Universal's Islands of Adventure · Operating · 2014
Hogwarts Express – Hogsmeade Station
Park-to-park train · The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade · Universal Creative
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort · Official park / manufacturer media
The Hogsmeade terminus of the Hogwarts Express — a park-to-park train ride linking Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida.
At a glance
Key facts for Hogwarts Express – Hogsmeade Station.
Type
Train & sky ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Park-to-park train
Opened
2014
Manufacturer
Universal Creative
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Hogwarts Express – Hogsmeade Station.
Ride profile
Train & sky ride · Park-to-park train
- harry-potter
- park-to-park
- transport
Experience
Park-to-park train
Built by Universal Creative
1 more stat with Coaster Pro.
Specs source: universalorlando.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Hogwarts Express – Hogsmeade Station.
Timeline
2014
Hogwarts Express opens between Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley
Background
Hogwarts Express – Hogsmeade Station opened in 2014 with Diagon Alley, linking Universal’s Islands of Adventure to Universal Studios Florida on a themed park-to-park train. Official Universal materials note that a Park-to-Park ticket is required — the ride is both transportation…
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Sources & official links
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- Hogwarts Express – Hogsmeade Station — official ride pageuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure — official siteuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Universal's Islands of Adventure rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Universal Orlando Resort · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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