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Never been to WWoHP, but for Legoland do make sure to check out the discount shop. You can find some great outdated or damaged box merch there for decent discounts.

 

Also I don't know if they do the Pirates ski show in the winter but if they do you can't afford to miss it.

Definitely make sure you go to the wand-choosing skit at WWOHP - it's very neat, and if you're lucky you'll be picked from the crowd to receive a free wand as part of the demonstration! Then, make sure you buy yourself a wand, because they're super cool.

 

I didn't have a chance to do this myself, but try finding yourself a spot in the Three Broomsticks. And the red/blue dragon rollercoaster is pretty fun. The Hogwarts castle ride is really awesome too.

get yo'self some granny's apple fries, son!

 

them's the crown jewel of the 'murican LEGOLANDs.

At LEGOLand, make sure you go to all the gift shops. Each one has slightly different merchandise and there's some cool exclusives. When I was there earlier this year I got a cool sign to hang outside my LEGO room that says 'Brick Building in Progress.' As for the rides, they were fun, but nothing super amazing.

 

Wizarding World of Harry Potter was fun, but not being a big fan of the series I'm sure I didn't appreciate it like some. My advice though would be to get there as early as possible as rush to Gringots first. The line for that ride gets long fast. Also, butterbeer ice cream is delicious. And make sure you take the Hogwarts Express and either: a) enjoy the experience or b) try to figure out how they do all the awesome effects.