Our family has not visited Universal Studios Hollywood yet, so we do not have photos of our own to share. This guide is researched from official sources, and it will get our own photos and stories the day we finally go.
At Universal Studios Hollywood in California, the Wizarding World is the village of Hogsmeade, which opened on April 7, 2016. It is the only Wizarding World land at this park. There is no Diagon Alley, no Gringotts, no Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure, and no rideable Hogwarts Express here, so it is a smaller day out than Orlando. We still cannot wait to visit one day and see the castle light up at night.
Rides
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Flight of the Hippogriff
Shows and Entertainment
- Frog Choir
- Triwizard show
- Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle
Food and Drink
- Three Broomsticks
- Hog’s Head
- Magic Neep cart
Shopping
The land has 8 original shops for wands, robes, sweets, and souvenirs.
Seasonal Events
- Fan Fest Nights: in 2026 the park added a special walk-through, Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff, running April 23 to May 16, 2026.
- Christmas: November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.