Need a good place to sit and rest after a few hours of walking around the parks? Take a break at the Owl Post in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park. Relax on one of the many benches and enjoy the site of nearly two dozen resting owls all ruffling their feathers, hooting, and just relaxing along the top of the arched ceiling. It will feel as though you are … [Read more...]
Gilderoy Lockhart
Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin- Third Class, was a wizard, a Ravenclaw student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and later a famous wizarding celebrity who authored many books on dark creatures and his encounters with them. At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, you'll find a book store storefront that includes many volumes written by … [Read more...]
Universal Orlando’s Dragon Challenge Will No Longer “Duel”
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park's Dragon Challenge roller coaster will no longer "duel" as it winds around it's course. For over a decade, the Dragon Challenge coaster (formerly known as "Dueling Dragons") has been known for it's three near-collisions, in which the attraction's two intertwined roller coasters, speeding along … [Read more...]
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Crowd Report
With everyone taking their summer vacations, we've had lots of questions about the crowds at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. Without question, the crowds are much less than they were last year at this time, but that was the opening year of the park. We visited the park, last Friday and didn't arrive until about 3PM (we always recommend arriving later in the … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Movie Deals!
With the release of the latest (and last) Harry Potter movie, the WB Shop (official Harry Potter merchandise shop) is having some deals on Harry Potter merchandise to celebrate the release of the last movie. To start, WB is shipping your entire order for only $5! If you spend more than $60, your shipping is FREE! The WB Shop has many Harry Potter exclusives, including … [Read more...]