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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley
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See More Of The Wizarding World Than Ever Before
Guests can follow in Harry Potter's footsteps as they walk through the streets of London, and enter Diagon Alley™ where they'll find many of the wizarding world's most famous establishments. Guests will dine at the Leaky Cauldron, see a wand choose a wizard at Ollivanders™ wand shop, and get ready to travel deep below Gringotts™ bank for a multi-dimensional thrill ride.
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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
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Thrill Ride
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3D/4D Simulation
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Universal Express Pass
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Lockers Available
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Minimum Height 42” (106.7cm)
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Under 48" (121.9cm): Supervising Companion Required
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Guests enter Gringotts™ bank at the far end of Diagon Alley™ and walk through the grand marble lobby where they’ll see goblins hard at work. Then, they'll take a journey through the cavernous passageways that lead deep underground as they climb aboard the groundbreaking, multi-dimensional thrill ride. This incredibly immersive ride puts guests right in the middle of the action as they navigate their way through the perils of the Gringotts vaults – encountering Harry, Ron and Hermione along the way!
Universal’s creative team worked hand-in-hand with Stuart Craig and his production team from the Harry Potter™ films to immerse guests in this pivotal scene from the final Harry Potter™ book and film.
This ride is a high-speed roller coaster that has sudden and dramatic acceleration and dropping. The movement of the vehicle also includes spinning, sudden stops and strong tilting and jarring actions.
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During an action-packed, fully-immersive journey guests will:
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Marvel at the 60-foot, fire-breathing Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon atop Gringotts™ Wizarding Bank
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Tour Gringotts™ bank and pass through the marble hall where guests will see goblins hard at work
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Race through a labyrinth of underground Gringotts™ vaults
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Encounter the villainous Death Eater, Bellatrix Lestrange, as she attempts to send guests to their doom
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Come face to face with He Who Must Not Be Named
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Experience even more mind-blowing moments
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The height requirement is 42” to ride with an adult and 48” to ride alone.
Test seating will be available outside of the attraction for guests to try before entering the queue.
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Single riders line available
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Ride is accessible via transfer for guests with wheelchairs and ECVs
Guests will need to transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair while in the queue and will need to transfer from the wheelchair to the ride vehicle at the load station.
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Loose articles are not permitted. Free lockers are available during a visit to this ride.
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There is not a walking tour of the Gringotts™ bank.
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Ride vehicle holds 12 guests
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Accessibility Information
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Test Seating Available at Attraction Entrance
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Hogwarts Express - Kings Cross Station
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Transfer to Hogsmeade™
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Kid Friendly
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Universal Express Pass
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Under 48" (121.9cm): Supervising Companion Required
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Guests with a Park-to-Park ticket can climb aboard and travel between King’s Cross Station (located at Universal Studios Florida) and Hogsmeade™ Station (located at Universal Islands of Adventure), enjoying a unique experience along each leg of the journey as they travel between the two locations. Once aboard, guests will see views of London and the British countryside outside the train windows, while encountering different characters and creatures from the Harry Potter™ films.
Guests need park-to-park admission to ride the Hogwarts™ Express.
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Guests will get to ride the legendary train and enjoy a completely immersive experience that combines themed sets, live special effects, and life-like animation to create the journey of a lifetime.
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Guests will experience a similar journey as Harry and his friends did in the books and films, including passing through the brick wall in King’s Cross Station to arrive at Platform 9 ¾™.
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The Hogwarts™ Express offers an experience that the entire family can enjoy, with two completely different experiences while traveling from King’s Cross Station to Hogsmeade Station, and back.
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Guests will see Hagrid come alongside the train on his flying motorbike, Buckbeak the Hippogriff swoop gracefully over the black lake, the Weasley twins on brooms and up to their usual antics, the Knight Bus swerving through London traffic – and other special moments and surprises
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King’s Cross Station is in London (Universal Studios Florida), which is outside of Diagon Alley™. Guests must exit the train station and then enter Diagon Alley™.
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Hogsmeade™ Station is located outside of the Hogsmeade™ arch (Universal Islands of Adventure).
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Guests will have to exit the train at each destination. They will NOT be able to stay onboard for a roundtrip experience.
