Step into the magical world of Harry Potter! Muggle destinations around the globe now offer immersive experiences letting fans walk in the wizarding wonderland that captivated their imaginations.
The Making of Magic in London
The Harry Potter series forever transformed London, with many real locations inspiring or featured in the books and films. Visit Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station to push your trolley through the brick wall to Hogwarts. Step into the Leadenhall Market that became Diagon Alley. Have a pint at the bustling Baronet pub, the inspiration for the Leaky Cauldron. Take a photo outside the serpentine Gringotts Wizarding Bank. Tour the Millennium Bridge destroyed by Death Eaters and the Reform Club that hosted Voldemort’s Death Eaters. The studios where the movies were filmed also offer behind-the-scenes tours. London’s streets are steeped in Potter history.
Magical Attractions in Orlando
At Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure, step into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for magical immersion. Hogsmeade Village transports visitors straight into the world of the books, from Hogwarts Castle to shopping at Honeydukes. Nearby Diagon Alley also brings J.K. Rowling’s imagination to life, with Gringotts Bank, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, the Purple Triple-Decker Knight Bus and more. Drink butterbeer, cast spells, and relive the fantasy while waiting in line for heart-racing rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and the indoor rollercoaster Wizengamot.
Muggles Take LA
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood, infusing part of the park with Hogsmeade magic. Eat at the Three Broomsticks, buy Chocolate Frogs at Honeydukes, or sip Butterbeer with souvenir mugs. Ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey through iconic scenes. Watch wand combat at Ollivander’s shop in Hogsmeade’s main square. Catch the Nighttime Lights show on Hogwarts Castle featuring projection mapping effects and special moments from the films. The Wizarding World brings fantasy to life in LA.
From London film sites to immersive theme park worlds, Harry Potter has conjured up some of the most magical destinations imaginable for Muggles. Experience spellbinding attractions that make you feel part of the beloved stories.
