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New photos of Hogwarts Express train at Universal Orlando – Wizarding World expansion update

Key pieces of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion have arrived at Universal Orlando. The Hogwarts Express, which will take guests between the current Hogsmeade area in Islands of Adventure and the new Diagon Alley expansion in Universal Studios, have been spotted in a backstage area.

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Construction Update: Wizarding World’s Hogwarts Express track and Diagon Alley expansion from above

We’ve been following the expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios since even before it was officially announced. With the recent official announcement, and a few more details found through a Universal survey, we figured we’d give you a look at what’s happening behind the construction walls and backstage.

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Detailed look at Diagon Alley and London concept art for Universal’s Wizarding World expansion

Universal Orlando has officially announced The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion will open next year at Universal Studios and will include recreations of Diagon Alley and London from the Harry Potter films. So far, they’ve only released one piece of concept art. Let’s zoom in and take a look:

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Ride-along on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon races along the red track. The Hungarian Horntail darts along the blue track. Here’s a view of Hogwarts Castle that we’ve never been able to…

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Aerial view of the Jaws and Wizarding World areas at Universal

We have a video showing a unique view from the air of construction of the former Amity Island/Jaws area at Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Blueprints have also been found online that show what and where buildings might be going in the former Jaws place.