Posts from — December 2009

OVERVIEW: HOW MUCH TO BUDGET FOR THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER

The typical family of four seeking to see all the best of the Wizarding World should budget, in addition to their Walt Disney World budget, around $750 for two days of Universal Orlando park to park tickets. (Skipping one ride, the Hogwarts Express, will let you save about $40/person by getting single park tickets.)

If you can afford it, budget even more for a night at the Royal Pacific or Cabana Bay (the best way to do Harry Potter; for why, see Where to Stay During Your Visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter).

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This is part of The Comfortable Guide to Walt Disney World

OVERVIEW: THE MOST COMFORTABLE PLACE TO STAY AT WALT DISNEY WORLD: THE OPTIONS

This site provides precise instructions elsewhere on where to stay at Walt Disney World. These instructions are designed for typical first time family visitors who are not sure whether or not they will ever return.

This page is one of several on where to stay at Walt Disney World for a subset of first time visitors: those seeking the most comfortable visit.

It is part of the most comfortable way to visit Walt Disney World.  Its companion series is about the most inexpensive way to visit Walt Disney World,

I am publishing both series at the same time so that they also help those who are looking for bargains and deals on some things, so that they can spend more on others!!  Links to everything in these two series are at the bottom of the page.

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This page is part of the series The Tightwad’s Guide to Walt Disney World

OVERVIEW: RESORT DEALS AND DISCOUNTS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

This site provides precise instructions elsewhere on where to stay at Walt Disney World.  These instructions are designed for typical first time family visitors who are not sure whether or not they will ever return.

This page addresses where to stay at Walt Disney World for a subset of first time visitors: tightwads.

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OVERVIEW: HOW OLD AND TALL YOUR KIDS SHOULD BE FOR HARRY POTTER

Pretty much any school-age kid will find be able to find something to enjoy at Harry Potter. Younger kids, or kids without a deep engagement in the books or movies, may find it less interesting.

• The Dragon Challenge attraction is a very intense, very cool coaster, and has a minimum height requirement of 54 inches.
• The signature ride in Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure,  Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey requires at least 48 inches.
• The minor re-themed The Flight of the Hippogriff requires at least 36 inches.
• The signature ride in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, has a 42 inch minimum
• The Hogwarts Express has no height requirement

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This is part of The Comfortable Guide to Walt Disney World

OVERVIEW: THE MOST COMFORTABLE TIME TO VISIT WALT DISNEY WORLD

This site provides precise instructions elsewhere on when to go to Walt Disney World, the next best dates, and what to budget for such a trip. These instructions are designed for typical first time family visitors who are not sure whether or not they will ever return.

This page addresses when to go to Walt Disney World for a subset of first time visitors: those seeking the most comfortable visit.

It is part of a series about the most comfortable way to visit Walt Disney World.  Its companion series is about the most inexpensive way to visit Walt Disney World,

I am publishing both series at the same time to help those who are looking for bargains and deals on some things, so that they can spend more on others!!  Links to everything in these two series are at the bottom of the page.

MORE ON THE MOST COMFORTABLE TIME TO VISIT WALT DISNEY WORLD

The most comfortable period at Walt Disney World is that between one week after Easter and mid-May.

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OVERVIEW: HOW LONG TO STAY AT HARRY POTTER

Universal Orlando is a remarkable place, and easily repays a three or even four day visit, especially if your kids are 12 or older, and/or love thrill rides.

If you are simply trying to fit Harry Potter into a trip otherwise spent at Walt Disney World, use two mornings of your trip for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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