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  • Park-To-Park Ticket Required
    To access the Hogwartsâ„¢ Express to ride between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potterâ„¢
  • Supervising Companion Required
    Under 48" (122 cm) Requires Supervising Companion
  • Ride Type
    Kid-Friendly
  • Express Pass
    Universal Express Pass
  • Rider Safety

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Travel between King's Cross Station in the London area of Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal's Islands of Adventure. Each way is a different experience. From the thrill of walking through Platform 9 ¾™ to seeing characters and creatures featured in the films, this is not your everyday train ride. Additional restrictions apply.

A conductor stands in front of the Hogwartsâ„¢ Express in The Wizarding World of Harry Potterâ„¢ - Hogsmeadeâ„¢
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Your Complete Guide to the Hogwartsâ„¢ Express

No matter which land within The Wizarding World of Harry Potterâ„¢ you start in (Diagon Alleyâ„¢ in Universal Studios Florida or Hogsmeadeâ„¢ village in Universal Islands of Adventure), you'll be riding along with Harry Potter and his friends to or from Hogwartsâ„¢ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Hogwartsâ„¢ Express Trip Tip Image train in the station.
Trip tip

Travel Park-to-Park

You’ll need a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts™ Express and visit both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. The train travels between Hogsmeade™ in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida.
Hogwartsâ„¢ Express Fast Fact Image 1 Dementor on the train.
Fast Fact

The Dementors' Debut

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanâ„¢, Harry first encounters the Dementorsâ„¢ when they board the Hogwartsâ„¢ Express looking for Sirius Blackâ„¢.
Hogwartsâ„¢ Express Fast Fact Image 2 in Hogsmeade Station.
Fast Fact

A Fortuitous First Journey

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneâ„¢, Harry Potterâ„¢ meets his two best friends, Ron Weasleyâ„¢ and Hermione Grangerâ„¢, on his first journey to Hogwartsâ„¢ on the Hogwartsâ„¢ Express.
A family skips the regular queues, rushing towards the Universal Express ride entrance.
Trip tip

Get to the Fun Faster with the Universal Express Pass

You can skip the regular queues* at most of your favourite rides and attractions, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potterâ„¢ - Hogsmeadeâ„¢ and Diagon Alleyâ„¢.


*Valid theme park admission required. Restrictions apply.