The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Hogwarts Castle, which houses Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Islands of Adventure
ThemeHarry Potter (book series, film series and universe)
Universal Islands of Adventure
StatusOperating
OpenedJune 18, 2010 (2010-06-18)[1]
ReplacedMerlinwood (The Lost Continent)
Universal Studios Florida
StatusOperating
OpenedJuly 8, 2014[2][3][4]
ReplacedJaws (Amity Island)
Universal Epic Universe
StatusUnder construction
OpensSummer 2025

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area spanning three

Warner Bros. Entertainment
.

The first phase was officially announced for Islands of Adventure on May 31, 2007,

Hogsmeade
containing many gift shops and restaurants from the novels including Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes, Ollivanders, Zonko's Joke Shop (though it houses Honeydukes), the Three Broomsticks, and the Hog's Head.

The second phase was initially announced on December 6, 2011, as a significant expansion of the existing Wizarding World of Harry Potter. On May 8, 2013, it was officially announced that a substantial portion of phase two would be constructed in the adjacent Universal Studios Florida theme park with a

Diagon Alley. Diagon Alley officially opened on July 8, 2014.[2][3][4]

Background

Previous attempts

Rumors of a Harry Potter-themed area at a Universal Studios park or a

Disney park started to circulate in 2003.[10][11] However, the rights to the Harry Potter franchise had been acquired by Warner Bros., who denied all the rumors.[12] In 2001, Time Warner used this license to construct and operate the Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Australia; it was a small indoor walkthrough featuring many re-creations of locations in the first two movies. After two years of operation, it was removed.[13][14]

The Walt Disney Company and Universal entered bidding negotiations with Warner Bros. and Rowling for the theme park rights to Harry Potter in the United States.[15] In 2004, Rowling signed a letter-of-intent with Disney, with the company intending to develop a Harry Potter section in a corner of Fantasyland, within the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World.[16][17] Ultimately, Disney pulled out of negotiations, citing that Rowling's creative influence and the terms established by Warner Bros. were too stringent.[18]

Rumors and official announcement

In January 2007,

Hogsmeade, with a planned opening in 2009.[27][5][6][28]

Phase 1: Islands of Adventure

Themed billboards were located around the Wizarding World during the two-year construction period.
Themed billboards were located around the Wizarding World during the two-year construction period.

Construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter began seven months after the official announcement, in January 2008. By July, the

Dueling Dragons were closed for some maintenance before being transformed into the Dragon Challenge.[29] Construction was completed by June 1, 2010, when the area began soft openings.[30]

A

Today Show[32] and The Weather Channel broadcast segments live from the park.[33][34][35]

Phase 2: Universal Studios Florida

The opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter saw attendance at Islands of Adventure rise by as much as 36% in 2010. According to Jason Garcia of the

Gringotts-themed dark ride possibly replacing the Lost Continent themed area in Islands of Adventure.[37]

Demolition of the Jaws ride and the surrounding Amity in March 2012

On December 6, 2011, Universal Parks & Resorts confirmed expansion plans but did not reveal specific details.

Hogwarts Express to move guests between the two parks.[41] Demolition of the Jaws ride and the Amity area began almost immediately after their closure.[42][43] After the site was leveled, work began on land reclamation in the area's former lagoon, as well as construction of a series of buildings including a large show building.[44][45][46]

Further details about the expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter were announced on May 8, 2013. Officials confirmed that the expansion would be set predominantly in the adjacent Universal Studios Florida theme park, and would feature areas themed after Diagon Alley and London. The rumored Hogwarts Express connection between the two parks was also confirmed. Officials stated the expansion should open in 2014.[47][48][49][50]

On January 23, 2014, officials announced the name of the flagship roller coaster would be Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. They also indicated that a two-park pass would be necessary to ride the Hogwarts Express, which was set to connect Universal Studios Florida with the existing Harry Potter area at Islands of Adventure.[51][52][53]

