Harry Potter

The Ultimate Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

April 19, 2021 By Marvelous Mouse Travels Leave a Comment

Still bummed you never got your Hogwarts letter on your 11th birthday? Live out your ultimate
Harry Potter fantasies at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando!
The Wizarding World is spread out across both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.
Islands of Adventure is home to Hogsmeade & Hogwarts while Universal Studios is home to
Diagon Alley. There is so much to see and do in both sections. As the ultimate Harry Potter fan
you will not want to miss a single thing! Ensure that you don’t by purchasing our travel guide, “A
Marvelous Guide to Universal Orlando.” Our guide has an entire section dedicated to the
Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It includes everything you’ll need to know to make the most of
your time in the Wizarding World. It has it all, a complete overview of all rides, shops and dining,
a detailed wand chart, a secrets of the Wizarding World section full of easter eggs from both the
books and the screen, a wizarding itinerary and even a butterbeer guide! This guide is a must
have to prepare any Potter fan for their trip to Universal. You can purchase your own copy here:
https://www.amazon.com/Marvelous-Guide-Universal-Orlando-2021-ebook

Drink Around the Universe with Marvelous Mouse Travels

April 5, 2021 By Marvelous Mouse Travels

You may have heard of drinking around the world at Epcot over in Disney World, but did you
know you can drink around the Universe?!
The Marvelous Mouse Travels agents have created the ultimate drink challenge at Universal
Orlando! They made sure to test the challenge themselves and can assure you that each drink
is delicious! One of the drinks was even created by the authors of our Universal Travel guide!
The challenge consists of 9 stops across both parks, Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios.
You can even take a drink with you on the Hogwarts Express, so you’ll need a park to park ticket
to do it all in one day!
You can find all the details of this challenge in our travel guide, “A Marvelous Guide to Universal
Orlando.” You can purchase your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Marvelous-Guide-Universal-Orlando-2021-ebook Be sure to tag us on Instagram!
@MMTravels_ and use the hashtag #DrinkswithMMT while you complete your challenge!

Don’t Make This Mistake When Visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

March 5, 2021 By Marvelous Mouse Travels

Before visiting the parks make sure you watch a few if not all of the movies! There are so many hidden things throughout the Wizarding World. Even if you are not a Potter fan, to truly get the full experience you will need some background on what is going on!

As a Muggle it may be hard to find the entrance to the Wizarding World in Universal Studios so when you find 12 Grimmauld Place and spot the night bus, you will know you are close!

When you do find Diagon Alley be sure to pay attention to the details it is incredible! My personal favorite is Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes.

However each shop is so fun to explore and see come to life!

You also will be able to ride Gringotts which is inside the bank and should not be missed!

Now here is where you can make a big mistake, without a park to park ticket you won’t be able to ride the Hogwarts Express! Each way is a different experience and it may be the highlight of the Wizarding World. Also, without a park to park or multi day ticket you will only experience half of the Wizarding World! Don’t make this mistake!

When you are ready to head to Hogwarts and Hogsmeade you will board the Hogwarts Express, Hermoine, Ron and Harry just may be heard at one point on the train.

When you arrive at Hogsmeade you will actually be in the other park – Islands of Adventure. This is where you will find the castle and the highly sought after – Hagrids Motorbike ride.

No matter the wait time. Hagrids should not be missed. Riding the motorbike and riding in the side car are 2 completely different experiences and I highly recommend trying both!

Of course you can’t visit and not try Butter Beer! I absolutely love the frozen one!

So much to do and so much to see on both sides of the parks! Did you know when you buy tickets from me you also receive an extra hour in Harry Potter World for no additional cost? You will need the extra time to explore!

Be sure to check out the castle during the day and at night! So much more magical at night in my opinion. Hagrids also is really fun with everything all lit up and not knowing what is in front of you. I would love to help you plan your visit to the Wizarding World! Be sure to get that park to park ticket so you experience everything as well as book through me for that early park admission!

Contact our Marvelous Mouse agent Nikki Kennedy to get started planning your Epic Universal vacation! https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMMT/

Be sure to grab your copy of our brand new Universal Travel Guide! https://www.amazon.com/Marvelous-Guide-Universal-Orlando-2021-ebook/

A Marvelous Guide to Universal Orlando is Finally Here!!

February 25, 2021 By Marvelous Mouse Travels

Universal Orlando Guide

We are so excited to share that not only is our universal guide book finished, but it is already a best seller in its category on Amazon! The idea for this guide started in January of 2020. We love Universal and felt that there was a need for a comprehensive guide and decided to create our own.

