The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando Resort
A trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando Resort is a must-do activity on any holiday to Orlando. With lots to appeal to both young and old this incredible and unforgettable experience is spread across three theme parks. Visit the iconic Hogwarts™ castle and explore Hogsmeade™ village at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure™, then explore Diagon Alley™ at Universal Studios Florida™. You can even take the Hogwarts Express™ between two of the wizarding worlds! Then experience the brand new Ministry of Magic™ in Universal Epic Universe™.
If you’re looking for things to do in Orlando, Harry Potter Universal Studios makes for a fantastic family day out in Florida.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™
The highlight of the trip to Diagon Alley is surely the thrill of the breathtaking escape from Gringotts. See the goblins at work as you make your way through Gringotts marble lobby before heading deep underground through passageways and subterranean vaults. Come face to face with trolls, Voldemort and Bellatrix as you make your escape back to Diagon Alley. This ride is both a thrilling roller coaster with special effects and a motion simulator, delivering an unforgettable 4D experience at Harry Potter World.
A visit to Diagon Alley would not be complete without stopping at the Leaky Cauldron before heading to Ollivander’s Wand Shop. Share the excitement as a young wizard experiences the explosions and near misses as they go through the process of choosing their first wand – or does it choose them? The wands available at Ollivander’s can be used throughout Diagon Alley so wizards and witches can practice some spells as they become more familiar with their new wands.
The Hogwarts™ Express
The Hogwarts Express links Platform 9¾ in Kings Cross Station London, adjacent to Diagon Alley, with Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™. The Hogwarts Express travels in both directions and is a truly magical experience. It does require a Park-to-Park ticket. Ask one of our experts to find the right Universal Studios ticket for you.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™
A visit to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry is surely a dream come true for any Harry Potter fan. First stop is the wizarding village of Hogsmeade™ where you can taste Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks™, and swoop past Hagrid’s hut and the Womping Willow on Flight of the Hippogriff™. Wander through the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts™, you might even see Dumbledore in his circular office!
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
A visit to Hogwarts is truly unforgettable thanks to the ground-breaking experience, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™. If you ever wanted to know what it feels like to fly, this is the experience for you. Soar above the castle, through the Quidditch pitch and the Forbidden Forest alongside Harry as you escape the fiery dragon. Feel its breath on your face as you zoom past on your broomstick.
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ flies you deep into the Forbidden Forest, beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle, on a thrilling roller coaster that plunges into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Choose from a motorbike or sidecar to share the fun with all the family! This is fast thrill ride with lots of surprises along the way!
This could be the best theme park ride in the world today – you don’t even need to be a Harry Potter fan to love it!
Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic™
Step into the streets of 1920s wizarding Paris in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic™, Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe. This immersive new land features magical shops tucked along Place Cachée, where you can browse for wands, wizarding apparel, and enchanted souvenirs. Enjoy the Parisian cafés that serve up unique wizarding fare like Baguette de Dinde and Butterbeer™ Crepes. Along the way, cast spells with interactive wands, adding an extra layer of magic to every corner.
The main attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™, whisks from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic via the Métro-Floo system, where Dolores Umbridge™ is about to stand trial. Board magical, multi-directional lifts and swoop through the sprawling Magical Archives, encountering devious Death Eaters and familiar heroes like Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
Universal Studios Orlando, Your Way
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