The wizarding world of harry potter diagon alley from magic wands to butterbeer. Discover the artistry in every stitch of the wizarding world. Wizarding world of harry potter tips and hacks to save you. Whether you arrive from kings cross by train or just come in through islands of adventure to reach hogsmeade, a stroll along the enchanting cobbled street surrounded by the snowcapped crooked rooftops will have you marveling in awe at the workmanship. Shop for universal studios, islands of adventure and volcano bay tickets. Although we, like some other harry potterobsessed families, no doubt, spent most of our day at the wizarding world, it goes without saying that universal is packed with other incredible attractions. How to ensure your wizarding world of harry potter visit is a. How to ensure your trip to the wizarding world of harry potter is a success. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando 2020 all you. The area is themed to the harry potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and novels by j. Universal orlando resort, commonly known as universal orlando or simply universal, formerly universal studios escape, is an american theme park and entertainment resort complex based in orlando, florida. Full tour of the wizarding world of harry potter the 2 world hogsmeade,the diagon alley and the hogwarts express at universal studio and islands of adventure orlando florida tour complet the. And at universal studios, you can stroll through diagon alley and enjoy a mindblowing thrill ride, magical experiences.
Ultimate guide to visiting harry potter budget travel. The wizarding world of harry potter in orlando is enchanting and a must see hogsmeade is the original wizarding world of harry potter. Guide to wizarding world of harry potter at universal. Millions have visited the two harry potter areas inside the islands of adventure and universal studios florida parks, but theres so much to. Nov 17, 2019 what universal park is best for harry potter. The unofficial guide to universal orlando 2018 and millions of other books. Harry potter and the forbidden journey is the main stop attraction at this theme park. Many of our restaurants and food locations in our theme parks cook with transfatfree oil. Aug 31, 2018 how to book a universal studios private vip tour if you do decide to splurge on a universal studios vip tour, call the universal orlando resort vip line at 4073638295. Universal orlando harry potter harry potter world diagon.
The unofficial guide to universal orlando 2018 the unofficial. It is wholly owned by nbcuniversal, a division of comcast. Experience the two uniquely different lands of the wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure step inside a world where magic is real. The 12 best wizarding world of harry potter attractions at. Published on february 23, 2016 september 21, 2019 by kylieuk im a huge harry potter nerd and like any other harry potter fan, there are 2 worldwide must visit attractions i just had to go to. Rowling signed a deal to bring her popular book and film franchise to islands of adventure, the second of the two theme parks at universal orlando. Universal orlando is the secondlargest resort in greater. If you are a lover of all things harry potter, you will love this part of the universal parks. The wizarding world of harry potter exclusive vacation package. The unofficial guide to universal orlando 2020 the unofficial.
Universal studios florida can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. For adrenaline junkies and lovers of movie franchises like jurassic park and harry potter, universal studios is a magical escape from reality full of fun and excitement. Explore the mysteries of hogwarts castle, visit the shops of hogsmeade, and sample fare from some of the wizarding worlds bestknown establishments. Youre about to step into the excitement of some of harry potter s greatest adventures and enter two magical lands. A brand new book from the experts behind the bestselling unofficial guide series. Enter the wizarding world of harry potter, a mustexperience for fans of the book series by jk rowling. The wizarding world of harry potter is a themed area spanning two theme parksislands of adventure and universal studios floridaat the universal orlando resort in orlando, florida. To book a private vip tour or for more details, call 866 346 9350, 9 am7.
Wizarding world of harry potter takes on reluctant parent. A family takes a vip tour of the men in black attraction at universal studios florida. Harry potter orlando hogsmeade islands of advenure. The wizarding world of harry potter consists of two different areas in two different theme parks. Ever detail is beautifully covered and the rides in this part of the park are sure to engage and thrill. The wizarding world of harry potter universal studios orlando. The wizarding world of harry potter universal orlando resort. Universal studios florida orlando all you need to know. Its wizarding world of harry potter hogsmeade is similar to the florida original, but it has some unique features. Too often weve heard from guests who arrived at the wizarding world of harry potter with no plan, waited in long lines for two rides, wandered around, and didnt make it into any of the shops. The queue to lead to this ride is an experience in itself as it winds its way through hogwarts where you will past dumbledores office, a classroom featuring. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando resort. Universal orlandos harry potter storycoaster will add. Harry potter may have defeated voldemort, but he is still available to see up close and personal in some form.
