The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Attractions Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, United States

Opening hours:
08:00-22:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter tours

1-Day Itinerary: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

Spend a full day exploring both parks' Harry Potter areas: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios and Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure.

  • Morning: Start at Universal Studios Florida. Explore Diagon Alley, ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.
  • Midday: Take the Hogwarts Express (park-to-park ticket required) from King's Cross Station to Hogsmeade.
  • Afternoon: Explore Hogsmeade, ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and other attractions.
  • Evening: Enjoy themed dining at Three Broomsticks or The Leaky Cauldron.

Transportation: Universal Orlando Resort shuttles or taxis from hotel. Walking inside the resort between parks.

Accommodation/Food: Stay at Universal’s on-site hotels (Loews Royal Pacific Resort or Hard Rock Hotel) for early park access. Food options include themed pubs and casual eateries in the parks.

Souvenirs: Shops like Ollivanders, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes offer wands, robes, scarves, and themed collectibles.


2-Day Itinerary: Wizarding World + Universal’s Other Attractions

Spend one day at the Wizarding World and another day exploring other Universal Orlando attractions like Jurassic Park and Marvel Super Hero Island.

  • Day 1: Full day at Wizarding World as above.
  • Day 2 Morning: Visit Islands of Adventure for Jurassic Park rides, Marvel Super Hero Island.
  • Day 2 Afternoon: Explore Universal Studios attractions like Transformers and Despicable Me rides.

Transportation: Shuttle or taxi within resort, walking between Universal parks.

Accommodation/Food: Same as above or nearby hotels like Hyatt Regency Orlando. Try CityWalk restaurants in the evening such as Vivo Italian Kitchen or The Cowfish.

Souvenirs: Broaden your collection with Universal Studios merchandise and themed apparel.


3-Day Itinerary: Wizarding World + Universal + SeaWorld Orlando

Add SeaWorld Orlando for marine life shows, rides, and aquariums to your Universal Wizarding World experience.

  • Days 1-2: As above.
  • Day 3: Take a taxi or rideshare (approx. 15-20 min) to SeaWorld Orlando. Explore Shamu shows, roller coasters, and animal exhibits.

Transportation: Taxi or rideshare recommended for SeaWorld (~15-20 min). Universal shuttles inside resort.

Accommodation/Food: Same as above. SeaWorld dining includes Sharks Underwater Grill and casual cafes.

Souvenirs: SeaWorld shops offer plush toys, marine-themed apparel, and souvenirs.


4-Day Itinerary: Wizarding World + Universal + SeaWorld + Disney Springs

After theme parks, enjoy Disney Springs for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

  • Days 1-3: As above.
  • Day 4: Taxi or rideshare (~15 min) to Disney Springs. Explore shops like World of Disney and dine at The Boathouse or Morimoto Asia.

Transportation: Taxi or rideshare recommended.

Accommodation/Food: Choose hotels between Universal and Disney areas for convenience. Disney Springs offers diverse dining options.

Souvenirs: Disney Springs: Disney merchandise, themed apparel, unique gifts.


5-Day Itinerary: Wizarding World + Universal + SeaWorld + Disney Springs + Kennedy Space Center

Add an educational day trip to the Kennedy Space Center for a space exploration experience.

  • Days 1-4: As above.
  • Day 5: Rent a car or join a guided tour (~1 hr drive). Explore Space Shuttle Atlantis, Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Transportation: Rental car or tour bus highly recommended for Kennedy Space Center.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Universal or Orlando airport for convenience. Food on site or pack a lunch.

Souvenirs: Space Center gift shop offers NASA apparel, models, and space-themed gifts.


6-Day Itinerary: Wizarding World + Universal + SeaWorld + Disney Springs + Kennedy Space Center + LEGOLAND Florida

Add a family-friendly day at LEGOLAND Florida featuring interactive rides and LEGO displays.

  • Days 1-5: As above.
  • Day 6: Drive or take a tour (~45 min) to LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. Enjoy rides, shows, and themed zones.

Transportation: Rental car or tour bus preferred.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Orlando or near LEGOLAND. Food options inside park include pizza, sandwiches, and snacks.

Souvenirs: LEGOLAND shops: LEGO sets, apparel, and themed souvenirs.


7-Day Itinerary: Ultimate Orlando Experience Centered on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Enjoy a full week exploring the best of Orlando’s theme parks, shopping, and local culture.

  • Days 1-6: Follow the above itineraries.
  • Day 7: Relax at a nearby water park like Universal’s Volcano Bay or explore local attractions such as ICON Park.

Transportation: Mix of shuttle, taxi, and rental car.

Accommodation/Food: Stay at Universal Orlando resorts or nearby hotels for full access. Enjoy diverse dining at CityWalk, water parks, and ICON Park.

Souvenirs: Water park shops and ICON Park stores offer beachwear, toys, and souvenirs.


User Reviews

By Mico |

Fun Rating: 5 stars, Horror Rating: 4 stars. The Harry Potter Ride, an indoor virtual roller coaster ride, takes guests on rollercoaster-like seats, whizzing through scenes from the Harry Potter films and immersing them in the unique magic of the Harry Potter films. Harry Potter is the centerpiece of the entire experience and a key attraction at Universal Studios. Tens of thousands of Harry Potter fans flock here daily to experience the magic of the wizarding world, often leading to the longest lines in the park. However, a visitor to Universal Studios definitely can't miss it! And don't miss the unique Butterbeer! It's truly delicious!

