Hogwarts Happiness

 

 I adore walking through the castle and the ride you can find inside and I can't wait for what's to come with the new expansion.  Although I know Disney has my heart Universal has now, with the Wizarding World, cemented my return every few years to enjoy stepping into Rowling magical world. 

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter & Neville Longbottom!

Shopping at Hogsmeade Village

 Shopping in Hogsmeade is as much fun as the rides and attractions (and food and drink). 

 The shops are so well created and filled with exclusive merchandise that any Potter fan will love!

Drinks from the Wizarding World

 Butterbeer is one of my favorite theme park drinks of all time and what I love about the set up of the Wizarding World is how the Hog's Head is connected to Three Broomsticks.  The food is quite good (I have had the Shepard's Pie and the Fish & Chips) and the drinks are divine.  Want to make your own Butterbeer with a little something extra in it for adults? Check back tomorrow for a great recipe!

Exciting News & Harry Potter Giveaway from Second Star Studios!

 

 As you know from past reviews and posts I love Second Star Studios on Etsy and they have a really awesome new project! They are running a Disney World Scavenger Hunt to help raise money for charity AND you don't even need park tickets to paritcipate!! Find the complete details and purchase registration here.

Adventure awaits you at our Disney Resort Charity Scavenger Hunt. To register for the event purchase a button for EACH member of your team. Buttons will be distributed at the event along with your clue sheet.
The event takes place September 28th, 2013 from 10am-4pm and will take you throughout Downtown Disney, the Polynesian, Contemporary, Art of Animation, and Pop Century Resorts.
50% of your purchase will be donated to the Ronal McDonald House Charities.
25% will be used for prizes such as shirts, prints, and Disney gift cards.

As another awesome giveaway for our Disney-Potterhead crew! Just check out this amazing bag and enter using the Rafflecopter below!! This coming week I will be featuring some great pics of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on the blog in honor of the two fabulous Gryffindors whose birthdays are this week- Harry Potter himself and Neville Longbottom! Enjoy this great kickstart to Harry Potter week! :)

 

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All Aboard the Hogwart's Express!

 

For the next few days we will be switching gears to another Orlando theme park: Universal's Islands of Adventure.  What better way to start a few days of posts from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter than with the Hogwart's Express itself.

 When will you be headed to the station to board the train?