The Hogwarts Express is Temporarily Closed for Maintenance at Universal Orlando Resort

Attraction allows guests to travel between Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida.

Guests hoping to hop aboard The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort in the next few days are set to be disappointed as the attraction which offers transportation between Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida is currently closed for refurbishment.

Thankfully for guests it's only a quick closure, with Universal Orlando announcing that the attraction is closed now through until the weekend, with the ride back up and running on Saturday, May 31.

The closure is for planned maintenance to the attraction.

Just like the students of Hogwarts did each school year on September 1, guests at Universal Orlando Resort can usually board the Hogwarts Express!

No matter which land within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter you start in (Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida or Hogsmeade village in Universal Islands of Adventure), you can ride along with Harry Potter and his friends to or from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

One of the best parts about travelling on the Hogwarts Express is that there are two unique experiences each direction you ride.

When you board from King’s Cross Station in London, you’ll feel like you are a student en route to your first term at Hogwarts. With appearances from some school friends, a trolley full of treats, and some menacing Dementors, you can enjoy a smattering of immersive delights. 

If you’re heading from Hogsmeade to London, it’s a whole new experience. Keep an eye out the window for familiar faces greeting you (some more friendly than others) and the infamous Malfoy Manor.

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