{"id":32170,"date":"2014-01-23T19:40:46","date_gmt":"2014-01-24T00:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=32170"},"modified":"2022-05-05T13:36:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:36:24","slug":"diagon-alley-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/diagon-alley-details\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter &#8211; Diagon Alley Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_32183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32183\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32183 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Today Universal Studios Florida offered a webcast dedicated to information about this summer&#8217;s opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter &#8211; Diagon Alley.<\/p>\n<p>This new themed area will be part of the Universal Studios theme park. Currently The Wizarding World of Harry Potter &#8211; Hogsmeade is open as part of Island&#8217;s of Adventure. When it opens this summer, the two areas will be connected via the Hogwarts Express train. Guests with park-to-park tickets will be able to move from Hogsmeade to Diagon Alley on a ride similar to the one the students of Hogwarts did in the movie.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32185\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32185 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Hogsmeade-Station-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"Hogsmeade Station \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Hogsmeade-Station-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Hogsmeade-Station.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hogsmeade Station \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32186\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32186 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/KingsCrossStation-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"King's Cross Station \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/KingsCrossStation-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/KingsCrossStation.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">King&#8217;s Cross Station \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hogmeade currently is home to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction, Hogwarts castle, and the shops and eateries of the village of Hogsmeade.<\/p>\n<p>Diagon Alley will be featured in the new section along with London and Knockturn Alley. Diagon Alley will be home to shops, dining, and of course, the much anticipated <em>Harry Potter and the Escapre from Gringotts<\/em> attraction. Sitting atop the Gringotts Bank will be the fire-breathing dragon who guards the faults.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what is in store for guests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Hogwarts Express<\/strong> train will bring guests between <strong>Kings&#8217; Cross Station<\/strong> in London (Universal Studios Florida) and <strong>Hogsmeade Station<\/strong> (Islands of Adventure). The Hogwarts Express is a replica of the train featured in the movies. Along the winding path, guests will see scenes from Lonon and the British countryside.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts<\/strong><\/em>, which is a &#8220;multi-dimensional thrill ride.&#8221; Guests will be taken on a thrilling journey through the vaults of Gringotts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32188\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32188 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Harry-Potter-and-the-Escape-fromGringotts-300x127.jpg\" alt=\"Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Harry-Potter-and-the-Escape-fromGringotts-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Harry-Potter-and-the-Escape-fromGringotts.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ollivander&#8217;s: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC<\/strong> will be pairing wands withwizards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32187\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32187 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Ollivanders-264x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ollivander's \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Ollivanders-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Ollivanders.jpg 529w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ollivander&#8217;s Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knockturn Alley<\/strong>, a darker side of the wizarding world, will be home to Borgin and Burkes which specializes in the Dark Arts and dark magic.<\/li>\n<li>Diagon Alley eateries will include the <strong>Leaky Cauldron<\/strong> (that&#8217;s in London) for traditional British food, and <strong>Florean Fortescue&#8217;s Ice Cream Parlour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32193\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32193 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Florean-Fortescues-Ice-Cream-Parlour-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Florean-Fortescues-Ice-Cream-Parlour-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Florean-Fortescues-Ice-Cream-Parlour.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Florean Fortescue&#8217;s Ice Cream Parlour \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagon Alley shops will include <strong>Weasley&#8217;s Wizard Wheezes<\/strong> (magical joke and novelty items), <strong>Magical Menagerie<\/strong> (plush versions of animals unique to the wizarding world),\u00a0 <strong>Quality Quidditch Supplies<\/strong> (for all of your Quidditch needs), <strong>Madam Mal<\/strong><strong>kin&#8217;s Robes for All Occasions<\/strong> (school uniforms and accessaries), <strong>Scribbulus<\/strong> (quills, parchment and other stationary).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32190\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32190 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Wiseacres-Wizarding-Equipment-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Wiseacres-Wizarding-Equipment-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Wiseacres-Wizarding-Equipment.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wiseacre&#8217;s Wizarding Equipment \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32192\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32192 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Weasleys-Wizard-Wheezes-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Weasleys' Wizard Wheeze \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Weasleys-Wizard-Wheezes-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Weasleys-Wizard-Wheezes.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weasleys&#8217; Wizard Wheezes \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also announced is a special micro-site featuring updates and details about Diagon Alley. That can be found at www.universalorlando.com<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\/harrypotter.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32195\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley-Rendering.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley-Rendering-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"Diagon Alley Rendering \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved. \" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley-Rendering-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Diagon-Alley-Rendering.jpg 521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diagon Alley Rendering \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, you can always keep checking TheMouseForLess and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/universal-orlando-resort\/\">Universal Studios section<\/a> for planning information, new details, and other information about Universal Studios Orlando.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32194\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32194 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/London-Embankment-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"London Embankment \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/London-Embankment-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/London-Embankment.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London Embankment \u00a92013 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Incoming search terms:<\/h4><ul><li>https:\/\/www themouseforless com\/blog_world\/diagon-alley-details\/<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today Universal Studios Florida offered a webcast dedicated to information about this summer&#8217;s opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter &#8211; Diagon Alley. This new themed area will be part of the Universal Studios theme park. Currently The Wizarding World of Harry Potter &#8211; Hogsmeade is open as part of Island&#8217;s of Adventure. 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