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The new Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley is magnificent! It’s MUCH larger than the old one in Hogsmeade, with several wand selection rooms to accommodate more guests in this popular attraction.
You enter the wand shop to see the show just to the left of the main store. You get a glimpse of the shop on your way to the wand selection room.
Gringotts Money Exchange in Diagon Alley offers Muggles the opportunity to exchange their Muggle currency for Gringotts Bank Notes that can be used throughout the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley).
These commemorative Bank Notes can be used just like Muggle currency (cash) or you can keep them as souvenirs from your visit to the Wizarding World. They are available in ten and twenty dollar denominations.
Gringotts Money Exchange can be found in Diagon Alley as a separate location from the Gringotts Bank. Do not go into Gringotts Bank expecting to exchange your Muggle currency. You will be redirected to the Money Exchange, next to Wiseacres.
Additionally, the Gringotts Money Exchange has various Gringotts souvenirs, only available in the Money Exchange, including Gringotts wallets for your bank notes, chocolate gold coin candy, and Gringotts bank bags.
The Leaky Cauldron is the centerpiece dining location in the new Diagon Alley section of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Pull up a chair and enjoy hearty British fare in this famous inn, as well as delicious, frothy Butterbeer™. The children’s menu offers items that kids will love, such as macaroni and cheese.
In the Harry Potter movies, the Leaky Cauldron is a popular wizarding pub and inn in London. It is the entrance to Diagon Alley, and, indirectly Knockturn Alley.
You can find the Leaky Cauldron restaurant just to the left as you enter the new Diagon Alley. You walk through a foyer entrance to the main part of the restaurant. Here you will order your food to take with you to the main dining area.
You can dine at the Leaky Cauldron during your visit to the Diagon Alley. Certain Diagon Alley vacation packages include breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron and the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.
Climb aboard the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9-¾ in Kings Cross Station! Make your way through Kings Cross station, past luggage strewn about to Platforms 9 and 10. Watch closely as you see your fellow Hogwarts students walk through the wall to get to Platform 9-¾.
After walking through the wall, you find yourself on Platform 9-¾ staring at the Hogwarts Express! You will see luggage from other students, including Harry’s owl, Hedwig!
Enter your cabin, sit back, and relax as you ride the Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade Station. Watch as you leave London, headed for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You may even get a visit from Harry Potter, Hermione, Ron, and a dementor!
Shopping is one of the most popular pastimes for many people. Disney Cruise has several shops onboard so you can shop throughout your cruise vacation. There’s so much to choose from in the shops during your Disney Cruise. You should have no problem finding that perfect souvenir of Disney Cruise Line. Choose from shirts, pins, plush toys, hats, designer handbags, and more. The kids can sort through a selection of costumes and accessories for Princesses and Pirates of all ages. Don’t worry about carrying cash because you can charge all of your purchases to your room using your Key to the World card. One of the best parts of shopping at sea is that the merchandise is tax- and duty-free. 
You can continue your duty free shopping at each port and on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Disney Cruise has shopping experts onboard every cruise. There will be a shopping seminar at the beginning of your cruise to help you decide where to shop at each port. The shopping experts will have hours onboard the ship to give you one on one advice. They will also go out on each island and spend time in some of the major stores to help you with big purchases. Check your Personal Navigator or the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App for store hours and seminar times.
Written by Shante Carson — Shante is a Disney Cruise Expert with over ten cruises taken on the Disney Fantasy, Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, and Disney Fantasy. Bon Voyage! Shante is ready to help you plan your magical Disney Cruise vacation. Book your next vacation with Shante at 252-917-0497 or shante@destinationsinflorida.com.
You can find Borgin and Burkes at 13B in Knockturn Alley at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. It sells objects of Dark magic and other dangerous magical artifacts, including many souvenirs exclusive to this one-of-a-kind shop in Knockturn Alley. You may also see wanted posters for Bellatrix Lestrange, the Hand of Glory, part of the Floo Network where Harry accidentally entered the wizarding world, and the Malfoy vanishing cabinet.
