Diagon Alley Opens at Universal Studios Florida

Today is the big day for Harry Potter (and Universal Studios) fans. After years of construction, speculation and patience, Universal Orlando Resort officially opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida this morning.

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Confetti, fireworks and a red carpet lined with Diagon Alley team members welcomed thousands of excited guests as they entered the all-new spectacularly-themed land for the very first time.

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Guests visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley can arrive aboard the Hogwarts Express, which takes guests on a journey between the two lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The new area includes incredible shops with windows full of magical surprises, authentic food and beverages, a towering dragon that breathes fire and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, a new attraction unlike any other that takes you on a mind-blowing ride through the Gringotts vaults.

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All Photos © Universal Orlando

Learn more about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley here.

The Universal Orlando blog recently shared some helpful tips for visiting Diagon Alley.

Have you visited Diagon Alley yet? Share your thoughts about the new land in the comments section below.

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