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5. It’s easiest to watch others walk through the wall

King's Cross

The wall between platforms 9 and 10 is a magical barrier. In the books and movies, it appears to be solid brick before you walk through it. To recreate this effect in the London station, there’s a small area where it looks like you’re walking through a wall to the guests behind you. You’ll watch several other people pass through the wall ahead of you, but when you actually come up to the wall yourself, you see a bright light above and an open hallway ahead.

There is an interesting sound effect to accompany your transition so it isn’t completely without its charms, but going through the wall looks much cooler when you’re watching it from further back.

6. Strollers go on the attraction

Hogwarts Express

For most theme park attractions you park your strollers outside before boarding. Since the Hogwarts Express doesn’t drop you off somewhere that you can just pick your stroller up again, you’ll need to take it with you. Don’t park your stroller nearby thinking you’ll grab it later. You’ll have to wait in the long return queue or hike from park to park to get back to it. It goes right on the train with you.

The only exception to this rule is with Universal’s rental strollers. Team members can instruct you where to leave your stroller in one park and pick up a new one in the next.

7. The action takes place both on and off the train

Hogwarts Express Attraction Show

The most amazing feature of the Hogwarts Express is the way you experience the show. Each car seats approximately eight guests. Once you’re on, the doors to your compartment close and you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Naturally, your eyes are drawn to the action taking place outside the window.

However, this isn’t the only place where the show will happen. The frosted doors on the opposite side of your car feature a great deal of action as well. You’ll see other riders on the train move up and down the hallway, including many characters that any Potter fan will know.

The Hogwarts Express offers an outstanding experience that’s truly unlike anything available in other theme parks. Make sure you plan plenty of time to board it both ways so you can enjoy all the immersive details available with this experience.

 
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Does anyone know who's house it is that you see on the train? It looks like Tom Riddles but it doesn't have a graveyard.

In reply to by Ariel (not verified)

According to an article I found from the Orlando Sentinel, it is the Malfoys' manor.

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