Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tour – Go Informed Podcast Episode 005

Universal Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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.



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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

See also
Weather at Universal Orlando: 5 Cool Tips for the Heat and Rain

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

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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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