You don’t have to be a Death Eater to gain entry to this infamous shop. As you wedge your way through the fascinating, eclectic collection of Dark Arts objects, you may find Death Eater masks, skulls, and costume replicas. The shop also sells apparel, accessories, jewelry, collectibles, and gifts.
To get to Borgin and Burkes, follow the signs to Knockturn Alley, searching for the entrance in the picture, above. It’s easy to find, as it’s the largest shop in Knockturn Alley.
I found some really cool Deathly Hallows merchandise in this store, so if you’re a fan, this is the place to get that merchandise.
The Tale of the Three Brothers is a fairy tale told to wizard children. Supposedly written by Beedle the Bard, it is published as part of a series of works that collectively are called The Tales of Beedle the Bard. While most wizards view this story as one that teaches children morals (e.g., humility, wisdom), some believe that the story refers to the Deathly Hallows, three highly powerful magical artefacts coveted by generations of wizards.
Many also believe that the three Peverell brothers were the inspiration for the story, and that they first obtained the artefacts known as the Hallows. ‘The Tale of the Three Brothers’ also has a different variation, referring to twilight as midnight to make it more suspenseful for the entertainment of children, but in Dumbledore’s original copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard it refers to the journey taking place at twilight.
In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Diagon Alley, you can find the Tale of the Three Brothers show in the Carkitt Market at periodic times throughout the day. The video, below, only shows you part of the show. To see the whole performance, you’ll have to visit Diagon Alley.
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The interactive wand spells are one of the coolest new additions to both sides of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley). Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing all the interactive wand spells with you. The first: Metelojinx causes an umbrella near the restrooms to begin storming with lightning, thunder sounds, and rain.
You can find the Umbrella spell casting location, just outside the bathrooms in Diagon Alley. You can’t miss the umbrella. The show really improves, at night.
This is one of the more visible and popular interactive wand spells at Diagon Alley. It will likely be one of the few with a line.
If you have ever been to Walt Disney World with a group of people, you might have pondered how much fun it would be to visit again all alone! Imagine a week of pure Disney bliss, all by yourself! Does this sound inviting to you?
Just imagine the possibilities with a solo trip to Disney World.
If you’re driving, you can stop for breaks whenever you want. Listen to your favorite Disney music and sing along! When flying, you’ll have a better chance of getting a seat. You can choose the resort that suits you best and sleep in until noon if you want. No reason to pick the kid-friendly one.
When touring the parks, you can take advantage of single rider lines. FassPass+ selections will be more plentiful. Pick attractions that interest you, and ride again if you want! Plus, you can decide if you’re willing to wait the posted wait time. There would be no cause to rush to the next attraction. Take time to smell the roses or stop for some attractions that you would otherwise overlook. Spend time enjoying the little details that make the Disney Parks so special.
Shopping would be such fun! A stroll through Downtown Disney would be delightful! No need to be looking at things that don’t interest you. No cause to be worried about the length of time you spend browsing. Plus, only you can decide if the purchase is right for you and your budget.
Enjoy a spa experience or explore Disney’s Deluxe Resorts. Lounge in the lobby or take a behind-the-scenes tour. Spend the whole afternoon by a quiet pool or a water park. The options are endless!
Choose when and where to dine and what you want to eat. It’s easier to get a reservation for one as opposed to a party of six. You wouldn’t offend anyone if you read a magazine or browsed the web on your phone while dining. A quick service meal could be your choice. Who cares if you only have a Butterfinger Cupcake for lunch or Dole Whip for dinner?
Can you see a solo trip to Disney World in your future?
Written by Sheri Morris, “Main Street Morris” — Sheri is proud grandmother with a keen eye for detail. She specializes in Disney Travel for adults and RV travel. Book your next vacation with Sheri at 804 405 5005 or at sheri@destinationsinflorida.com.
One of the most popular treats in Orlando is the Butterbeer and Frozen Butterbeer. Now Universal Orlando is introducing an ice cream shop with Butterbeer Ice Cream. YEAH! You can find these new sweet treats in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios in the Florean Fescue’s Ice Cream Parlour. Check out a recent video from this new shop at Universal Orlando Resort.
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