The new Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley is magnificent! It's MUCH larger than the old one in Hogsmeade, with several wand selection rooms to accommodate more guests in this popular attraction. You enter the wand shop to see the show just to the left of the main store. You get a glimpse of the shop on your way to the wand selection room. Along the way, you pass … [Read more...]
Universal Orlando News Week of June 25, 2014
There are exciting new things happening every day at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida! This week’s update features: Diagon Alley opening date and sneak preview, grand opening of Cabana Bay Beach Resort and VIVO Italian kitchen, plus much more! What’s New This Week? Universal Orlando Theme Parks New! Diagon Alley Opening Date Announced: Last week, Universal Orlando … [Read more...]
Escape Gringotts Ride Review – Universal Wizarding World
The Harry Potter Escape Gringotts ride is the premier attraction in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. Fortunately, we were able to experience this new ride during our preview of Diagon Alley, last week. Unfortunately, no videos or photos were allowed during the ride, itself, however, the queue line and pre-show experience are as amazing as any … [Read more...]
Hogwarts Express POV Ride Along
Come along as we ride the Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade to Kings Cross Station in London to visit Diagon Alley! This was an amazing experience as part of the Diagon Alley preview event we attended, last week. We boarded the http://disneytickets.easystorecreator.com/items/universal-orlando/2-day-2-park-to-park-pass-uo-adult-detail.htm in Hogsmeade (the current Wizarding World … [Read more...]
Wizarding World Diagon Alley Additional Details
Universal Orlando has revealed additional details about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Diagon Alley. As previously mentioned, Hogsmeade over at Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley and London at Universal Studios will be connected by the Hogwarts Express train. Guests can ride the train between Hogsmeade Station in Hogsmeade and King's Cross Station in London. This will … [Read more...]