By Little Fatty 777777 |

The castle features two attractions: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and the Hippogriff's Flight roller coaster. Performances include the Frog Choir, a Triwizard Tournament performance, and a castle night light show during certain periods. Other attractions include the Three Broomsticks pub and Ollivander's Wand Shop.

Teacher Liu thinks Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the most fun of all the projects. If it weren’t for the pain in her neck, she would have wanted to watch it again.

Ollivander's Wand Shop staff are very dedicated and perform a wonderful plot of "The Wand Chooses the Wizard". The souvenir shop has a variety of wands for you to choose from.

At specific locations in the park, you can cast magic by waving your wand and chanting a spell!

By Little pig who loves traveling |

I totally felt like I was in the story! It was like I was holding a list of books and was about to start school.

Every house that can be entered is a small shop. Although it is a shop, all it sells are wizard robes, wands, wizard hats, and other strange little gadgets. Now I regret not buying myself a souvenir, mainly because it is really too expensive. A wizard robe costs at least more than a hundred dollars.

There is no need to say much about the Harry Potter park at night. It is really beautiful, especially the light show. You can only know how beautiful it is if you visit it in person.

By zhangjy198 |

Finally got into the castle~ So excited~ The photos move and talk just like in the movie~

We continued to queue up indoors~ But it wasn’t boring at all, and we still felt like we hadn’t seen enough~

The Harry Potter ride was a 3D virtual roller coaster. It was about a Quidditch match and encountering Dementors, wasn't it? (Okay, I can't remember exactly.) Anyway, the ups and downs were incredibly exciting. (This was definitely the best 3D virtual roller coaster I've ever ridden. It felt even better than the real thing.)

The queue for this project is about 1 hour. After the project, you can continue to walk around. There is a window in Diagon Alley. If you wave your wand at it, it will have an interactive reaction.

The butter beer that my boyfriend has been craving for is really delicious, but you have to buy it frozen. Frozen is so spicy!

By Olive |

It was already noon when we visited the Harry Potter park, so we had lunch inside the park. It is said that the food in the Harry Potter park tastes pretty good.

I really have to recommend the Butterbeer in the Harry Potter land! It's just over 40 RMB a glass. It's actually non-alcoholic... Hahahaha, it's really delicious! It's also very thirst-quenching!

When we exited the restaurant, we saw actors performing on the stage across from us. The Harry Potter Ride was truly thrilling and had the longest queue. However, the awkward part was that the power went out for several seconds while we were enjoying the ride. We were terrified, and the speaker was still apologizing.

By McDull's Holiday |

As we entered the door, we saw the locomotive of the Hogwarts Express, and the conductor invited us to take a photo.

According to the guide, butterbeer is a must-try.

The majestic and mysterious Hogwarts Castle, where we will experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

The castle is truly magical, and Harry Potter fans will definitely find themselves there.

I watched the excitement in a daze for a while, and then was dragged by the guide to "ride" on the magic broom. Accompanied by all kinds of screams, we flew up and down above the castle. The adrenaline was secreted to the extreme. Just when my heart was about to jump out, the "broom" landed on the ground at the right time. I breathed a sigh of relief, confirmed that my little heart was still alive, and staggered away from the magical world.

By Fish Flower |

The Harry Potter Tour is an indoor virtual roller coaster ride where visitors can ride on roller coaster-like seats and be transported through different scenes throughout the Harry Potter world, experiencing the unique charm of the Harry Potter movies.

By Metasequoia |

The one that impressed me the most was the Harry Potter theme park. I still remember when the first movie in the series was released when I was in elementary school, it had a huge impact on all the young minds. We knew it was not real, but we would rather believe that everything existed.

At this moment, the scene on the screen is restored to the greatest extent, the train heading to school, the quill pen that can write by itself, the shop selling messenger owls, the stall selling honey beer, and of course Sirius's dynamic wanted poster.

The roofs of Hogsmeade were covered in a thick blanket of snow, a fitting sight on a cold, rainy day. Frenzied fans donned wizard robes, wands in hand, chanted spells to activate hidden mechanisms, ecstatic at the magical powers they had unknowingly acquired, and then strode onward to make a pilgrimage to the Magic Temple.

Standing at the foot of Hogwarts Castle, you can't even see the top of the tower when you look up, and the bridge spans the cliff.

Inside the castle, once-imagined sci-fi scenes become reality: paintings that flirt with you, images that read your mind, and a talking hat. In the innermost part, you can even ride a 5D roller coaster and participate in a Quidditch match, chasing the Golden Snitch.

I returned to Harry Potter World before closing time. Under the night sky, the town was quiet and lonely. The rain had washed the streets clean, revealing the silhouettes of people, and the dim lights were blurred by the rain. The vast shadow of Hogwarts loomed, as if it were a mysterious, real-life magical sanctuary, not a fictional one.

By A song and a mouthful of sheep feather |

Very interesting and exciting experience, some places are even a little scary

By Cai Lingling |

I heard this is a new area at Universal Studios that was added in the past two years. It's not to be missed. Harry Potter fans must come here. The scenes are very realistic, and the rides inside are the most fun in the whole Universal Studios. You can also buy a magic wand and feel the magic in a special place on the street, haha.

