he happiest place on earth is only but a few hours away. Because my youngest two just 6 and 7, we haven’t spent much time at the other major theme park, Universal Studios, which is also just a few hours away. The park is fantastic, but generally geared towards an older crowd. Last year however, Universal upped the competition by adding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Since all of my kids absolutely love Harry Potter, (as I do) the prospect of visiting a real life rendition of this fantastically fictitious world outweighed my apprehensions of the park’s age appropriateness.We were delighted to be able to meet up with my sister and her family at the fantastic Wyndham Grand Orlando resort. Staying in one of their bunk suites absolutely turned out to be the best decision we made. With my youngest two tucked snugly away in their own bunk bed alcove, my daughter got to stretch out in her own full bed and my husband and I actually got to watch the news in peace!
On to Universal. It really was amazing. Having purchased our tickets ahead of time, we were able to stroll right into the park. Using the advice of attending to the most popular ride at Harry Potter first, we made a beeline to the back of the park, noting of course the many rides and areas we would visit shortly. We found ourselves winding through the seemingly classic
theme park lines, until we passed through the gates of Hogwarts. Each step was brilliantly designed to give the impression that one was actually entering the grounds. The only snag was the bag check/locker area that was not exactly the easiest to maneuver. I will not spill any secrets, but Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is so so so worth any wait you might have!Surprisingly enough, it was not only the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that entertained. Both the Jurassic Park area as well as Dr. Suess, were thoroughly enjoyed by all. While I will always love the Mouse, Universal has definitely earned a place in our hearts, and we will definitely be back soon.
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