Area Information
Shopping & Dining
Welcome to Hogsmeade!
Muggles are invited, on this very special day, to wander and explore the magical streets of Hogsmeade! In this wizard’s world there’s no end of incredible things to discover! You can find writing supplies and send a postcard from The Owl Post and get your Quidditch on at Dervish and Bangles. Honeydukes has all the candy and sweets you could ever want, but beware the unusual flavors of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans! Ollivanders gives each aspiring wizard or witch the opportunity to find their own perfect wand. If you’re looking for something darker, try Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods and find everything from Hogwarts sweatshirts and scarves to Deatheater masks and Quidditch apparel. When you’re in between rides, browse the stores and sample the butterbeer in Hogsmeade!
Dining at The Three Broomsticks!
When you’ve shopped until your muggle feet can’t walk anymore, stop by The Three Broomsticks for a butterbeer, pumpkin juice, and a hearty meal. If you’d rather sample a variety of specialty drinks, head to the back to the Hog’s Head pub. At The Three Broomsticks there’s something to satisfy everyone, from dinner to desert.
Magical Rides
The Forbidden Journey
Wind your way through the halls and classrooms at Hogwarts as you journey towards The Forbidden Journey! See Dumbledore’s office, Gryffindor Commons, and the Defense Against Dark Arts classroom, among other iconic movie locations. This revolutionary and unique ride puts guests up close to magical creatures as they soar through the skies!
The Flight of the Hippogriff
Take a lesson from Hagrid as you learn how to approach a hippogriff. Then climb aboard on your very own training flight and swoop past Hagrid’s hut, diving through the pumpkin patch, and spinning through the sky! Don’t forget to bow to the hippogriff before you get started, and hold on tight as you leave the earth behind!
The Dragon Challenge
Take part in the challenge and danger of the Tri-Wizard Championship as you take on the dragon! Choose between the Chinese Fireball and the Hungarian Horntail before climbing aboard for a ride like no other! Chase your competing dragon through the skies, as you twist, flip, loop, and very nearly collide! With two unique dragons to ride, each with a completely different path, this roller coaster is fun over and over and over again.
Ticket Options
Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is part of your Islands of Adventure ticket price; however, due to the popularity of this new attraction, Universal Studios Orlando recommends that guests purchase the 2-day ticket with park-to-park access (at least). Talk to you concierge for more recommendations and ideas about how you can get the most out of your time at this park.
You can check the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure calendars here.
