Is Harry Potter World closing in Universal?

Potterheads, raise your wands in farewell — Universal Orlando Resort just announced the closure of a Wizarding World of Harry Potter staple. It's an exciting time for Universal Orlando. The Resort is currently building a third immersive Universal Park, Epic Universe.



No, there are no plans to close The Wizarding World of Harry Potter; in fact, the franchise is expanding. While individual attractions or shops (like Ollivanders or certain restaurants) may close briefly for routine maintenance or "refurbishment," the land itself remains the most popular draw for Universal Parks worldwide. Furthermore, a massive new expansion is centering around the franchise at Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, which features "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic." Rather than closing, Universal is doubling down on the brand with new ride technology and immersive environments that extend beyond the original Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley.

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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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At Islands of Adventure, you can visit Hogwarts™ castle and explore Hogsmeade™ village. And at Universal Studios, you can enter Diagon Alley™ and enjoy a mind-blowing thrill ride, magical experiences, and more. Plus, stay at one of our spectacular resort hotels.

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It's incredibly convenient to travel on the Hogwarts Express between parks and it gives you way more flexibility if the weather throws a wrench in your itinerary. Either way though, you're going to need 2 days to see both areas of Harry Potter World.

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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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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016, Replacing The Adventures of Curious George which closed on September 6, 2013. The flagship attraction is the flight-simulating ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, similar to the Orlando one.

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Felt like we were definitely in wizarding world. If you want to see all of Harry Potter at Universal, you'll need to buy tickets for both parks (and that's the only way to ride the Hogwarts Express). Makes it very expensive, but we felt it was worth it after having enjoyed it. Absolutely awesome!

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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. Plus, the younger kids will love the stuffed animals at the Magical Menagerie!

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The attraction closed to “make way for future show enhancements,” according to Inside the Magic. No word on what these future show enhancements will be, but its sure to be awe inspiring when the attraction rereleases.

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This rollercoaster ride within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ sent you twisting and looping across the sky as you rode aboard one of two dragons—an aggressive Chinese Fireball or a ferocious Hungarian Horntail. Dragon Challenge™ closed in 2017 to make way for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™.

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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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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 recommended time to complete the entire tour is 3-4 hours. However, if you are a hardcore fan, you might want to stick around for at least 5 - 6 hours for a more in-depth look at the Harry Potter universe. Q.

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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a motion-based dark ride located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-themed areas of Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida; Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California; Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan; and Universal Studios Beijing in Beijing, China.

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No, they don't. Disney did try to acquire the rights to Harry Potter but they refused to give creative control over to JK Rowling. Warner Bros.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has five rides, split between Islands of Adventure Hogsmeade and Universal Studios Florida Diagon Alley.

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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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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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