Our first day in Universal Orlando had to start in the village of Hogsmeade. With early park admission we had to take advantage of enjoying the sights and rides before they became overpopulated. Sienna and I were giddy as we neared the entrance to Hogsmeade. If you can believe it, an attendant had to tell us not to run! Tee hee! Here is Sienna at the entrance to the Wizarding World. Behind her you can see the Hogwart's Express and the Hogsmeade sign. Check out her sweatshirt too. Yes we're representin'!
A stroll into the Wizarding World transports you to a quaint winter village.
There we are in front of the famous Butterbeer cart.
If only we were really boarding the Hogwart's Express!
See the luggage behind Sienna? We like to imagine two of the trunks are ours, packed with robes and books for our first year at Hogwarts!
Here is the Owl Post, which is a Harry Potter style post office, and if you were lucky maybe you received a postcard postmarked from the owlery!
Inside the Owl Post you will find owls, like these....
as well as wands by Ollivander, and many highly valuable (and highly priced) Potter wares! Believe me we purchased a few things but don't want to reveal too much in the first post. Other important stops in Hogsmeade are: The Three Broomsticks (a restaurant),
the Hogs Head (a pub),
and the candy store, Honeydukes.
And perhaps the best sight in the village....
Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! And behind those walls lies the most exhilarating ride in all the land - The Forbidden Journey!!
Stay tuned for the next post in which I'll highlight the rides and more sights that Hogsmeade and Hogwarts have to offer.
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