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Each train cabin holds 8 people, including infants. Parties over 8 will be split. Parties of less than 8 will sit in the same cabin as other parties that contain less than 8 guests and will not be allowed their own cabin.
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The Hogwarts™ Express is wheelchair and ECV accessible. Guests may bring strollers, wheelchairs, and ECVs on the train.
Protocol for wheelchair/ECV: Guests may need to transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair to experience the entire queue. They will reunite with their ECV on the platform before boarding the train.
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Food and drinks in closed containers, including souvenir cups, and merchandise, including larger items, are allowed on the train.
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Articles left on the train or at either of the train stations will be transferred to the nearest Lost & Found location.
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Accessibility Information
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No single riders line available
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The Singing Sorceress: Celestina Warbeck & the Banshees
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Music Show
This musical performance features the ever-popular singing sensation of the Wizarding World, known from the books as Molly Weasley’s favorite singer, who she listens to on the Wizarding Wireless Network. The swinging show features never-before heard songs including, “A Cauldron Full Of Hot, Strong Love,” “You Stole My Cauldron But You Can’t Have My Heart” and “You Charmed The Heart Right Out Of Me”. These titles were all created by J.K. Rowling and the lyrics also include never-before-revealed information on Celestina’s wand from Pottermore.
Showtimes
Guests can check the Official Universal Orlando Mobile App for showtimes.
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Action Show
This stage show takes place within Carkitt Market, a covered, outdoor shopping area inspired by London’s famous markets. The show features a troupe of four from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts who have set up to perform a trunk show using stylized scenic pieces, props and puppetry fabricated by Emmy-award-winning designer Michael Curry. Curry is best known as the production designer on projects including the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show. The performers retell two of the famed tales of Beedle the Bard, a 15th-century author of wizarding fairytales. The show features “The Fountain of Fair Fortune”, in which three witches and a knight meet in their attempt to reach the Fountain in an enchanted garden, and “The Tale of the Three Brothers” – featured in the seventh film “Harry Potter™ and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” – in which three wizard brothers come face to face with Death.
Showtimes
Guests can check the Official Universal Orlando Mobile App for showtimes.
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Character Encounter
The Knight Bus provides emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard in the Harry Potter™ books and films, is located in the London area. Guests are able to meet and chat to the Knight Bus Conductor, and witness his rapport with the shrunken head hanging from the rear-view mirror. The iconic three-story, purple Knight Bus was inspired by its first appearance in the third film, “Harry Potter™ and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”
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Interactive Purchase
Guests can purchase an interactive wand in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™. They just wave their wand, recite the proper spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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Guests can purchase an interactive wand in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™. They just wave their wand, recite the proper spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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1 interactive wand and box
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1 map that marks all the locations throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ where they can put their new wand to use.
Free Replacement maps are available at Ollivanders™ at Diagon Alley™ and Dervish and Banges™ in Hogsmeade™.
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Interactive Wands will work in both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.
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Wand Types
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All Ollivanders™ wands sold in Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ will be interactive.
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We also sell multiple interactive character wands: Harry, Hermione and Dumbledore, and more.
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We also sell all character wands as non-interactive wands.
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Shutterbutton’s™ Photography Studio
Located next to Madame Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.
Products
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Shutterbutton's™ Studio Session
Price: $79.95 +tax
Guests can act out 12 scenes in the Wizarding World™ that commemorates their visit. They will receive a disk and an email link that they can use to share online. There is usually a maximum of 5-6 guests per video allowed.
Guests have the option to purchase additional DVD and photo print copies. All videos and photos are saved on file and can be purchased post visit up to 30 days from time of session.
Additional Information
Parties larger than 6 will be accommodated at no additional cost. They will simply be separated into different scenes of the same video.
If there are no reservations or no wait times, Guests will be allowed to walk-in to the Shutterbutton's experience. If the venue is busy, reservations will be honored first and walk in families will be advised on different times that they may return for the experience.
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Green Screen Photography
Price: $34.95 +tax
Guest can get still photographs with a selection of 4 backgrounds from the Wizarding World™. The 4 backgrounds are: Duel in Diagon Alley™, Knockturn Alley with Lumos spell and Bellatrix's Wanted Poster, Nighttime Diagon Alley™ Family Shot and Hogwarts™ Castle Family Shot.
