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Five Gems to see before Entering Diagon Alley

05/01/18 | Harry Potter Experiences, travel of A Labour of Life, USA Travel

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Last Updated on 2018-09-23 by Linda

Welcome back to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter,  Now that I have finally gotten organized enough to share I am anxious and in a hurry to do so. Originally I had thought of a weekly series but instead I think I am going to share daily. You can read them all at once or just pin them all for later. I mean honestly, it’s just like when the books were coming out, who wanted to wait for the next chapter right? Today I am focusing on the Universal Studio side of the park. Let’s explore a few cool sites you don’t want to miss before heading to Diagon Alley and Gringott’s.


London Street in Harry Potter

1) The Fountain from the Ministry of Magic

As you meander past Men in Black and head to the London Streets you need to take a moment and check out the fountain. It’s the fountain from The Ministry of Magic. Take a moment and really look at the fountain. Just like Harry and the crew you might be surprised by what you find.

Ministry of magic fountain

fountain at the Ministry of Magic

2 12 Grimmauld Place and Kreacher

Look to your right those homes are not  just for show.  It is actually Grimmauld place.  If you walk up and down the street and look at just the right moment you will see Kreacher looking out.  I swear he is still waiting for Harry, Ron and Hermione to get home.

12 grimmauld place

visitng Harry at 12 grimmauld place

3 The Knights Bus

the Knights Bus

If we are wondering the streets of London looking for Harry and Diagon Alley , why wouldn’t we be looking for the Knight’s Bus.  You cannot get on but you can meet Stan and Dre-Head. Be careful what you ask you might not  hear what you want. The head really does talk and the conductor fully stays in character.

chatting with the conductor on the KNight's Bus

4 Call the Ministry of Magic

The London Phone Box is not just an Instagram shot waiting to happen, you can actually call the Ministry of Magic. If you dial 62442 (MAGIC) in the phone booth outside King’s Cross, it will connect you to the Ministry of Magic. Try it a few times, the messaging is different.

calling the ministry of magic

5 Kings Cross

Kings Cross

Take your time as you are going through.  I have been twice to the Universal side and I have yet to see every thing.  Did you know at King’s Cross Station, there’s a perfume ad that resembles the one Harry and Dumbledore stand by in Half-Blood Prince.  I have missed that twice already. Hoping to really catch a few more tidbits in May when I go back.

Be aware of your surroundings

Even walking through both train stations I am always amazed at the detail. Everything from spotting Harry’s luggage to minute detailing on the walls.  Always be watchful and see what secrets you can reveal.

luggage at Kings Cross

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As a very serious Harry Fan I thought I would try and gather all of the awesomeness together.  Check back frequeently as I explore more of what the Park has to offer.

5 Secret Gems before leaving London it is time to explore.

Don’t forget to check out Hogsmeade, 

You also may want to Visit Gringotts

Hagrid’s Hut and the Flight of the Hippogriff

The Forbidden Journey

Diagon Alley

 

entering Diagon Alley

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  1. Linda Cassidy says

    2018-07-03 at 8:57 am

    thanks

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