Your Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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Step inside a world where magic is real. Within Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park you can visit the iconic Hogwarts castle and explore Hogsmeade village. And, at Universal Studios Florida theme park, you can enter Diagon Alley to enjoy a thrilling ride, magical experiences, and more. Get ready to explore more of Harry Potter’s world than ever before!

With a Park-to-Park Ticket, you can board the Hogwarts Express and travel between both Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. True Two Theme Park Experiences, One Unforgettable Magical Journey.

Hogsmeade

Explore this snowcapped wizarding village nestled at the foot of Hogwarts castle. Enter enchanted shops, soar high above the castle and fly deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest on an all-new thrilling roller coaster.

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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Now’s the time to join Hagrid as you fly deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest, beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle, on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Experience Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure — Universal’s most highly themed, immersive coaster — only at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

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Ride with Hippogriffs and Harry Potter

Classic moments come to life on thrilling attractions like Flight of the Hippogriff, a family-friendly coaster designed for younger riders, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a state-of-the-art adventure where you’ll soar above the castle with Harry Potter, coming face-to-face with magical creatures!

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Stock Up On Wizard Supplies

Shop for Hogwarts school supplies from Dervish and Banges; Chocolate Frogs and Cauldron Cakes from Honeydukes; and a wand from Ollivanders. Plus send letters from the Owl Post – with actual Hogsmeade postmarks!

Taste Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice 

Always wondered what Butterbeer tastes like? Find out at the Three Broomsticks where you can also sample fish and chips, the ‘Great Feast Platter,’ shepherd’s pie, strawberry and peanut-butter ice-cream and more! Next door at the Hog’s Head, order a pint of Pumpkin Juice!

Pro Tip: 

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is in Universal Studios Florida, while The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is next door in Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

That means that you’ll need admission to both of the Universal Orlando theme parks to experience all of the Harry Potter magic and excitement. A Park-to-Park admission ticket will give you access to both theme parks each day PLUS access to the Hogwarts Express! You can also visit either land with a Single Park admission ticket, but you will not be able to experience the Hogwarts Express. You can board the Hogwarts Express and travel between Hogsmeade Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and King’s Cross Station in Universal Studios Florida with a Park-to-Park admission ticket.

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Diagon Alley

Explore more of the wizarding world than ever before at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, at Universal Studios Florida. Enter Diagon Alley from the streets of London. Dine at the Leaky Cauldron, see a wand choose a wizard at Ollivanders™ wand shop, and experience the excitement of a multi-dimensional new thrill ride inside Gringotts bank.

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

At the far end of Diagon Alley stands Gringotts, the goblin-run bank. Inside, you’ll experience a pulse-pounding adventure on the groundbreaking, multi-dimensional thrill ride that puts you right in the middle of the action as you navigate your way through the perils of the Gringotts’ vaults – encountering Harry, Ron, and Hermione along the way!

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Famous Diagon Alley Shops

See a wand choose a wizard at Ollivanders wand shop. Pick up magical jokes and novelty items at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. Find all your wizardwear needs at Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions. Bring home a furry, feathered, or scaly creature from the Magical Menagerie. Search for supplies at Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment. And gather all your gaming gear at Quality Quidditch Supplies.

Practitioners of the Dark Arts will find everything they need down the gloomy Knockturn Alley, featuring the infamous shop, Borgin and Burkes.

The Leaky Cauldron and Other Eating Establishments 

When you’re feeling a bit hungry you can dine on delicious pub fare at the Leaky Cauldron. Sit down and relax as you enjoy a traditional British meal, or indulge in a frozen treat at Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour.

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The Hogwarts Express

If you have a Park-to-Park Admission Ticket, you can pass through Platform 9 ¾ and board the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross Station in London, located inside Universal Studios Florida theme park, and travel to Hogsmeade Station, located inside Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park (right next door to Universal Studios). Or you can ride the train in the other direction—it’s a different experience each way!

Hogwarts Express – photo by Erin Wingard

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