The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Theme | Harry Potter (book series, film series and universe) |
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Attractions | |
Total | 2 (Florida) 3 (Japan, Hollywood, Beijing) |
Roller coasters | 3 (Florida) 1 (Japan, Hollywood, Beijing) |
Shows | 4 (Florida) 2 (Japan, Hollywood, Beijing) |
Universal Islands of Adventure | |
Status | Operating |
Opened | June 18, 2010[1] |
Universal Studios Florida | |
Status | Operating |
Opened | July 8, 2014[2][3][4] |
Universal Studios Japan | |
Status | Operating |
Opened | July 15, 2014[5][6] |
Universal Studios Hollywood | |
Status | Operating |
Opened | April 7, 2016[7] |
Universal Studios Beijing | |
Status | Operating |
Opened | September 20, 2021 |
Universal Epic Universe | |
Status | Under construction |
Opens | 2025 |
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a chain of themed areas at Universal Destinations & Experiences based on the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from the Warner Bros.' film series and original novels by J. K. Rowling. The areas were designed by Universal Creative from an exclusive license with Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Background
A Harry Potter-themed attraction at either a
Parks
Universal Orlando Resort
Both theme parks at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida – Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida – have Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed environments. Both parks include Hogwarts Express stations allowing passengers to reach both theme parks aboard the full-scale replica of the train that appears in the film series.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Islands of Adventure on June 18, 2010. It includes a re-creation of
At the
A third land in the Wizarding World, the Ministry of Magic, will open as part of Universal Epic Universe in summer 2025 with attractions based on the Fantastic Beasts film series.[22][23][24]
Universal Studios Japan
At the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka, Japan, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on July 15, 2014. It includes the village of Hogsmeade, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, and Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster.[5][6] Two features in the Japanese park not found in Orlando or Hollywood are Hogwarts' Black Lake and live owls.[6]
Universal Studios Hollywood
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at
Universal Studios Beijing
Attractions
The table below shows the different attractions across all the parks around the world.[28][29][30][31]
Name | Type of Attraction | Locations |
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Flight of the Hippogriff | Ride | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure | Ride | Orlando |
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts | Ride | Orlando |
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Ride | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station | Ride | Orlando |
Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station | Ride | Orlando |
Dragon Challenge | Ride | Orlando (2010-2017) |
Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees | Show | Orlando |
Frog Choir | Show | Orlando, Japan, Beijing |
Knight Bus | Show | Orlando |
Ollivanders Experience in Diagon Alley | Show | Orlando |
Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade | Show | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle | Show | Orlando, Hollywood |
The Tales of Beedle the Bard | Show | Orlando |
Triwizard Spirit Rally | Show | Orlando, Japan |
Wand Studies | Show | Japan |
Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour | Dining | Orlando |
Hog's head | Dining | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Leaky Cauldron | Dining | Orlando |
The Fountain of Fair Fortune | Dining | Orlando |
The Hopping Pot | Dining | Orlando |
Three Broomsticks | Dining | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Borgin and Burkes | Shops | Orlando |
Dervish and Banges | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Gringotts Money Exchange | Shops | Orlando |
Honeydukes | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions | Shops | Orlando |
Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley | Shops | Orlando |
Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Owl Post & Owlery | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Quality Quidditch Supplies | Shops | Orlando |
Scribbulus | Shops | Orlando |
Shutterbutton's Photography Studio | Shops | Orlando |
Sugarplum's Sweetshop | Shops | Orlando |
Wands by Gregorovitch | Shops | Orlando |
Weasley's Wizard Wheezes | Shops | Orlando |
Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Gladrags Wizardwear | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Zonko's Joke Shop | Shops | Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing |
Hogsmeade Station | Shops | Beijing |
See also
References
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