If you’re planning a visit to Universal Orlando soon, we’ve got some details to share with you.
As you may know, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most popular spots in both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Well, the popular ride that “transports” you between the two Wizarding World locations will be closing soon.
That’s right, the Hogwarts Express is temporarily closing for a few days. We noticed that the ride was listed as closed on Universal’s website from November 4th through 7th.

Other rides at Universal will also close soon, including Fast & Furious: Supercharged, which will be closed from August 19th through November 3rd, and Men in Black: Alien Attack, which will close from November 4th through December 15th.

If you’re planning on visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you’ll just have to hop between the two theme parks to visit both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade the old-fashioned way.

Did you know that Hogwarts Express isn’t even a train at all? It’s actually a funicular, meaning it’s a type of cable railway car system. It works like this: two trains sit on a single track that runs through the backstage area of Universal Orlando — but you don’t know that because the “windows” of Hogwarts Express show you scenery from Harry Potter. Each car is connected to a cable that pulls it down the special track. The more you know…

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will soon be getting a new addition when the Ministry of Magic opens at Universal’s upcoming third theme park, Epic Universe. We have a feeling, though, that the Hogwarts Express won’t be able to take you there.
We’ll keep an eye out for other ride closures at Universal Orlando, so check back with AllEars again soon for more.
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What’s your favorite ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Let us know in the comments!
Forbidden journey
My favorite ride at universal is Hagrid’s magical creatures motorbike adventure
F&F and MIB need to close permanently.