TRAVEL WITH AMBER : The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Muggle Proof Manual

It seems the older we get the more we seem to love sweet little Harry and his adventures. I was overly excited when I got to dive into his world and experience the magic. Follow this muggle proof guide so you don't miss a spell and to make the most of your trip to The Wizarding World if Harry Potter at Universal Studios.

Enter the land of witchcraft and wizardry, dark villains and daring heroes...

Tucked in all of the excitement at Universal Orlando theme parks you can explore Hogsmeade at islands of adventure, step inside Diagon Alley at Universal Studios and take a ride aboard the Hogwarts Express to travel between the two magical lands. You must purchase a 2 park ticket to visit both which I highly recommend!

*tip: staying at universals onsite hotels will give you early access one hour before the park opens*

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

Hogsmeade

Just like the front of a Christmas card Hogsmeade villages houses cottages and shops all covered in a magical layer of snow. Hogsmeade is located in Islands of Adventure theme park - Take a walk through Suess landing for the quickest route.

Stop by Honeydukes sweet shop to stock up on Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans or a delicious chocolate frog.
Dare to be like a Triwizard Tournament Champion and face the twists and loops of the dragon challenge roller coaster (queuing times can be massive so run back at the end of the day when it is less busy to avoid the long waits)
Flight of the Hippogriff™
Get your wizarding equipment and magical supplies from Dervish and Banges
Take the forbidden journey through Hogwarts castle where you will wander through Dumbledoors office, Gryffindor common room and the dark arts class room, you can even stop and have a listen to the moving paintings.
Eat at the three broomsticks rustic tavern, take a bathroom break next door to hear Moaning Murtles complaints and whines

Try to catch the special performances (ask for staff schedule):
- Triwizard Spirit Rally - Cheer on the colorful procession of students from Hogwarts™, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang as they lead the excitement for the Triwizard Tournament.
- Frog Choir- Enjoy a presentation of familiar wizarding songs performed by a small choir of Hogwarts students, accompanied by their large croaking frogs

Hogwarts Castle

the three broomsticks rustic tavern

Diagon Alley

Located in Universal Studios Theme Park

Stop by the knight bus to have a chat with driver and rasta head then Slip down the secret entrance to Diagon Alley off the London street.
One of the first shops Quality Quidditch Supplies where Harry Potter saw his first broomstick, the Nimbus 2000
escape from Gringotts
butter beer non alcoholic
tale of the 3 brothers live
olivanders shop and experience - the wand chooses the wizard, use your interactive wand to make the Gringotts dragon breathe fire and go to knock turn alley to see little figures pop up under the on the wand map as you stand under the black light.
If your feeling peckish stop by the Leaky Cauldron for a pub lunch
Try on a robe at Madam Malkins and take a look in the mirror to get some fashion feedback.
Go to Gringotts money exchange to speak to the grumpy goblin