Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tour – Go Informed Podcast Episode 005
Episode 5: Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tour
Today’s episode in my 7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation series is a virtual tour of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
These are the show notes for episode 5. Listen to the episode for lots more detail about this topic.
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Details About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is located inside both the Universal Studios Florida park and the Islands of Adventure park. In Universal Studios you’ll find Diagon Alley, and in Islands of Adventure you’ll find Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Castle. The Hogwarts Express train runs between these two areas.
You will need a 2-park ticket to go to both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village in the same day. In my opinion, it is well worth the additional cost.
Since this episode was recorded, Universal has opened a new attraction in the Wizarding World. It’s a roller coaster called Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and you can learn all about it on episode 46, or read about it here.
Wizarding World Attractions, and Other Magic, Discussed in this Episode
Hogsmeade Village
Interactive wands
Ollivander’s Wand Shop
Hogwarts Castle
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride
Shopping in the Wizarding World
Butterbeer
Hagrid’s Hut
Hogsmeade Train Station
Hogwarts Express
Kings Cross Station
London
The Knight Bus
No 12 Grimmauld Place
Stepping into Diagon Alley
The Gringotts Dragon
The Layout of Diagon Alley
Knockturn Alley
Shopping and dining in Diagon Alley
Gringotts Bank
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride
Episode 23 of the Go Informed podcast is all about how to use Universal Studios Florida early admission to maximize your time in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village. Listen to episode 23 here.
Episode 26 of the Go Informed podcast is your Islands of Adventure Wizarding World of Harry Potter early admission plan of attack.
Go Informed Podcast episode 73 includes a discussion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando compared to at Universal Studios Hollywood. Click to read the post here.
Find out what the Wizarding World is like at Christmas time here.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Harry Potter fans, here’s how to make the most of Universal Studios Florida early admission
Get Early Admission to Diagon Alley and the Gringott’s Bank Ride
Is the Harry Potter Ride Too Scary? Use Universal’s Child Swap to Find Out
Universal Orlando Extends Express Pass Access to All Harry Potter Rides
33 Things to Know Before You Visit Universal Orlando
The Universal Guidebook I recommend: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando
My Wizarding World of Harry Potter board on Pinterest
Tomorrow’s episode, Day 6 of 7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation, is all about what to do to get ready for your trip to Universal Orlando. Click here to listen now.
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