Is Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley better at Universal?

Is Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley better at Universal?

When it comes to which Harry Potter park is better at Universal, Diagon Alley in Universal Studios is the clear winner. They have more shops, more merchandise, and the fun of trading your money for Gringotts bank notes.

Which is bigger Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley?

Diagon Alley in a nutshell. Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley allow you to experience two entirely different sides of the wizarding world. Hogsmeade (2010) is the first and much larger of the two Universal Harry Potter parks. ... On the other other hand, there's Diagon Alley (2014) – the newer addition to the Harry Potter world.

Is ollivanders in Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley?

Ollivanders moved to Hogsmeade just for Universal Studios. If you've read the books or seen the movies, you know that Ollivanders is technically located in Diagon Alley where most of the back-to-Hogwarts shopping occurs.

Is Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in the same park?

This isn't new or ground-breaking information, but Wizarding World now spans both Universal parks. Hogsmeade is in Islands of Adventure, while the “new” addition is Diagon Alley in original Universal Studios.

Where is the real Diagon Alley?

City of London Leadenhall Market in the City of London was used as Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The entrance to wizard's pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is in real life an optician in Bull's Head Passage in Leadenhall Market.

Why is knockturn Alley bad?

It is a place that the Weasley children are not allowed in, and with good reason. Not only are the wares sold there somewhat dangerous, but the wizards and witches hanging around behave fairly suspiciously as well.

Can you walk from Hogsmeade to Diagon Alley?

Walk over to Hogwarts Express: Hogsmeade Station and we can head to King's Cross Station in London, at Universal Studios Florida. ... Make a left from King's Cross Station and you'll pass through the brick archway to enter into the bustling streets of Diagon Alley.

How long is the wait for ollivanders?

The Ollivanders in Diagon Alley has an identical show, but much better capacity and increased elbow room....Lands.

Loading speed	Very Slow
Wait per 100 people ahead	36 minutes
When to go In the first or last 30 minutes of the day.

Which is bigger Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade Village?

• Hogsmeade (2010) is the first and much larger of the two Universal Harry Potter parks. Cobbled streets, snow-capped rooftops and a magical castle – that’s the peaceful & mystical world of Hogsmeade Village. On the other other hand, there’s Diagon Alley (2014) – the newer addition to the Harry Potter world.

Which is better to go to Diagon Alley or Hogwarts?

• Hogsmeade definitely has a more unruly aura. While Hogwarts students were more likely go to Diagon Alley with their parents or families, Hogsmeade was altogether the cooler option to go with your friends, or even go on dates.

Where is Diagon Alley in the Wizarding World?

• This isn’t new or ground-breaking information, but Wizarding World now spans both Universal parks. Hogsmeade is in Islands of Adventure, while the “new” addition is Diagon Alley in original Universal Studios. You’ve probably seen the pictures circulating Tumblr. You’ve probably seen the videos of the movie cast drinking Butterbeer and such.

How is Hogsmeade connected to the rest of islands of adventure?

• Hogsmeade is connected to the rest of Islands of Adventure in a way Diagon Alley isn’t in Universal Studios, which takes away some of the magic a bit. (If you’re in line for the Forbidden Journey, you can hear the Jurassic Park theme playing in the neighboring section.)