Which side of Universal is Harry Potter world on?

Overview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade. The Wizarding World - Hogsmeade is in the northwest corner of Islands of Adventure, between The Lost Continent and Jurassic Park.



The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is unique because it is actually located on both sides of the Universal Orlando Resort, split across two separate theme parks. Hogsmeade is located in Universal Islands of Adventure (the "left" park if you are facing the entrances from CityWalk), featuring Hogwarts Castle and the Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Diagon Alley is located in Universal Studios Florida (the "right" park), featuring Gringotts Bank and the London waterfront. The two areas are physically connected by the Hogwarts Express train, which travels between the King’s Cross Station in the Studios and the Hogsmeade Station in Islands of Adventure. To experience both "sides" and ride the train in a single day, guests must possess a "Park-to-Park" ticket. In Universal Studios Hollywood (California), the Wizarding World is located on the Upper Lot, situated towards the back-right of the park's main entrance. Regardless of the coast, both versions are designed as immersive lands that occupy a significant portion of the park's total footprint, requiring a fair amount of walking to fully explore the shops and attractions.

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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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Everyone says go to diagon alley (studios side) first and get the whole ?getting ready for hogwarts? experience. Gringotts gets extremely busy, so doing that early will save you a lot of time for the rest of your day.

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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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Do I Need A Separate Admission Ticket For The Wizarding World? No, a standard Universal theme park ticket will admit you into the Wizarding World. To experience both lands on one day or ride the Hogwarts Express you will need a two-park ticket.

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Too wildly imaginative and expansive to be contained by any one theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™ is split between Diagon Alley ™ at Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade ™ at Universal Islands of Adventure, with the Hogwarts ™ Express connecting the two.

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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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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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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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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 simple answer is: Yes! it's toadally possible to fit Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure into one day. What makes park hopping easy at Universal Orlando is the fact that the two parks are right next to each other.

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If you're wondering where to head when looking for the Diagon Alley entrance in Universal, start walking deep into the right of the park. Diagon Alley is located past the New York section and the San Francisco section.

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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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If you're wondering where to head when looking for the Diagon Alley entrance in Universal, start walking deep into the right of the park. Diagon Alley is located past the New York section and the San Francisco section. If you've hit Fear Factor Live stage, you have gone too far.

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It really doesn't matter which one you start at, honestly. I tend to feel like most people head to IOA first thing in the morning, because it is a straight shot from the parking garage. I would maybe just hop around both parks on both days, and play it by the crowds. There are great attractions at both parks.

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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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Featuring Dementors, a fire-breathing dragon, and giant, animatronic spiders, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey may be a bit scary for people who don't like being spooked. If you're someone who hates roller coasters, rest assured there are no big drops, although there are some twists and turns.

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cost Wizarding World Tickets- Park to Park. $100- $170/per person, per day. Express Passes. $80- $100/ per person, per day.

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For the full Harry Potter experience, head to Florida 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.

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