We're going to start a new post series, today called "Where in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter?" We're going to show you pictures and video of some Harry Potter icons located throughout the Harry Potter park and you can leave your guesses in the comments section, below. Over time, you can use this series to create your very own scavenger hunt during your next vacation … [Read more...]
Woody Woodpecker Nuthouse Coaster at Universal Studios Florida
Much like the Flight of the Hippogriff at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Woody Woodpecker Nuthouse Coaster at Universal Studios Florida is designed as a kids coaster. The Woody Woodpecker coaster does not have quite the thrills or views that you may have on the Flight of the Hippogriff, but it's a very fun coaster, nonetheless. As you'll hear in the video, my 5 … [Read more...]
Thrilling Orlando Vacation at Islands of Adventure
Looking for more thrilling rides on your Orlando vacation? "It's a Small World" just not doing it for you? Look no further than Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. Home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Islands of Adventure probably has the most number of thrilling rides in one park in Orlando, including the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, Dragon … [Read more...]
Flight of the Hippogriff Ride POV
The Flight of the Hippogriff ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is a re-theming of the original Flying Unicorn ride in Lost Continent. The designers took the elements of the hippogriff from the Harry Potter books and applied them to the roller coaster, including a huge hippogriff nest. The nest is one of the coolest parts of the ride/queue line, as is … [Read more...]
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Rides
We've shown you a few of our own videos of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park rides, but we found this one from TV guide that gives a good overview of the three thrill rides at Wizarding World park that we wanted to share with you. The video host takes you through the Dragon Challenge, Flight of the Hippogriff, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in … [Read more...]