Yesterday, July 8th 2014, was the grand opening for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley and I was there to experience it for myself! Below are all the pictures I took from the event. Look for a full review to come shortly after!
Welcome to Universal Studios at 5 a.m.
Here is the crowd in front of me: the first group to get into the land!
Ready for action!
Big initial rush, but it slowed down shortly after.
Nice pic of the fountain at 6 a.m.
The crowd in front of me in London
Daylight! We're getting closer!
Finally made it in! This is the line for Gringotts.
I'm exhausted, but finally made it in!
It's a little packed here...
Plaque on the wall in Gringotts queue
The Gringotts queue is extremely impressive
The details are impressive
Goblins doing Goblin business
Boss Goblin
He sees me
The warning sign
Ride vehicle portrait (that actually moves)
Fishy Green Ale. It's actually a minty green tea with Boba balls. Not my thing, but not too bad.
Menu for the ice cream shop
Butterbeer Ice Cream. It's pretty good, but the drink is better.
Weezley's Wizard Weezes
Entering The Leaky Cauldron
Pretty nice place
Specialty Chicken Sandwich. It's a grilled chicken breast with sharp cheddar, bacon, an apple mayo and tomato. It comes with potato wedges. I thought it was quite good.
Obligatory picture of the Hogwarts Express.
That's all for this update! Look for a full review, a new editorial and video footage on a new episode of The Thrill Seekers coming soon!
Written by Chris Coburn
Photos taken 7/8/2014