This magical locomotive carries Hogwarts students non-stop from Platform 9-3/4 located at Kings Cross Station in London to Hogsmeade Station outside of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The steam engine in the films is the GWR 4900 class 5972 Olton Hall which was originally built in 1937. The films locomotive carries an alternate headboard of "Hogwarts Express" … [Read more...]
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Shops
Next time you visit Hogsmade be sure to check out some of these Wizarding World of Harry Potter shops. These shops are equipped with merchandise that will get every witch or wizard excited and ready for Hogwarts. First stop, Zonkos joke shop. This is the shop that was created by none other then Fred and George Weasley. You can purchase items such as sneakoscopes, … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Park Update Hagrid’s Hut
Yes, the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter park will give visitors the opportunity to see Hagrid's Hut! Now, Universal has released the first image of Hagrid's Hut. An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid's Hut on their way to the Flight of the Hippogriff family-friendly roller coaster. The hut looks great, but it doesn't look like … [Read more...]