Universal Studios Florida · Operating · 2014
Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station
Park-to-park train · The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
The park-to-park steam train linking Diagon Alley to Hogsmeade — Platform 9¾ storytelling on both sides of the glass.
At a glance
Key facts for Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station.
Type
Train & sky ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Park-to-park train
Opened
2014
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station.
Ride profile
Train & sky ride · Park-to-park train
- harry-potter
- transport
Experience
Park-to-park train
Specs source: universalorlando.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station.
Timeline
2014
Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station opens
Background
King's Cross opened with Diagon Alley in 2014 so guests with park-to-park tickets can ride between USF and Islands of Adventure.
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Sources & official links
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- Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station — official ride pageuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Florida — official siteuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Florida on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Universal Studios Florida rosterCoasters and other rides
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