This year for our anniversary, my husband treated me to a fun trip to Universal Studios Orlando. For anyone who knows me, it is clear that I am a huge Potterhead. From the time I was 12 years old, I have been in a continuous cycle of rereading Harry Potter. It has brought me hope and courage in my hardest moments.
We were able to stay at a Portofino Bay, so we were granted early morning hours(along with express passes for the day). The early hours gave me a great chance to wander through the wizarding world with very little company. Though we had visited Universal during the holidays in 2015, this is the first year that we were able to see Harry Potter World decked out for Christmas.
Hogsmeade
We immediately headed for the most magical location: Hogsmeade. Is there any reader who hasn’t imagined themselves walking through the streets outside of Hogwarts?
Honeydukes: The candy shop that dreams are made of. Here you can try chocolate frogs, specialty fudge, and almost any other sugary snack you can imagine
Hog’s Head: We stop at this eatery for breakfast during every visit. You can choose between an American or traditional British breakfast.
My favorite part of the holidays at Harry Potter World? During the winter months, Universal offers HOT butterbeer. Surpringly, I am not a huge fan of normal butterbeer, but their hot butterbeer never fails to impress me. Make sure to add this delicious treat to your bucket list!
Classic Butterbeer: This just couldn’t live up to what I imagined when I read the series. That being said, I know plenty of people who consider it the best part of Universal. I always give it another shot when we visit, but so far my taste buds have remained the same.
Diagon Alley( or shall I say Diagonally)
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes:
Make sure to look up when you enter Fred and George’s joke shop. You might be able to spot a certain professor who made your skin crawl.
Grimmauld Place
When you exit Diagon Alley, you can see the home of the notorious “mass murderer” Sirius Black.
If you look long enough, you can find Kreacher looking out of his masters window.
The Knight Bus:
“Welcome to the Knight Bus. Emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard.”
Just when I thought that the wizarding world couldn’t get any more magical, the holiday decorations brought my love to another level.
So after all this time does the world of Harry Potter bring me happiness? Always.
Hogwarts is my home.
What fun! Thanks for sharing the adventure!
It was so fun! Thank you Sandy:) I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
It looks like so much fun! Thank you for sharing!!
Oh wow! I’m glad you enjoyed your trip. We were huge fans of Orlando theme parks Bc we’re were only 2 hours away. but haven’t visited them ina few years since moving to West Florida.
So envious! I would love this!!! 😍😍
So envious! I would love this!! 😍😍
I’m an obsessed Harry potter fan so this would definitely be an awesome trip i need to consider!!! You look pretty, very sure you had fun
What a thoughtful gesture from your husband! Looks & sounds like you had a wonderful time!
-Madi xo
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I’m so jealous! 😭 I want to go so bad!
how fun is this! im not a bog fan but my partner is and im sure it is something we would still both enjoy!
As someone who LOVES both Christmas and Harry Potter, this post totally warms my heart. How cute is it that they decorate for Christmas with wreaths and fake snow? I love it!
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I am such a Harry Potter fan and I would love to visit during Christmas what an amazing adventure.
I am also a huge fan of Harry Potter! We live in Denmark, so it’s easy to visit London and see everything there first. But will wait for my little son to get a bit bigger to understand and enjoy it too 😊
I am FILLED with envy!!! I very much wish i could have gone for the holidays because you nailed it, any reader absolutely puctured waljing through hogsmead!
What a great anniversary gift. It has been a while since I have been to Disney.
DREAM COME TRUE!!! Wow you are so lucky this spot is on the top of my bucket list hopefully I can visit in 2019