OUR VISIT TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD + THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER
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Last November James and I went away on a little baby moon to LA! We had so much fun away kid-free (well I guess we weren’t truly kid-free because baby boy was in my tummy!). One of the days we had the pleasure to go to Universal Studios Hollywood!
I had not been to Universal Studios Hollywood since I was a kid and James had never been before. We had so much fun exploring the park!
There were so many new additions to the park since I was last there! It was crazy walking down the streets of Springfield, Ohio. I grew up watching The Simpsons every single Sunday night! Sadly, because I was pregnant I couldn’t go on a lot of rides but I could still see and experience all the fun sights.
My absolute favourite part was entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!! I’ve been a Harry Potter fan since I read the first book when it first came out. I’ve read the series multiple times and have watched the movies lots too. Let’s just say I was on CLOUD NINE the whole time.
Just entering into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is it’s own incredible experience. The music and the sights transport you right to Hogsmeade. It felt like I was walking through the books/movies. Honestly, I had the BIGGEST smile on my face!!!
They offer so many amazing experiences. You can buy a wand at Ollivander’s and then use it throughout the land to perform cool “magical tricks”. As you can see from above, the castle is absolutely stunning. I so badly wanted to go on “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” but I couldn’t because of being pregnant.
James went on the family friendly coaster, Flight of the Hippogriff and loved it! As you wait for the ride, you walk past Hagrid’s Cottage!! It looks exactly like the movie.
It was so fun exploring all the shops. There were so many delicious treats to buy in Honeydukes!!
And don’t even get me started on the Butterbeer!!! It was like Heaven in a cup. Seriously, so so so delicious. I want to go back RIGHT now for some. James and I enjoyed a pint of it in the Hog’s Head Pub. The Three Broomsticks Pub is also right next door if you want some delicious British eats!
After we visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter James boarded the World-Famous Studio Tour. I was so sad to not go on that one as I have such fond memories of it from when I was a kid!! James had so much fun.
While he was on it, I explored the rest of the park! At the Super Silly Fun Land they have an amazing water park for kiddos. In the lower lot, they have a fun DinoPlay park. I’m always on the lookout for what my kids would enjoy #momlife.
I loved watching the riders finish the Jurassic World ride with a massive splash! Next time we go back I’ll be sure to go on it along with the Revenge of the Mummy Ride!!
If you’re in Southern California, you have to get to Universal Studios Hollywood!! Let me know if you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer anything!
xo,
Laura
