I am Annoyed with what is being said about Universal - $50 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Challenge

[@AllanAlexandrethegreat]

I'm not sure about that, Dev. My disagreement is rooted in the observation that these companies often lay off their lower-level employees while their top executives continue to receive high salaries, even during difficult financial times that affect everyone else. It seems unfair that those in positions of power are not willing to share in the company's financial burdens by accepting lower salaries for a year or two, while the little guy is left to bear the brunt of the cuts.

[@vernonm6229]

I understand that Dev has a good working relationship with Universal so I see the need to “defend” the budget cuts but I totally disagree with his stance that nobody was up in arms and not making a big deal when Disney had their (multiple) budget cuts a couple years ago. I heard ALOT of people speaking up against that, if I heard it I find it hard to believe that Dev did not hear the same outcry of people when it happened. But again I get the motivation behind the defense.

[@metallicnole4514]

There's a good amount of people who hate disney with a passion. There are hate channels dedicated to making anti disney content. So I'm not sure why he's saying that people aren't blasting disney for what they do.

[@jarviswomack5579]

He's become so pro Universal and anti Disney. When I started watching his videos he was very objective when going to both parks. So seeing him brush off the cost of going to Universal in this video after the last Disney video he did, where he said he is not renewing his annual pass due to increased prices, it's clear he is now biased.

[@vernonm6229]

@@jarviswomack5579 I’m curious if all things stay the same and when Epic Universe opens, and Universal raises the prices on everything what the defenses will be…

[@BostonWriterBlog]

I love that you're doing more Universal content, Dev. They've really won me over from Disney, and that's saying a lot since I've been a Disney fan from birth, but it's great to see the investments they're making. Universal also does a great job helping out parents with neurodiverse kiddos... something that doesn't get a lot of coverage, but means a lot to some of us.

[@kevinbromhead]

i find it ironic that an entertainment company's first budget cut is always entertainment...

[@michaellang2430]

I'm sure there's a lot that goes into the decisions. How many interactions these performers are creating, how long they're lasting, etc. I hate to see anyone lose their job, but I have faith that universal is offering them positions somewhere else within the parks. I've never interacted with the cab fella or the port of entry folks. I'm walking right past them to get to where I'm going

[@matpmod]

As for the budget cuts....I think people are more upset with Universal than they were with Disney, is people expect better from Universal.

[@jaykay1899]

Rides are entertainment

[@barbarab8370]

I love Harry Potter....PC Dev your awesome too !!!!

[@Momcircus]

Thanks Dev for hosting such a fun giveaway! Luna Lovegood is our favorite!!!! My daughter dressed up as her for Book Character Day at school 😍 🧙‍♀️. Love the channel, and your candid honesty, as always!

[@keithwillis3761]

My favorite Harry Potter character is Sirius Black. Best quote "If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals". I thought he was the pivotal moral character of the entire series.

[@a.y.greyson9264]

I remember when my friend and I used to write Sirius Black Fanfic. He was one of the more intriguing characters.

[@keithwillis3761]

​@@a.y.greyson9264 I agree. The prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite book also out of the entire series. You basically had an entire book dedicated to the introduction of a new character.

[@a.y.greyson9264]

@@keithwillis3761 Honestly, after reading the third book and waiting for the fourth one to come out, I was sure it couldn’t get any better. Sirius Black was such an intriguing character. However, my favorite book is GOF, as the whole Mad Eye Moody reveal caught me off guard.

[@glitterypinkadventures]

Thanks for letting me live Universal Orlando vicariously through your channel. ☺️ My favorite Harry Potter character is Hagrid.

[@rickbarger2279]

Great job, sir, as always. And I totally agree with your commentary. It always is sad to see employees lose jobs, but as you point out just look at the opportunities that Universal will be bringing to the area within the next 12 months or so. Give the organization credit for what its future plans are.

[@bb5242]

It was better in 2019 except for velocicoaster and Hagrid. They are having staffing problems.

[@gambler2026]

My faviorite character is Luna Lovegood because she is so unique.I am going to Univeral studios in Florida for the first time in August.I can't wait! Love your videos.

[@Stevenet1]

My favorite HP character is actually Prof Trelawny. “My dear boy! You have.. THE GRIMM!”

