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<\/p>\n As expected, the packaging at Honeydukes and Zonko\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s perfectly matches the designs seen in the movies. Note that the joint stores have a long queue that starts forming immediately once the park opens. You may wait over an hour to enter the store. Once inside, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll shuffle through both locations before following the line to registers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unlike the books, this version of Hogsmeade has its own Olivander\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Wand Shop. The interior of the store is a near perfect replica from your imagination, with dusty wand boxes stuffed into every corner. You can purchase character wands or find the appropriate wood type for your birthday or personality. You can also visit an attraction attached to the shop, if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t mind waiting in line. Visitors are ushered through a secret passageway and introduced to Olivander himself! Olivander puts on a perfect, bilingual performance as he helps a young audience member find the perfect wand!<\/p>\n Other familiar shops exist around Hogsmeade including Dervish and Bangs, Gladrags Wizardwear (get your own robe!), and the Owl Post. You can catch some shade under the covered picnic area where you might spot a live owl and its trainer. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for refreshments, visit one of the drink stalls and grab some water or a bottle of delicious pumpkin juice (it tastes like mulled wine, without the wine).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As you turn the corner towards Hogwarts Castle, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll notice a small stage. Here, the Hogwarts choir serenades the crowd with a performance every hour (times may vary in the fall). Additionally, students from the Durmstrang Institute and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic will dance and greet guests in preparation for the Triwizard Tournament.<\/p>\n The crowning glory of Harry Potter World is, of course, Hogwarts Castle. The castle is the home of the main ride attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Hop onboard your Firebolt and fly around the castle with Harry and 4K resolution technology. This digitally enhanced experience takes visitors across the Quidditch Field, into the Forbidden Forest, and several other landmark locations. Hopefully you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t come across any dementors! This ride moves at pleasant pace but does include sharp turns, simulated falling, and a few upside-down moments. Motion sickness is possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The queue begins outside of Hogwarts and winds through the greenhouse. Inside, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll stash your bags in a locker (it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s okay to bring your phone inside for pictures if you have deep pockets). The line then winds through Hogwarts with plenty of entertainment along the way \u00e2\u20ac\u201c talking paintings, Dumbledore\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s office, the Gryffindor Common Room, and several other points of interest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the exit of the Forbidden Journey is Filch\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Emporium. This is the main souvenir shop in the park and the only place that sells individually wrapped omiyage-style treats. As the day goes on, a multi-hour line will form outside the shop so buy your omiyage early!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Personal Experience: I had a blast! The park is small and could easily be covered in three hours or less, if there were no crowds. The lines for Honeydukes and Filch\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Emporium are no joke, although I think Honeydukes and Zonko\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s are worth the wait. In the late afternoon, I did see a street cart selling Chocolate Frogs and other candies, but the variety was limited. Be sure to visit the bathrooms which are hilariously decorated in various shades of fake mold and include a soundtrack of Moaning Myrtle. The Forbidden Journey is pretty cool and though the line is long, walking through the different sets enhances the experience. Tip: it is possible to sneak to the head of the line if you ask an attendant for the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153singles\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 line\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be led through the castle down a plane boring hallway, skipping the statues and scenery, but your wait will be much shorter.<\/p>\n![\"hp_zoniko's\"](\"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/hp_zonikos-300x224.jpeg\")
<\/a>Next door to Honeydukes is Zonko\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Joke Shop. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll enter via the front entrance of Honeydukes. Zonko\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s is a treat to wander through; Fred and George would approve of the d\u00c3\u00a9cor. The product line is limited to Fanged Frisbees, Sneakoscopes, Pygmie Puffs (the stuffed version), and Extendable Ears.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/hp_hogsmeade-3-131x175.jpeg\"){kind=spacer}
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<\/a>The only other ride inside Harry Potter World is the Flight of the Hippogriff. This mini-rollercoaster ride lasts for less than ten seconds and you could probably play chess with the person next to you as the ride is in motion. Enjoy strolling around Hagrid\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hut as you wait.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Fun fact: All of the performing wizards and witches are western actors. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a foreigner of western descent and you show up in costume, some guests might think you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re part of the performance and ask to take pictures with you!<\/p>\n