I’m sure you’ve heard all the latest buzz surrounding Harry Potter right now because of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 in theatres. But, have you heard about the new
Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL? It is a must see for every Harry Potter fan.
You first step into Harry Potter’s world by entering Hogsmeade. While there you get to walk down “Diagon Alley” where you can buy all kinds of Harry Potter themed gifts, souvenirs, and treats. You can even visit Ollivanders and have a unique interactive experience where a Wandkeeper can help the wand choose YOU! You can purchase the wand you tried out or purchase from a full variety of other wands including replicas from the Harry Potter films characters.
While visiting you will also be able to experience some fantastic rides. One of these rides, which is a must for roller coaster fans, was the Dragon Challenge. It is a roller coaster where you get to choose your “dragon.” Twist, loop and almost collide with the other dragon as you enjoy this exhilarating thrill ride. The best part is that each “dragon” is a different ride from the other. So be sure to ride this attraction twice!
Although all of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is beyond fantastic, Hogwarts easily took the cake for impressiveness. It had iconic places located inside the castle that included Dumbledore’s office, the Gryffindor common room, the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, and the Room of Requirement. You can experience Hogwarts Castle as a walk through or you can see most of these areas while waiting in line to ride the amazing new ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, an exciting ride using ground breaking, state of the art technology unlike any other you have EVER been on. This ride blew our minds! Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is truly something “magical” and will be an experience you won’t soon forget.
So, if you are a Harry Potter fan looking for a little adventure while creating fantastic memories with your family, do not miss this amazing park! The rest of Universal’s Islands of Adventure is packed with other exciting attractions sure to entertain and delight everyone in your group. Of course Get Away Today can help you experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for yourself. Book your
Universal Studios Orlando vacation online, or give on of our friendly and knowledgeable reservation agents a call at 800.523.6116.
