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Knockturn Alley, The Dark (and Spooky) Side of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

March 4, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is broken into three areas -- there is a small slice of London, England (complete with Kings Cross Station and Platform 9 3/4s), then there are the shops of Diagon Alley (including Gringott's and the Leaky Cauldron), and just off of Diagon Alley you'll find the perpetually dark twists and turns of Knockturn Alley. If … [Read more...]

Why You Want to Buy a Wand When Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

February 27, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

If you are wondering "Is buying a wand worth it?", "Do I need a wand to visit Harry Potter world?" or  "Do I want to buy a wand before visiting the Wizarding World at Universal?" I've got answers for you (briefly; yes, maybe, and no -- buy your wand at the park!) If you are spending the day wandering around Diagon Alley at Universal Studios or in Hogsmeade within Islands … [Read more...]

That time my 2nd Grader brought Whiskey to school…

May 23, 2018 by Deanna Tousignant 12 Comments

I let my kid bring Whiskey to school. It didn't go well. To be clear, Whiskey is a cat -- a stuffed cat. I had reservations about Gigi bringing Whiskey to school, but apparently not for any of the right reasons. I was worried that her favourite doll might get ruined, that her long soft orange fur would get dirty from playing outside during recess, and that if I had to … [Read more...]

LAST CHANCE TO SEE: Magical Surprises in the Dragon Challenge Queue at Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando

August 29, 2017 by Deanna Tousignant 4 Comments

One of the very cool things that I missed on our first trip to Universal Orlando was the queue for the Dragon Challenge. I want to tell you guys about this amazing space in detail for two reasons. First, because I think it is an often overlooked ride and one that any Harry Potter fan would LOVE the experience of walking through. Secondly, this ride is scheduled to close for … [Read more...]

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