Can you go in the Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Enter through the towering castle gates and make your way down the familiar passageways and corridors of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Then soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter™ and his friends on a thrilling adventure.



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Sort of. Since Hogwarts is, well, fictional, you can't really check-in. But, the Georgian House in London has transformed some guest rooms into Wizard's Chambers. The rooms are part of the hotel's Harry Potter Tour Package.

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Since the entire mountain and castle is fake and houses the Harry Potter Forbidden Journey ride, I guess you could say it's “full size”. In fact, it is far bigger than most people realize. The only part you can see is the false front. It's not nearly so “castle-like” when viewed from above.

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However, to get the full Wizarding World experience, you'll need to purchase a Park-to-Park pass that includes same-day admission to both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. That's because the Hogwarts Express ride connects the two parks and can only be accessed by those who have passes to both.

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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!

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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.

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Best Attractions at Universal Harry Potter Right off the bat, Islands of Adventure has an advantage because it has 4 rides instead of just 2. Plus, while I'd say the experience is better coming from Diagon Alley, you can ride The Hogwarts Express on either side.

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In the magical world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts is located in the highlands of Scotland.

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Alnwick Castle Tour - The Real Hogwarts from Harry Potter - Edinburgh, Scotland.

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A stay in the HP rooms will run you about $400/night. The hotel also offers packages with tickets for a Muggle Walking Tour of filming locations around London from the Harry Potter films or the nearby Making of Harry Potter attraction at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Leavesden, England.

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You can only access this attraction if you have a park-to-park ticket, though! In my opinion, you can absolutely fit everything you want to do in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day, even without Express Passes. You just need to be strategic about your itinerary!

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Fans might be disappointed after Universal Orlando Resort closes a beloved attraction. Vacations for friends and family can take a lot of planning, and well not everything always goes as planned.

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There are two rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood. The Flight of the Hippogriff is Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor roller coaster. It is family-friendly, short and appropriate for muggles 39 inches and up. Be sure to take notice of Hagrid's hut and Buckbeak in his nest.

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3) Which Harry Potter Park Should I Go to First? For the most authentic Harry Potter experience, head to Diagon Alley at Universal Studios first—just like Harry did in the first book.

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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.

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So, which Universal park is better for kids? As a general rule of thumb, we find that Universal Studios is the better choice as it has plenty of kid-friendly options when it comes to rides, shows, and character meet and greets!

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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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