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Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Immerse Yourself in the World of Harry Potter

By //  by Candace Sampson 10 Comments

Less than a month after the new Diagon Alley and Hogswart Express opened in the summer of 2014, just over 1 million people made the trek to visit the crown jewel at Universal Studios Orlando. By the time we made it there in the fall, there were probably a million more, and it's not hard to see why people will be flocking here for years and years to come. Those not familiar with the books or movies may walk by this new attraction at Universal Studios with a bit of a yawn. While there's no …

Filed Under: Travel, United States, Universal Tagged With: Charing Cross Road, Florida, Flourish and Blotts, Gringotts Bank, Harry Potter, Hogswart Express, interactive wands, Knockturn Alley, maps, Orlando, Universal Studios, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hogswart Express Celebrates Millionth Visitor at Universal

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

Hogswart Express Celebrates Millionth Vistor at Universal? Wait a minute, that can't be right? Didn't the Hogswart Express just open at Universal on July 8th?! And yet, that was the email I received from Universal Orlando today confirming that this mega milestone has already been reached! I can barely wrap my head around the fact that they have already had over a million people ride the train between Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. What a monumental summer this must be for Universal and for all the …

Filed Under: Travel, Uncategorized, United States, Universal Tagged With: Diagon Alley, Harry Potter, Hogsmeade, Hogswart Express, Universal Studios, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

How Universal Orlando Blew My Mind

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

I am a holder of many preconceived notions. I can't help myself. I am able to draw conclusions in a single bound and so for many years I assumed that Universal Orlando was not the theme park for us. The reasoning for this was simple. I have two daughters, one thrill-seeker, one thrill-avoider. I presumed that Universal Orlando was nothing but big rides with very little content. What would I do with my youngest daughter if the whole park was built for my oldest I reasoned. I needed a park that …

Filed Under: Travel, Uncategorized, United States, Universal Tagged With: Florida, Minion Mayhem, Orlando, theme parks, Universal, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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