Should I go to Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley first?

Should I go to Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade first? Hogsmeade should definitely be your first destination. Not only does it have more rides, but it also has the most popular rides. In order to beat the rush, you should get there as soon as possible and check it off your list!

Can you walk from Diagon Alley to Hogsmeade?

There are 2 'set' areas - Diagonal alley in universal studios with the fire breathing dragon and Hogsmeade in Islands of adventure. Both you can walk through without going on rides and both have a stage area with regular character performances.

Can you do both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley in one day?

It's actually really easy to see both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter without feeling rushed in one day. Especially, if you plan to arrive early and stay late.

How long does it take to walk from Diagon Alley to Hogsmeade?

This can take 10 - 15 minutes. This is if you are lucky to load on the first train. Once you arrive to Hogsmeade you are, probably, in at least the second wave or so of ppl who did the RD at the IOA gate.

Is Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in the same park?

All Aboard The Hogwarts™ Express

Travel between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ in Universal's Islands of Adventure.

Harry Potter Diagon Alley Vs Hogsmede at Universal Studios

Which Harry Potter park should I go to first?

Starting in either park guarantees you a great day — obviously, you're at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you really can't go wrong — but we recommend starting at Hogsmeade, catching the train over to Diagon Alley mid-day, and then coming back to Hogsmeade to finish the night.

Which Harry Potter park is better at Universal Studios?

When it comes to which Harry Potter park is better at Universal, Diagon Alley in Islands of Adventure is the clear winner. They have more shops, more merchandise, and the fun of trading your money for Gringotts bank notes. Plus, the younger kids will love the stuffed animals at the Magical Menagerie!

Which is better Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade?

Shops and magical products aside, Diagon Alley is superior to Hogsmeade because of the opportunities to bump into friends outside of Hogwarts! Hogsmeade might be pretty, but it's practically next door to the castle.

Can you do both Harry Potter parks in one day?

You can do both Wizarding World of Harry Potter worlds into one day but it would leave little time for other attractions within Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure. However, if you get a 2-day park to park ticket use one day with Harry & friends and the other seeing the rest of the attractions.

What is the best way to do Harry Potter at Universal?

Which Universal Studios is the best?

Universal Studios Hollywood is better for those looking for a one-day theme park experience and seeing behind the scenes live working set. Universal Orlando Resort is better for those looking for a theme park vacation, and to experience the Harry Potter Wizarding World.

Can you do Universal Studios in 1 day?

Can Universal Orlando Be Done in One Day? The simple answer is: Yes! it's toadally possible to fit Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure into one day. What makes park hopping easy at Universal Orlando is the fact that the two parks are right next to each other.

Is ollivanders in Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley?

Ollivanders moved to Hogsmeade just for Universal Studios. If you've read the books or seen the movies, you know that Ollivanders is technically located in Diagon Alley where most of the back-to-Hogwarts shopping occurs.

Can you walk through Hogwarts at Universal without riding the ride?

3 answers. Absolutely yes. We have walked on the non- rider path through Hogwarts several times. It is a slightly different path that takes you a bit deeper into the castle and up a staircase with talking paintings that is not normally seen on the ride path.

Is the Harry Potter Experience at Universal worth it?

Visiting The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter is worth it, especially if you are a fan of the books and films. However, even if you are not a fan, you can still enjoy the rides, shopping and dining experiences as long as you find worth in the remaining areas of the Universal Studios Orlando parks.

How many days do you need for Harry Potter world?

You Need to Visit Both Parks

And you will need at least two days to see it all. Hogwarts Castle and the surrounding Hogsmeade environs are located inside Universal Studios Florida; Diagon Alley and its shops and rides are located in the Islands of Adventure.

Does it cost extra to ride Hogwarts Express?

How Much Does It Cost To Ride The Hogwarts Express? While the Hogwarts Express ride is free you need a Universal Studios Resort park to park ticket to go on the ride as it takes you from one park to the other (either Islands of Adventure to Universal Studios or Universal Studios to Islands of Adventure).

Which park is better Universal or Islands of Adventure?

It might come up a bit short on the consistency of its aesthetics, but Islands of Adventure more than holds its own when it comes to rides. It's currently the better of the two Universal Orlando parks when it comes to attractions, with fun and action for the whole family, and a nice diversity of ride styles to boot.

How long is Diagon Alley?

Please note that, during peak crowd levels, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley uses a return-ticket system to control the amount of guests allowed inside the area at one time. Depending on how busy it is, there may be up to a three-hour wait just to get inside Diagon Alley.

Can you get Butterbeer in Diagon Alley?

Where to find it: In Diagon Alley, frozen Butterbeer is available at The Leaky Cauldron, The Fountain of Fair Fortune and The Hopping Pot. In Hogsmeade, you can get it at The Three Broomsticks, Hog's Head and two Butterbeer street carts. Hot Butterbeer is the last of the drink options (and Leap's fave).

Does escape from Gringotts make you sick?

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is a 3D motion simulator ride that includes short roller coaster sequences. The carts mildly spin between screens, as well. *Spoiler alert: There is a small drop at the beginning, but you can't see how far down it goes, which could trigger motion sickness.

What shops are in Hogsmeade?

Which park has the most Harry Potter rides?

over a year ago. There's two. IoA has Hogsmeade and Hogwarts (and more rides, though they're more thrill rides) while US has Diagon Alley with Escape from Gringotts (another thrill ride) as the sole ride.

Which park is Hogsmeade in?

Travel between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ in Universal's Islands of Adventure.

Which Universal park is better for adults?

Q: Which Universal park is best for adults? We find Universal's Islands of Adventure to be the best Universal Studios park for adults. It simply has the most exciting roller coasters and newest attractions.