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Vacation Package Fulfillment
Guests who purchased a vacation package through Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations (UPRV) will receive a Boca ticket (Paper Ticket) that they present at Shutterbutton's™ in Diagon Alley™ at their reserved time. Reservations are required.
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Guests booking via UPRV will have varying time slots to pick from that will vary throughout the season. Later time slots can be selected during peak times.
Operations
Shutterbutton's™ provides Potter™ robes during the session. Guests can wear their own Potter™ robes as long as they don't have any shade of green that could interfere with the "green screen" used to shoot the video.
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Apparel | Toys | Souvenirs | Collectibles | Gifts | Jewelry
Guests who want to discover the darker side of magic will be able to explore Knockturn Alley and visit one of its most infamous shops, Borgin and Burkes™. This Dark Arts specialty shop offers a wide variety of Dark objects, such as Death Eater masks, skulls, and other sinister items.
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Souvenirs | Gifts
Travel in style! Visit Globus Mundi - the official travel agency of the Wizarding World located in Diagon Alley™. Featuring an assortment of apparel and souvenirs representing this magical travel brand.
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Souvenirs | Collectibles | Gifts
This is a place where guests are able to interact with a Gringotts™ bank goblin and exchange their Muggle™ currency for Wizarding Bank Notes.
This experience also serves as a merchandise location.
Gringotts™ Bank Notes
Accepted throughout Universal Orlando anywhere cash is accepted. This includes Third Party Concessionaires and Off-Site Merchandise locations (airport stores, resort hotels).
Sample Bank Notes
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Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions
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Apparel | Collectibles | Gifts | Jewelry
Here, guests will find a variety of wizardwear such as a selection of Hogwarts™ school uniforms, ties, scarves, jumpers and cardigans, authentic wizard’s robes and character costumes, as well as other apparel and jewelry fashion items inspired by the four school houses of Gryffindor™, Ravenclaw™, Hufflepuff™ and Slytherin™. Don’t forget to top it all off with a new wizard hat from the finest and most fashionable assortment in Diagon Alley™.
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Apparel | Toys | Gifts
Here, guests will be able to shop for furry, feathered, or scaly creatures of all shapes and sizes. Magical Menagerie features a variety of magical plush animals, such as Owls, Hippogriffs, and Unicorns.
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Toys | Souvenirs | Collectibles | Gifts
Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C., Ollivanders™ is one of the wizarding world’s premier wand shops. Surrounded by towering walls of thousands of wand boxes stacked to the ceiling, visitors are able to witness the magical experience of how a wand chooses a wizard. Here, guests are also able to purchase their own unique Ollivanders™ wands, or select one of the many replica wands used by their favorite Harry Potter™ characters.
This experience serves as a merchandise location.
Interactive Wands
In addition to purchasing replica wands, guests can purchase an Interactive Wand and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™. Wave their wand, recite the spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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Guests can purchase an interactive wand in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™. They just wave their wand, recite the proper spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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1 interactive wand and box
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1 map that marks all the locations throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ where they can put their new wand to use.
Free Replacement maps are available at Ollivanders™ at Diagon Alley™ and Dervish and Banges™ in Hogsmeade™.
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Interactive Wands will work in both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.
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Wand Types
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All Ollivanders™ wands sold in Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ will be interactive.
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We also sell multiple interactive character wands: Harry, Hermione and Dumbledore, and more.
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We also sell all character wands as non-interactive wands.
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This interactive experience is also available at Ollivanders™ in Hogsmeade™ at Universal Islands of Adventure.
Wand Engraving Service
Guests can personalize select interactive wands by utilizing an engraving service! This is available for select interactive wands purchased that same day at Universal Orlando.
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Quality Quidditch Supplies
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Apparel | Toys | Souvenirs | Gifts
Quality Quidditch™ Supplies is the destination to find everything guests will need to play the most popular sport in the wizarding world! The shop carries a wide assortment of Quidditch™ apparel and equipment including Quidditch™ sweaters, brooms, Golden Snitches, Bludgers, Bludger bats, Quaffles and more! Whether they are a fan of the Holyhead Harpies, the Chudley Cannons, Ireland, or Bulgaria, guests can show their team spirit with apparel, hats, pennants, and accessories themed around their favorite teams.
