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At rope drop! Lots of people! And the humidity is ridiculous.

7:21am on 7/27/14 by smmort1

Rope drop at 746am. Masses of people. Cried when we walked into DA!

8:06am on 7/27/14 by smmort1

Have a great time!

8:09am on 7/27/14 by scottishclaire

Universal does it right with overhead fans and covered queues.

8:15am on 7/27/14 by smmort1

I agree @smmort1. I think UOR is a far more pleasant experiance than WDW. Wouldn't dare say that on the 'other' site though!

8:29am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

DA much cooler than the rest of the park. Walk into Knockturn Alley for some nice cold air conditioning. Although after our trip 2 weeks so we probably won't go back to Orlando in summer. will stick to Spring Break.

8:46am on 7/27/14 by Belle04

@Belle04. The CMs in Knockturn are spooky, don't you think?

8:50am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

Yes. They did great job with the HP sections. We were very impressed with these areas. DS9 likes UO more than WDW now - he likes the thrill rides, although me not so much. I am never riding Rip Ride Rockit again :).

9:03am on 7/27/14 by Belle04

Well, Liners, got onto EFG, 50 minutes. Then halfway through the ride, it broke down and we sat for 44 min. Got a pass for later

11:20am on 7/27/14 by smmort1

Love it here! No wait at LC for lunch. My daughter got picked at Ollivander's! I cried I was so excited!

11:22am on 7/27/14 by smmort1

That is awesome! You wait for EFG was better than mine before the breakdown. My daughter also got picked at Ollivanders :)

11:00pm on 7/27/14 by krmckee

So I'm starting to think we may not get to ride EFG only have 1 day to explore all things HP and no early entry as we are staying at yacht club will we be missing that much?

12:09am on 7/26/14 by mimarypoppins

I've yet to ride. But the best thing ive found with the HP stuff is the theming of area.

3:24am on 7/26/14 by Steve1

We've been trying since it opened but since we are local no early entry. Can't really do super long wait with DS6. But absolutely love DA and have been content to wander. He also loves the Hogwarts Express which haven't had long waits.

10:17am on 7/26/14 by kelleybean

I think you'll be ok. It's just a ride and DA is so much more!!!!! You will love everything else. Maybe ride FJ as it is similarly themed.

12:01am on 7/27/14 by krmckee

Thanks I am looking forward to everything especially FJ and all the other theming

12:41am on 7/27/14 by mimarypoppins

Another thought ... Is early entry even as valuable as it used to be with new resort all the packages? Seems like unless you are at the very front the gringotts wait is actually same or even shorter in afternoon?

7:40am on 7/27/14 by kelleybean

I am in line right now and it is moving quickly. No EE but was here for rope drop. My kids r older; I don't think I would do EFG with anyone younger than 10.

8:17am on 7/27/14 by smmort1

We rode EFG. Cool but not worth waiting hours for. We likes FJ and the castle much better. If we go back will just skip EFG and hit HP stuff in the evenings.

8:48am on 7/27/14 by Belle04

It will be me and DD14 who are complete HP fanatics I think we would probably wait 2 hours at the most otherwise skip it and soak in all the other stuff, have never been to UOR at all this is our first trip there after many Disney trips only have 1 day

2:12pm on 7/27/14 by mimarypoppins

Rode EFG. finally. Great effects! Rode HEX to Hogsmeade. Loved it! Then rose FJ. Liked it better than EFG. and the castle is marvellous!

3:25pm on 7/27/14 by smmort1

You did this all today? Gives me hope for our one day there in late August thank you :)

6:52pm on 7/27/14 by mimarypoppins

Yay smmort1!!!! Mimary it is doable if all you care to see is H P stuff.

10:57pm on 7/27/14 by krmckee

I don't really understand how to use the new forum, can anyone give me some tips!

9:32am on 7/26/14 by scottishclaire

It's a mare. I dislike it a lot.

10:11am on 7/26/14 by Steve1

I'm sticking with Chat as long as there is anyone posting. Have browsed Forum, but I am not interested in that style.

10:21am on 7/26/14 by snowdiz

I just didn't get it, but I'm not the best when it comes to this kind of thing! I'm just trying to decide what books to buy/order. I'm going for UG but don't know if I should go with the "with kids" book. Haven't got a clue which book to get for UOR!!!

12:28pm on 7/26/14 by scottishclaire

I got the beyond Disney UG for UOR.

