Cabana Bay). The others seem to be minor issues. If it doesn’t open until after prime season, they will have a lot less crowds overall this year due to many families not able to take kids out of school.

By: Matthew Lynch

Matthew Lynch — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:20:24 +0000

I think that Universal should have had an EPA at the deluxe hotels for Diagon Alley but only other areas for Cabana. Rooms at deluxe hotels bookings would have gone through the roof!

By: Matthew Lynch

Matthew Lynch — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:15:15 +0000

I thought in September with express passes I’m hoping on EP rides we will queue very little throughout the day. Thus leaving lots and lots of free time to queue for Diagon Alley. If you see how I’m thinking 🙂

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:56:48 +0000

The parking problem is a very good point, as that is an ongoing complaint about Universal that will almost certainly be magnified by Diagon Alley.

By: Alicia Soueid

Alicia Soueid — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:26:26 +0000

I didn’t realize Cabana Bay guests also get in an hour early. That makes staying at Royal Pacific pointless. I am not upset about the number of shops in Diagon Alley, however. And let’s not forget that there is supposed to be a fantastic show in Carkitt Market, as well as the new Ollivanders performances. I’d rather spend an hour shopping in Diagon Alley than “riding”the Shrek, E.T., or Twister attractions.

By: Tryphena Kimball

Tryphena Kimball — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:23:09 +0000

Happy my vacation is planned for Oct of 2015! Hopefully lines will be down, maybe some rides will take express pass (i can hope), glitches will be fixed, and you will have more info to help me plan this trip. I am mainly doing universal for the potter stuff, so not thrilled that it is largely stores, i will be warning my son that purchases will be limited. Im thinking to give him a daily allowance. Also hoping this date will allow WDWs new express plan time to get adjusted so it works better then it sounds like now!

By: Susana Wednesday

Susana Wednesday — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:57:12 +0000

I was looking for flights to August but if there are possibilities to open the main ride in September, I think I must pass this year and wait for the next summer, with pain in my heart. I cannot risk my money (I come from Spain). When they say something for sure, the flight tickets will be much more expensive than now (1400 dollars the cheapest today). What a pitty! One year more waiting! T_T

By: Stuart Nielsen

Stuart Nielsen — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:57:04 +0000

I’ll grant you that Dan but how many people buy 1 park tickets? I know I don’t just doesn’t make any sense to me but then again I always have an Express Pass.

By: Michael Wahrer

Michael Wahrer — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:38:06 +0000

Well going in October this should be interesting

By: CaptainAction

CaptainAction — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:25:14 +0000

bev13, Demeter04 is offering some excellent advice. The Universal Annual Pass is a great deal with discounts of around $50-$100 per night on rooms, 20% on food, beverages, merchandise, and movie ticket discounts, free parking (even valet) at the parks, just to name a few.
Easily pays for itself over other passes.
After about 10 months and the urge to go back hits you, you’ve already got the passes, so you call and get the AP discount again on the resort rooms and you have a prepaid chunk of vacation already covered.

By: tayxoca

tayxoca — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:58:05 +0000

I still think that Hogwarts Express will release soft open at April!

By: Mike Carlo

Mike Carlo — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:51:59 +0000

Im going next month and hope all the people that are staying away in hopes that the new area will open soon will make the park less busy.

By: Jason Schuck

Jason Schuck — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:50:17 +0000

Agreed the lack of capacity on HE will probably be its downfall. Not so sure fans will mind the stores–they don’t in Hogsmeade (granted, partially because they were so new and unique), and some should have displays that effectively make them walk-through attractions. One point I think you missed–parking. Toll booths can’t handle a busy HHN night or a Foreigner concert. If US and IoA both get record crowds, I’m not convinced the parking infrastructure (not just number of spaces but ability to get people to them quickly) is in place to support that.

By: Demeter04

Demeter04 — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:33:54 +0000

It also has discounts in the CityWalk including the AMC. It’s a great investment and it is something I recommend to everyone going for anything longer than a day.

By: DougJenkins

DougJenkins — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:22:18 +0000

Going to be great time to see the rest of the park, however during the summer they will probably reach capacity at some point. As an AP holder, I think I will stay away from HP until late Fall. HULK here we come!

