The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Neighbourhood: Universal City Area
The Universal City Area of Los Angeles provides a blend of entertainment and scenic beauty. A visit to the iconic Universal Studios offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of Hollywood's most famous movies and an amusement park filled with movie-themed rides. In proximity to the studio, CityWalk serves as an open-air shopping center with numerous eateries, retail outlets, and live entertainment venues. Easy access to the Metro Red Line makes the neighborhood a convenient base for exploring wider Los Angeles. Breathtaking views of the city can be enjoyed from Mulholland Drive, adding to the allure of this enthralling neighborhood.
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Franzl-STA
Munich, Germany2,188 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
An area in Universal Studios with a sensational ride which is an indoor roller coaster in the Hogwarts school castle. The place and also the roller coaster look like they sprang from the Harry Potter movies and you experience a rapid ride in suspended seats on the roller coaster. We were at Universal Studios early on, so we only had to wait 10 minutes on a busy day. By midday you had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Written 13 January 2025
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Ottermom
Sioux Falls, SD109 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This requires half a day in itself. We started here, right when the park opened. There are wands to purchase & you are given a map to do the interactive magic experience. We ran out of time going other stuff & didn’t get to do any of those. We had a VIP tour we had to get to. Our guide took pics of us in front of the castle.
The stores are decorated great. You really need to go into each one, even the food places. We wished we had done an owl post.
Butter Beer is a must, it’s $10/cup. Do not get the Butter Beer ice cream, it tasted like regular vanilla, not worth the $$.
I’m giving it 4 stars simply because we couldn’t do the whole thing.
The stores are decorated great. You really need to go into each one, even the food places. We wished we had done an owl post.
Butter Beer is a must, it’s $10/cup. Do not get the Butter Beer ice cream, it tasted like regular vanilla, not worth the $$.
I’m giving it 4 stars simply because we couldn’t do the whole thing.
Written 17 June 2024
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Yeti1988
Denver, CO218 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Not what I would refer to as a Harry Potter fan, but I found the books and films entertaining. Again, this is another deeply immersive experience provided by Universal. From the costumes to the props to the food vendors and the rides, you feel as though you are there. Both if the rides were enjoyable. I personally enjoyed the Flight of the Hippogriff: a short but fun coaster. Also, the "wand fitting" at Ollivanders is entertaining as well. Try a frozen butterbeer while you're there! Delicious!
Written 27 June 2024
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MinnieM1928
Cambridgeshire, UK470 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The Wizarding World is incredibly well detailed, the shops are fun to browse and the atmosphere is good as there are a lot of Harry Potter fans dressed up and having a good time interacting. The only reason I have given four stars instead of five is we have visited the World in Orlando and as they have a lot more land there is far more to see and do, but it is still very well done here in Hollywood. We also had a Butterbeer which is a must try iconic drink.
Written 10 December 2024
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Claire L
Tucson, AZ3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We opted for the VIP Experience, thinking it was solely for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. However, we saw everything but Harry Potter until we left the group and explored on our own. Harry Potter World was great but we didn't get to see much of it because, by the time we finally found it and began to explore it, it was late afternoon and I was getting tired. I would go back again but not get the VIP Experience again. That was disappointing!
Written 23 April 2024
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MichaelLong1963
Colorado Springs, CO447 contributions
Oct 2019
They did a great job of replicating the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios in Orlando. I wouldn't consider myself a big Harry Potter fan and my family really enjoyed this attraction. The details that you will notice especially for big fans of this character.
When you step into this area you will feel like you stepped into one of the Harry Potter movies. It has everything you would want and can imagine. The Hogwarts Castle is unbelievable! I would recommend riding and checking out every ride and attraction and they also have live performers (check the map for times of the shows). They offer beverages and snacks that you will recognize from the movies.
When you step inside this world expect a lot of people and long lines unfortunately but you won't be disappointed after each experience. The cost into Universal is worth it to a true fan of Harry Potter just to get the full experience of this area alone. Plus you get to check out everything else Universal has to offer (once it opens back up due to the virus).
No better way to experience Harry Potter than visiting the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter." If you go you won't regret it!
When you step into this area you will feel like you stepped into one of the Harry Potter movies. It has everything you would want and can imagine. The Hogwarts Castle is unbelievable! I would recommend riding and checking out every ride and attraction and they also have live performers (check the map for times of the shows). They offer beverages and snacks that you will recognize from the movies.
When you step inside this world expect a lot of people and long lines unfortunately but you won't be disappointed after each experience. The cost into Universal is worth it to a true fan of Harry Potter just to get the full experience of this area alone. Plus you get to check out everything else Universal has to offer (once it opens back up due to the virus).
No better way to experience Harry Potter than visiting the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter." If you go you won't regret it!
Written 22 August 2020
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Livia Chauar
Milan, Italy152 contributions
Jun 2022
The park area is pretty nice, clearly most of the budget was invested on this area, and the immersive experience really gives your the feeling that you are in Hogsmeade.
There are three attractions here, and I personally thing they were pretty average. My favorite one was the thrill ride in Hogwarts, and entering the castle itself and the line experience were all incredible. If you'd need to chose one attraction, this should be it.
Flight of the hippogriff is a small coaster perfect for small children and people that don't really like roller coasters. However, due to its short duration, you really shouldn't go there if the line is over 20min long.
