One of my favorite souvenirs from the Harry Potter park (other than the Harry Potter wands) are the Harry Potter robes. These robes are house cloaks like the students would wear while attending Hogwarts. These particular robes go well beyond the standard Harry Potter costume robe. We have found the best spots to purchase the Harry Potter robes. These robes are … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Broom
One of the more popular items at the Harry Potter park is broomsticks. Whether the less expensive versions or the very real looking versions of the ones seen in the movies, Universal has a hard time keeping them on the shelves. The less expensive versions cost $32.95 plus tax and imitate the Nimbus 2000 -- Harry's original broomstick for quidditch. They're made of … [Read more...]
Monster Book of Monsters
The Monster Book of Monsters is a particularly vicious textbook that is used in Care of Magical Creatures while Hagrid (who thought the book's aggressive nature was funny) was the teacher. The book will attack anyone who attempts to open it. The only way to subdue the book is to stroke its spine, upon which the book opens placidly. At the Harry Potter theme park, Dervish … [Read more...]
Ollivanders Wand Shop
We had a lot of questions from readers about the Ollivanders Wand Shop show at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Many of you have been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but did not wait in the line to see Ollivanders show. I can sympathize -- the line's usually longer than for the Harry Potter ride! However, it's one of the best parts of the new Wizarding World of … [Read more...]
Inside Harry Potter Park Stores and More
Everyone wants to see inside the stores at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Not just those of you waiting to go to the new Harry Potter park, but it's clear that those in the park want to see inside the stores, too! They're packed! Universal has made a few changes to help alleviate the crowding -- removing display furniture, opening up secondary cash registers, adding … [Read more...]