Orlando / USA: The Harry Potter – Hogwarts Express Arrives in Time At Universal Orlando Resort …

As Universal Orlando Resort announced The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8 – allowing guests to experience even more of Harry Potter’s adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment which is connected to the lovely well-known Hogsmaede area by Hogwarts Express.

Located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley will feature shops, dining experiences and the next generation thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. The new immersive area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks. Guests will stroll through London, walk the streets of Diagon Alley and explore iconic shops, dine and embark on a thrilling rollercoaster dark ride adventure through the Gringotts bank vaults – and much more before they board the Hogwarts Express and enjoy a unique journey as they travel between London and Hogsmeade. Read more about the extraordinary Theme Area at Universal Orlando Resort in our next magazine issue. (eap)