It was a true labor of love creating this guidebook for you all!!!

Throughout the year we worked on making sure every single aspect of Universal Orlando Resort was covered in our book. We made sure that not only did we have all the facts, but our own personal touches as well. This book includes EVERYTHING: recommendations voted on by our 250+ agents, fun facts, a complete guide to the Wizarding World, itineraries, traveling both with kids and adults only, even a drinking challenge that includes our very own specialty drink at Finnegans! And so much more!

We edited each section multiple times to make sure we had the most up to date and current information to share with you all. The guide finally came together in the beginning of February when the authors all stayed in a hospitality suite at Royal Pacific for 3 nights. We spent every waking moment focused on putting the finishing touches on our years worth of work.

We hope that you will enjoy this guide and be able to see just how much passion went into writing it. We all not only love Universal, but we love what we do as travel agents and we are so incredibly proud of “A Marvelous Guide to Universal Orlando.”

We encourage you to grab a copy at the link below and let us know what you think, and what your favorite part is!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK3YB7Q/

Universal Orlando Height Requirements

February 12, 2021 By Marvelous Mouse Travels

Safety is the number one concern at Universal theme parks. We want all guests and visitors of the Universal theme parks to have fun and be safe. At each ride entrance, there is posted signs with the height requirements for riders along with any health warnings. At the front of each park is also a board showing all the heights of the rides in one place so you can easily see which ride your child may be tall enough for.

A Team Member at each ride will check the child’s height and let you know if they are OK to ride. A Team Member further in the que may also ask to recheck their height before allowing them to board. This is always for their safety. I suggest talking to your children in advance if there’s a chance they may not be tall enough to ride an attraction they’re excited for. Remind them why the height requirement is there and assure them it’s for their safety. If the aren’t tall enough for a ride, the gift shops are a great way to still experience it and bring home a souvenir.

Attractions also have warnings posted if needed for pregnant woman or those with certain health concerns. Always check the signage before entering a que if you’re concerned. The Team Members are also there to help if you have any questions about the ride.

The follow is the list of all attractions at both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Happy riding!

Universal Studios Orlando Height Requirements

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™*
Must be at least 42″ (107cm). Children between 42″–48″ (107cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Revenge of the Mummy™*
Must be at least 48″ (122cm).
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon™
Must be at least 40″ (102cm). Children between 40″–48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™
Must be at least 42″ (107cm). Children between 42″–48″ (107cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster™
Must be at least 36″ (91cm). Children between 36″–48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The Simpsons Ride™
Must be at least 40″ (102cm). Children between 40″–48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit™*
Must be at least 51″ (130cm) and no more than 79″ (200cm).
E.T. Adventure™
Must be at least 34″ (86cm). Children between 34″–48″ (86cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™
Must be at least 40″ (102cm). Children between 40″–48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion. Persons under 40″ (102cm) must experience this attraction from an adjacent stationary seat.
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
Must be at least 40″ (102cm). Children between 40″–48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Fast & Furious – Supercharged™
Must be at least 40″ (102cm). Children between 40″–48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

Islands of Adventure Height Requirements

Skull Island: Reign of Kong™
Must be at least 36″ (91cm). Children between 36″–48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®
Must be at least 40″ (102cm). Children between 40″–48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster®
Must be at least 54″ (137cm).
Doctor Doom’s Fearfall®*
Must be at least 52″ (132cm).
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls®*
Must be at least 44″ (112cm). Children between 44″–48″ (112cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges®
Must be at least 42″ (107cm). Children between 42″–48″ (107cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Jurassic Park River Adventure™
Must be at least 42″ (107cm). Children between 42″–48″ (107cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Pteranodon Flyers™
Please note that Pteranodon Flyers™ is designed for children 36″–56″ (91cm-142cm) tall. A child meeting this requirement must accompany guests over 56″ (142cm) tall. Children between 36″–48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Flight of the Hippogriff™
Must be at least 36″ (91cm). Children between 36″–48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™*
Must be 48″ (122cm).
Cat in the Hat™
Must be at least 36″ (91cm). Children between 36″–48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™
Must be at least 36″ (91cm). Children between 36″–48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

*These rides have test seats available so that guests can determine comfort and fit for themselves before riding.

Thank you to our Marvelous Mouse agent Marisha Gordon for this helpful information! If you are interested in a Universal Orlando vacation reach out to Marisha https://www.facebook.com/TravelsByMarisha or our agency https://marvelousmousetravels.com/contactus/ to be connected with a Universal Specialist!