This time, we went to Islands of Adventure first. The wait for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was already about 45 minutes long, but you wandered through Hogwarts the whole way...so it was pretty cool. In retrospect, I'd have to say, this was my favorite ride. You got chased by dragons and dementors while following Harry and (sometimes) Ron on their brooms.
We were starving when we got done, so we had a yummy breakfast at the Three Broomsticks. Afterwards, it was a crowded madhouse, so we ditched the idea of doing the Hippogriff ride and headed toward Jurassic Park.
This is the view from Jurassic Park across to Seuss Land. We also ended up there and did the fun Cat in the Hat ride.
Christi and Marmaduke
Popeye statue
and...yeah...
There was a whole superhero area and you could meet the characters. Then, they rode off on motorcycles...or tried to. Spiderman's bike wouldn't start for a bit.
We then took the Hogwart's Express back to Diagon Alley
We had dinner at the Leaky Caldron. We then got in the 90 minute line for the Escape from Gringotts, which ended up being 2 hours because the ride had a bit of a breakdown. The inside bit of the walking to the ride was cool, but this ride wasn't as cool as the one in Hogsmeade...even if it was 3D. When we got out, it was dark. Diagon Alley is cool after dark.
The dragon on top of Gringotts breathes fire intermittently.
He's really cool...
This is Olivanders...
And the Knight Bus. Less kids, more fun. Expensive Harry Potter souvenirs were purchased (not including the previously purchased wands) and we headed on our sore feet to the valet parking.
That all was Soooooo Much Fun!
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