Explore Hogsmeade™ village, admire Hogwarts™ castle and discover wizarding shops, spell-casting spots and magical details inspired by the Harry Potter™ stories.
Step into the world of Harry Potter™ at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Studios Hollywood. Explore the village of Hogsmeade™, discover the shops and spell-casting experiences, and enter Hogwarts™ castle for an adventure with Harry and his friends. With themed rides, magical dining and live entertainment, the land brings familiar places from the wizarding world to life.
Where is it located?
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ is located inside Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. Its centrepiece is Hogwarts™ castle, while the surrounding Hogsmeade™ village features snow-covered rooftops, wizarding shops, dining spots and attractions inspired by the Harry Potter™ stories.
How to access?
You need valid Universal Studios Hollywood admission to enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. General park admission includes access to the land and its attractions while they are operating, subject to ride restrictions and availability. You can explore Hogsmeade™, visit its shops and dining locations, and experience rides such as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ and Flight of the Hippogriff™.
Things to know before booking your tickets
- Park admission: You don't need a separate land ticket to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Individual experiences and products may have separate costs.
- Thrill rides: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ has a minimum height requirement of 48 inches (122 cm). Flight of the Hippogriff™ has its own height and rider restrictions, so check the official guide before visiting.
- Motion and ride intensity: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ combines motion simulation with screen-based effects and physical sets. Flight of the Hippogriff™ is a family-friendly outdoor roller coaster.
- Interactive wands: You can purchase an interactive wand separately to cast spells at designated locations around Hogsmeade™.
- Dining and shopping: The land includes Three Broomsticks™, Ollivanders™ and other themed shops. Food, drinks, wands and merchandise cost extra.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ in a nutshell
Must-see highlights
Signature experience
Enter Hogwarts™ castle for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, where motion simulation, immersive sets and screen-based effects take you on an adventure with Harry and his friends.
Dining
Take a break at Three Broomsticks™ for British-inspired meals and Butterbeer™, or grab a drink or snack from a nearby cart. Enjoy the rustic tavern setting inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter™.
Exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
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Enter Hogwarts™ castle
Walk through the castle’s halls and familiar settings before boarding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™. The attraction combines moving ride vehicles, immersive scenery and screen-based effects to take you on an adventure with Harry and his friends. The queue itself is worth taking your time through if you enjoy details from the stories.
Take a flight on Flight of the Hippogriff™
This outdoor family-friendly roller coaster swoops and dives around the pumpkin patch near Hagrid’s Hut. It offers a shorter, less intense ride than Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, although sudden acceleration, climbs and drops still make it a thrill attraction.
Explore the shops of Hogsmeade™
Wander through the village’s snow-covered streets and browse wizarding shops for robes, Quidditch-inspired merchandise, souvenirs and magical curiosities. Look inside Gladrags Wizardwear and Dervish and Banges for themed items, or simply take in the village architecture and its story-inspired details.
Find your wand at Ollivanders™
Visit Ollivanders™, where you can watch a wand-choosing experience and browse a selection of wands. Interactive wands are sold separately and can be used at designated spell-casting locations around Hogsmeade™ to trigger magical effects in the surroundings.
Try wizarding food and entertainment
Stop at Three Broomsticks™ for British-inspired dishes, Butterbeer™ and Pumpkin Juice™, or browse the food carts around Hogsmeade™. Depending on the schedule, you may also catch the Frog Choir, Triwizard Spirit Rally or a nighttime light show illuminating Hogwarts™ castle.
Know before you go
Location
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ is inside Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. Follow the park map to Hogsmeade™ and Hogwarts™ castle.
Timings
Park and attraction hours vary by date. Check the official park app for opening hours, ride wait times, show schedules and any temporary closures.
Height and safety requirements
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ requires riders to be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall.
- Flight of the Hippogriff™ requires a minimum height of 39 inches (99 cm); children between 39 and 48 inches (99–122 cm) must ride with a supervising companion.
Accessibility
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ has motion simulation and specific restraint requirements.
- Flight of the Hippogriff™ includes acceleration, climbs, tilts and drops.
- Interactive wands are optional purchases. If you want to try spell-casting around Hogsmeade™, look for marked spell locations and follow the instructions displayed there.
- Food, drinks, wands, robes and other merchandise cost extra. If you plan to eat at Three Broomsticks™, allow time for a meal as well as the rides and shops.
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Frequently asked questions about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Yes. Valid Universal Studios Hollywood admission includes access to the land and its attractions while they are operating, subject to restrictions and availability.
It is inside Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. The land features Hogsmeade™ village, Hogwarts™ castle, rides, shops and dining.
The land has Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ and Flight of the Hippogriff™, alongside interactive wand experiences and live entertainment.
You must be at least 39 inches (99 cm) tall. Children between 39 and 48 inches (99–122 cm) need a supervising companion.
Yes. Interactive wands can be used at designated locations around Hogsmeade™ to trigger magical effects. Wands are sold separately.
Visit Ollivanders™ to browse wands and experience a wand-choosing presentation. Interactive wands can be used at marked spell locations around the land.
Yes. Butterbeer™ is available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, including at Three Broomsticks™ and select carts. Availability may vary.
Yes. Entertainment can include the Frog Choir, Triwizard Spirit Rally and a nighttime light show at Hogwarts™ castle. Check the park schedule for timings.
Yes. Families can explore the village, shops and spell-casting activities. Check each ride’s height requirement and safety restrictions before joining the queue.
