The Restaurants Of The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
Next on the list of things to talk about when it comes to the Wizarding World Of Harry Potter is the restaurants you can expect to eat in and the things that they are going to be serving.
The Three Broomsticks
Any fan will rush to dash here when it comes to having a bite to eat and this is because it is the main location the characters attend when they are in Hogsmeade in the novels. By the looks of the drawings and impressions of what this restaurant is going to be like I would say it looks like a perfect rendition of JK Rowling’s imagination.
Of course the important thing to ask is, what on earth are they going to be serving? Here is a list of the food you can look forward to divulging in come next month.
Full Meal’s
- The Great Feast Platter (still to be confirmed on exactly what this will contain)
- Fish and Chips
- Shepherd’s Pie
Snacks
- Cornish Pasty
- Turkey Legs with fresh vegetables
Desserts
- Apple Pie
- Strawberry and Peanut Butter Ice-Cream
- Chocolate Trifle
Kids can look forward to things such as chicken, macaroni and cheese, fish and chips and chicken bits. All of these are going to be served with grapes and apple sauce.
The Hogs Head
Although not located anywhere near the Three Broomsticks in the books it would seem you can find this at the back of the Three Broomsticks Pub and they serve drinks more than anything else.
It is here you will find your (non-alcoholic) Butterbeer along with pumpkin juice and a selection of other magical beverages. Adults over the age of 21 can look to purchase normal beers imported from all over the world. Doesn’t really sound as magical does it.
So these are the two current locations where you can sit and have something to eat or pick up a drink, I am a bit disappointed the Great Hall isn’t included on this list.
Next on the list are places to shop and this is by far the most interesting thing to look into.
The Rides Of The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
Universal rarely disappoint when it comes to brand new rides and it would seem they have kept something up their sleeve for this kind of thing for a very long time indeed. Here are the rides you can expect to go on when the park opens in June.
There are three major rides that the land is opening with and they are as followed:
Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey
Universal have expected long queues for this ride which is why they have built it around Hogwarts castle itself. Expect to walk around the room of requirement, Dumbledore’s Office , Gryffindor’s common room and much, much more before you set off on a ride that Universal have kept secret for a very long time indeed. All that has really been revealed is that some of the cast have recorded scenes just for this ride. My opinion is that it is going to be a lot like Spiderman but with more recent technology implemented into it.
Dragon Challenge
You guessed it, this ride is a total new skin on the Duelling Dragons ride that is already housed in Islands Of Adventure. I wouldn’t expect too much when it comes to this because according to someone who has just visited the park they have still not closed the ride for renovation. I am thinking it is going to be a simple paint job on the track and perhaps a few props added in the queuing area.
Flight Of The Hippogriff
This ride is once again another rehash of a previous ride, anyone remember Flight of the Unicorn? Yeah, I didn’t think much of it either. On the other hand this ride has been closed for over a year so expect something a bit better than the paint job on Duelling Dragons. It has been noted that Hagrids Hut will feature in the ride and rumour has it that to “ride” the Hippogriff you have to introduce yourself in the correct way. Any Harry Potter fan will know this means riders will have to bow before getting on the ride.
So there you have it, there are only going to be three rides when the land opens but expect more to crop up as the years go by. Next on the list of things to update you on, the restaurants and the food they are going to be serving!
Recent Update On Harry Potter In Universal Studios
The section of Islands Of Adventure within the Universal Studios resort is that is going to be home to the Wizarding World Of Harry Potter is almost ready to open to the public with just a few final tweaks left to be finished this looks to be a must see for any fan of the franchise.
A mate of mine has recently been to the park and has managed to get some pictures of the completed Hogwarts castle. Now although the land itself has not been opened yet he was able to take some fantastic pictures of the castle itself.
I am going to be continually blogging on the Harry Potter part of the park over the next week or so and this will include posts on the rides, restaurants and of course the magical shops that you can expect see.
For now, enjoy these pictures:
Hogsmede Village Islands Of Adventure
Hogsmede Village Rear View
Hogsmede Roof's
Hogwarts Castle Wall
Hogwarts Castle Islands Of Adventure
Why Main Street USA Is The Reason Why You Should Take The Kids To Magic Kingdom First
For me going to Disney for the first time ever was a truly unforgettable experience. I remember everything from being petrified on the Haunted Mansion to drinking from one of those small Nesquik cartons that you just don’t seem to be able to buy nowadays. Although Disneyworld has four main theme parks along with the water parks too it is the Magic Kingdom that seems to have the most impact on the kids to start off with and Main Street USA is the place that kicks it all off!
One of the main reasons that anyone would take a child to Disneyworld is to see their faces light up as soon as they enter the park. Kids are just so wowed by the park as soon as they enter the gates because there is always so much going on down this part of the Magic Kingdom.
More often than not you will find there are marching bands walking down the street, people with giant Mickey and Minnie Mouse balloons up and about and if you are really lucky you will find horses and carriages waiting to take you to the entrance of Cinderella Castle. On top of all of this you get the sweet aroma of candies, pastries and all other kinds of treats wafting out from the Main Street stores.
If you turn up just before three in the afternoon you will be treated to one of the best performances in Disneyworld and it is of course the Magic Kingdom Parade. This starts of in Main Street but you need to make sure you get your place because it gets quite packed up to an hour before the parade starts.
The street wouldn’t be the same without the characters and if you are there at the right times of day you will spot many of the characters from the Disney cast including all the favourites like Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Minnie. Note that the parade is a key time of the day to spot all of these characters and much more all in the same place.
So without actually even exploring the rest of Magic Kingdom it would seem that Main Street USA is a fantastic place to take the kids first when it comes to a vacation in Disneyworld!
Welcome To Top Florida Guide!
Just a quick welcome really to all future readers of the blog, this site is for anyone interested in anything about Florida including DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, the everglades and everything in-between. I will cover all the latest news from all of the parks such as brand new rides, restaurants and shops and anything else you could want to know.
So have a read, comment and if there are any topics you wish to know about a little more just drop a comment and I will happily write a post on the matter!
