Real-life Hogwarts Express Train Debuts At Universal Orlando, Bringing Muggles From Diagon Alley To Hogwarts And Back - Inside the Magic

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Hogwarts Express

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17 Comments

  1. Greg

    So, was it just a rumor that there would be multiple combinations of scenes on the ride, or is that maybe a future looking idea?

    1. Ricky Brigante

      Not a rumor. It’s something they’re planning down the line. For now, it is the same show every time.

  2. Nicole

    Ricky,

    Did you note any express lines at the station in Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley?

    1. Ricky Brigante

      I did not, but I sped through the empty queue pretty quickly.

    2. jj

      Is there or is there not a hologram wall to go through between 9and 11? I was looking foreword to that.

  3. Thanks for all of the photos. We have plans to go this September – simply cannot wait.

  4. Drake

    So Diagon Alley is in Universal Studios not Islands of Adventure? I’ve been under the impression the train ride was all a required part of getting there from the Hogsmeade area. That’s good to know I would’ve wasted my money on a Islands of Adventure ticket.

    1. Denise

      It’s my understanding you will have to have a park-to-park ticket to ride the train.

    2. Ricky Brigante

      That is correct. Diagon is part of USF. To ride the train, you will need a 2-park ticket.

  5. Al Parks

    Just pointing out that the “mock perfume ad” is from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Nothing important. Just a trivia.

  6. Mary Beth

    Any word on accessibility? I know Universal is notoriously restrictive.

    1. Ricky Brigante

      The hallway getting onto the Hogwarts Express is definitely a tight squeeze. I’m not sure of the details though.

  7. The Chad

    I know the ride is “all ages” but will it be possible to pack a stroller with you on the train?

    1. Umbridge

      The Hogwarts Express has a handicap cabin, so you can take the stroller in there.

  8. Debbie

    I went on it Tuesday the 02/07/14 it was amazing all the above and more the atmosphere and the ride was awesome

  9. keith

    Imagine a kid goes to Universal for the first time. Eventually, he ends up on the Hogwarts Express expecting just another ride. However, when he gets off, he will be astounded to be somewhere else entirely…right in the middle of Harry Potter. It’s a brilliant and well thought out scenario that eclipses any other movie inspired ride. I can’t wait to go!

  10. Umbridge

    I have reservations for an on-site hotel, so I get into the park one hour before everyone else. Is the Hogwarts Express open before the park opens to everyone?

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