Harry Potter Theme Park - Tips for Visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

From Teresa Plowright, former About.com Guide

-- See also a photo tour

How great, that we Muggles can enter the magical world of Harry Potter and at least walk around in it for a day or two. Fans love the dedicated theming of "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" (which is part of the Islands of Adventure theme park at Universal Orlando).

Hogwarts Castle towers over Hogsmeade village, and inside the castle is the "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" ride. Guests can also ride the Dragon Challenge dual roller coaster and the small-but-fun "Flight of the Hippograff". They can buy chocolate frogs in Honeydukes, or robes in Dervish and Banges...

And they'll have plenty of company. The Harry Potter theme park is extremely popular. On the next pages are tips for visiting, including strategies to beat the crowds.

Which leads to Tip # 1: Get to the Harry Potter Theme Park Early...

-Check prices for hotels and resorts near Universal Orlando.

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• A Superb Theme Park
• Arrive Early!
• Bypass the Line-Ups
• Ollivanders Wand Shop - Maybe Not...
• Shop Where It's Less Crowded
• Good Eats
• Butterbeer: Buy the Refillable Mug
• Stay Late, Be There at Dusk

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