Where to start Harry Potter World Universal?

Starting in either park guarantees you a great day — obviously, you're at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you really can't go wrong — but we recommend starting at Hogsmeade, catching the train over to Diagon Alley mid-day, and then coming back to Hogsmeade to finish the night.



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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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All you need is one park-to-park ticket and you can see both lands within a single day. In fact, even if you have multiple days you're still going to need a park-to-park ticket to enjoy all of Wizarding World because you cannot ride the Hogwarts Express without a park-to-park ticket.

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How to Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Like a Hogwarts Student
  1. STEP INTO DIAGON ALLEY.
  2. VENTURING INSIDE (AND DEEP BELOW) GRINGOTTS BANK.
  3. STOP BY SOME FAMOUS ESTABLISHMENTS FOR IMPORTANT ITEMS.
  4. ENJOY A HEARTY BRITISH MEAL.
  5. MAKE YOUR WAY TO PLATFORM 9 ¾


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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.

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Although Diagon Alley has its unique charms, such as the interactive wand experience and the visually stunning Gringotts Bank, Hogsmeade comes out ahead for its variety of attractions and overall magical atmosphere.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.

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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.

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The Hogwarts Express is scheduled for a brief closure from December 10 to December 16, 2023. This closure is likely for planned maintenance and is expected to reopen as scheduled.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood is great for a concise getaway, but ultimately, nothing beats Universal Orlando when it comes to the full magical experience. Those looking to enjoy the best of all the flavor, fun, and attractions will want to head to Orlando to find it.

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Travel between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ in Universal's Islands of Adventure. This attraction accepts Universal Express Pass. Additional restrictions apply.

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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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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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