By Maggie is a pig |

You can queue up for an unlimited number of times! Highly recommended.

By God of Gamblers 007 |

Great, really great. Created a Harry Potter wizarding world

By Peanut Fatty |

Very, very fun. Worth waiting in line. The facilities are relatively new and there is butter beer available.

By Lonely Planet |

There are many gadgets on both sides of the road that can be controlled by magic wands. Magic wands are very expensive.

You need to put all your stuff in the locker to experience the feeling of flying

By Travel on the road |

I highly recommend taking this ride. It has a strong sensory experience and a very immersive feel. The style is very distinctive.

By Tan Qian Muhan |

The highlight of Universal Studios is the Harry Potter theme park, and I feel that this is the most exciting moment of my trip to the United States.

There's actually a guide and itinerary for Universal Studios, but it didn't apply to me. My mom, knowing my enthusiasm, silently watched me goofily the entire time. So, we agreed to start with the unconditional Harry Potter theme area. Although we were briefly stopped by a souvenir shop selling Harry Potter merchandise, we successfully completed the "Get a Gryffindor Red Knitted Hat" achievement. We took photos at the park entrance, but the backlight and the sheer popularity meant we could only manage tourist photos. Before entering, we could see the red locomotive on the right, and I already imagined the train steaming off to Hogwarts on the platform. To the left was a Butterbeer, so no hesitation! Each shop had its own details and stories, and the monsters' monster books were carefully kept secret. The sound effects in the bathroom were Moaning Myrtle, but even as I was using the restroom, I was still wondering, "Can't a real Myrtle pop up again?" The main attraction was set in Gringotts, but there was much more to it than that. I won't spoil the details. You don’t have to rush to visit souvenir shops. You can take your time to browse after you have arranged the rides. This will be a good way to arrange your time.

By Zhong Xiaoying |

The Harry Potter area is designed almost identically to Universal Studios Japan. At peak times, Osaka's Harry Potter area requires a numbered ticket, and even on weekdays, the queue for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is nearly two hours long. But here, you don't need to queue at all! Yes, you don't need to! You can just come back a couple of times! I highly recommend this attraction!

Another attraction in the park, the Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster, is relatively gentle and less exciting.

Another attraction is Ollivanders, an interactive wand show, which I won’t spoil here.

You can also buy magic wands, wizard robes and various souvenirs in the Harry Potter park.

By wwwpig |

A very fun theme museum, definitely the first choice for Harry Potter fans.

By Lolo's Happy Face |

I had to wait in line for a while when I first rode it. Even though it was a virtual roller coaster, I was still very nervous when I rode it for the first time.

Especially when flying over Hogwarts and playing Quidditch.

After watching it for the second time, I wasn’t so scared anymore and experienced it carefully.

There is a stall selling butter beer at the door, you can try it.

By Colorful waves |

This place is suitable for adults and children to play, it's good and fun

By Good luck to you, brother and sister 🍀 |

Harry Potter is the best. It's indoors. It's the best roller coaster I've ever ridden. The moment you get on it, you're transported to a Harry Potter adventure, like you're soaring on a broomstick. We all wanted to ride it again.

By Lord Min |

Arriving in the world of Harry Potter, I first had a pumpkin drink. I couldn't describe the taste, not too good nor too bad. There were quite a lot of people in the Harry Potter world, a lot of Harry fans. The magic shop was restored to its truest form.

By Don't ride a horse when drinking |

The Harry Potter experience was the most fun. Sit in a viewing chair and follow Harry Potter through the magical world. The whole experience was thrilling, and the 4D effects made it feel like you were right there in the action. The scene where he plays Quidditch on a broomstick was especially thrilling; it was unbearable for the faint of heart.

The Harry Potter Castle light show is held every half hour at night, with stunning lighting effects that are quite spectacular.

By Soufflé |

This project is always full before 4:30, and the average waiting time is about 1 hour, but after this time the average waiting time is about 10 minutes. If the weather is good, after playing, you can take a walk in the Hogwarts Castle under the afterglow of the sunset, which will make you feel like you are in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is so magical!

By Zi Yuer |

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is similar to Transformers, both are 4D, more exciting and not scary, recommended.

On the way out of the Harry Potter land, I bought butterbeer and pumpkin juice. The butterbeer was delicious, with a light, sweet taste. The pumpkin juice, on the other hand, was incredibly awful, overly sweet and full of additives.

By Big and small B |

It was so cool! Playing Quidditch with Harry! They were all screaming the whole time. It was so exciting to see them! However, during our time there, the activity suddenly broke down for a moment.

By blank_d |

Harry Potter is very fun. You need to store your bag outside and put away things that are easy to fall out. It is best to only bring a mobile phone and put it in a zipper bag. It is not recommended to wear glasses because there are reversals and the speed is not fast. If you are really scared, you can close your eyes and feel it.

By PEACH |

When I went in, I saw animated characters in frames on the wall talking, and news about Harry Potter on the newspaper headlines. The pictures of Harry Potter were animated, so cool!!!

