2 Day Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park Plan Universal Orlando 2025

2 Day Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park Plan Universal Orlando 2025

2 Day Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park Plan Universal Orlando 2025

This guide is your ultimate 2 day Harry Potter World itinerary! To conquer the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in two days, prioritize Early Park Admission and arrive an hour before it starts. Day one focuses on Islands of Adventure in the morning (Hagrid’s, Forbidden Journey) and Universal Studios Florida in the afternoon (Gringotts). Day two is dedicated to Epic Universe’s Ministry of Magic area, exploring its new attractions and experiences.

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2 Day Harry Potter World Itinerary Universal Orlando 2025

Universal Orlando Harry Potter World offers many magical adventures that witches and wizards will love like roller coasters, interactive wands, dining at the Leaky Cauldron, and so much more. Let’s start with the basics, you might be wondering “where is Harry Potter World?” Well, you’ll be happy to hear that there are 3 Harry Potter lands at Universal Orlando Resort

• Hogsmeade Village (Islands of Adventure)
• Diagon Alley (Universal Studios Florida)
• Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic (Epic Universe).

This 2 day Harry Potter World itinerary will ensure that your days are filled with all the wizarding magic offered across Universal Orlando Resort.

Key Strategies:

• Early Park Admission (EPA): Crucial for shorter waits. Arrive one hour before EPA begins.
• Rope Drop: If not using EPA, arrive 45 minutes before regular park opening to “rope drop” (be among the first in line).
• Hagrid’s at Closing: Often has the shortest wait of the day just before park closing.
• Park-to-Park Ticket: This is needed to spend 1 day at both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. It is also necessary to ride the Hogwarts Express.
• Single Rider Line: If wait times are long and you don’t mind your party being split up, try the single rider line – especially on Escape from Gringotts. It can save you a lot of time.
• Mobile Order: Download the Universal app and connect to the free WiFi to mobile order food at Harry Potter restaurants to save time.

Day 1: Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios Florida

Before starting your day at Universal Orlando, be sure to check the Universal App for a Harry Potter World Orlando map. This way, you can save time if you have a general idea of where you are headed first and where the rides are located. The good news is that Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley are both easy to navigate and it’s hard to get lost. Especially when the Hogwarts Castle and Gringotts Dragon are the two most popular rides – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Escape from Gringotts. This itinerary assumes you have Universal Park-to-Park tickets and are using Early Park Admission.

Morning (Islands of Adventure):

• 7:00 AM (or one hour before EPA): Arrive at Islands of Adventure.
• Hour 1 (Approx 8:00 AM): Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (30 minute projected wait time), then Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (15 minute projected wait time).
• Hour 2 (Approx 9:00 AM): Flight of the Hippogriff (20 minute projected wait time), then explore Hogsmeade and Ollivanders Wand Shop.
• Hour 3 (Approx 10:00 AM): Enjoy Hogsmeade (spell casting, Honeydukes for chocolate frogs, and shopping!).
• Hour 4 (Approx 11:00 AM): Lunch at Three Broomsticks.

Afternoon (Universal Studios Florida):

• Hour 5 (Approx 12:00 PM): Hogwarts Express to Universal Studios Florida (40 minute projected wait time).
• Hour 6 (Approx 1:00 PM): Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.
• Hour 7 (Approx 2:00 PM): Explore Diagon Alley (Gringotts dragon, Knight Bus, shopping).

Evening:

• Enjoy shows (The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees, dinner at the Leaky Cauldron, ride the Hogwarts Express again (different experience and platform 9 3/4!), and catch the nighttime show at Hogwarts Castle.

Related Page: How Much to Budget for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter 

Day 2: Epic Universe – Ministry of Magic

Epic Universe will feature its own Harry Potter area themed to 1920’s wizarding Paris with a focus on Fantastic Beasts and 1990’s wizarding world Ministry of Magic. It’s important to note that even though Epic Universe will have Early Park Admission, the Harry Potter rides will not be open during early entry. This itinerary focuses on maximizing your experience in Epic Universe’s new Harry Potter land:

Morning:

• Hour 1 (Approx 9:00 AM): Arrive before park opening. Head straight to the Ministry of Magic area. Ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry (20 minute projected wait time)
• Hour 2 (Approx 10:00 AM): Breakfast at Café L’air De La Sirène for a Butterbeer crepe!
• Hour 3 (Approx 11:00 AM): Come face-to-face with fantastic beasts at Le Cirque Arcanus (live show), a spectacular mix of live performers, puppetry, and special effects.
• Hour 4 (Approx 11:00 AM): Visit Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique (wand shop) and experience amazing new interactive wand magic as you cast spells and interact with fantastic beasts on the streets of wizarding Paris.
• Hour 5 (Approx 12:00 AM): Explore the streets of Wizarding Paris, lookout for characters and grab a Bièraubuerre (french for butterbeer!)

Afternoon:

• Hour 6-10 (Approb 1:00 PM): Explore other lands within Epic Universe. This is where you might experience attractions.
• Hour 8 (Approx 5:00 PM): Grab dinner at Le Gobelet Noir – a hotspot for Dark witches and wizards to gather
• Hour 9 (and beyond): Return to the Ministry of Magic. Perhaps catch a show you missed earlier or ride Battle at the Ministry again (possibly with a shorter wait).

Important Considerations:

• Show Schedules: Showtimes will dictate when you fit them into your day. Plan around these.
• Crowds: Crowd levels will impact wait times. Be prepared to adjust your plan on the fly.
• Personal Preferences: If you’re a huge fan of a particular character or experience, prioritize it, even if it means deviating from this schedule.

Related Post: Is Harry Potter World Worth It? 

2 Day Harry Potter World Itinerary FAQ

Q: How many days do you need for Harry Potter World?

You can visit Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley in one day, but with the addition of Epic Universe Ministry of Magic, you will need 2 days to visit each of the 3 Harry Potter lands at Universal Orlando. 

When is The Best Time to Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We breakdown the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

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