[@jeninaslicer352]

The Kong vs Godzilla ride must be an intense outdoor roller coaster with twist and turns!😊

[@notlegitkoolaid4911]

Or how Jurassic world in Beijing is imagine man

[@debraevans6993]

My husband can't wait till we go in September. All he says is ,"when are we gonna see Harry Potter?"! Booking The Hard Rock hotel for the last week of September. What a great way to retire!! Looking forward to returning to Universal. Thanks for updates.

[@xKerebus]

Luna Lovegood is my favorite character! She's definitely got the same energy as me most days 😂 "I think I'll just go down and have some pudding and wait for it all to turn up - it always does in the end." - LL❤

[@skittleslove007]

My favorite character is Professor McGonagall. She’s got some sass I can appreciate. 😂

[@KRNcomfy]

rip

[@karrenstorment7202]

Love your videos, I’m jealous!!! My favorite character is Hermione, and the reason is for the first 3 books I was pronouncing her name “Hermy-one” the first time I heard it out loud I was so glad I had never read or said it out loud, thanks for all your content, Karren

[@TheNauticalHippo]

Dumbledore is my favorite. “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light”

[@kimberlyspence8568]

I love so many characters but Luna is close to my heart since we both are a little odd!! I love watching your videos! Thanks for keeping us up to date & showing us all the best of Universal!!

[@pangsarnsamack9722]

I am loving your Universal content! My fave HP character is Hagrid. I love seeing him while in the Hagrid Magical Bike coaster.

[@ryangates1728]

Hey Dev!! My favorite is actually Luna! I love how she is Uniquely her! Thanks for the video 😊

[@britt_nay]

My favorite HP character is Mrs. Molly Weasley! Especially since becoming a mother myself. Her love and protection of her children is admirable. She took Harry under her wing with her hands already full. I mean, the iconic battle scene and line with Bellatrix?! Need I say more…

[@lostinwonderart]

She kicks butt! ❤

[@PRBOUNDLESS]

Love your content! Its getting us excited for our trip in 3 weeks!!! I have a question... What's the parks like in early may? We're going on the 7th but have no clue what its gonna be like.. Also idk if anyone is the same but I've been watching park videos for a year everyday now because I love Universal so much, also travel videos are my favorite as it gets me so excited 🤩

[@chickenfluencer]

I really like your content, new to your channel. My favorite characters,yes 2, was the twins, I loved how they opened up a knic knack and trick shop.

[@marylynbozeman7435]

We love your content and have been watching for several years, all the way back to Prince Charming Dev and shortly after you started. I love you concentrating on Universal often! It drives me nuts to see so many people so brainwashed about Disney. Luna Lovegood is my favorite character! I love how mysterious she is and always so positive about life. She shows so much kindness to characters in the movie. It would be nice if people in the world could show this kindness!

[@carriehoward8096]

My daughter says her favorites are Draco and Hermione! My favorite is Harry but I also like McGonagall. We’ve been listening to the books so now we need to go look at all the details in Hogesmeade. Thanks for doing this video- we enjoyed it!

[@NatalieAked]

Like with so many others, Luna resonates with me (I’m just a little odd). And thank you. I am so happy to have found your channel. My husband and I will be heading to Universal Orlando for the very first time in Sept. I know now to budget for a wand so I can cast my spells.

[@nursiegirl]

My favorite character is Remus Lupin. 😊 It’s just something about the calm way he spoke.

[@gerrikish]

Love your videos - thanks for all the tips and insights. So hard to think of a favorite character because they're all wonderful, but Luna speaks to my heart.

[@rodneyraeford6278]

Hello Dev... My favorite character from Harry Potter is Hagrid..... R.I.P. we miss you!

[@KonstantinKreis]

Hi Devon, We are the family from Germany who got to meet you while you were filming the Honeydukes part of your vlog. Thank you for the nice chat. Our daughter is a huge Bellatrix fan. We thoroughly enjoy watching your vlogs. It always gets us in the mood to go back to Florida asap.

[@jasontipton546]

I'm only mad about The cabbie. Lol

[@TwoBroads-Abroad]

Loving the Universal coverage from Nebraska! ❤. My daughter works at Velocicoaster and love to watch since I can’t be there very often! Professor Snape and Luna are my favorite characters but love everything Potter!!

[@carlygarr6120]

I love Luna, but my favorite character is Dobby! I mean how can you not love him 😂

[@dmperry134]

Hi Dev, we are really loving all you videos, Universal and your cruises with Bianca. Completely agree with you regarding cuts and people losing their job. That’s not good. Our favourite character is good old Ron. All the best and looking forward to the next one. Cheers Dave & Sue Perry in Worcestershire UK

[@cookingwithhistory6694]

We are so excited to be at Universal in 11 days. My favorite Harry Potter character is Hagrid.

