September marks “back to school” for many educational intuitions one of those being Hogwarts! That’s right! Weather you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff get ready to go ‘Back to Hogwarts’ at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this September!
Fans of the Harry Potter series will know that each September young wizards and witches head back to school to start a new school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This September Universal Orlando invites fans to celebrate going back to Hogwarts in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Visitors can look forward to special activities in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Here is some of the Back to Hogwarts fun you can participate in:
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Back to Hogwarts: A Social Media Fan Meet-Up
On September 1, you can kick off the month-long celebration by joining your fellow Harry Potter fans for the start of ‘Back to Hogwarts!’
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Back to Hogwarts Scavenger Hunt
Throughout the month, Universal invites guests to participate in a photo scavenger hunt through the Harry Potter lands. Guests can share how The Wizarding World comes to life by using, #BackToHogwarts. Starting September 2, you can pick up a ‘Back to Hogwarts’ Scavenger Hunt map from one of the following locations:
Universal Studios Florida
- Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
- Universal Studios Store
Universal’s Island of Adventure
- Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
- Islands of Adventure Trading Company
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Group Photo Fridays
Snap the perfect picture in some of your favorite locations in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Guests will get to take part in photo meet-ups along with fellow witches and wizards every Friday in September. Locations will be in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Universal encourages visitors to dress for the occasion in your best ‘Back to Hogwarts’ wardrobe! Here is a list of dates and locations for these photo opportunities:
Friday, September 7:
Land: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
Where: Hogwarts Express
When: 2 PM EST
Friday, September 14:
Land: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
Where: Triwizard Stage
When: 12:45 PM EST
Friday, September 21:
Land: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
Where: Carkitt Market Stage
When: 12 PM EST
Friday, September 28:
Land: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
Where: Knight Bus
When: 2 PM EST
*Times and locations subject to change
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Dress for Back to Hogwarts
To best celebrate, ‘Back to Hogwarts’ you will want to dress the part! So pull out your house robe and your wand! Universal encourages guests to dress up and show off their creativity alongside your fellow witches and wizards during the ‘Back to Hogwarts’ celebration.
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All the Magic!
‘Back to Hogwarts’ is the perfect time to enjoy all that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer. Grab a Butterbeer, enjoy the shops of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, ride the thrilling attractions, take in the breathtaking “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” show, and so much more!
Also if you need your own school supplies you can pick up some backpacks, stationery, apparel, and accessories to celebrate your Hogwarts house pride!
Contact your Kingdom Magic Vacations Travel Planner to plan your next vacation to the Universal Orlando Resort!
