Sunday, February 6, 2011

What's The Password???

What's The Password???

Details on the entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room. There isn't an actual room to enter though. But the Fat Lady is there talking to people.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Dumbledore's Office... Take 1

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Dumbledore's Office

I really wanted to take this head-on, but the people in the normal line were constantly taking pics from that position (the tour line was actually closer to this than the other line). So luckily, there were two openings on the side to view this from.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

No Turning Back.... Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry

No Turning Back.... Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry

During this visit, I finally got to take a tour of Hogwarts castle. Previously, I've only gone on the ride inside by using the 'Single Rider Line'. This bypasses most of the rooms and details; with guests only getting a chance to see the final room, before boarding the ride.

It was on this visit, that I discovered that there was a line solely dedicated to people that just wanted to walk the castle, but not wait for the ride. Now, you don't get to see EVERYTHING; but you do get to see all of the main rooms (i think), and a lot of the other amazing details of Hogwarts. But as a bonus, you do get to see a room of talking portraits that others completely bypass.

And as much of a Disney fan as I am; to me personally, there's no queue on Disney property to compete with this. The complete ambience is absolutely amazing!!!!!! The level of detail, mixed with some great technology, is just a sight to behold. But who knows, maybe it's just the Harry Potter geek in me too. ;)

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Ollivanders Wand Shop

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ollivander's Wand Shop

... Makers of Fine Wands Since 382 B.C.

This is actually one of the longest lines (or slowest) in the Wizarding World area. There's a wand choosing ceremony that goes on inside, but not many people can fit in at one time. So it'll probably be a while before I can actually check it out.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Entranced By A Veela

Entranced By A Veela

I wish I would've fully caught the wink she threw me. They play their parts very well. ;)

Beauxbatons Academy
Triwizard Spirit Rally

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Strange Magic

Strange Magic

This young witch lost her wand. But she is still trying to conjure up a little bit of magic. ;)