As someone who grew up with Harry Potter when Universal built hogsmeade and diagon alley it had to go on my bucket list. And when I say grew up with Harry Potter- I read the first 2 books in 3rd grade and then the books just out until the last one came out my senior year of high school. I didnt notice that the first few books were kids books and then they matured because I just grew with them. Many people asked why if I was going to spend 2 days in Florida theme parks I picked universal and wasnt even going to Disney- thats why.
First thing is to anyone considering going to a theme park but they feel like they cant go alone and its weird so they are waiting for someone to go with. Its not weird and its sooo fun. You dont have to worry about someone elses budget, bathroom, interests or ride capabilities. You just do whatever you want to do. Plus can you say single rider line?!?! I got on soo many more rides than the general line riding solo and didnt have to pay $90 per pay for the express
pass. Its fantastic. Only place you really pay a solo traveler tax is in and I stayed in a cheap airbnb 5 miles away and took a ride share each day (cheaper than parking!!!).
So summary of 2 days at Universal Florida (1 day in each park) is that Harry Potter world is amazing and crowded. Hagrids motorcycle ride is the most expensive ride in the world and worth it. Butterbeer is delicious and Ive had my fill of amusement parks for a few years. Definitely glad I went as a once in a lifetime thing but I feel like Ive scratched the itch for a long time now. Each day I was able to get on each ride I wanted (basically every major ride) using the single rider line and soak up everything that artificial theme park amusement has for you.
