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The current location of Diagon Alley was once a section of the park named Amity Island, based on the fictional seaside town from Jaws, which contained the park's Jaws attraction. The area was completely demolished to make way for the Diagon Alley portion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction.
Diagon Alley [d] is a winding London high street — with a number of side-streets and back alleys — that is accessible to wizards, but hidden from Muggles. It contains Gringotts Wizarding Bank and various types of shops for magical items and creatures.
New photos of Diagon Alley were later released the same night and the official opening date was announced publicly by Universal Orlando's president, Bill Davis. [54] King's Cross station opened on July 1, 2014, as well as the Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade Station at Universal Islands of Adventure and soft openings of Diagon Alley began on July 3 ...
The land will also feature many shops, restaurants, and experiences as well as a location where guests can time travel by Métro-Floo to the 1990s British Ministry of Magic. The Ministry of Magic will be the home of the land's ride: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. [26] [27] [28]
[10] [11] [12] In 2014, an area themed after Diagon Alley opened in the former location of Jaws within Universal Studios Florida. [11] This addition included Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts , as well the Hogwarts Express based on the Hogwarts Express that allows guests to travel between Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley without actually ...
Our world is a pretty special place, full of breathtaking sights, awesome people, vibrant plants, and majestic wildlife. However, we tend to take it for granted, forgetting how incredible it is.
In May 2013, Universal Orlando announced the expansion of Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Diagon Alley, along with the Hogwarts Express train, to be located on the former site of the Jaws attraction. [8] [9] [10] By the end of August 2013, all six passenger cars and both tenders were ready to be assembled on the track. [11]
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