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How do you prepare for Harry Potter world?

Tips for Visiting Harry Potter World
  1. Buy Park Hopper Passes.
  2. Don't get Express Passes the First Day.
  3. Visit for at Least Two Days.
  4. Visit in the Colder Months.
  5. Download the Universal App.
  6. Head to the Most Popular Rides First Thing in the Morning.
  7. Stay at an On-Site Hotel.
  8. You Can Share a Wand.




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10 Things to Know Before You Go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • Get there early. ...
  • Head to the back of the park first. ...
  • Know what the main rides are. ...
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is split in two. ...
  • Ride the Hogwarts Express twice. ...
  • You can cast your own spells. ...
  • Look out for the secrets.


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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.

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Tips for Visiting Harry Potter World
  1. Buy Park Hopper Passes.
  2. Don't get Express Passes the First Day.
  3. Visit for at Least Two Days.
  4. Visit in the Colder Months.
  5. Download the Universal App.
  6. Head to the Most Popular Rides First Thing in the Morning.
  7. Stay at an On-Site Hotel.
  8. You Can Share a Wand.


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Things to consider: There is A LOT of walking around. We were there for just over SIX HOURS, and most of that was walking. There is a fair amount of queuing as well (see tip two!).

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Both Diagon Alley and Hosgsmeade are headlined by innovative attractions unlike any other in Orlando.
  • Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey inside Hogwarts Castle. ...
  • Flight of the Hippogriff. ...
  • Escape from Gringotts. ...
  • Ollivander's Wand Shop. ...
  • Honeydukes. ...
  • Dervish and Banges. ...
  • Magical Menagerie. ...
  • Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes.


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Whatever time of year you go, remember that crowds wax on the weekends and wane mid-week. The time of day also matters, with crowds reaching their peak at the hottest time of the day, about noon to 3 p.m. (so, there are two good reasons to take a break at this time). The resort is quietest first thing in the morning.

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You can bring backpacks and snacks into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park areas of Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, but you can't bring bags with you on most of the rides. The park offers free lockers for use during the ride, but there are a few things you should know.

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Inside the Harry Potter™ Studio in London, you'll find original sets from the Harry Potter movies like the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest and the Diagon Alley.

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Definitely beats walking if there is little to no wait for the train, but the lines can get long, so it's actually faster to walk from park to park than to wait in this line if it's long. I'm not a die hard Harry Potter fan.

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How much does a trip to Harry Potter World cost? The estimated cost of a visit to Harry Potter World is approximately $1,260 for four adults with 2 park-to-park tickets. This allows for a full day of exploration in Hogsmeade and another day in Diagon Alley.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Exclusive Vacation Package
  • 5-Night Hotel Accommodations.
  • 2-Park 2-Day Park-to-Park + 2 Days Free Promo Ticket1 to Universal Studios Florida AND Universal's Islands of Adventure on the same day (Valid for select travel dates 9/1/22-3/2/23.


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Helpful? It is more like a museum. The building is quite cozy and warm. You will be cold going from the car to the building but inside the building you would be fine dressed however you like.

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The ride drops, spins around, twists and turns, but does not turn upside down, though passengers sometimes lie flat on their backs.

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