Last week, we had the opportunity to visit Universal Studios and check on the progress of the Diagon Alley expansion. Here are some photos of the Hogwarts Express, King's Cross Station and the Knight Bus. The Diagon Alley expansion at Universal Studios theme park is set to open Summer 2014. Knight Bus at Diagon Alley King's Cross Hogwarts Express Station at Diagon … [Read more...]
Diagon Alley Wizarding World of Harry Potter Preview
It's almost 2014 so that means we are closer than ever to the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley expansion into Universal Studios theme park! On January 23, 2014, Universal Orlando will be releasing more details and hopefully a grand opening date about the Diagon Alley expansion. James Phelps, Fred Weasley from the Harry Potter films, will be … [Read more...]
Leaky Cauldron Restaurant at Wizarding World Diagon Alley
Earlier this year, Universal Orlando announced the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Expansion: Diagon Alley. ‘London’ and Diagon Alley will be located within the Universal Studios theme park, located adjacent to Islands of Adventure theme park, where guests already experience Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. The new Diagon Alley area within Universal Studios will be just as expansive, … [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...]
Flight of the Hippogriff
Have you had the opportunity to take Hagrid's lesson on how to ride a Hippogriff? No? Not to worry, Hagrid teaches wizards everyday on how to fly. The most important thing to know about Hippogriffs is that they are very proud creatures. You never want to insult a Hippogriff because it may just be the last this you ever do. Hagrid is going to train you on how to fly using … [Read more...]