Ollivanders is fun if there is a child on your group!
There are three attractions here, and I personally thing they were pretty average. My favorite one was the thrill ride in Hogwarts, and entering the castle itself and the line experience were all incredible. If you'd need to chose one attraction, this should be it.
Flight of the hippogriff is a small coaster perfect for small children and people that don't really like roller coasters. However, due to its short duration, you really shouldn't go there if the line is over 20min long.
Ollivanders is fun if there is a child on your group!
Written 2 June 2022
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FamilyTraveller
Peterborough682 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This a great area of Universal even if you’re not superfans.
The Forbidden Journey ride is great, but the flight of the hippogriff ride is very short and slightly disappointing.
The set is great, and realistic. Only visit Ollivanders if you’re happy to pay $65 for a wand, because your children will definitely want one after the experience, especially if they’re the “chosen one”! The interactive wands are great.
Butterbeer is around $9.50. The foam topping is very sweet and you can probably share one between 2 of you.
The Forbidden Journey ride is great, but the flight of the hippogriff ride is very short and slightly disappointing.
The set is great, and realistic. Only visit Ollivanders if you’re happy to pay $65 for a wand, because your children will definitely want one after the experience, especially if they’re the “chosen one”! The interactive wands are great.
Butterbeer is around $9.50. The foam topping is very sweet and you can probably share one between 2 of you.
Written 16 August 2023
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shazcool
Auckland, New Zealand144 contributions
Mar 2023
Simply amazing, it takes your breath away. Beautifully designed and built, captures the authenticity so well, it likes walking through a storybook. Visitors dress as Harry Potter characters too. It was Amazing!
Written 17 May 2023
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Tofurry
Renton, WA1,059 contributions
Sept 2021
We have been to Universal Studios in FL, so the Harry Potter world wasn't new to us. It seems like an almost exact copy of what is in FL but it is still fun to be walking through Hogsmeade and the shops. You do feel like you are part of the Harry Potter books.
The 2 rides couldn't be more different. One is a small roller coaster that is really not worth riding on. They really should do more with it. The other ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, can be pretty scary as you come really close to animatronic giant spiders and dementors. The ride mechanic is very cool and really not something you find in Disneyland.
The stores in Harry Potter World are exactly what you would expect. The wand shop has walls stacked with wand boxes from floor to ceiling. You can buy house cloaks or Quidditch team uniforms in another store. And of course there is Honeydukes, where you can get candy that is described in the books.
The 2 rides couldn't be more different. One is a small roller coaster that is really not worth riding on. They really should do more with it. The other ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, can be pretty scary as you come really close to animatronic giant spiders and dementors. The ride mechanic is very cool and really not something you find in Disneyland.
The stores in Harry Potter World are exactly what you would expect. The wand shop has walls stacked with wand boxes from floor to ceiling. You can buy house cloaks or Quidditch team uniforms in another store. And of course there is Honeydukes, where you can get candy that is described in the books.
Written 5 October 2021
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Does Universal studios Hollywood Wizarding World sell the second generation interactive wand and are can you use them in universal Hollywood? Thanks!
Written 15 March 2025
How early in advance do you suggest buying tickets to the park? Can I buy day on the day of? Or do they sell out quickly? Thanks!
Written 4 January 2025
How early in advance do you suggest buying tickets to the park? Can I buy day of? Or do they sell out quickly? Thanks!
Written 4 January 2025
Is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter technically the same as Universal Studio Hollywood, i.e. it is part of the same park and you do not need to pay a separate fee for Harry Potter?
Written 23 July 2023
Yes, it's in Universal Studios grounds
Written 16 January 2025
A que hora recomiendan llegar? Dice en descripción es 1 o 2 hrs.. es así?? Se puede solo recorrer esa zona o se paga el acceso a todo el parque universal? Gracias
Written 22 March 2022
Exploring could take just an hour - but immersing yourself in the entire experience could take up to 3 hours.
Seriously, I took the whole ass day to do the other par rides and experiences, and didn't even get a chance to properly shop at HP land, because I had to stand in the queues for the rides you cant miss - them queues is LONG!
Written 7 March 2020
Hi. We are going to LA for the holidays Dec 24-Jan 2. . I know the park will be busy but is there any day that will be less crowded??
Written 21 November 2019
We went when the park opened, went straight to the ride and got on straight away no waiting.
Written 22 November 2019
Hi ! I would love to know which Harry Potter shop I could buy the time turner from as a friend is going there and I would love her to get for my granddaughter they are visiting the LA universal studios 😊
Written 12 November 2019
There is a shop easy to find that is right under the castle. That is the simple one to explain how to find and I know that it is in that one. But sure that you can find in the other gift shops as well.
Written 13 November 2019
Sophie
Karditsa, Greece
Planning to visit Los Angeles at early December,thinking of booking a Go Los Angeles city pass which includes our entrance in universal studios and I was wondering if you have to pay something extra for the Harry Potter experience or also if there is a reserve option(I’ve read somewhere about it).thank you for your time😊
Written 8 November 2019
Can I use my interactive wand at the UK Harry Potter Sudio?
Written 6 November 2019
There was lots of interactive wand spots and lessons going on around hogwarts
Written 7 November 2019
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