Take the 4D ride inside, and follow Harry Potter and his friends on flying brooms to play Quidditch and fight Voldemort. You can fly over the waterfall and feel the water spraying out. It's really immersive and you're spinning around all over the place. However, it feels shorter than the ride in Japan.

By fanfanstefanie |

I heard the roller coasters here are the best and have the longest lines. I saw one outside the castle and rushed over, but it ended before it even started! It didn't match the guide! I got down and saw it wasn't the real one; the real one was inside the castle. After storing my bags, I lined up to get in, and it was our turn pretty quickly. The special effects on the ride were amazing, and I was still wanting more after it ended.

By Lin Xiaoqiu |

The Harry Potter area has the highest reputation, and the roller coaster is also Universal Studios' highest-rated attraction. The scenery is so realistic that even I, a Harry Potter fan, can't help but praise it. I must also seriously review the most thrilling (and only) roller coaster I rode that day. The Harry Potter indoor 4D roller coaster blends Harry Potter visual elements with the spinning, weightless feeling of a traditional roller coaster. The feeling of flying through the air on a bird was so immersive that I could barely hold on. Then a giant spider appeared on the screen, frightening me so much that I closed my eyes. That's all I remember. Even after getting off the coaster, I still felt like I was flying.

By Carrie |

The most popular attraction is, of course, Harry Potter's Magic Castle, where the waiting time is usually between one and a half and two hours. We went through it twice! The first time was filled with screams, the second time was completely silent.

Many children were holding magic wands. At first, I thought, "Isn't it the same as buying chopsticks online?" But then I discovered that these wands actually work. Just wave them in certain locations according to the instructions, and miracles will happen before your eyes. I was completely out of my mind. I saw a child dancing in front of a wooden door, which kept opening and closing. No wonder every child was pestering their parents to buy one. I wanted one too!

By Zhang_Fish |

In addition to the decorations mentioned in various novels, you can also see Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione, Ron and others.

This area is huge and packed with people, and the castles and props are incredibly realistic, including the items sold in the shops. A close friend who went to Universal Studios Japan and is a big Harry Potter fan said that after reading the books, experiencing this attraction was incredibly moving and touching.

By confused |

This is the only Harry Potter-themed attraction within Universal Studios. It recreates the magic academy, and in the 4D cinema, you can relive the story with Harry Potter. Of course, you can also purchase various magical items.

By John the Fatty |

After entering the park, we headed straight to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We queued up first for the 3D Forbidden Forest Journey, a ride even for those afraid of heights. The 3D experience was incredibly realistic, like soaring through the skies of Hogwarts on a broomstick. The queue wasn't boring either, as scenes from the movies kept appearing on the screen: Dumbledore's lectures in his office, Harry and his friends hidden under the Invisibility Cloak. Everything about it drew you into this magical world.

After enjoying "Journey to the Forbidden Forest," we went to "Flight of the Hippogriff." This is a small roller coaster suitable for families, and is suitable for those with acrophobia. The distance is short and the speed is not very fast. If you feel scared on the ride, just close your eyes and scream. The side effect is that it will attract the attention of the children in front of you.

In addition to the Harry Potter area, there's another drink I highly recommend: Butter Beer. Don't be fooled by the name; Butter Beer is just a drink, not alcohol. It tastes like a fizzy drink with foamy ice cream, and it's delicious.

By @bingo@gg |

This was the longest line in the entire film and television city, but thankfully there were a few air conditioners to keep things from getting annoying. Once inside the castle, you had to check in your bags because it was a 360-degree revolving structure. Haha, everyone was in luck. Visitors lined up to ride the roller coaster upstairs, admiring the movie-inspired scenes.

Be sure to pay attention to safety! Be sure to pay attention to safety! Be sure to pay attention to safety! Because you're going up and down the roller coaster as it's moving, and while it's about as fast as an airport staircase, if you're not steady, you can fall. We had just sat down when the roller coaster stopped. A white woman was lying on the ground next to us, her arm broken. It didn't start again until the staff came over and helped her to the control room. I won't go into the details of the roller coaster ride, but it made me want to throw up again.

By Wang Dake |

It took about an hour to finally get in line.

Playing Quidditch on a broomstick was truly immersive, though it did pause twice... hanging in mid-air for over ten seconds, swaying in front of a blank screen... Other than that, the effect was quite impressive.

By Li Xiaomeng |

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is arguably the most popular attraction in the entire park! Step inside Hogwarts Castle and see characters walking around in the murals, candles floating in the air, and even see Headmaster Dumbledore's office, the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor common room, and even the Room of Requirement—everything is authentically reminiscent of the real-life wizarding world from the movies!

By tin_tin |

It was a new project, not far to the right of the entrance, so I went straight there. It didn't disappoint, the effect was amazing.

By zhuihaomfw |

The Harry Potter area is amazing, especially the main castle, which combines a roller coaster with a 4D movie experience. It's like being completely immersed in the movie. The famous Butter Beer is delicious, $5.98 a pop. We bought one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We grabbed lunch at a snack bar inside the park. The bustling magical town is filled with hidden Easter eggs and other interesting things. A true Harry Potter fan will be thrilled here. The characters in the photos on the walls of the main castle are animated, just like in the movies.

