Wicked awesome TR, fellow New Englander and Dunkin Donuts lover!!! You're writing style is captivating and witty!
Sorry I didn't make it here earlier, but that way I didn't experience the delays that others new to the ride endured.
So I have lots to comment about:
I love your family's progression to Potterheads! I'm the biggest fan in the family, my husband is a major muggle and the kids are somewhere in the middle of the spectrum.
You're description of WWoHP as breathtaking was just perfect. I had the same thought and feeling. Literally held my breath!
I was going to ask you if you went to the HP exhibit at the Museum of Science, but then remembered you are a recent convert.
I didn't see if anyone suggested the name of the Italian place. Was it Pastamore?
Loved your comment about a Stephen King theme park area. Definitely be the "It" place to be! I swear that I had that exact thought last week when we were at Universal. I am a huge fan of Stephen King and have read most of his works. Even met him once.
Your review of the rides at Universal was spot-on. Ditto on E.T. and Terminator.
You're TR name was close to my original title for my TR- "Slipping Disney a Mickey, we're hanging out with Harry and Shamu" but we ended up relenting and spent a day with the Mouse.
Thanks again for your great report.