It’s not every day that I’m presented with the opportunity
to walk into the pages of one of my favorite fantasy series of all time. So,
when I found myself in Orlando Florida driving toward the Harry Potter
Wizarding World at Universal Studios, it was all I could do but pull out my
Nimbus 2000 and zip right over there.
As a HUGE Potter fan, I’d just like to say… the recreation of
Harry Potter's world was absolutely amazing!! I spent hours there visiting and
re-visiting the shops, snapping photos, talking to the Hogwart Students and
simply being amazed by how it truly felt like walking into the story. So I’ve
compiled a few of my favorite moments to share with you!
The Diagon Alley Shops were amazing!! I
had such a great time browsing through Flourish and Blotts, which is the
bookshop where Hogwart students purchase their school books, as well as Gambol
and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop, which is Fred and George’s joke shop
filled with trinkets and games. There were so many tiny shops, some of which
were simply display stores that I must have passed by each a few times before I
got my fill.
When I saw The Leaky Cauldron, I couldn’t
help myself but walk right in to the famous entryway into Diagon Alley. I was
also able to sit and enjoy a wizard’s feast at The Three Broomsticks.
Between you and me, I ate and drank everything with a bit of caution, but there
was no way I could leave without giving the Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice a try,
right? Let’s just say it’s unique and quite sweet.
I’d have to say Honeydukes was my favorite shop!! I
mean look at all that candy!! There was Exploding Bon Bons, chocolate
frogs, Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans, Fizzing Whizbees… you
name it! YUMMY!
I also had a great time shopping at the Owl Store. I got to
see Olivander’s
Wand Shop, a copy of the Quibbler, HP merchandise and much
more!!
Last but not least… The Hogwarts Castle!!! Oh wow! That was
simply astounding!! There were Hogwart students walking around and singing, a
crazy ride that swept me through the castle, a quidditch game, fire spewing
dragons, dementors and a whole lot more. I saw the talking portraits and was
simply enchanted by how real everything felt. This was truly an awesome experience that I will never forget!!
Wait!! That's not all!!
I brought back a few goodies which I'm excited to giveaway!! For one lucky winner, you'll be receiving a bookmark and a few postcards from this amazing Harry Potter Wizarding World, but that's not all... you will also receive a book from the Harry Potter series of your choice from The Book Depository!! So if you want to re-read this series, or have never tried it before, here's your chance. All you have to do is share a thoughtful comment on the
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