By Small shrimp balls 0219 |

The project requires shipping a package, and fingerprint unpacking is required. The boxes are already in short supply, and I finally found an empty box to send the package. The staff asked us to send the GoPro as well, so I had no choice but to find another box. Finally, when I was queuing, I found that many people did not send their bags, and they were large backpacks. I was so angry!

As soon as I walked in, I felt the Hogwarts Castle. When I saw some scenes, some decorations, and some buildings, I felt like Hahahahahahahahahaha (Harry Potter 1-7) was retrieved from the depths of my mind.

There was an attraction where you played Quidditch with Harry Potter, and you had to wear 3D glasses. The ride was designed to sit sideways, to minimize visibility, and perhaps to allow for more room for the spins. I was initially tempted to bail out, but my friends kept encouraging me, so I didn't. It was so thrilling!!! I thought it would just be a sideways swing, but when the safety device pulled me down from above, I had a foreboding feeling. Sure enough, I was constantly falling, then diving, completely suspended in the air. It lasted an incredibly long time, a full five minutes. I was utterly dizzy, and I spent half the ride with my eyes closed. I heard Harry say, "Hurry up! Follow me!" Finally, seeing him catch the Golden Snitch was so moving. It was finally over! I give myself an O (outstanding) for holding back a scream the entire time; it was truly remarkable. After getting off the conveyor belt, I was fine, but as soon as I left it, the world spun around, and my legs gave out. If it hadn't been for my friends holding me up, I would have fallen flat on my face.

By joanna |

There are three projects inside, one outdoor roller coaster, which is not very good~ The indoor one has the longest queue, which is worth playing; there was another project that I didn’t know what it was, so I went to queue, and ended up queuing for more than half an hour. After entering, I found that it was similar to a magic wand show. I don’t recommend wasting time on this project, it’s quite watery~~~ Butter beer is really delicious. I drank countless cups and personally tested that beer is better than smoothies~~ By the way, there is a kind of gummy candy in the food store in the Harry Potter park. It is long, sour and sweet and especially delicious. I strongly recommend buying more~

By Three |

The castle is very cool, and inside is the Harry Potter attraction. From what I can see, it's like a bungee jumping roller coaster with a 4D dynamic attraction! Imitating you, just like in the movie, playing that football game where you fly in the sky on a broomstick, I kind of want to go there.

This place is highly recommended, everyone must go and see it, it's very cool! Being in the movie, it's quite shocking, and it also got quite wet, but it scared my daughter!

By Photographer Pinky |

The Harry Potter area was the most interesting. In those magic shops, there were actually books that could bite people and magic brooms that could fly. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you can visit Dumbledore's office, the Room of Requirement, and all kinds of fun things. However, I didn't try them because I was in a hurry after seeing the long queue.

By Dolphin |

Inside, you can experience some of the plots from the Harry Potter movies in a fully 3D environment, which is very exciting and refreshing. Especially being in the Quidditch game is worth the price of admission.

By Sunnyyeol |

Because it is a very popular movie, there were a lot of people if we went late. The scenes inside are all imitated from movie scenes, and they are very realistic. After you go in, the staff will show you some magic from the Harry Potter movies and invite tourists to participate. The walls next to you are all covered with various magic wands. After entering the castle, there are lockers to store all your things. Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed. After storing, you have to queue up to go up. There are many props from the Harry Potter movies on display in the castle, and there are many photo frames on the walls. The portraits in the photo frames are all 3D effects, and they are always speaking lines from the movie. At the end, there is a 4D ultra-clear scene experience. The three of us sat on a seat similar to a cable car, and then started our magic journey. The cable car will take us to different scenes. The 4D ultra-clear pictures really make us feel like we are there, and it is very exciting. When we rushed from a high altitude into the sea, the three of us screamed in fear. It was really fun, but it's a pity that the time was too short. I really want to watch it more times if I have time.

By Chris |

We went straight to the Harry Potter roller coaster when we entered the park, because it is only available at Universal Studios Los Angeles. However, there were too many people. I felt the magical world that was restored in the book, which was really shocking.

Finally, after 5 o'clock, there were not many people on the Harry Potter roller coaster. I had a relaxing ride and it was not as attractive as I had imagined.

By Bird on a branch |

The popular Harry Potter Castle ~ A perfectly restored magical castle and Hogsmeade village are enough to feast your eyes...

By ffangwang |

The waiting area was meticulously designed, and every detail was incredibly realistic. Inside Hogwarts Castle, you'll see figures wandering around in murals, candles floating in the air, and see Headmaster Dumbledore's office, the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor common room, and more. It feels like you're in a real magical world. Time flies by in the midst of awe and wonder, and the waiting line no longer feels tedious or long.

This is the most popular ride in the entire studio. It's thrilling but not dangerous. Harry rides on his broom, letting you experience the wizard's perspective, soaring and diving, surrounded by monsters. It's quite exciting. This ride has the longest line, about an hour in line. Also, all packages need to be checked in, and my daughter had to go down to check it in again because she brought a magic wand.

By Uncle Erqi |

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is definitely the most popular attraction. I don't know why Harry Potter is so popular abroad, but I'm not really interested in it. But I still have to praise this attraction. The roller coaster combined with 4D technology makes you fly with Harry Potter, which is really cool.

