Disney 2022 - Day Three and Four

Day three of our trip we left Disney and headed over to Universal to check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We only had one day to check out Harry Potter World. Universal requires tickets to both parks if you want to ride the Hogwarts Express between the parks. We had our tickets and headed straight to Kings Cross to ride the Hogwarts Express. When we walked up to the the train station we learned that the train was closed for the day. I think I actually cried. I was sad it was closed but also very sad that I spent all the money to have tickets to both parks to ride the train. We were bummed and I mean bummed. The sweet lady that worked there must have seen how bummed we were and she did take us up to Platform 9 3/4 and we got to walk through the wall there! I am still pretty upset about it because I know I will not be going back to Universal again so I missed my chance to ride to Hogwarts. 

We did mange to get to Diagon Alley and step into Harry Potter's world. The details are very cool and I loved seeing it. Hadley got a wand and was able to do some magic around the park. We tried Butterbeer. (I wasn't a fan.) It was nice to stroll around but it was chilly! I was shocked how cold it was for Florida! 

We did walk around Universal some more and then headed over to Island of Adventure to see Hogwarts. Let me tell you - It was so crowded. It was Martin Luther King day so that added to the crowd level. 

Hogwarts Castle 

I really wanted to have a good time at Universal. I was disappointed about Hogwarts Express and I guess that just put a damper on the day for me. 

I did end the day with a Dole Whip! (Number 3 for the trip!) 

The next morning I got up early to buy Genie Plus for our Hollywood Studios day. I wanted to make sure we didn't have to wait in line for Slinky Dog dash. I got that pass for us but not until 4:00. So we had to wait till 11:00 to make our other passes. I am not sure I really understand the best way to work Genie Plus! 

Jennifer wasn't feeling well that morning so the girls and I headed to Hollywood and started our day. 

We started our morning by waiting in line to meet Minnie Mouse. She looked so cute in her red carpet dress! At the time of our trip you had to wear a mask in lines and indoors. 

Minnie looking so pretty! 

We watch a lot of All Ears on YouTube and Molly says that this is one of her favorite snacks. I will agree. We really liked this snack from Baseline Tap House. 10/10 recommend. 

We headed to the Frozen show and it did not disappoint! The host were hilarious and the sing-a-long was fun! 

I loved that it was inside! We had another chilly day. 

For lunch we went to Mama Melrose. The girls love pasta! It was good but we had some long delays due to my order and that was frustrating. 

After lunch we did Toy Story Mania! We kept getting stuck on this but we still had a good time on the ride. As you can tell I am not the best player! But we had a blast. 

We walked over to Slinky Dog and rode that. Thankfully we didn't have to wait in a long line for that! 

We ended the day with Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway! This might be my favorite ride at Hollywood Studios. It makes me giggle and it is pure JOY! 

The girls and I headed back to our hotel to check on Jennifer. We ate our dinner and Dole Whip in the room and watched the fireworks on our TV. 

Overall it was two great days! I was so sad about the Hogwarts Express but learned that it was down the whole week at Universal. Ending my day with fireworks and a Dole Whip made each day even better! 

xoxo, 

Aunt Moe