[@Macieee_xoxo]

It’s so kind of you doing a giveaway for a wand worth that much!!

[@Halloween10247]

Luna Lovegood is my favorite! Ravenclaw is the best!

[@acraftmason1518]

My favorite wizard is moma Weasley. Her force love for her family is something I admire and live by. Thanks for all you do love your videos and your honest opinions of things

[@TheSportsfansSam]

Love how Dev throws his shots at his fellow creators in the most polite way possible without saying names and we all know who he is talking about lol. My favorite HP character will always been Ron.

[@denisemanning5306]

Favorite character would be Professor Minerva Mc Gonagall. Love her . Dev.. Thanks for doing more videos about Universal because there is sooo much to do there and it's a great park. 😊

[@VerbilKint]

Hey Dev, sorry to disagree with you. But the budget cuts are not cool. And it's not just the talent. A lot of what separated Disney and kept them in front of the pack was the impeccable condition of their parks. I remember my last trip before we moved here. I went back home and told friends and family "Yeah it's expensive. But when you get there and take a look around, you see were your money went. Dumbo looks like it was built yesterday." Disney has been failing on that. And people have noticed and paid attention with their wallets. This is the perfect time for USO to pick up the torch and run with it. Not make excuses of why they need to cut not just talent, but maintenance. Just my two cents.

[@lonewolf0927]

So fun. Me and my family spent sooo much time in this HP area. This area is what separates Universal and Disney. They did an unbelievable job here.

[@jfmoone]

Disney bad, Hogwarts good. All about mad eye moody here.

[@LMar123-iz7bo]

Thanks for the update! My favorite character is Severus Snape. His character is so complex and the plot twist at the end about how he was always protecing Harry and how he loved Lily was very endearing.

[@sunnydaze2712]

My favorite Harry Potter character is Snape. His redemption arch is the best! Plus, I love Alan Rickman.

[@kkstad]

I’m going to pick an unconventional character. It’s the soundtrack/ score. The music is AMAZING. I play it at work with patients. Almost everyone comments on it. 🎶🎼🎵

[@rosemarys4630]

Hagrid is my favorite! I love these videos because you're showing the reality of the pricing and anything new you find! I bought the 1 day 2 free ticket earlier in the year and still have one day left where we were hoping to get my 9 year old her first wand💚

[@kellyflanagan6807]

My favorite HP character is the Whomping Willow! 😂 That tree has a sense of humor.

[@mcbbear]

Thank you Dev for always giving us great content in your vlogs! What makes my husband and I fans is because how authentic you are! We always like seeing your fiancé on with you also. My favorite character is Harry! Have a great day!💕

[@MelaEve22]

My daughter Layla is obsessed with Harry Potter right now. I love that it came back around full circle. She is five years old and going to be six in July. She loves Harry Potter. I love Hermione Granger. I’ve been following you for so long and I love all your videos. Keep it up.

[@patrices.4711]

Hey Dev! Keep up the great videos. My family and I booked our trip this year to Universal Orlando because of your videos! We are so excited ! 😁 My favorite character is Hagrid!

[@marc5497]

My favorite HP character is probably Snape if we are talking about the movies cause Alan Rickman’s performance was so good. If we are talking books, Ron cause he’s hilarious.

[@C_Bingham]

Always love your videos Dev! I 10000% understand that feeling, I get that feeling when I walk into city walk and walking in to each universal park, it’s just magic! My favourite character has got to be Molly, she just so wonderful, a loving mother, warm, friendly and caring witch and she’s very underestimated ❤️

[@angelinam241]

My favorite HP character definitely Neville Longbottom. He’s got such a great redemption arc story . From being bullied ,not believing in himself , and “ why is it always me “ to a hero that helps kill Voldemort.

[@ashleybeard7875]

My favorite character from the HP franchise is probably Neville. He is a underdog story that we all needed

[@kristimiller4257]

I appreciate you doing more Universal content and also that you explained to people why budget cuts are sometimes needed. My favorite HP characters are Fred and George.

[@kacibr]

Love this video! Luna is my absolute favorite character in the series. As wonderfully as she is portrayed in the movies, the book Luna is just incredible. And her wand is beautiful. ❤

[@gregtong1494]

I have been a Disney AP for many years and used to have both passes. Universal owes you a big thanks because watching your video just made my decision very easy to go ahead and add an annual pass so we can mix it up. Very excited. Thank you and thank you for your service.

