The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida

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This week on the podcast we are off to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida and we’re taking you with us!

On this episode, we take you on our weekend adventure to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We visited Diagon Alley, drank Butterbeer at the Leaky Cauldron, rode the Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade, bought a wand and practiced magic, shopped for Hogwarts gear, drank more Butterbeer, rode the rides through Gringotts and Hogwarts and saw a light show on the castle at night.

This truly was a magical weekend and we’re excited to share with you all the things we loved, how we spent the weekend, and much more!

Enjoy!

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Why we wanted to go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida
  • First impressions getting to the park
  • Eating at the Leaky Cauldron and enjoying hot Butterbeer
  • Riding the Escape from Gringotts, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and taking the Hogwarts Express from Diagon Alley to Hogsmeade
  • Why we got an Express Pass for Day 1
  • Seeing the Hogwarts Castle at night
  • Why you should ride the Hogwarts Express both ways
  • Why we decided to purchase a wand and the fun we had with it!
  • The experience and the details are what make the park really amazing
  • Why shopping is a must at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • How we spent Day 2 at the park and our final thoughts on our weekend there
  • Our top 3 highlights from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • And much more… Here’s the episode!

Additional Resources on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: 

15 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hacks

17 Hidden Gems Fans Should Look for in Diagon Alley 

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