Top 9 Things To Do at Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios

1. Olivander’s Wand Choosing Ceremony

There is nothing like attending a Wand Choosing Ceremony at Ollivander’s Wand Shop in Diagon Alley. If you are a Harry Potter fanatic I am then you definitely want to take the time to attend one of these ceremonies.

During the Wand Choosing Ceremony, one of the guests is chosen to participate in the mini-show where Olivander helps you find your perfect wand. The show is exactly like the movie so come prepared to live out that one scene from your favorite Wizard.

Tip: Make sure to wear your Hogwarts house colors and gear when attending the ceremony, it could possibly lead to you getting chosen to participate in the ceremony.

2. Cast Spells with your Wand

With your wand at the ready, visit the marked locations on the map you receive when you purchase your interactive wand. Each location on the map has a seal on the ground that helps you with your spell-casting adventures.

The seal on the ground shows you what hand motions to do and what words to say. Next time you are in Diagon Alley with your interactive wand try out all of the magical locations and also keep your eye out for secret unmarked locations.

4. Try Frozen Butterbeer, don’t forget the pumpkin juice

If visiting Diagon Alley isn’t enough for your Harry Potter Fanatic Senses, have a go at their Frozen Butter Beer. Found at many different locations in Diagon Alley but one of the best places to find it is in the Leaky Cauldron.

The delicious creation is the perfect drink to help you cool off on a hot day in Florida. I loved the butterbeer and so did the kids, I personally drank my weight in pumpkin juice the whole visit.

5. Taste Harry Potter themed Ice cream

Hello, Ice cream! If you are looking to have a delicious treat to help cool you down while spending the day at Diagon Alley, you simply must visit Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour. 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.

6. Taste The Magical Food

There are many little places to buy some Wizarding World of Harry Potter food in Diagon Alley. My favorite place to go was the Leaky Cauldron which had a ton of choices for the kids and me to choose from. Their Menu has everything from Toad in the Hole, Fisherman’s Pie, and Dragon Scale, to my absolute favorite Sticky Toffee Pudding.

7. Watch the dragon breathe fire at night

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to see a real dragon breathe fire, then check out Diagon Alley at dusk. When the sun starts going down the Dragon atop of Gringotts begins to breathe fire.

As you walk through Diagon Alley you will hear the dragon rumbling which Esuun thought was a real dragon around each corner. It’s really a sight to see and wonderful to catch on camera and video.

8. Ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

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™.

9. Buy Some Magical Candy

If you have ever wondered what the huge cart of candy tasted like in Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone movie? Well, you can now shop till you drop at  Sugarplum’s Sweetshop where they sell more than just candy. 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.