The official opening date of the Diagon Alley phase was announced at an exclusive and private press conference on June 17, 2014, for July 8, 2014. On June 18, 2014, the Diagon Alley red carpet premiere took place with

Islands of Adventure and soft openings of Diagon Alley began on July 3, 2014.[55] Diagon Alley officially opened on July 8, 2014.[2][3][4]

Phase 3: Universal Epic Universe

A third themed area titled The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic is scheduled to open in 2025 at the Universal Epic Universe theme park. The area will blend the 1920s wizarding Paris from the Fantastic Beasts film series with the British Ministry of Magic.[56][57][58]

Attractions

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has four rides. Three rides opened in 2010 as part of phase one, while two additional rides opened in phase two in 2014. Dragon Challenge, one of the rides from the first phase, was permanently closed in 2017.[59]

Hogsmeade

Triwizard Tournament where Harry and the other contestants are each to duel with a dragon, depicted in chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.[61] The two sides of the coaster were renamed "Hungarian Horntail" and "Chinese Fireball",[60] after two of the dragon breeds which appear in the book. It was the only chasing inverted roller coaster in the world. The queue for this ride featured many Harry Potter relics, including the Goblet of Fire and the Triwizard Cup. In addition, the hike to the ride featured Ron Weasley's flying Ford Anglia from in the second film, as well as Hagrid's hut. Dragon Challenge closed on September 4, 2017 to make way for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, which opened on June 13, 2019.[59][62][63][64]

Hogwarts Castle
exterior of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

dementors, giant spiders, the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, and a Quidditch match.[67]

Hagrid, is teaching young wizards to fly on a hippogriff (as Harry does in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) by using a wicker replica of the creature. A recreation of Hagrid's Hut is passed on the way for a lesson from Hagrid himself on how to properly approach a hippogriff.[69][70]

Diagon Alley

Gringotts Bank, which houses Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Gringotts Bank, which houses Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Diagon Alley's flagship ride is

Bill Weasley, played by Domhnall Gleeson, reprising his role from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2
.

Dragon on top of building in Harry Potter Wizarding World Universal Studios Orlando

A completely functioning

Doppelmayr Garaventa Group in the form of a funicular railway people mover.[73] The Hogwarts Express King's Cross Station features a wall between Platforms 9 and 10, where guests can "walk through" to get to Platform 9+3⁄4, like in the first film.[74]

Dining and shopping

Inside Ollivanders wand shop
Inside Ollivanders wand shop

Other than the main rides, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is also home to gift shops and restaurants. Several of these are recreations of locations in the Harry Potter books while others have been created specifically for the park. A recreation of Hogsmeade is housed at Islands of Adventure while a recreation of Diagon Alley is housed at Universal Studios Florida.

In the book series,

Hogsmeade; however, installations of the shop are present in both areas of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Hogsmeade area recreated the shop as "Ollivanders", portraying it as a branch of the original where Harry purchases his wand in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (known in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone). Unlike other shops at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visitors are admitted in groups of 20 to experience the premise of the Potter series, that "the wand chooses the wizard". Similar to the first film, the wand keeper and a selected guest test a variety of wands until the right one is found. Effects include flowers drying out or a thunderstorm erupting inside the shop. Shoppers can then purchase souvenir wands.[75]

Hogsmeade

A recreation of the Hogwarts Express
A recreation of the Hogwarts Express locomotive greets guests when entering Hogsmeade

A recreation of the

Hogwarts Express
lies at the entry to Hogsmeade. The recreation features "billowing steam and an iconic whistle" and is accompanied by the conductor of the train. In the Harry Potter series the Hogwarts Express is the train used to transport students from London to Hogwarts. The "Owl Post" is a working post office (where postcards and letters will be delivered with an authentic Hogsmeade postmark) that also sells stationery, writing implements, stamps, and owl-related gifts.

