Originally Posted By HMButler79 Looks like Bill Davis and Co. are finally running circles around D23/Destination D type events. WHo needs CarsLand models when you have THIS????? <a href="http://www.universalorlando.com/Landing/HPNovCelebration.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.universalorlando.co...ion.aspx</a>
Originally Posted By ReelJustice It's a great idea, a great move, and a timely announcement. On the heels of WDW cancelling ESPN Weekend, UOR comes out with this. Brilliant! (as the Brits say) The packages being offered are pretty good too. Each package comes with hotel, tickets, and a complete Harry Potter Blu Ray set.
Originally Posted By WDWVacationer Disney cancels an event like this, Universal announces one. Clever. Fantastic deals too.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper The regular package is a ridiculous deal. 370 bucks for 4 nights, 3 day park hoppers, a City Walk pass, AND 8 blu rays? I mean come on that's amazing! The Blu rays alone would be around 160 bucks.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Great deal, but the ble ray box set actually sells for about $50, but still a good deal.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Great deal, but the ble ray box set actually sells for about $50, but still a good deal.>> Uhhh...Best Buy has it as 99.99 or 124.99 depending on whether you get the regular or deluxe edition. So I overvalued it a bit. But still pretty expensive.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer FANTASTIC idea and deal! Hope they use it in the way Disney uses D23 and starts to hype up WWoHP2! I'd go if I didn't have midterms!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I feel like the only person in the entire universe who couldn't give a rat's a$$ about Harry Potter. I do want to ride Forbidden Journey though.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Even if you aren't a big HP fan, the complexity and detail of the land is FANTASTIC. And FJ is jaw dropping. I walked off shaking.
Originally Posted By ChiMike Agreed Hans, I would never spend that money. If anything I would be annoyed if the event was occurring when I was there as a guest, possibly being effected by reduced normal hours. However, I give Universal credit for this event. It is what resorts do. It seems to offer more than just merchandise buying opportunity.
Originally Posted By dshyates Well, for Universal, that is one of the slowest weekends from Mardi Gras to New Years. That is the week after HHN ends and the weekend before the Thanksgiving/Wholidays. Now all they need to work on is Jan. And that is pretty much major refurb month.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations The regular package is a ridiculous deal. 370 bucks for 4 nights, 3 day park hoppers, a City Walk pass, AND 8 blu rays? I mean come on that's amazing! The Blu rays alone would be around 160 bucks.<<< The $369.00 package isn't park hoppers, that package costs $699.00.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Even if you aren't a big HP fan, the complexity and detail of the land is FANTASTIC." Yes, I know. I've only been told that about 1,000 times now. "And FJ is jaw dropping." It better be considering all the hype. "However, I give Universal credit for this event. It is what resorts do. It seems to offer more than just merchandise buying opportunity." True dat.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Yes, I know. I've only been told that about 1,000 times now. <<< It's SO true, that's the thing.
