London and Diagon Alley Will Come to Life at Universal Orlando in 2014! Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across both Universal Orlando theme parks and will bring to life some of the experiences and places found in and around London in the Harry Potter books and films.
Diagon Alley and London will be located within the Universal Studios Orlando theme park, which is adjacent to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, where guests now experience Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. The new area within Universal Studios will be just as expansive, immersive and authentic as the existing themed environment. And just like in the books and films, Guests will be able to travel between London and Hogsmeade aboard the Hogwarts Express. Once the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion is complete, it will feature shops, a new restaurant called the Leaky Cauldron and an innovative, marquee attraction based on Gringotts bank, all directly inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies. J.K. Rowling will once again be involved with the design and detail of the Harry Potter Park expansion.
2014 is a terrific time to visit the Universal Orlando Resort with the newly expanded Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new Transformers: The Ride-3D and the grand opening of the brand new Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Save up to 25% on select 2014 dates at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort.
When Heather isn’t busy sharing planning tips about Universal Orlando and more, you can find her planning Disney and Universal Orlando vacations. Contact her on Facebook at Heather Abbott-Agent with Destinations in Florida or request a quote on the right side of the CouponingtoDisney page.