The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: An Overview

 

OVERVIEW:
This is the largest area in the whole park, and also the most magical. It combines both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade from Orlando, taking the best of both worlds in one immersive experience.

In London, guests see it from Hollywood. They see King's Cross Station, London buildings, and Grimmauld Place, alongside the Knight Bus. Here is where they head through the brick wall and into Diagon Alley, complete with many shops and restaurants.

In Hogsmeade is even more magic. Here, guests can go flying with Harry himself, drinking some butter beer, or taking a ride through the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid. Also here are more shops and restaurants.

However, this is not a complete recreation of the Orlando areas. There is a lake with the Durmstrang ship near Hogwarts, as well as the Beauxbatons carriage near the station. Diagon Alley is slightly smaller too. Since this is just one park, guests can take the Hogwarts Express from one end to the other, but it's still an impressive journey.

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