And, yes you can bring your own Harry Potter robe from home to the theme parks. You will of course still have to follow the safety guidelines when it comes to wearing your Harry Potter robe on some of the rides at Universal!
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You'll never see Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, or Albus Dumbledore walking around The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but there are opportunities to meet other Wizarding World characters. For example, you can meet the performers of the Frog Choir or Triwizard Spirit Rally after a show.
Yes, it is possible to see both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day. You will need a one-day two-park ticket to experience all that the Wizarding World has to offer, since Diagon Alley is located in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade is located in Islands of Adventure.
Do I Need A Separate Admission Ticket For The Wizarding World? No, a standard Universal theme park ticket will admit you into the Wizarding World. To experience both lands on one day or ride the Hogwarts Express you will need a two-park ticket.
Keep your costumes family-friendlyFirst it is important to note that Disney does reserve the right to deny admission or to remove people from the park if their costume is considered inappropriate. Basically, costumes should not have a negative impact on other people that are there trying to enjoy the party.
The following items are not permitted: any type of explosive or weapon, alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal drugs, clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance, clothing that may create a false impression of employment by Universal or as emergency personnel, segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), ...
As a UO Team Member I don't care if you wear Disney stuff to my park. I might have a bit of teasing fun with you but it's all good. Lots of people wore Disney shirts to Universal while I worked there. We kidded them a little, but everyone on on both sides always had a fun day.
You can walk through Hogwarts™ castle without riding the ride attraction. Fully enjoy the world of Harry Potter™ including “Moving Portrait Corridor” and “The Portrait of the Fat Lady” like Harry Potter™ and his friends did!
We highly recommend getting a Universal Express Pass. There is also a Single Riders line available for both rides. And again, there is a special area to enter if you just want to walk through the castle without waiting in the full ride line.
And as you can imagine there are so many amazing things to do in each section, you should give yourself at least two days to experience everything the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer.
That said, Wizarding World (like most of the rides at Universal Studios) is probably best suited for kids 7 & up. Kids who are already well-versed in all things Potter will have the best time since every nook and cranny is inspired by J.K. Rowling's sprawling imagination.