THEME PARKS and the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ™ ride mesmerizing—escaping Voldemort™ and Bellatrix proved to be quite the adventure! Before heading back to reality, we made a quick stop at the Leaky Cauldron ™ for a delicious Dragon Scale beer. Also at Universal Studios Florida ™, over at Production Central , we boarded the newest ride— Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon ™, an over-the-top journey through New York led by Jimmy Fallon himself. Here, you can check in before “showtime” using The O icial Universal Orlando Resort™ App, show up at your scheduled time, and then be guided through the studio by men in suits and velvet ropes. Just as we were starting to feel like true Hollywood stars, we shi ed gears and boarded TRANSFORMERS ™ : The Ride-3D , an immersive simulation that had us fighting to save mankind. But, we couldn’t leave Universal Orlando Resort ™ without a heartwarming throwback experience—so we bicycled with E.T. in our baskets across the sky on E.T. Adventure ™. The ride is celebrating its 27th anniversary, but you know what? It still gets me every time. The Cat in the Hat™ in Seuss Landing™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18) The Incredible Hulk Coaster® © 2018 MARVEL. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon™ TM & © 2018 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All rights reserved. TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D © 2018 Hasbro. © 2018 DW Studios LLC and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro. The Cat in the Hat™ Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 2018 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™ at Universal Orlando Resort™ Butterbeer™ cart at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -Hogsmeade™ HARRY POTTER Grasping a willow wand in my hand, I aimed it at the feather quill at Scribbulus , recited the words “Wingardium Leviosa” and flicked my wrist. Would the spell work? As the pen began to levitate, I smiled and knew—yes, indeed, it was time to add spell-casting to my resume. Interactive Wands at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™ can turn any guest into an enchanting wizard. Simply swirl your hand, recite the incantation and magic occurs at special locations throughout Diagon Alley ™ in Universal Studios Florida ™ and Hogsmeade ™ at Universalʼs Islands of Adventure ™ . Following in Harry’s footsteps, I found my wand at the dimly lit Ollivanders ™: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC . I consulted my map to find the bronze medallions in the pavement where spells can be cast. Outside Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment in Diagon Alley ™, I raised my wand and watched in awe as ginormous eyes opened. Then, using the Dystyl Phaelanges spell, I made a skeleton on screen follow my moves. It was incredible—but don’t take my word for it. Grab an Interactive Wand and see for yourself. ™ INTERACTIVE WANDS The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -Diagon Alley ™ is home to 25 interactive locations, while The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -Hogsmeade ™ has 9 more. • At Spintwitches , keep your eye on the Qua le. • Will the shrunken heads ever be quiet at Knockturn Alley ? • At Horizont Alley , the umbrella is dry...for now... ExperienceKissimmee.com 17
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