Random Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Secrets Revealed By Employees (13 items)

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  (#5) There's A Special Room To Clean Up If You Get Sick On A Ride

  No one wants to deal with motion sickness in an amusement park, but it does happen - especially on rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey that simulate actual travel. Luckily, if the worst does occur, the park provides a convenient solution more dignified than a public restroom. 

  A former employee of the park revealed on Reddit that there's actually a special room for park guests to freshen up if they lose their lunch. 
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  (#11) January Is One Of The Best Times To Go

  Due to the parks' intense crowding, some times of year are better for attendance than others. According to Redditor /u/notaMuggle, who works at Universal Orlando, the best times of year to visit are mid-September, early November, and the entirety of January.

  This is likely because these dates don't align with holidays or school vacations. If you're free during January, it might just be the perfect time to get a less-crowded peek at a Wizarding World park. Also, attendance usually drops about an hour before closing, so that might be the best time to seek out the more popular attractions.
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  (#1) Employees Aren't Supposed To Insert Themselves Into The Story

  Though some Wizarding World employees might be tempted to insert themselves into the Harry Potter narrative, they are forbidden from doing so. According to a Universal Studios Los Angeles employee, if asked what Harry Potter is up to, employees must respond vaguely rather than reference any specific knowledge of his doings. 

  They also must refrain from claiming ties with existing characters, such as being Snape's daughter or Remus Lupin's best friend. In fact, unless they work in the castle or Filch’s Emporium, they aren't even allowed to say they attend Hogwarts.
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  (#2) The Park Is Set Between The Third And Fourth Books

  Not every plot point or element from the Harry Potter franchise is going to be on display in the park. That's because everything is set between The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Goblet of Fire. At this point in the series, Voldemort has been defeated for the first time but hasn't yet reappeared, creating an atmosphere of fun and magic rather than foreboding danger.

  If asked directly about Voldemort, employees are expected to use the nickname "He Who Must Not Be Named" and act fearful. They also can't refer to events that happened beyond The Goblet of Fire and must improvise if park-goers engage them in such conversation. Some employees, however, will break character if they think it will improve a guest's experience. 
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  (#12) Marriage Proposals Happen Frequently

  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is actually a hot spot for proposals. Considering some fans' emotional attachment to the Harry Potter franchise, it's no surprise that some think of the park as an ideal location to ask one of the most important questions of their lives. A Redditor who worked at the park said they've helped with dozens of proposals. 

  These proposals take place all over the park. One man proposed to his girlfriend at Ollivander’s Wand Shop, hiding the ring inside of the wand box. Another man proposed to his boyfriend in front of Hogwarts Castle, an arrangement that required eight months of planning.
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  (#9) Wand Spells Can Be Activated In Secret Locations

  Buying a wand at Ollivander's isn't just for show. In fact, many of these wands are interactive and allow you to activate "spells" in different locations throughout the park. While many of these locations are clearly marked on the park map, there are two secret locations that parkgoers can try to find on their own.

  As Redditor /u/adumbkat, an employee at Universal Orlando, explains, some park employees might reveal these locations, but others prefer to let guests find the secret locations themselves.

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