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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Only at Universal's Islands of Adventure

6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819 (Florida Center)
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveler Description: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWoHP), the newest of six islands inside Universal's Islands of Adventure (IOA), is a meticulously conceived and... more »
Useful Information: Lockers / storage, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Stroller parking, Wheelchair access
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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We went about 5 times during our 2week Florida trip and it is very well done, the music from the harry potter films were playing all the time. The wait times for the rides were very good. The only thing I didn't like was the lockers going into the Forbidden Journey, it was dark and could hardly see the numbers... More

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Golden Valley, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My family is a huge Potter fan, and we were counting down the days till we visited. We picked January, so it wouldn't be so busy, and we chose to stay onsite at the Universal hotel - the Royal Pacific. When you stay, you get to visit Harry Potter world an hour early before they open, which was such an... More

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See 4 more reviews by Kayley G for Orlando
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Loved the Harry Potter experience. The Hogwarts ride was most cool and I don't usually like the 3-D stuff. A few other roller-coasters and shopping area round out the section. They're expanding the area so hold on and see what new stuff they're building.

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This place is awesome! The buildings are all amazingly made & look like the real thing. This is the most crowded part of Islands of Adventure. You can hardly get moving! The shops are small inside & very crowded too. But be aware that although they state the Owl Post is a working post office this actually isn't the case.... More

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See 2 more reviews by Horrorflickchick for Orlando
Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Perhaps I am totally bias towards this review because I am a huge Potterhead. Yet several of my friends and family who HAVE NOT read a single book or watched a single movie also loved the experience they had here. If you hit it at the right moment, this Island of Adventure is worth it. I want to make it... More

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See 10 more reviews by Michcella T for Orlando
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I consider myself at old lady at 62, had a spine fuson 3 years ago...but talked to several people that had just rode this ride and a couple of them had worse neck and back problems than I did and were older as well. They said just do it. And I am glad I did....so cool....went on it twice. Very... More

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Pwllheli, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I came here with my 13 year old daughter who is a Harry Potter fanatic, the place is amazing!!! Loved every bit of it, especially my daughter who just could not get enough of the place, she loved the attention she got because she wore her Slytherin robe, scarf and hat and also carried her wand, she was treated like... More

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San Diego
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

My husband and I are huge Harry Potter fans (after I finally convinced him to read the books) and decided we would sneak away to Orlando last November (yes, my review's a bit delayed) without the kids (They're not HP fans, so we didn't feel guilty.). We had the BEST time!!!!! We got the three-day pass, which was great because... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

This was the one thing I was looking forward to visiting the most. We've been coming to Orlando for 17 years, it never fails to amaze!! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and was so excited to visit!! The whole experience was amazing, it was so real, so incredibly real!! My only issue was with the ride inside Hogwarts (which... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

It is truly amazing. It is everything you could ever dream and more. Fastpass does not work on the ride so plan accordingly. It is worth the wait. Souvenirs are expensive. A wizard robe is $110. The food and candy are worth the price. I wouldn't do the park to park. One park a day is plenty.

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