[@pamelas7746]

Dev, Thank you so much for sharing the interactive windows. As many times as I have been there I have never seen any except for the one over the bathrooms with water if it is still there. My favorite character is Dobby - he is too cute not to love. Thanks always for the great video.

[@SpookyTime0]

I was a loyal universal passholder for many years, but switched to Disney after moving here two years ago bc I had never been to WDW. I wish Universal had more mobile order options and better food and snacks in general. I always ended up waiting in line for ages just for a drink or a snack. They dont make it as easy to spend money like the Mouse does lol I love Luna Lovegood btw shes my favorite character!!

[@adamp2384]

Most places now are mobile order except for the little food carts spread out and whimpy’s burgers

[@deedee2080]

I am taking my grandchildren in June. It is a first trip for all of us. I find your videos very educational. Thank you for doing these. Professor Snape is definitely my favorite!!

[@WorldOfKylieMegan]

You prolly think I'm crazy but my favourite character is Moaning Myrtle. Just because it's a side character with so much backstory and deserves more love, but shes also funny and witty and I just love that.

[@joannevaldez1404]

I love your content. I am glad someone else has the same opinion as I do about Disney. Prices are going up everywhere on everything. Ty again for all you do

[@ellenadodson2915]

Thank you for sharing all of your fun with us! My family is headed to Universal in May and we can't wait! My favorite character has to be Harry Potter himself! Thank you for the videos!😊

[@ellenkirby8366]

Thanks for doing these videos. I love to watch people walking through Universal and more specifically Harry Potter world. I can’t wait to go back there. My favorite Harry Potter character is Snape.

[@kejingjing1870]

Loved seeing the interactive wand spots. I don't see too many youtubers having fun with them.

[@bonniecolleluori7096]

Hi Dev! We live watching you and Bianca. Love the window into your lives that you give us!!

[@rhondaduncan4627]

my favourite character was Mrs. Weasley, she always had it all together, brave strong and fiercely protective of her family. She played an amazing role in all the movies!!!

[@carlasduke4178]

My favorite character is Professor McGonagall!! I'm glad to see you going to Universal and Islands of Adventure more. Thank you for all you do.

[@yulissasultan7760]

Hi Dev! I love your videos and how you always give the truth you don’t dress things up! My favorite character is Dobby!!

[@txterbug]

I am feeling lonely 🎶 bro that little intro music you used to have is SO nostalgic for me. So much has changed in the last 5 years with everybody and the entire world it’s crazy man.

[@cindee184]

Love your videos. My favorite HP character will always be Hagrid ❤. As for your “rant”…I think alot of the aggravation/angst regarding the changes at Universal is that most are used to Disney doing less and charging more; but Universal had done a decent job of keeping as much nostalgia as possible until recently. I hate to see the actors let go but you’re right that they’re on the cusp of a new dawn. Hopefully, there will be compromises to satisfy everyone. I’m truly excited!

[@tree38872003]

Awesome video as usual. I still can't fully enjoy a universal only trip with the family as they don't have much for the smaller kids and aren't very size inclusive for my family but we live visiting both Disney and Universal as there is room to love both. Still don't understand how it's all love when universal changes things up but moaning and complaining when Disney changes things I guess it's a Florida resident thing. Fav character is hard to select but I do love me some Ron.

[@d3bo3r]

Rubeus Hagrid is definitely my favorite HP character 🎉

[@zacharyeversole]

By the end of the series, my favorite character was Draco. Every hero needs a good villain. Also, as a new parent, it is important for me to remember that children are a product of their environment, so if I don’t want my baby to be shitty, I can’t be shitty. That’s just how it works. He was a truly tragic character that just wanted approval.

