Diagon Alley in Universal Studios – Private Nighttime Experience

Diagon Alley in Universal Studios – Private Nighttime Experience

Ever since I was a little girl I have always been fascinated by witches and spell-casting universes. I remember I dressed up as a witch for Halloween 3 years in a row just because I was convinced I was a witch at heart. When I was first introduced to the Harry Potter world I was obsessed!

I tried to catch every movie I could in theaters, and then of course on repeat once I got them on DVD. It was a dream of mine to be invited to attend Hogwarts and learn how to fly on my own broomstick and cast spells to help save the world.

Of course, as I am updating this post in 2021 I now have the entire series not only Bluray, DVD, but on Audible as well. You got to have choices when it comes to this magical lifestyle.

Olivanders Wand Choosing Ceremony

The number one thing we made sure we did while we visited Diagon Alley was to visit Ollivander’s Wand shop for Olivander‘s Wand Choosing Ceremony. If you are a Harry Potter fanatic like myself you MUST attend Ollivander’s Wand Choosing Ceremony. Make sure to wear any of your Hogwarts house gear to this ceremony, you might just get picked to participate in the mini-show.

I truly loved attending Ollivander’s Wand Choosing Ceremony since it was exactly like the movie and even had interactive displays that went with the show. The kids and I got our own interactive wands which we used around the park doing spells and even found some secret spell-casting locations.

Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour

While I filled up on Sticky Toffee Pudding and Pumpkin Juice, the kids filled up on some seriously delicious Ice Cream. Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour is the place to go for some seriously delicious Harry Potter Themed Ice Cream Flavors.

The flavors change up so make sure you are able to try each of the flavors at least once while you visit. Wizards and Muggles™ of every age can indulge in scoop and soft-serve ice-creams with fantastic flavors like Butterbeer™, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Earl Grey and Lavender, and more; along with Pumpkin Juice™, teas, ciders, and water.

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Although I wasn’t able to ride the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts 4-D ride, I was able to walk through the bank and see the goblins up close. The Goblins actually move and look like they are getting some serious work done. Enter Gringotts™ bank beneath the massive fire-breathing dragon at the far end of Diagon Alley™.

Inside, walk through the bank’s grand marble lobby and see goblins hard at work. Then, get ready to take a journey through cavernous passageways that lead deep underground as you climb aboard this mind-blowing, multi-dimensional thrill ride.

You’ll face the bank’s stringent security measures while navigating perilous subterranean vaults. Along the way, you’ll encounter Harry, Ron, and Hermione. But you’ll have to evade the wrath of malicious villains Voldemort™ and Bellatrix, as well as trolls and other creatures that stand between you and a safe return to Diagon Alley™.

Sugarplum’s Sweetshop

My sweet tooth had us wandering into Sugarplum’s Sweetshop which boasted a ton of delicious Harry Potter Themed candy. I quickly spotted some fun desserts in the case which included fun treats like Pumpkins, Witches Hats, Cauldrons and so much more. Discover a wealth of wizarding treats inside this delightful Diagon Alley™ shop.

Every nook is stocked with colorful sweets and tasty temptations sure to satisfy even the most traditional Muggles™. Choose from Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans™, Acid Pops, Exploding Bonbons, Pink Coconut Ice, and more. Or peek through the glass case to feast your eyes on confections like Cauldron Cakes. You won’t want to leave this irresistible boutique empty-handed.