Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Themed land Orlando, Florida, United States

What to expect

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area spanning three theme parks—Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida and the upcoming Universal Epic Universe—at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. The area is themed to the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and novels by J. K. Rowling. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features a re-creation of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, with flagship rides such as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a dark ride that takes riders on a journey in and around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, an indoor steel coaster that utilizes motion-based 3D effects. The area also includes gift shops and restaurants from the novels, including Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes, Ollivanders, the Three Broomsticks, and more. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter hosts a number of live events, interactive shows, as well as themed food and beverage items, including the well-known Butterbeer-flavored offerings, to provide an immersive experience for guests

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, exploring Hogsmeade and riding a few of the rides

Highlights: The theming was incredibly immersive, and we all felt transported to the world of Harry Potter ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which is themed around Diagon Alley. We browsed the shops, took photos with the Knight Bus and the dragon, and rode the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride

Highlights: The kids loved the immersive atmosphere and the magical details of the Wizarding World. We all enjoyed the shops, the dragon, and the ride ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and experienced the magic of the movies

Highlights: The kids loved the immersive experience, while the parents enjoyed the attention to detail and the nostalgic feel ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride, and explored the shops and eateries

Highlights: The kids loved the immersive experience and the thrill rides, while the parents enjoyed the nostalgic feel and the attention to detail ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Highlights: The kids were amazed by Hogwarts Castle, and we loved the details in Diagon Alley ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a whole day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and experienced both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, riding the Hogwarts Express between the two

Highlights: The kids loved riding the rides and exploring the shops, especially Ollivanders, where my son got to be chosen by a wand! ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the cobbled streets, past shops like Zonko’s joke shop and Honeydukes, and even tried the famous Butterbeer. We rode the Dragon Challenge roller coasters and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. We visited Ollivander’s wand shop and the Owl Post Office

Highlights: The kids loved the shops and the rides, especially the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. We all enjoyed the atmosphere and the feeling of being in the story ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the crowded street of Hogsmeade, saw the imposing Hogwarts castle and rode Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey

Highlights: We were all in awe of the setting, atmosphere and sights and sounds of being transported into the movie set or the pretend world of Harry Potter ✨