The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Apparates To California

By Caitlin

Obviously I love Harry Potter, that’s not a secret. This summer I was in Orlando for a lacrosse tournament and went to the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which is the most magical place I’ve been. I’m talking exact replica of Hogsmeade, full on Hogwarts Castle, and Butterbeer. Although it was insanely crowded, it was so cool that we went twice. In the same day. Seriously, if I could move there and be a character, I definitely would.

People were lined up for hours waiting to get into Ollivander’s Wand Shop and The Three Broomsticks. That was actually a good thing because it freed up the lines for the rides. The former Dueling Dragons roller coaster is now based off of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Yeah, they have the Tri-Wizard cup there. There’s also a kid’s ride called Flight of the Hippogriff, but the real kicker is in Hogwarts. You travel with Harry, Ron, and Hermione through all of their wild adventures in one of the coolest rides I’ve ever been on. Trust me, you have to go. Even if you don’t like Harry Potter, it’s awesome.

What’s even more awesome is that Warner Bros. and Universal Parks and Resorts are bringing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Universal Studios in California and expanding the one in Orlando! That means all of you west coasters can indulge in the magic without having to travel across the country. And for Potter-obsessed fans like me, it looks like we’re taking a trip to Hollywood.

Check out the original Wizarding World…

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