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Nerd-gasm in Orlando



Joe Gaspard
By JoeyG in Florida, LG Headquarters
Aug 24, 2010
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I just had my first nerd-gasm, right here in Orlando, FL. I should be embarrassed to be this excited about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, seeing as how I’m just about 20-years-old, but I’m not. I’m a Harry Potter nerd. I cried when Dumbledore died at the end of Book 6, and tears sprang to my eyes again as I entered Hogwarts for the first time.

What made the park so special? Universal just got everything to feel...right. Were there elements of cheesiness? Sure, the waitresses at the Three Broomsticks had ridiculous outfits, but they got the freakin’ pictures in Hogwarts to talk. Were the Chocolate Frogs overpriced? Of course, but who cares when you can buy wizards’ robes and wands!

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Oh hai! I'm Joe, and this is my first year working for Let's Go. I'm originally from Long Island, NY. Interests include: travel, dining out, Lady Gaga, and long walks on the beach.

For 52 years, we have published the world’s favorite budget travel guides, written entirely by students and updated every year. With pen and notebook in hand and a few changes of underwear stuffed in our backpacks, we spend months roaming the globe in search of travel bargains.

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