1:16pm on 7/26/14 by Steve1

I've got the latest version ( 8th edition) and somehow I've got two 7th editions. I can send u one of those if u like?

1:17pm on 7/26/14 by Steve1

Steve I have one UG Beyond Disney, don't know what edition it is- it has a pic of Hogwarts Castle on the front cover!

1:30pm on 7/26/14 by scottishclaire

It's the 7th edition that I have, thanks Steve.

1:49pm on 7/26/14 by scottishclaire

Universal Orlando 2015: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure [Paperback]. Looking at pre-ordering this book by Kelly Monaghan. It's not out til jan but it will cover new DA! Seth has written a few books with her

2:05pm on 7/26/14 by scottishclaire

Goof info. I was vaguely aware Seth has written stuff, but I'm not sure wat.

1:55pm on 7/27/14 by Steve1

I wrote the Ultimate Guide series with Kelly (he's a he) thru 2014 but am not involved in the 2015 edition. The new UG WDW 2015 will have all my new Universal updates, and look out for another guide from UG next year...

5:42pm on 7/27/14 by Skubersky (staff)

I don't get it either. I can't figure out if the public can read it or if it's only visible for paid TP subscribers. I don't chat enough in the WDW stuff for anyone to recognize my name so I don't feel like I can jump in there. I like the small group here

7:15pm on 7/27/14 by colodisneylover

The La Cava section is subscribers only but the rest is public.

9:26pm on 7/27/14 by daisykingdom91

Anyone have experience using early entry to USF on the morning of hotel check in? Wondering if it's possible to do that and be at the gate among the first guests to ride Gingrott's?

9:08pm on 7/27/14 by mstappen

The best tip I could give you: even if you go at RD, make sure you go back to DA in the evening. Left our party and went back with my daughter around 8pm tonight for a stroll. It was my favorite thing I did today.

11:59pm on 7/25/14 by krmckee

Also the interactive wands were a HUGE hit with the kids ages 7&10. I was surprised at how much use they got out of them. There are so many windows to go visit and cast spells in DA and Hogsmeade.

12:01am on 7/26/14 by krmckee

And for HEX I much preferred the trip from Hogsmeade to London!

12:01am on 7/26/14 by krmckee

Happy to answer any questions here about our visit today.

12:02am on 7/26/14 by krmckee

How busy were the wand "stations"? Are they easy to find? I have DS's who will be 7 and 11 when we go. Thinking they will really enjoy doing this.

12:14am on 7/26/14 by lawrence4144

Are you staying at Universal?

12:16am on 7/26/14 by smmort1

The wand stations were not busy. At the most we had to wait for one kid to have a turn. Usually there are CMs helping you cast the spell just right. Once you get used to it, it's easy to do. Many places all over, each is marked on the ground easy to spot.

12:45am on 7/26/14 by krmckee

You can find them by spotting a gold plate on the ground with the name of the spell to cast and diagram of how to flick your wand.

12:47am on 7/26/14 by krmckee

We did not stay at Uni. Had I planned this better, I would've to get full perks (EE and UExpress). I did end up buying my tix thru Uni and booking a partner hotel for one night ($114) thru them just to take advantage of EE. We didn't even stay there.

12:50am on 7/26/14 by krmckee

Were the lines for HEX at Hogsmeade and DA long? Glad you had such a great day and thanks for all the information

4:02am on 7/26/14 by Jente

This has been great info, krmckee! I'll be doing posts tomorrow am! Wish me luck!

8:11am on 7/26/14 by smmort1

I love the real time information

8:25am on 7/26/14 by Tanavin

The longest times posted I saw on the app for HEX was 45 at the end of the day from Hog->DA but not sure if that was accurate. Both times we rode it went pretty quick. From DA to Hog the time posted was 30 but it only took us 15-20.

2:16pm on 7/26/14 by krmckee

Wondering if two children could share 1 wand and take turns ... We bought two of the regular wands a couple of years ago (but of course don't still have the receipt) so it would be nice not to have to get two more.

4:16pm on 7/27/14 by tabascogal

Yes, easlily. The wand is not 'attached' or linked to a person. We shared one between three of us. X

5:10pm on 7/27/14 by laneangell

Good to know, thanks @laneangell

6:33pm on 7/27/14 by tabascogal

I was a little disappointed in interactive wand today. Wand only worked a few times (user error I'm sure since it did work sometimes). No staff around most places so bit of a free for all. My sweet, unassertive six year old had trouble getting a turn.

