No, it should be less than half. 25-30 minutes is my prediction.
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Ooh, this is an exciting experiment 
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Did you bring your new mask with you today? I can’t remember when they said you couldn’t wear it?
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I’m in the final loading room at 30 minutes
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I debated it…I need black makeup to fill in the eyes & nose IMHO
Without that I’d just look silly! 
(That’s my excuse anyways!!!)
Plus the mask and my water bottle wouldn’t find in my bag together.
That means I have to commit to wearing or carrying it .
Of course it would’ve been a good sunblock alternative
I did remember my Dark Mark
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@bebe80 …
The queue did move well. I still have a couple more switchbacks to go…
I think 40 - 42 minutes is going to be the time…
Almost there…
I made a reservation for Toothsome’s while in queue. I had to say I was a party of 3 to get availability …
Right at 40 minutes on the dot for a 75 minute posted wait
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A little longer than I thought, but not bad!
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40 mins is still great and I would keep recommending 11am as a ride time.
ANY time I can ride in under 60 minutes is a win!
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Yep.
Also this morning at Hagrid’s, there was a 77 minute (
) actual wait at 8:51 AM.
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What is it about 11am that makes it the sweet spot?
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Even with an abbreviated day, I still did ALL the WWOHP rides, most spells (it’s really sad that half the spell locations are out of order in Hogsmeade.)
They post signage letting yoi know so you don’t waste time trying at least.
I skipped the shows in Hogsmeade due my lack of sunblock.
Overall, still a fun WWOHP day.
I’m at Toothsome’s. I’ve eaten here before an it either pretty good or “meh”… haven’t decided how hungry I am yet.
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Because nobody wants to get stuck in a long line during lunch. FWIW, touring plans recommends 11:30am.
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FINE!!! I will ride it tomorrow at 11:30am if I HAVE to… the torture I go through for all of you!! 
I got seated with a short wait. They didn’t care, as I knew, about my party having less that reserved.
A solo walk up behind me was told 30 minutes… not bad for rignt at 12:00pm
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It was 100% in favor of my HHN houses rankings being public.
The only 2 houses I haven’t repeated are Stranger Things & Last of Us. I feel confident where Stranger Things will go, but I need to really see Last of Us again before I can be sure.
With that said, neither are in the top half of my list.
@trnickell27 @Shmebulock …get ready!!
Here are my top 5 houses… SPOILER FREE
If you only had one night these are the ones I would say are not to be missed
#5 - Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins
#4 - Universal Monsters
#3 - Darkest Deal
#2 - Yeti: Campground Kills (it was #1 for a bit)
#1 - The Exorcist (originally #2… Once Emily was not there to protect me it jumped to #1!!)
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My lunch at Toothsome’s was “meh”. This is my third visit here. Once was great and two were like this.
I got the patty melt… burger patty tasted fine, but most other elements of the dish were either under or over cooked… and very little seasoning / flavors
This will be my last time I dine here. Not upset, just disappointed again… going forward I’ll just get a grab & go milkshake when I want anything from here
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Wahoo!!! I’ve been waiting for this! I’ve honestly been so shocked at the love for Exorcist this year! It was my least anticipated house but every podcast I listen to has raved about it… and in all the facebook groups too!
It sounds terrifying… but clearly that is why it is so great. It really seems like it’s the year of the original houses! Sad to see Dueling Dragons not in your top 5… but i’ve also heard it’s wonderfully scenic but low on the scares. I’ve also seen a ton of love for Bloodmoon… curious about your honest thoughts on that one.
Thanks so much for this post!
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Seth Kubersky of the Unnoficial Guide is in the park ( @Skubersky ) I doubt he’ll see this, but he used to be active on the forum.
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I could probably tell you the other 5 as Stranger Things made an impression. However, we saw Last of Us at the start of a day. I would like to see where I would put it if I saw it when the scare actors are warmed up.
Still won’t make top 5 though
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So… 35 - 40 minutes seems fair for an 11am - 11:30am arrival
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Scare Zones are good this year, but last year’s were so good it’s not fair to compare…
Scare Zone Rankings
#5 - Shipyard 32
#4 - Vamp 69
#3 - Jungle of Doom
#2 - Dark Zodiac
#1 - Dr. Oddfellow Collection of Horror
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