[@lalamtz1]

Long time follower here! Thanks for the continuous universal feed; I wish I lived closer to go more often! My fav HP character is Luna Lovegood!! Keep up the amazing work 🎉❤

[@Macieee_xoxo]

Luna : you’re just as sane as I am 💜💜

[@GabyIsabell]

My favorite character in the books is Ginny, favorite movie characters are definitely Luna, Fred and George 😊 Love your videos! They are always so informative and truthful! Some KZbinrs tend to be way too nice when discussing things in order to not “poke the bear” but you are always honest. I absolutely adore and appreciate it so much. Great video 😊

[@321mom]

What a fun visit!!!!Thanks for taking me along😎I am a FL resident, but sadly, haven’t been able to visit Hogs-Meade as my hubby became disabled, so life has changed ALOT🥴I used to miss Disney as I’ve gone since 1971, but the things they have done to price families out, sickens me!!! I watch you as I live vicariously and you take me along your visits and other places you go to 👍 SOooo I just re-watch the movies. I LOVE💜 Luna Lovegood💜at least I have the movies to visit Hogs-mead! Best to you and your family❤️💙💚🩵

[@christineneustedter8139]

Dev, i love your videos and content. You state your true feelings on things. You and Bianca are great! Keep having fun and keep up the great work!

[@michellemueller1484]

We went in February. We just fell in with Harry Potter world. It’s so magical. Watching your videos makes me want to go back. We like Luna too and Dobby too. Hagrid’s motorbike is amazing.

[@kukanagirl]

Aloha Dev!! Thank you for all you do to give us honest and original content. My favorite Harry Potter character is coincidentally Luna Lovegood. She’s intuitive, compassionate and simply herself with no apologies which I love. 😃

[@nancyjackson6084]

What fun!! Thank you for this HP Universal video 🪄🪄 Been on the HP bandwagon since the first book, when I was a Children’s book store manager! Thank you for all your videos…🎦🎥🎞

[@kimburry1924]

My favorite character is Hagrid and I am looking forward to riding the ride for the first time with my family in early May. I appreciate you and your videos and look forward to more Universal content. Thank you.

[@lisastanford5431]

Headed to Universal Tuesday! Looking forward to some warm weather ☀️ so many characters to choose from I think my favorite is Hermoine!

[@anneschlageter9494]

You are amazing and I love your content! It’s hard to choose my favorite but I have three: Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape and Luna Lovegood.

[@ChachaMiss23]

Hey Dev! Great video as usual. I would say my favorite character is Professor Snape. He is such a conflicted character but is a good guy in the end.

[@shirleydaily8882]

My favorite Harry Potter character is Jenny Weasly. Love watching your videos. Universal is our happy place for the last 15 years! Still learning new stuff from you.

[@alysona.2319]

Love your videos. I would say I'm a huge Hermione fan!!

[@SLC6140]

Snape is currently my favorite. Only because He is such a sad and dreadful character but how he loved Harry's mom and how he was so conflicted. Anyway. Thanks for the UO content! Hope all is well!

[@chrisshaw1931]

Stay cool ...love your videos entertaining and learning something new too! Thanks!

[@cesarjr305]

One of the best Characters is Madeye Moody! Thanks for always updating bro!

[@cklo8799]

Our favorite Harry Potter character is Hagrid. Glad to hear Universal are updating the windows for the interactive wands. There seems to be a few that people have trouble with. Thanks for the great content!!

[@CountryTurns]

Thanks for another great video! Great choice of wand too, thanks for giving back to the community - looking forward to more videos, and fingers crossed for the wand too :-).

[@kcbeck420]

Hey Dev. Love your videos! I think its so cool that you do giveaways like this for your followers. And my favorite Harry Potter character has to be Sirius Black. Look forward to the next video.

[@ASOT5587]

My favorite Harry Potter character is Sirius Black, this line from the films helped me so much as a kid. “The world isn’t split into good people and death eaters, We’ve all got both light and dark inside of us, what matters is the part we choose to act on.”

[@everon344]

My favorite character is Luna Lovegood. Besides being a fellow Ravenclaw, she’s kind, optimistic, and sees things in an off-kilter way that brings clarity and revelations, just like her fantastic glasses.

[@dougieallison6537]

Dev what can we say bro budget cuts nightmare what else are they going to cut basically pal it is all about money pal I love most of islands of adventure pal especially dyagon alley pal great video with great information pal

[@fromthehub]

What a fun edition. Love the HP lands and can't wait to experience the new land at Epic Universe.

[@KathyRiggs-g1h]

Hi Dev, thank you for another great video. My problem is with the entertainment companies is that the executives are ranking in the money but its always the entertainment that goes first. Also, my favorite Harry Potter character is Herminie. She is a strong young woman who doesn't put up with anyone's crap! LOL.

[@styledbykayjay6094]

Thanks for this video Dev ! Smiling ear to ear universal is my favorite park ❤

[@djwag518]

I love watching your videos and have been following for years. My favorite Harry Potter character is Hagrid. His love of all creatures equals mine and he has such a generous and kind heart.