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Experiencing Universal’s Diagon Alley: 4 Must Dos

From Harry’s initial introduction as he shops for his first year school supplies to his many visits with his friends throughout the years, Diagon Alley is essential to the story of Harry Potter. If you will love the books and movies, you will enjoy the world of London and Diagon Alley that Universal has recreated! With so much to see and do, I have four must do’s to make your Diagon Alley visit a magical experience! 1. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringott’s The Story: Gringotts Wizarding Bank is the only bank of the wizarding world! This experience begins [...]

3 Must Do’s for the Harry Potter fan at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

travelmagicstg2014-02-14T07:00:00-05:00February 14, 2014|Universal Studios Orlando|2 Comments

Just beyond the entrance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, awaits the magical, spellbinding Wizarding World of Harry Potter! This mesmerizing section of Islands of Adventure transports you into the world of Harry Potter. It’s as if you used Hermione’s Time-Turner and stepped back in time! Since this new land can be overwhelming, and you want to get the most out of your adventure, I have compiled 3 Must Do’s for the Harry Potter fan! 1. Try a Taste of Butterbeer! Butterbeer is that mysterious beverage that gets house-elves in trouble! It is a non-alcoholic potion that has a magical taste: [...]