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Souvenirs | Collectibles | Gifts
Scribbulus is an incredible stationery shop that features authentic writing implements and products such as feather quills, ink and inkwells, bookmarks, journals, parchment paper, seals, stationery sets and postcards.
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Shutterbutton's Photography Store
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Souvenirs | Gifts
Guests are able to purchase a moving portrait of themselves that commemorates their visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. The guest is placed in scenes throughout spanning both Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™.
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Souvenirs
Guests can purchase a variety of treats including:
Located in Carkitt Market behind Weasley's Wizard Wheezes and Quality Quidditch™ Supplies
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Toys | Souvenirs | Collectibles
In this legendary wandmaker’s shop guests can choose from a wide assortment of Harry Potter™ film character wand replicas, and more.
Interactive Wands
In addition to purchasing replica wands, guests can purchase an Interactive Wand and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™. Wave their wand, recite the spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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Guests can purchase an interactive wand in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Diagon Alley™ and Hogsmeade™. They just wave their wand, recite the proper spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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1 interactive wand and box
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1 map that marks all the locations throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ where they can put their new wand to use.
Free Replacement maps are available at Ollivanders™ at Diagon Alley™ and Dervish and Banges™ in Hogsmeade™.
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Interactive Wands will work in both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.
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Wand Types
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All Ollivanders™ wands sold in Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ will be interactive.
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We also sell multiple interactive character wands: Harry, Hermione and Dumbledore, and more.
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We also sell all character wands as non-interactive wands.
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Apparel | Toys | Souvenirs | Gifts
Guests are able to experience Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. Once inside this incredibly colorful three-story colorful shop, visitors will find a remarkable cornucopia of novelty items, magical jokes, and toys to please and amaze the mischievous child in everyone. Some of the most unique and popular items include Skiving Snack Boxes, Decoy Detonators, Extendable Ears, Pygmy Puffs, Fanged Flyers, Boxing Telescopes and more!
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Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment
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Apparel | Sundries | Toys | Souvenirs | Collectibles | Gifts | Jewelry
For guests looking to round out their assortment of wizarding essentials, Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment is a destination that cannot be missed. At Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment, visitors will find a variety of wizarding wares and supplies including telescopes, binoculars, armillary spheres, compasses, magnifying glasses and hourglasses. Don’t miss the unique selection of apparel and accessory products from their favorite Hogwarts™ house! Basic medicines and supplies (like pain medication, bandages, etc.) are able to be purchased here.
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The Leaky Cauldron™ is a small, grubby-looking pub and inn. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry stayed there for several weeks over the summer before heading off to Hogwarts™ for his third year.
Leaky Cauldron™ is a "pub style" restaurant. Guests enter the restaurant and walk through a queue to order their food. They are then seated by a host and their food is brought out to them by a food runner.
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Location
Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida
Dining Hours
Lunch and Dinner daily
(subject to change)
Menu
Beverages are not included in the breakfast and are an additional cost.
Breakfast Hours
Until 10:30am
Service Type
Quick Service
Meal Type
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages Available (21+ With Valid ID), Healthy Options
Reservations
This venue does not accept reservations. The breakfast portion below can be pre-sold through Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations UPRV bookings.
Leaky Cauldron™ Breakfast
Leaky Cauldron™ Breakfast is able to be added to any vacation package (except Tickets and Features Only) or it can be booked by the Universal Orlando Ticket Center at the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels (if available). Length of stay restrictions have been placed on the breakfasts when offered in non-WWoHP packages.
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Outer US packages will require a minimum 3 nights Length of Stay to book.
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FL Resident Packages will require a minimum 2 nights Length of Stay to book.
Time
Breakfast is available until 10am. Guests without a booking are able to walk up to the venue and request seating, but it is first come first serve.
Mobile Food Ordering
Guests can place breakfast orders via the Mobile Food Ordering function on the official Universal Orlando App. It is possible to place an order via the app and have the line at the restaurant be cut off so the venue can flip over to lunch service at 10:30am.
