Many guests have commented that they just can't get a feel for how the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is laid out. We've had many people ask if we could produce a "video tour" of the new Harry Potter park. So, that's what we did! Our video shows what it looks like as you enter from the intended entrance, near the Hogwart's Express train. We show you Zonko's and … [Read more...]
Ride the Forbidden Journey Ride in 10 Minutes or Less!
The title of this post is no exaggeration. On my last visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I skipped a 90 minute wait in the Forbidden Journey ride and was back outside after enjoying the ride in less than 10 minutes from entering the Hogwart's Castle. No gimmicks. I didn't wait 80 of those minutes in the extremely long line outside the castle and … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Park Update: Hogwart’s Express Puffing Smoke
We found some new video on YouTube that someone took of the Hogwart's Express train blowing smoke from it's smoke-stack. The quality's not great, but at least you get to see Hogwart's Express in pseudo-operation as it will be when the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter park opens. Book your Harry Potter and Universal Orlando package or theme park tickets … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Park Update: Hogwart’s Express New Photo
Universal Studios has released a new photo of the Hogwart's Express train at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter park. This is the train that runs from Platform 9 3/4 to Hogwart's Station. This is the centerpiece of the entrance to the new Harry Potter theme park, provided you enter from Lost Continent, as intended. Walking through a big archway into the Harry Potter … [Read more...]