Hogmeade
Hogsmeade village as seen from Flight of the Hippogriff, pictured in September 2010. Part of the track of the former Dragon Challenge is seen in the upper left.

"The Three Broomsticks", based on the

Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.[78]

Various Harry Potter merchandise items can be purchased from two different gift shops in Hogsmeade. Dervish and Banges is a store selling magical items, as well as Quidditch supplies, Hogwarts clothing, and other merchandise. The store is based on

photos of their ride experience.[80]

Diagon Alley

Stairway located between the Magical Menagerie and Gringotts Bank

Live events at Diagon Alley include the

Molly Weasley in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
).

Gringotts Money Exchange is able to exchange American currency for Wizarding bank notes. Diagon Alley features

Borgin and Burkes
is the only shop located in Knockturn Alley.

The table below shows a list of all the attractions including rides, shops, shows and dining areas.[81]

Name Type of Attraction Park
Flight of the Hippogriff Ride Universal Islands of Adventure
Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure Ride Universal Islands of Adventure
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Ride Universal Epic Universe
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Ride Universal Studios Florida
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ride Universal Islands of Adventure
Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station Ride Universal Islands of Adventure
Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station Ride Universal Studios Florida
Dragon Challenge (permanently closed) Ride Universal Islands of Adventure
Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees Show Universal Studios Florida
Frog Choir Show Universal Islands of Adventure
Knight Bus Show Universal Studios Florida
Le Cirque Arcanus Show Universal Epic Universe
Ollivanders Experience in Diagon Alley Show Universal Studios Florida
Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade Show Universal Islands of Adventure
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Show Universal Islands of Adventure
The Tales of Beedle the Bard Show Universal Studios Florida
Triwizard Spirit Rally Show Universal Islands of Adventure
Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour Dining Universal Studios Florida
Hog's Head Dining Universal Islands of Adventure
Leaky Cauldron Dining Universal Studios Florida
The Fountain of Fair Fortune Dining Universal Studios Florida
The Hopping Pot Dining Universal Studios Florida
Three Broomsticks Dining Universal Islands of Adventure
Borgin and Burkes Shops Universal Studios Florida
Dervish and Banges Shops Universal Islands of Adventure
Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods Shops Universal Islands of Adventure
Gringotts Money Exchange Shops Universal Studios Florida
Honeydukes Shops Universal Islands of Adventure
Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions Shops Universal Studios Florida
Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley Shops Universal Studios Florida
Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade Shops Universal Islands of Adventure
Owl Post & Owlery Shops Universal Islands of Adventure
Quality Quidditch Supplies Shops Universal Studios Florida
Scribbulus Shops Universal Studios Florida
Shutterbutton's Photography Studio Shops Universal Studios Florida
Sugarplum's Sweetshop Shops Universal Studios Florida
Wands by Gregorovitch Shops Universal Studios Florida
Weasley's Wizard Wheezes Shops Universal Studios Florida
Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment Shops Universal Studios Florida
Gladrags Wizardwear Shops Universal Islands of Adventure
Zonko's Joke Shop Shops Universal Islands of Adventure

Reception

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been well received by Harry Potter fans. Matt Blum of Wired stated "every detail is finely crafted to enhance the experience".[82] An Orlando Sentinel article stated "muggles will love their Harry Potter adventure" but identifies the need for the park to offer Universal Express Passes due to large crowds. It also stated Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a truly one-of-a-kind experience that cannot easily be described.[83] Leigh Caldwell from Traveling Mamas noted that although the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is ideal for the whole family, it's not designed for anyone under 3 years old. She went on to consolidate others' comments about the area: "there is no doubt that fans of the Harry Potter books and movies are going to enjoy the heck out of a visit to the Wizarding World".[84] Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, criticized the fact that the park was chosen to be in Orlando, rather than in London, stating that it was "utterly mad" to leave it to the Americans "to make money from a great British invention."[85]

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