Private tours available at universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando all you. Universal studios hollywood also launched a new harry potter light show at the wizarding world of harry potter hogsmeade last week, and revenue increase in 2017 was attributed particularly to. Explore both lands of the wizarding world of harry potter with a parktopark ticket. Hogsmeade in universal s islands of adventure and diagon alley in universal studios florida. Diagon alley is a recreation of the magical shopping district where harry potter and other wizards shopped for magic wands and other essentials. Not being big theme park fans, i searched for tips for visiting harry potter world that gave me the information i was looking for but didnt find what i was looking for. Diagon alley is at universal studios theme park and hogsmeade is at islands of adventure. Heres how you can take a tour of universal studios harry potter world. And at select locations, side options for adults and children include healthy choices. Within universals islands of adventure theme park you can visit the iconic hogwarts castle and explore hogsmeade village. Apr 01, 2020 the wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios hollywood has two themed attractions. Guide to wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando.
With hogsmeade in universals islands of adventure and diagon alley in universal studios florida, there. Get to the fun faster with a universal express pass. To book a private vip tour or for more details, call 866 3469350, 9 am7 pm, seven days a week. Board the hogwarts express and travel between two wizarding lands.
Explore the collection of beautifully crafted iconic props. Book your tickets online for the wizarding world of harry potter, orlando. Heroes and villains from blockbuster movies and tv showsharry potter, transformers, the simpsons, and marvel to name a fewcome alive at universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure, and parkgoers can cool off from the florida heat at the third theme park. Recently i just went on a mini vacation with my boyfriend brian for his birthday to universal studios in orlando. Geeks guide to the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando.
The first thing you need to know about the wizarding world of harry potter in florida is that it is at two different theme parks located right next to each other. Book your travel on to save with the addon advantage if youre visiting universal studios orlando, be sure to read this ultimate guide to visiting the wizarding world of harry potter. Freshly optimized touring plans for universal studios florida and islands of adventure. The majestic hogwarts castle, where guests at universals islands of adventure in orlando.
Then take a stroll through diagon alley at universal studios florida where you can experience a thrilling chase in gringotts bank, visit magical shops, and more. Aug 17, 2018 thank you expedia for sponsoring this post. I visited universal studios orlando in february for the first time since my stint as a cast member at walt disney world, and let me tell you. At sister theme park resort, universal orlando, the harry potter lands have been wildly popular and have garnered enormous critical acclaim. The expansion was created in the space previously dedicated to the jaws ride at universal studios and features a wide range of shops and eateries made famous. Wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios orlando. Jul 22, 2016 when universals islands of adventure in orlando opened hogsmeade. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando tripadvisor. And remember that the massive charge for the tour and theme park tickets did not code as travel on my chase sapphire reserve statement so use a different credit card.
I know i post mostly comic book related content on my blog but i am a big potterhead at heart. At the end of their trip, they were overwhelmed, exhausted, and actually saw very little of what universal has to offer. Early park admission to the wizarding world of harry potter, plus free universal express. The wizarding world of harry potter exclusive vacation. The hogwarts express, a train ride that connects diagon alley and hogsmeade at universal orlando.
The unofficial guide to universal orlando 2019 unofficial guides. You dont have to be a celebrity to experience universal orlando resort like a star. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios. Universal orlando resort provides healthy and delicious dining options for you and your family while you visit universal studios florida.
With a vip experience guided tour, youll be led by a universal orlando expert through the most popular rides and attractions, plus enjoy a variety of special benefits before, during and after your tour. Walk in the footsteps of harry potter and explore the wonders of the wizarding world. Its the ultimate vacation package for harry potter fans youre about to step into the excitement of some of harry potter s greatest adventures and enter two magical lands. The hidden secrets of harry potters diagon alley at. Diagon alley, snuggled inside universal studios florida, is a hustling, bustling city block consisting of several side streets that are dominated by the. A jurassic park ride, a simpsons immersive land, and the classic universal studio tour are just some of the mustsees. Geeks guide to the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando, 2019 edition. Tips for visiting the wizarding world of harry potter. Wb studio tours or wizarding world of harry potter. Hogsmeade, located in islands of adventure, recreates the only allwizarding village in scotland, replete with the majestic hogwarts castle. Although we, like some other harry potter obsessed families, no doubt, spent most of our day at the wizarding world, it goes without saying that universal is packed with other incredible attractions.
