Last week-end I was off on a little mini-vacation to visit with friends in the sunshine state, and while I was there we spent a day partaking in rides and extreme fun at Universal Studios. The entire day (and trip) was a blast, but one of the biggest highlights for me were the amazing glimpses of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park that’s set to open next month.
As a Potter fanatic, I was seriously considering sneaking in and hiding out so I could live in the castle, but as a Muggle I figured my success would be limited. Instead I had to settle for viewing some of the gorgeous scenery from afar. But you know I will be back there to spend a day at Wizarding World just as soon as I can!! Until then, join me in a little virtual tour of what you can see from outside the gates of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!!
- Coming Soon!
- Here’s our first view of Hogwarts Castle!
- A view of the back of Castle, with some greenhouses showing.
- Hogsmeade village!
- A little more of the castle!
- Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, perfectly in proportion!
- Here I am wishing I didn’t have to be patient!
- Welcome to Hogsmeade village!
- Hogwarts in all it’s beautiful glory! I’ve never wanted to be anywhere so badly!
I hope all my fellow Harry Potter lovers enjoy this little sneak peek! Now if only I could apparate…
WOW WOW WOW, to be in your shoes – those are amazing, everything looks wonderful – oh I cant wait to see it up close in person! EAK soo excited!
I was all WOW! WOW! WOW! too Jennifer. It’s really very impressive. Do you have plans to visit Wizarding World once it opens?
I cried a little when looking at your picture of Hogwarts. Very jealous. Now I can tell all my friends who thought I was delusional that Hogwarts REALLY does exist!
I cried when my friends were dragging me away from the location where I was snapping all those pictures Lindsey. It’s just so beautiful I could have stayed!
(And of COURSE Hogwarts really exists. Did your friends think it was a just a prop for a movie? Sheesh. They’ve probably never played Quidditch either!
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Awesome pictures! I’m glad you got to see it even if you couldn’t go inside. Hopefully you’ll be able to go soon after it opens. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
Thanks Christina. It broke my heart a little to leave and not be able to see the inside of the Castle or walk down Diagon Alley. I’m hoping to be able to take a trip back in the fall, but we’ll have to see how it goes.
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