You'll need a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts™ Express and visit both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. The train travels between Hogsmeade™ in Universal's Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida.
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A 2-Park Ticket will allow you to go back and forth between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, the 2 Harry Potter-themed worlds, Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. You can either walk back and forth between the parks, or use the Hogwarts Express train.
Incorporating our new data about Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure we have a new one-day Wizarding World plan that incorporates all the attractions, shows, and diversions in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley areas. This new one-day play starts with Early Park Admission in Islands of Adventure.
When it comes to which Harry Potter park is better at Universal, Diagon Alley in Islands of Adventure is the clear winner. They have more shops, more merchandise, and the fun of trading your money for Gringotts bank notes.
Both Orlando and Hollywood offer guests an engaging Wizarding World experience. However, Universal Orlando logistically has more to provide in the way of themed options for visitors to explore. Thus, travelers with time to spare wanting a comprehensive Harry Potter experience will find it at Universal Orlando.
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.
HARRY WASN'T THE ONLY STUDENT EVER SUSPENDED FROM VISITINGIn Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry isn't allowed to go to Hogsmeade because he doesn't have the permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Then, in Order of the Phoenix, he is banned from going as a punishment from Professor Umbridge.
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The main reason is this is the only way to make sure you see absolutely everything that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer. The other main reason we think the Hogwarts Express is worth it is that it's a convenient way to travel between the two parks and you can enjoy a different experience both ways.
We learned from a Universal employee that it takes 35 minutes to leave Diagon Alley, exit the park, enter Islands of Adventure and walk to Hogwarts. So if the wait is 40 minutes for the Hogwarts Express (and your kids can handle the hike) don't take the train. You'll save time just walking around.
The Good. Aesthetics: One of the park's biggest strengths is - once you step into Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade - you really feel like you're there. So much attention went into every detail, from the ground to the roofs and everything in between. Food: The food is great and will fill you up.
Overall we would always lean towards Hogsmeade for early park admission. The main reason is Hogsmeade is home to two of the most popular rides at Universal: Hagrids Magical Motorbike Adventure and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.