Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Studios Florida is home to one part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—the Diagon Alley area—at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. This immersive themed land brings to life the bustling London-based wizarding area from the Harry Potter series.

Location & How to Visit

Located within Universal Studios Florida theme park, Diagon Alley features iconic locations such as the Leaky Cauldron restaurant, Ollivanders wand shop, and Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Visitors enter Diagon Alley through London-themed streets, including King's Cross Station, where you can ride the Hogwarts Express train to the other Harry Potter land, Hogsmeade, at Universal's Islands of Adventure park.

You need a valid Universal Orlando Resort ticket for Universal Studios Florida, and to experience the Hogwarts Express, a two-park pass is required as it connects Diagon Alley with Hogsmeade across the two parks.

Diagon Alley offers themed rides, notably Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, a 3D motion-based steel roller coaster through the wizard bank vaults.

The area includes many shops, restaurants, and live interactive experiences, including the chance to buy Butterbeer and participate in wand magic at interactive locations.

Additional Harry Potter Experiences at Universal Orlando

Hogsmeade is located at Universal Islands of Adventure and includes Hogwarts Castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure coaster, and Flight of the Hippogriff family coaster.

The Hogwarts Express train ride links Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, delivering a fully immersive experience between the two parks that requires a park-to-park ticket.

How to Best See It

Plan to visit both parks for the full Harry Potter experience.

Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially for popular attractions like Escape from Gringotts and Forbidden Journey.

Interactive wand magic locations allow visitors to perform spells, enhancing the immersion.

Dining options in Diagon Alley include the Leaky Cauldron, while Hogsmeade offers the Three Broomsticks.

Summary

Location: Universal Studios Florida, part of Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida.

How to See: Visit Diagon Alley within Universal Studios Florida; ride Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure for the full Wizarding World tour.

Key Attractions: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, shops and dining in Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express train.