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:19:29 +0000

bev13 Sounds like a mighty fine plan to me. Also, surely by next January we will have fully updated our 3-day touring plan for on-site guests: http://bit.ly/oitouring plans.

Regarding Demeter04comments, that’s a very solid recommendation too. If you do decide to go the AP route, we have a whole page to assist with getting the best on-site hotel discounts: http://bit.ly/oiuoaph.

As far as the loading procedure for Gringotts, I think, functionally, it will be fairly similar to Revenge of the Mummy.

By: bev13

bev13 — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:15:14 +0000

Demeter04 Thank you!!! I didn’t even think of getting passes. My husband might not like it because if we get passes I’ll probably drag everyone into the park on arrival day instead of just chilling at the hotel. 🙂

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:11:05 +0000

I would actually articulate the Hogwarts Express issue slightly
differently than the article did. Instead of guests complaining about
the overall cost, I think the complaint may be that Universal sold them
on paying the park-to-park premium over a single-park ticket, only for
those guests to find that the line for the Hogwarts Express is so long
they never end up using the park-to-park benefit. In other words, the
paid the upgraded price for nothing.

By: Demeter04

Demeter04 — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:09:46 +0000

May I recommend, if you are doing a 3 day park to park ticket looking into the annual pass? It has great discounts(including on site hotels) and it is cheaper than the 3 day park to park ticket. I have had mine for 3 years and I love it. I pay $24 for it a month(but you can just pay for it all at once) and I have enjoyed many a discount thanks to it. January usually has big discounts for pass holders as well. Just something to think about.

By: Suzanne Torrey

Suzanne Torrey — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:09:03 +0000

Waiting until 1/ 2016, which hopefully, will mean lighter crowds.

By: bev13

bev13 — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:53:16 +0000

I’m excited and already starting to think of a touring plan that might work for my family. We will stay onsite in January and have a 3-day park to park ticket. We will go to all three early openings. I’m think of going to Studios on the first day and getting on the Hogwarts Express first thing (so at least I know we’ll get on it) over to IOA. Then head to Forbidden Journey, it is a constantly loading attraction so at least the line keeps moving. We have already experience Hogsmead twice so we won’t have to spend as much time if it is super crowded. Then spend the rest of the day at IOA (checking back near closing to see if it is possible to ride Forbidden Journey or train again). The next day we will head to Studios and go to Gringott’s first (Do you have any idea of the loading procedure?) and just spend as much time as possible in the new area before venturing out into the rest of the park (again, checking back near closing in case we can ride Gringott’s again). Day three will be a little more up in the air if any of the aforementioned plan doesn’t quite work or if we want to experience the Hogwarts Express in the other direction. I know it is preliminary, but what do you think?

By: Lucy Batochio

Lucy Batochio — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:15:17 +0000

Count me in as one of those complaining about the lack of Express Pass for onsite guests. If they built the rides with EP lines, why wait to use them? It’d be a great perk for those staying on site.

By: Milinda Lee Mueller

Milinda Lee Mueller — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:07:43 +0000

For the insane price and long lines, I don’t know if I’ll be making my way away from WDW to spend a day there like I was planning. Seems hectic, crowded, and just not worth it. I lovvvve HP but I can’t stand even looking at that picture.

By: Stuart Nielsen

Stuart Nielsen — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:00:26 +0000

I’ll grant you the two many stores and not enough rides but the $176 Hogwarts Express is silly imo. Sure some people will come just for Harry Potter but the majority of the crowds come for the entire Universal experience. Not having a hard date is only a hassle if you where set on traveling to Florida close to or on the opening. I have a word for those people, “crazy”. Personally I sold my family on another HHN + HP. October stay, smaller crowds and all the kids happy to miss a little school. 🙂

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:48:18 +0000

I think that will come down to when exactly Diagon Alley opens. If it is on time (June), then I believe Universal will etch out a little extra time for Passholders. If Diagon Alley opens later (July or after), then I think there’s little chance Universal will set extra time aside for Passholders.

By: Janine Isles

Janine Isles — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:44:53 +0000

I will be giving this a total miss as it’s not my thing. Hopefully, most people will be flocking there so that leaves the rest of the park less busy 🙂

By: Connie Rodriguez-Frias

Connie Rodriguez-Frias — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:22:43 +0000

With the lack of being able to use express passes, do you think there will be pass holder sneak peaks?