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9 Outrageous Ways to Splurge Your Money at Disney, Universal, and Beyond: Tours

Most theme park visitors are looking for ways to trim the excess and spend less, but if you’re sitting at the other end of the spectrum and looking for a little something to add to your trip, there are plenty of options to choose from.

The 6 Cheapest Ways to Take Home a Piece of Diagon Alley

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida is packed with pricey options for taking home a piece of Potter-lore, but the choices are more limited if you don’t have much to spend.

6 Amazing Things You MUST Taste in Universal's Diagon Alley

From the Leaky Cauldron to Weasleys Wizard Wheezes, there’s something delectable to enjoy around almost every corner at Universal Orlando's Diagon Alley.

The 10 Most Extreme Roller Coasters in Central Florida

Central Florida's coaster line-up is more impressive than you might think...

7 Things You MUST Know Before Riding the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando

The Hogwarts Express is arguably the most immersive experience you can have in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can go through all the motions of boarding this iconic train for yourself and travel in both directions. Before you head to the station, however, there are some things that you should know.

6 Things Theme Park Ride Operators Do Every Day (That YOU Won't See)

Learn what goes on behind the scenes of almost every theme park attraction, every single day.

10 "How'd They Do That?" Theme Park Special Effects That STILL Amaze Us

Learn the secrets behind some of the theme park industry's most astonishing special effects.

6 Classic Movies and TV Shows Filmed at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios Florida

In the late 1980s, Universal Studios and The Walt Disney company each became fixated on the same rather strange idea - why not build a real, working movie studio in Central Florida? And why not make it into a theme park too?

5 Things You NEED to Know Before You Ride Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts

Check out these great details and make sure you don't miss a single highlight of the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts experience.

The Top 8 Hidden Secrets at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley

Universal Studios Florida’s newest addition, Diagon Alley, is packed with references to the books and movies. Here are some of the very best to look out for!

All-Star Roundtable: 5 Reasons Why Universal's Diagon Alley is NOT a Flop

Some have suggested that Universal Orlando's Diagon Alley is not performing as well as expected. But is that really the case?

6 Groundbreaking Universal Orlando Attractions That Changed Theme Parks Forever

Universal Orlando came close to disaster when it first opened, but since then the park's attractions have had a huge influence on the theme park industry as a whole.

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