A Wizarding World
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." —Albus Dumbledore
I always enjoy traveling to Universal Orlando with my family. All the sights and different experiences are worth the trip. I mostly enjoy the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so I decided to provide a few highlights that always get my attention.
Enjoy!
Looking up to see the Hogwarts castle standing proud. The detail and attention to the castle is spectacular. “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” ride is hidden beneath the castle. The ride will send you soaring through and around Hogwarts castle where you will see many familiar faces. As you walk through the castle to board the ride, you will discover many different finds that will teleport you back to the familiarity of the books and films created by J. K. Rowling.
The Hogwarts Express arriving in Hogsmeade station. The Hogwarts Express is a way of transportation between the two Universal parks. It is an experience with stunning scenery that will leave you in awe as you travel between Hogsmeade and London.
Diagon Alley is a hidden gem bustling with witches, wizards and even muggles shopping and/or searching for a bite to eat in the Leaky Cauldron. At the heart of Diagon Alley sits Gringotts Bank, which is also the entrance to the “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts” roller coaster. The ride will send you through the vaults and caves found underneath Gringotts Bank, where you will encounter familiar heroes and fearsome enemies.
And of course, a trip Hogwarts wouldn’t be the same without being sure to visit everyone’s favorite half-giant and half-human friend Hagrid. “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” is one of the very best roller coasters I have had the pleasure of experiencing. The ride will send you zooming on your motorbike through the forbidden forest where many magical creatures will be found lurking.
I hope you have enjoyed my highlights on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando!!
Thank you!!