How we reacted to the new Diagon Alley park opening (with Selfies)
This is how the MuggleNet staff reacts when we get excited about Diagon Alley opening up (Hint: We’re just as nerdy as you are).
Category: Theme Park
Jaws ride removed but not forgotten in Diagon Alley expansion
As many of you may or may not know, the Jaws ride at Universal Studios Orlando was closed in 2012 to make room for the Wizarding World Diagon Alley/London expansion. Now comes word that the creative team at Universal Studios has paid homage to the classic ride, which opened in 1990, by placing Jaws Easter eggs throughout Diagon Alley and London.
Universal announces Hogwarts Express soft open!
Just moments ago, Universal Orlando announced via their blog that even though Diagon Alley will not actually open until July 8 as indicated at the Diagon Alley preview event, guests at the park were treated to an early admission as part of a “soft open.” Learn more here!
Diagon Alley Roundup – Part 4: Shake, rattle, and roll
We were privy to two performances, a set of songs by the lovely Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees and a performance of “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” as seen in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1”. Both take place in the heart of Carkitt Market, which makes up a majority of Horizont Alley.
Surviving a summer visit to Universal Orlando – A Floridian’s tips for a magical Wizarding World experience
The grand opening of the WIzarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is exactly one week away! Are you planning a trip to Orlando but finding yourself wondering what the Florida weather is like in the summer or looking for tips on how to get the most out of your visit? Here are just a few of a native Floridian’s tips for surviving a summer visit to Universal Orlando!
Universal Creative discusses technology used in creating the Wizarding World
The creative team at Universal Studios recently revealed some interesting new details on the technology used at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Some exciting new technology has been put to use to make the Diagon Alley expansion even more amazing and magical than its Hogsmeade Village counterpart!
NBC to air Diagon Alley special next week!
We’ve been posting our own Diagon Alley reports all week, but it looks like there’s even more to look forward to for fans itching to get a look inside Diagon Alley! NBC will be airing a special about the creation of the expansion next week, including a behind-the-scenes look at design and construction of the park!
Diagon Alley Roundup – Part 2: There’s a rumbly in my tumbly
Over the last year I’ve eaten a few times at the Hog’s Head in Hogsmeade. The food is good yet traditional, and I would say that holds true for the fare at the Leaky Cauldron. I love that Universal is providing visitors with two mostly completely different menus, new drinks, new desserts, the works. It makes both restaurants an absolute MUST for visitors. Just save room for the Butterbeer soft serve.
Tom Felton talks the hidden gems of Diagon Alley and who he wants to play in a “Harry Potter” remake
Who would Tom Felton want to play in a remake of the “Potter” series? Find out, plus check out Tom’s tips for getting the most out of a visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, right here!
