The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Oh my goodness. Where do I begin? The park is absolutely amazing. Its all the way at the back of Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and there's actually a lie to get into this part of the park. The first thing you see is this sign that says "Please respect the spell limits" and then you see the Hogwarts Express. It was soooo exciting!! :)

THe Hogwarts Express!!!

Hogsmead covered in snow

Chocolate covered frogs at Honeydukes Sweet Shop!

Quidditch gear

Please excuse the crazed look on my face. I was VERY excited about getting my Gryffindor robe and my Sirius Black wand!!!! (P.S. I already know I'm a dork!)

The Three Broomsticks

Yummy lunch at the Three Broomsticks and a delicious Butterbeer (get the frozen kind instead of the carbonated kind!)

Hogwarts Castle entrance

Hogwarts crest

House beads  - I was really excited about this! 

Tapestry Map of the Castle grounds

Dumbledore's study 

The Sorting Hat!

Hagrid's Cabin

Buckbeak the Hippogriff

The Castle from the Flight of the Hippogriff ride

I wish this had been an actual shop with custom parchment, but I was able to get cool stationary and stamps at Dervish and Banges. 

I would really like a self-stirring pot ;)

The flying Ford Anglia

Honeydukes Sweet Shop

Chocolate Cauldron Cakes from Honeydukes.

Mom and I having a great time at the park

A view of the castle 

Have you seen this wizard?! I LOVE Sirius Black :)

The Triwizard Rally

 So, these are just a handful of the pictures I took. We had a fantastic day and the best part was that I got to share the experience with my wonderful husband and my beautiful momma. It couldn't have been better... Plus I had two Butterbeers and got my robe and wand!! What a day!

Do yourself a favor and make your way to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure on Orlando, Florida!!!