By A lake of moonlight |

I was most excited about the Harry Potter exhibit, so I headed straight for it upon entering the park. The jingle-jingle music, the cyan buildings, the thick layers of "snow" lingering on the pointed roofs, the icicles hanging from the eaves, and the group of wizards in black robes, holding wands and chanting spells, certainly gave it a mysterious feel. However, the blazing California sun seemed a bit out of place here.

As soon as you enter the gate, you'll see the mysterious Hogwarts Express, which takes you straight to the school of witchcraft and wizardry. There's a surprise at the entrance: the handsome conductor is waiting for you to take a photo.

First up was Ollivander's Wand Shop. The scene here featured the wand selection. Although I knew it was all an illusion, the old woman's powerful presence and expressiveness still drew me into the Harry Potter story. There was nothing to do, just listen and watch. I suddenly thought, if Universal Studios really did exist in Beijing, wouldn't it be hilarious to hear the actors speaking these lines in a fluent Beijing accent? After a series of performances, the audience was ushered into a real wand shop to purchase their own wands.

Next, we arrived at the foot of Flight of the Hippogriff, Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor family-friendly roller coaster. As the ride took off, I snapped a photo of it, its eyes blinking—a truly lifelike sight.

After experiencing the "flying sensation," we arrived at the foot of Hogwarts Castle. Here, we journeyed through the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts before riding a bookcase and experiencing the sensation of soaring up and down the castle with Harry Potter (a 4K high-definition roller coaster). This was supposed to be the ultimate challenge. Unfortunately, just as the excitement was building, the bookcase suddenly stopped mid-air, as if time itself had stood still. We were forced to remain in this tilted position for nearly 30 seconds, facing the approaching demon. It was quite terrifying. However, I wasn't idle either, using those 30 seconds to explore the secrets of the castle's bookcases. I won't spoil the details here.

The station's real-time newspapers and the articulate paintings on the walls are truly amazing! It is modern technology that allows us to bring the magic of our imagination into the real world.

After a thrilling and fantastic journey, you can go shopping in the shops in the city. You will find surprises in almost every shop. For example

A magic book that can fly and bite people. If you observe carefully, you will find that its blinking eyes are still very bright.

At the same time, you can also taste the butter beer, magic carrots and pumpkin juice that appeared in the movie. However, in order to save time, we did not stay for too long.

By Real is too lazy to think about ID |

A must-go for Harry Potter fans, no explanation needed!!!

By Henman |

I grew up watching Harry Potter, so I have to come here to take a look. The souvenirs inside are average, but the architecture is really beautiful.

By Vivian |

Hogsmeade, the Harry Potter land, was my absolute favorite. My previous visit to Universal Studios Singapore didn't have a Harry Potter land. Every detail was faithfully recreated from the Harry Potter novels and films. An interesting backstory, perhaps unbeknownst to many, is why the Harry Potter films appear at Universal Studios, even though Warner Bros. holds the copyright to the films. Warner Bros. doesn't have its own theme parks, so they leased the rights to the film franchise to Universal Studios for development. For us fans, it was incredibly thrilling to see everything in the Wizarding World come alive right before our eyes, including a real wand shop.

Hogwarts Castle, Mr. Weasley's modified magic car, Platform 9 3/4, the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade Village, the Hog's Head Inn, and the Wizarding Joke Shop run by the Weasley brothers.

You can also enjoy pumpkin juice, one of the two most popular drinks in the wizarding world, right up there with Butterbeer. As for the taste… does it even matter? Those were the pumpkin juice and Butterbeer Harry Potter had.

By COCOOOOOOOOOi |

The shops on both sides of the street are filled with all kinds of Harry Potter-related merchandise, exhibits, and buildings, such as the car Ron drove to pick up Harry after he escaped from home, the hat that selected the school, strange-flavored beans, chocolate frogs, and trains...

There are even shops that sell walking sticks! Many of them can use "magic" in certain places, such as in front of shop windows, to make things move.

Then, we queued like crazy to get into the castle area. Getting in seemed smooth, but the line twisted and turned, winding back around and back again. The biggest problem was that it was outdoors, without any shade, and it was 40 degrees Celsius! There were water spray fans everywhere, but many people refused to leave, and some even guzzled the drinking water.

There is a locker when you enter the castle. You are required to store your belongings, including cameras, backpacks, and mobile phones.

The operation is very simple, just click rent and then press your fingerprint as required.

Make sure the cabinet is always open, otherwise it will lock if it closes by itself due to the spring. If you want to take something out, you must take it all at once, otherwise you will have to rent it again if you want to close it again.

I won't talk about the castle, which simulates the interior of Harry Potter's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It's very dark and can't be seen clearly in the photo.

By Yiyi's mother |

Put on the Gryffindor uniform and rush to Harry Potter Castle.

We followed Harry Potter on his broom through the magic school. It was a more thrilling 4D experience, with spinning, screaming, and a sudden malfunction of the car hanging in the air with a white mist all around. We were still jet-lagged and our legs were shaking after getting off the plane.

By Swing, swing, swing, swing |

The most exciting attraction in Harry Potter is the roller coaster with scene simulation and image interaction

It was really exciting. I almost vomited after coming down.

By Eva |

It reminded me of Harry Potter's arrival at school: the streets were lined with adorable shops, with children and adults casting spells in the windows. The teacher portraits on the school walls moved and spoke, and playing a game of Quidditch with a 3D Harry flying over the school on his broomstick was a real treat for any Harry Potter fan.

