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Far more technologically advanced than
completing parks, Universal Orlando
Resort is geared towards the older
children…and even the older, older chil-
dren. Owned by NBCUniversal, the park
seems completely themed around the
motion picture industry. Firstly, there is
Universal Studios Florida, which has a
real movie backlot feel. Here you will
find many rides plus the main attraction
behind a hidden passage - The Wizard-
ing World of Harry Potter – Diagon
Alley. Make sure to ride the ‘Escape
from Gringotts’ multi-dimensional thrill
ride. Absolutely mind-blowing! Then
catch the Hogswarts Express at Lon-
don’s King’s Cross Station. You never
know what surprise you might see. This
train takes you to Hogsmeade on Uni-
versal’s Islands of Adventure for more
Harry Potter fun, but there is way, way
more here than just Harry Potter’s world.
Three theme parks and growing! d
Clockwise from top left: Entrance to Universal Studios Florida, Hollywood’s Sunset
Blvd at Universal Studios Florida, Hogsmeade village on Universal’s Islands of
Adventure, Hogswarts Express at London’s King’s Cross Station at Universal Studios
Florida and Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Castle and School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
for the ‘Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey’ ride.
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