7:40pm on 7/26/14 by kelleybean

I think we will try again in the morning next time. I think people are doing this after the rides.

7:41pm on 7/26/14 by kelleybean

Bummer. Hope the morning brings you magic.

8:07pm on 7/26/14 by worldwidepayne

There is usually a CM hovering around each plaque.

2:04am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

Please explain the interactive wand. Thanks!

3:04am on 7/27/14 by ElisaGraham

There are about 30 brass plaques in DA. Each one shows how to flick your wand and what to recant. You stand just behind the plaque, cast the spell and something will happen.

4:05am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

They are in Hogsmead to. They cost USD44, I think.

4:06am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

That's what I've seen too, laneangell. I only saw two. We needed technical assistance clearly :). And I wish there was a better way to organize when multiple people are trying at same place.

7:22am on 7/27/14 by kelleybean

So for people who have done this, what's the "trick" for getting it to work? Are you aiming for a sensor?

7:23am on 7/27/14 by kelleybean

You can usually guess the 'trigger'. Aim quite high. You only have to pass the 'trigger' for it to work. The CMs will help you. Some spells have unexpected results! Some people lack a sense of humour!

8:33am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

Some little children tend to aim for the floor or at their eye level. You need to look at or above adult eye level.

8:42am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

Make small movements with your wrist while keeping your arm still.

5:47pm on 7/27/14 by Skubersky (staff)

11 weeks to go. And still not told DW, although I very nearly dropped a clanger yesterday!! 77 days.

4:21am on 7/27/14 by Steve1

79 to DC.

4:22am on 7/27/14 by Steve1

84 to RPR.

4:22am on 7/27/14 by Steve1

What was the clanger? Do tell!

4:48am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

Good morning everyone, have a good day

5:12am on 7/27/14 by scottishclaire

Good morning Steve, laneangell, Claire and all liners have a good Sunday. Just finished a marathon of three hours ironing. Steve you have done so well . 16 days left

5:40am on 7/27/14 by Jente

Good morning all. 2 days till the end of summer school. 19 till we leave for Orlando.

6:46am on 7/27/14 by worldwidepayne

Good morning Steve . Hi everybody . No countdown but I'm keeping up

8:10am on 7/27/14 by burfe1501

@Jente. Ignoring all ironing until the weather breaks! Don't waste that sunshine!!!

8:30am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

@Steve1. 'Clanger' now turning into 'cliff hanger'!

9:18am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

I was recounting a conversation I'd had at work. I'm off for 2 weeks in early august, and I'd been asked if I'd work one as there are others off, I was saying to dw about this and said as we weren't going away until October..!

10:13am on 7/27/14 by Steve1

I stopped in mid word ..octo......, as I realised wat I was saying. Dw wasn't wholly listening thankfully.

10:14am on 7/27/14 by Steve1

229 Good morning!

10:19am on 7/27/14 by Tanavin

Close call Steve! Morning liners.

10:22am on 7/27/14 by jillscalley

It was. Dumb idiot I am lol

10:34am on 7/27/14 by Steve1

Hello liners have a nice Sunday.

11:11am on 7/27/14 by Maria1

Nutter, did u manage to buy her some summer clothes? Must say I would never trust david buying me clothes, I wouldn't like to see what he. One back with.but when I see ur hol snaps and see what DW is wearing I might send u shopping for me also :-)

4:37pm on 7/27/14 by scottishclaire

Wouldn't trust my husband either he would have no idea.

5:13pm on 7/27/14 by Jente

Liner Daily Tip #280: Ollivanders in Diagon Alley has 3x the capacity of the one in Hogsmeade, and the queue is air conditioned. And this ends Dark Side Week here at LDT.

4:20pm on 7/26/14 by brklinck

Thanks brklinck for the info.

6:08pm on 7/26/14 by Jente

Love these tips! Thanks!

4:40pm on 7/27/14 by wallygirl

Single riders is CLOSED for Gringotts.

4:36pm on 7/27/14 by theconnman21

I took a look at the forum last night. I didn't even know where to start. I arrived at a page avout trust which had lots of random comments. Are these nonsense comments that people are making just to increase their trust level?

2:06am on 7/27/14 by laneangell

I am not a fan of Forum. Too disjointed and confusing. I too feel people are posting just to say SOMETHING not necessarily related.

12:30pm on 7/27/14 by snowdiz

I don't understand it, it's not basic enough for me, far too confusing!

4:33pm on 7/27/14 by scottishclaire