Additional Details
At peak times, the Mobile Food Ordering option in the Universal Orlando App for breakfast reservations and walk-ins will be turned off due to the amount of Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations (UPRV) Bookings that day.
Beverages are not included in the breakfast and are an additional cost.
Dietary Needs
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Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour
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In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry enjoyed numerous ice-cream sundaes here, compliments of Florean Fortescue himself, as he worked on his homework one summer.
Wizards and Muggles™ of every age can indulge in scoop and soft-serve ice-creams here, with fantastic flavours like Butterbeer™, Granny Smith, Earl Grey and Lavender, Chocolate Chili, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Blondie, Chocolate and Raspberry, and more. The ice-cream parlour also offers bottled Pumpkin Juice™, ciders, teas, and water. Continental breakfast items such as pastries; Battenberg cake, crumble cake, and shortbread are available in the morning hours.
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Location
Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida
Dining Hours
Times vary, visit location or see Guest Services for details.
Menu
Meals Served
Snacks & Beverages
Dietary Needs
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Eternelle's Elixir of Refreshment Card
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In Horizont Alley – a street branching off Diagon Alley – guests can enjoy delicious elixirs from Eternelle’s Elixir of Refreshment. By adding these magical elixirs to Gillywater, guests see their drink transform before their eyes and experience delightful flavor surprises.
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Location
Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida
Menu
Potion Varieties:
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Elixir to Induce Euphoria
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Nestled within the activity of Carkitt Market at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ is this walk-up counter where guests can cool off with a variety of delicious drinks. Want to know an inside tip? It's also a great place for guests to grab a cup of Butterbeer™ ice-cream, as well as a light snack before strolling over to watch a live performance by Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees.
Aside from Butterbeer™, guests can try exclusive Diagon Alley™ drinks like Tongue Tying Lemon Squash, Otter’s Fizzy Orange Juice, Peachtree Fizzing Tea, Fishy Green Ale, and our Wizard’s Brew and Dragon Scale beers.
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Location
Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida
Dining Hours
Times vary, visit location or see Guest Services for details.
Service Type
Quick Service
Meals Served
Snacks & Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages Available (21+ With Valid ID)
Dietary Needs
See full menu > for allergen information.
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Named for one of the fables in The Tales of Beedle the Bard (a collection of children's stories that many young witches and wizards grew up reading), The Fountain of Fair Fortune serves a variety of beers and other beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Non-alcoholic offerings include Butterbeer™, Frozen Butterbeer™, Pumpkin Juice™, Gillywater (bottled water), Fishy Green Ale, and Otter’s Fizzy Orange Juice.
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Location
Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida
Dining Hours
Times vary, visit location or see Guest Services for details.
Menu
Meals Served
Snacks & Beverages, Coca-Cola freestyle®, Healthy Options
Service Type
Quick Service
Dietary Needs
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The 7 different types of Butterbeer™ concoctions found throughout the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™ are:
Butterbeer™ does not contain caffeine.
Cold Butterbeer™
Leaky Cauldron™
The Fountain of Fair Fortune
The Hopping Pot
Sugarplum's Sweet Shop
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Frozen Butterbeer™
Leaky Cauldron™
The Fountain of Fair Fortune
The Hopping Pot
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Hot Butterbeer™
Leaky Cauldron™
The Hopping Pot
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Butterbeer™ Potted Cream
Leaky Cauldron™
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Butterbeer™ Fudge
Sugarplum's Sweet Shop
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Butterbeer™ Ice Cream
Leaky Cauldron™
Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlor
The Hopping Pot
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Non-Dairy Butterbeer™
(Cold & Frozen)
Butterbeer™, the iconic drink at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, is also available as a non-dairy vegan-friendly version as well. Available at the following locations:
Hot Butterbeer will not be available as a non-dairy alternative.
While the ingredients are proprietary and will not be given out, guests can email the Food Allergy team to check if it’s safe for them to drink with their allergy.
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“While we can’t reveal the specific recipe, we can share that the non-dairy option allows guests to still enjoy the beloved Butterbeer taste while accommodating vegan dietary needs.”
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Service Type
Beverages
Dietary Needs
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King's Cross Food & Beverage Kiosk
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Vegan option available: Shephard's Pasty Pie.
Snacks & Beverages
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