Once we crossed between the nonmagical world of the muggles into hogsmeade into the wizarding world of harry potter at universals islands of adventure, my ravenclaw kid was transfixed. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando all you need. The wizarding world of harry potter is split between the two universal florida parks, with hogsmeade in universal islands of adventure and diagon alley in universal studios. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando 2020 all. Early park admission 2 to the wizarding world of harry potter and universals volcano bay one hour. Then when diagon alley opened last year, i knew it was time to plan a visit. After reading the books and watching the films, actually stepping foot into the. When universals islands of adventure in orlando opened hogsmeade. Universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure. Hogwarts express at kings cross station in london at universal studios. The wizarding world of harry potter in 2010, it bucked the idea that a theme park needed to be a basic, artificial facsimile of.
The logo for the hogsmeade area of the wizarding world of harry potter. I had wanted to visit universal orlando ever since harry potters wizarding world opened. The ultimate guide to the wizarding world of harry potter at. The wizarding world of harry potter can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. At islands of adventure, you can journey through hogwarts castle and visit hogsmeade village. Key locations from the books are brought to life across 2 of universals famous theme parks universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure. Harry potter and the forbidden journey at universal studios hollywood is the main attraction. Millions have visited the two harry potter areas inside the islands of adventure and universal studios florida parks, but theres so much to take in that most guests miss these fun little touches. Apr 08, 2020 i visited universal studios orlando in february for the first time since my stint as a cast member at walt disney world, and let me tell you. Volcano bay, and the universal citywalk venues just outside the park gates. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios hollywood has two themed attractions harry potter and the forbidden journey is the main stop attraction at this theme park. The wizarding world of harry potter was designed by universal. More than 30 places to eat, a 19 screen theater with state of the art imax and more than 30 unique shops.
The ultimate vacation package for harry potter fans. The queue to lead to this ride is an experience in itself as it winds its way through hogwarts where you will past dumbledores office, a classroom featuring projections of harry. If you do decide to splurge on a universal studios vip tour, call the universal orlando resort vip line at 4073638295. Magic guidebooks 2020 universal orlando florida guide. If you are an annual pass holder, make sure you show to get your discounts on.
The wizarding world of harry potter exclusive florida resident vacation package. From hogwarts castle to gringotts bank, to flying through the forbidden forest on a thrilling roller coaster, experience the magic of the wizarding world at universal orlando. Inside harry potters wizarding world at universal orlando. Making of harry potter uk despite harry potter essentially being a british creation, theres actually no such thing as the wizarding world of harry potter in londonor even the uk.
Hogsmeade the wizarding world of harry potter universals. In the wizarding world of harry potter diagon alley, a girl in. Rowlings mythical stories at the original movie park, universal studios hollywood. Harry potter theme park universal studios hollywood. Wizarding world of harry potter vacation package universal.
Venture into a world where magic is real and excitement knows no bounds at the wizarding world of harry potter, at universals islands of adventure theme park. Insiders guide to the wizarding world of harry potter. See all 10 universal studios florida tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Explore the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando resort. We had not been to universal studios in years, and were planning to go on christmas eve. Go on adventure in hogwarts castle and take in the sights and sounds of hogsmeade village at universals islands of adventure. If you have tadpoles too short to ride, there is a child switch room right next to the boarding area so that you can take turns riding. A big reason why is its remarkable number of detailswhich theme park insiders loosely call theming. Although buzzfeed said i was a slytherin, pottermore told me gryffindor. From magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains to daring heroes, its all here at the wizarding world of harry potter, now open at universal studios hollywood. Universal studios florida orlando 2020 all you need to. Dec 25, 2014 full tour of the wizarding world of harry potter the 2 world hogsmeade,the diagon alley and the hogwarts express at universal studio and islands of adventure orlando florida tour complet the. Catch a movie at the new universal cinema, an amc movie theatre.
Explore the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando. Step into the great hall, forbidden forest and diagon alley. The wizarding world of harry potter takes you into 2 immersive lands based on the famous harry potter series, with its combination of rides, sets and experiences. The first slice of the wizarding world of harry potter was announced by universal in may 2007, after author j. Buy universal orlando florida 1 day admission ticket online. The ultimate guide to visiting the wizarding world of harry. The parks both have unique shops, rides and experiences, so youll want to go to both. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios orlando harry potter orlando has it all. The wizarding world of harry potter universal orlando. How to ensure your wizarding world of harry potter visit. The wizarding world of harry potter universal studios.
1191 663 990 1406 829 1039 1435 1548 634 1196 495 423 25 5 1093 1241 142 1407 174 10 736 1077 1617 1605 1421 849 970 126 1172 262 817 849 714 732