By Sony Girls |

It is the most popular ride in the entire park. We went there after lunch while one of us looked after the child and the other used the single-passenger channel, eliminating the need to wait for bag storage and queuing in half an hour, which normally takes two hours.

By Tu Mi Feng Lin |

Familiar movie design made me feel like I'd stepped into the world of Harry Potter. The first attraction, the magic wands, felt like a kiddie experience, with a repetitive movie scene and a variety of wands for sale. The line was 20 minutes, and the experience itself was 10 minutes, which was relatively short. By the time I got to the other attractions in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the line was already at least 90 minutes long. I gave up and moved on to my next destination.

By Ma Ling Suer |

As expected, the queue at the entrance was incredibly long. Judging by the sign next to the line, it should take over an hour to queue. The wait wasn't boring at all. The line actually snaked around the "castle." Turning a corner, I saw familiar scenes from the Harry Potter movies and books. Later in the queue, we actually entered the castle. The Iron Trio—Harry, Ron, and Hermione—were there, inviting us on a film about the forbidden journey. In the dim light, they felt like real people! Dumbledore's office and the room filled with animated portraits of various characters completely immerse me in the world... Anyway, I'm a Gryffindor, so I don't care! !!!

There is no way to express my thoughts during the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey project and I don’t want to spoil it because no matter what, as long as you are a Harry Potter fan, you will definitely enjoy it and be left wanting more!!!

By Hey_Huahua |

As a veteran Harry Potter fan, I spent the entire morning (a morning when not many people were around) in Hogsmeade (after entering the Harry Potter theme park, the first thing you see is Hogsmeade, and further inside is the Hogwarts Castle, where you can play the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Forest project), taking photos, strolling, and shopping.

I was so excited when I saw the gate to the Harry Potter theme park!

Right after entering the theme park, there's a train to Hogwarts. Hahaha! It would be so great if I could actually ride on it!

When drinking Butterbeer, you must take a picture of the butter on your lips! Butterbeer is quite delicious, although my boyfriend thinks it’s just average, haha, maybe it’s because I have a fan filter!

There are places in the theme park where you can use magic wands. You say spells and perform actions in specific places, and magical things will appear!

At that time, I didn’t know why we had to queue to enter Ollivander’s. I thought there were too many people buying wands so we had to enter in batches.

When it was our turn, we realized that once we entered Ollivander's, we were like stepping into the scene where Harry chose his wand. The "magicians" would recreate that scene and choose one lucky person to have their own wand. As the novel says, it's not the magician who chooses the wand, but the wand that chooses you.

After the "magicians" reenacted the scene, they opened another door, revealing the actual wand purchase area. Inside, there were numerous wands, each chosen based on the character. Generally, wands come in two types: non-magic ($15) and magic-capable ($45). Initially, I took Hermione's non-magic wand as a souvenir. Besides, a magic wand only works in certain locations within the park; it would become a non-magic wand once you take it home! Later, as we were about to check out, we noticed the wand packaging said "Made in China." So, we silently pulled out our phones and checked online. A wand was 19 yuan, and no more than 50 yuan, enough for gifts to friends and family. So, that's how I love shopping online. So, we put the wand down. We also had no interest in buying the wizard robes we saw in the gift shop later. It wasn't worth it. We might just take pictures of them in the park, but they'd just be in the back of our wardrobe when we got home!

By _Han Xiaodan |

I spent most of the day in Universal Studios and rode the Harry Potter 4K roller coaster (this is highly recommended. It was closed when I went there, but it opened two hours later. I quickly lined up, and then took advantage of the benefits of being a single dog and got a Single Pass. I rode it in more than 20 minutes). There was also a choir performance in front of the castle. The performers held toads in their hands and sang songs from the movie. It felt like I had really returned to the world of Harry Potter.

By Leung A Lun |

At 7:30, we entered the Harry Potter area to experience the castle at night. Even better, there were no lines at night. What's more, during the day, it took two hours to queue? After 7:00, there was no waiting at all, and we could walk straight to our seats. It was a perfect opportunity to do it over and over again.

By July of Freedom |

I opened my eyes briefly during the Harry Potter film, and then everyone closed theirs. Even though it's a virtual roller coaster, the visuals and experience were so realistic, it's only natural for a coward like me to be scared.

By swear-zqz |

The most famous is the Harry Potter theme park, which is a paradise for Harry Potter fans. There is a Three Broomsticks where you can drink delicious butter beer, a small shop selling wands and wizard robes, and you can also play Quidditch with Harry Potter to drive away Voldemort. It is the best experience project in the whole park!

By Xie Lidong Leo |

The park opens at 9:00 AM, but the Harry Potter castle is open after 8:00 AM. The rides inside also open earlier, so we took advantage of the low crowds and went for one. The 4D effect was stunning. I rode a broomstick with Harry Potter, playing Quidditch and battling Voldemort. The ride felt so realistic that the weightlessness of the downward plunge scared me so much that I closed my eyes and couldn't bear to look. Haha.

After the main ride, there is a small roller coaster next to it. The whole ride only takes about 15-20 seconds, but it is very fast, with many sharp turns and ups and downs. I wanted to use it to calm down, but it turned out to be quite thrilling.

