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Ever detail is beautifully covered and the rides in this part of the park are sure to engage and thrill. Then when diagon alley opened last year, i knew it was time to plan a visit. The wizarding world of harry potter exclusive florida resident vacation package. Hogsmeade, located in islands of adventure, recreates the only allwizarding village in scotland, replete with the majestic hogwarts castle. The wizarding world of harry potter can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Explore both lands of the wizarding world of harry potter with a parktopark ticket. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando. Wb studio tours or wizarding world of harry potter. The logo for the hogsmeade area of the wizarding world of harry potter. 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. Explore the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando. Freshly optimized touring plans for universal studios florida and islands of adventure.
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. Apr 01, 2020 the wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios hollywood has two themed attractions. The ultimate vacation package for harry potter fans. Rowlings mythical stories at the original movie park, universal studios hollywood. 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. The parks both have unique shops, rides and experiences, so youll want to go to both. 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. 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. When universals islands of adventure in orlando opened hogsmeade.
The wizarding world of harry potter exclusive vacation package. If you are a lover of all things harry potter, you will love this part of the universal parks. And at universal studios, you can stroll through diagon alley and enjoy a mindblowing thrill ride, magical experiences. See all 10 universal studios florida tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Harry potter theme park universal studios hollywood. Board the hogwarts express and travel between two wizarding lands. 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. Enter the wizarding world of harry potter, a mustexperience for fans of the book series by jk rowling.
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Nov 17, 2019 what universal park is best for harry potter. To book a private vip tour or for more details, call 866 346 9350, 9 am7. 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. Harry potter and the forbidden journey at universal studios hollywood is the main attraction. If you are an annual pass holder, make sure you show to get your discounts on. The majestic hogwarts castle, where guests at universals islands of adventure in orlando. 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. Step into the great hall, forbidden forest and diagon alley. Go on adventure in hogwarts castle and take in the sights and sounds of hogsmeade village at universals islands of adventure. You dont have to be a celebrity to experience universal orlando resort like a star. Hogsmeade the wizarding world of harry potter universals. How to ensure your wizarding world of harry potter visit. The wizarding world of harry potter exclusive vacation. 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 studios. The wizarding world of harry potter universal studios. Universal studios florida can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. It is wholly owned by nbcuniversal, a division of comcast. The wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios orlando harry potter orlando has it all. At sister theme park resort, universal orlando, the harry potter lands have been wildly popular and have garnered enormous critical acclaim. The hogwarts express, a train ride that connects diagon alley and hogsmeade at universal orlando. Diagon alley is a recreation of the magical shopping district where harry potter and other wizards shopped for magic wands and other essentials.
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Hogsmeade in universal s islands of adventure and diagon alley in universal studios florida. Tips for visiting the wizarding world of harry potter. Private tours available at universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure. A family takes a vip tour of the men in black attraction at universal studios florida. Geeks guide to the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando, 2019 edition. 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. 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. Guide to wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios. How to ensure your wizarding world of harry potter visit is a. Buy universal orlando florida 1 day admission ticket. Wizarding world of harry potter tips and hacks to save you. How to ensure your wizarding world of harry potter visit is a success.
Its wizarding world of harry potter hogsmeade is similar to the florida original, but it has some unique features. Key locations from the books are brought to life across 2 of universals famous theme parks universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure. Explore the collection of beautifully crafted iconic props. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando all you. Wizarding world of harry potter vacation package universal. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando 2020 all. 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. 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. 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. Magic guidebooks 2020 universal orlando florida guide. 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.
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. Universal studios florida orlando all you need to know. 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. Full tour of the wizarding world of harry potter universal. 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. 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. Geeks guide to the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando. Wizarding world of harry potter at universal studios orlando. 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.
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. The unofficial guide to universal orlando 2018 the unofficial. The area is themed to the harry potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and novels by j. Book your tickets online for the wizarding world of harry potter, orlando. We had not been to universal studios in years, and were planning to go on christmas eve. 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. Within universals islands of adventure theme park you can visit the iconic hogwarts castle and explore hogsmeade village. 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. I know i post mostly comic book related content on my blog but i am a big potterhead at heart. Universal orlando is the secondlargest resort in greater. Millions have visited the two harry potter areas inside the islands of adventure and universal studios florida parks, but theres so much to. Guide to wizarding world of harry potter at universal. The first slice of the wizarding world of harry potter was announced by universal in may 2007, after author j. Volcano bay, and the universal citywalk venues just outside the park gates.
To book a private vip tour or for more details, call 866 3469350, 9 am7 pm, seven days a week. With hogsmeade in universals islands of adventure and diagon alley in universal studios florida, there. Universal orlando harry potter harry potter world diagon. At the end of their trip, they were overwhelmed, exhausted, and actually saw very little of what universal has to offer. The wizarding world of harry potter universal orlando. Catch a movie at the new universal cinema, an amc movie theatre. Universal studios florida and universals islands of adventure. 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. Youre about to step into the excitement of some of harry potter s greatest adventures and enter two magical lands. After reading the books and watching the films, actually stepping foot into the.
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. The 12 best wizarding world of harry potter attractions at. The unofficial guide to universal orlando 2020 the unofficial. 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 unofficial guide to universal orlando 2019 unofficial guides. The wizarding world of harry potter consists of two different areas in two different theme parks. The wizarding world of harry potter orlando all you need. Although buzzfeed said i was a slytherin, pottermore told me gryffindor. Get to the fun faster with a universal express pass. I had wanted to visit universal orlando ever since harry potters wizarding world opened. Insiders guide to the wizarding world of harry potter.
Harry potter orlando hogsmeade islands of advenure. Separate theme park admission required for all vip experiences. 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. Jul 22, 2016 when universals islands of adventure in orlando opened hogsmeade. 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. Aug 17, 2018 thank you expedia for sponsoring this post. Heres how you can take a tour of universal studios harry potter world. Many of our restaurants and food locations in our theme parks cook with transfatfree oil. And at select locations, side options for adults and children include healthy choices. 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. Ultimate guide to visiting harry potter budget travel. 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.
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