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Old 06-22-2010, 04:08 AM   #1
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Smile Which days for Harry?

We are so excited counting the days until WDW in December 3-12, I have promised DD16 one or 2 days in Universal for Harry Potter.

Of Sat, Tues & Thurs which days should we go to HP

What is the best way to get there from the Animal Kingdom Lodge (we are not renting a car - so far)
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I think I would avoid the weekend if that's an option for you. That's what I'm planning to do!
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Old 06-23-2010, 09:43 PM   #3
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I would avoid Saturdays since the park will be swamped then. Summer days are crowded, but Saturday in particular is the most crowded. Tuesday and Thursdays are good. I think HP will be crowded because it is new and popular, but a half a mob is better than a full mob!
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If you do one day tickets, Universal has some sort of shuttle service to & from Disney properties. You'll have to search around -- folks were discussing it here.
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I'd go with Tuesday. We're actually going with Wednesday ourselves(though in March) to avoid the "long weekenders".
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I also would advise to go during the week - Sat is the worst!

I have heard that if you get there and "drop the rope" then run to Harry Potter - Forbidden Journey - then you can at least get on whith little wait but you miss alot of the castle queue - on another thread I just commented on how there is supposed to be a "no ride" queue that people can use if they just want to see the castle but that is not confirmed and I would ask a team member about it.

The 6 hour wait is also because right now they are queuing people OUTSIDE the Harry Potter land just to get inside! To control the crazy crowds right now at least...I have heard that it is easier to get in later in the day to see the shops and eat.
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Also check with your front desk at AK Lodge and they can arrange for a Mears Transport with at least 24 hrs notice - it is like $12 for adults (prob a little cheaper for klids) but it may have gone up recently? They can also go over with you the transport back to your resort - WDW does this all time for its resort guests - I know they do it for SeaWorld too!

You can check out the local bus system - it is very cheap but there are transfers involved once you pick up the bus outside Downtown Disney and it takes more time - it is very tirering at the end of the day - my dh and I did it to and from SeaWorld. Going was ok in the morning but coming back took way too long waiting for the bus to get back to Downtown Disney and then to our resort

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Tuesday gets my vote. Mears will take you to / from the park for $17 R/T
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Tuesday gets my vote. Mears will take you to / from the park for $17 R/T

Thanks for the info! I didn't know how much it would cost!
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Tuesday gets my vote. Mears will take you to / from the park for $17 R/T
You can't beat that deal

Tues, Wed and Thurs are believed to be the best days.
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