I browsed the wand shop inside the castle and found wands for every character in the Harry Potter books: Harry Potter, Dumbledore, Voldemort, Snape, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Sirius Black, the Weasley brothers, Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody, and more. After a few rounds of searching, I finally chose Voldemort's white wand; it looked unique and cool.

By The taste of fruit |

There is a forbidden journey hidden in the magic school. Follow Harry Potter and his friends through the classrooms and corridors, and fly up and down in the castle. Although it is a virtual roller coaster, the irregular twisting seats plus the 4D effect really made me dizzy. I didn't feel excited and just wanted to jump off the broom.

Everyone says this project is very exciting, but I regret getting myself dizzy right from the start.

By oldsnow |

The entrance opens into a long corridor lined with scenes from various magical worlds. Just the corridor itself is a feast for the eyes! Once on board, you'll experience the magical world with Harry Potter. The animations will absolutely thrill and astound you. The swaying chairs and rotating screens make you feel like you're flying through a magical world. This place truly fulfills every Harry Potter fan's fantasy. I felt like I could stay here for a year, but in the end, my husband dragged me away.

The souvenirs sold here include notebooks, pins, sweaters, wands, cloaks, etc. I really want to pack them all up and take them home!

By me·Meng |

Many people came wearing the school uniforms and robes from the show, and it felt like they had entered a magical world. As soon as we entered the park, the conductor and the train were waiting at Platform 9 and 3/4.

There are two roller coasters in the Harry Potter park. One is Flight of the Hippogriff, a small roller coaster that lasts less than 2 minutes and is optional. The other is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, one of the most popular attractions.

After checking in at Hogwarts, I gradually entered Harry's world by lining up. The animated paintings, moving newspapers, and the Sorting Hat in the dormitories—every scene brought back memories, completely forgetting the pain of waiting in line and only regretting not having enough time to take good photos.

The roller coaster is no longer mechanical, it is basically a 4D+ special effects mode, without the thrill of up and down acceleration (of course there is some excitement, but after engineering students step away and look at the mechanical equipment, there is no thrill at all), it is more about the plot pulling you into another world.

In the Forbidden Journey, visitors can play a Quidditch match as a Quidditch player, even riding a broomstick and climbing walls, fulfilling a childhood dream. The Harry Potter shop is also a must-see, featuring slugs, jelly beans, owls, magic wands...the worlds described in the books are all brought to life here. A professional choir performs as you enter and exit the park, and it's truly beautiful!

By Teacher Wu |

The place I spent the longest time at Universal Studios was Harry Potter World! As a die-hard Harry Potter fan, I've imagined countless times what it would be like to visit this fantasy world. From the moment I stepped into the park, to the end of my evening tour, and then to the closing time, my love for it was beyond words.

When I picked up a Hedwig, I couldn't help but get red in the eyes with excitement. My friends laughed at me and said you don't understand this feeling. Years of love and dreams have come true. Maybe as a Harry Potter fan, you can understand.

By Zhu Xiaomao |

My favorite part of the entire park was the Harry Potter section. The setting was a small village that looked like a cross between Hogsmog and Diagon Alley. At the end of the alley was Hogwarts Castle. The village was filled with shops selling wands, uniforms, and owls. It was thrilling! Of course, a Butterbeer was a must. The 4D roller coaster was a replica of the Forbidden Forest in the second film. While thrilling, it wasn't scary at all. Seeing familiar scenes made me almost cry—perhaps it was just the nostalgia. I happily grabbed a Hogwarts uniform, but after asking the price, I quietly put it down. I vowed to myself that I'd buy a full set when I could afford it!

By My name is Zao Zao |

It's so memorable and really makes you feel like you're flying over Hogwarts on a broomstick!

By Bo |

There's a Harry Potter roller coaster ride that's really fun. It's not a roller coaster, but it spins back and forth, simulating Harry Potter riding a broomstick. I highly recommend it, it's so much fun. Besides this ride, the entire Harry Potter area is filled with shops and interactive activities. The shops have different wands for each character, and there's a reference to who owns them. It's really nice, and the price is also very good at $49 each.

By Far Yoana |

I wonder if Universal Studios Beijing has a Harry Potter theme park. It's so much fun, I won't spoil the details. If you plan to do it multiple times, it's definitely worth it!

By leaf |

First, we checked in our bags, which were all self-service. I'd had to do that before, and it cost $5 to play the Mummy. This time, it was free, which was fantastic. Then we lined up, but I had no idea what we were waiting for. It turned out the "castle" inside was actually a "castle"—a recreation of Hogwarts—and it was incredibly realistic! We wandered around, admiring it, passing the time. Finally, the ride revealed itself: a cantilevered indoor roller coaster. It's an old trope, but it's been completely upgraded. The combination of realism, 3D, wind, fog, thunder, and fire made you feel like you were flying up and down the court with Harry on a broomstick. The Dementors were sucking your soul, the dragon was chasing you, and the fireballs were blasting holes right in front of you. It was incredibly immersive. I even took a peek at the scenery along the way. So much of it was real. It was definitely the biggest surprise of the trip, bar none.

After Harry Potter came out, I really wanted to do it again. But after thinking about it, I decided not to. Some things are exciting once, but they become boring the second time.


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