There is not doubt about the fact that the Harry Potter fan base is one of the biggest in the world!
Come on, just yesterday J.K. Rowling pulled a Beyoncé and dropped a new short story about 34-year-old Harry out of NO WHERE and the internet pretty much freaked out!
So, it’s no wonder that the opening of the brand new Diagon Alley theme park at Universal Studios Orlando was a HUGE deal.
People lined up hours before and as soon as the gates opened, they sprinted inside while crying happy tears of joy.
So, you weren’t able to be there for opening day? Well, have no fear because we’ve got everything you may have missed in one convenient place for you!
Ch-ch-check out all the magic you missed from the opening day…AFTER THE JUMP!!!
As attendees ran into the park, they were high-fived by the applauding workers!
Loved high-fiving the TMs as we entered with the confetti falling! Magical! #MuggleMoments #DiagonAlleygrandopening pic.twitter.com/moCHFEaya8
— Outdoorsy Diva (@Outdoorsy_Diva) July 8, 2014
Oh, and there was SOOOO much confetti!!
#DiagonAlley is open! pic.twitter.com/iFMi0sUEAo
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) July 8, 2014
And people were completely overwhelmed with happiness and it was adorable!
My actual face upon entering diagon alley for the first time. @UniversalORL #mugglemoments #DiagonAlley 💫 pic.twitter.com/3er0TT2MBB
— Allison Nemcosky (@moomooalnem) July 8, 2014
They got to perform ACTUAL magic!
Have you tried the interactive wands today? #DiagonAlley #MuggleMoments pic.twitter.com/h3pjfUl2xd
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) July 8, 2014
Just look at those happy faces!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – #DiagonAlley is now open! pic.twitter.com/NZ0GMTlHPP
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) July 8, 2014
Oh look! The Wesley’s were there too!
Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes! #DiagonAlley pic.twitter.com/JAKgAuZT0d
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) July 8, 2014
Some people got to fight off the Dementors! Expecto Patronum!
How is everyone fairing against the Dementors today? @UniversalORL #MuggleMoments pic.twitter.com/c1x4UEATBC
— Wendy Outpost (@OutpostOrlando) July 8, 2014
Some fans enjoyed breakfast at the Leaky Caldron after waiting so long! A dream come true!
Is there a better way to celebrate #DiagonAlley Grand Opening than breakfast at Leaky Cauldron? #MuggleMoments pic.twitter.com/8KS2pRzZ0k
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) July 8, 2014
Some dedicated wizards waited in insane lines for the new Gringott’s ride…
Make that 375 minutes for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. #DiagonAlley #MuggleMoments @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/BbwgleWOeH
— Ricky Brigante, Host (@InsideTheMagic) July 8, 2014
But it was CLEARLY worth it!
Speechless after Gringotts!!! Never ridden anything like that!!! Amazing!!! #MuggleMoments
— Tim (@thetimtracker) July 8, 2014
Some fans got a bit of help from the friendly witches while performing magic!
@UniversalORL #MuggleMoments #DiagonAlley pic.twitter.com/QRvQNzO78S
— Mansion (@julie_manson) July 8, 2014
Other fans were just happy it was finally open! Look at it all!
Welcome Muggles and Wizards to London and #DiagonAlley #MuggleMoments I can't believe it's finally opened! ⚡️🔮😍 pic.twitter.com/pqBgijrWRF
— Courtney Sheldon (@csheldon10) July 8, 2014
In addition to Butterbeer, you can now get Gilly Water!
Testing out a new elixir. No muggle warning on the bottle, hope not to turn green #MuggleMoments #DiagonAlley pic.twitter.com/jyG0lbNfwx
— Rochelle Siegel (@MyLifesJourneys) July 8, 2014
One thing is for sure, even if you weren’t there, the fans took A LOT of pictures, so you can relive the magic whenever you want on Twitter!
Tweet us your #DiagonAlley #MuggleMoments, and we'll RT some of our favorites! pic.twitter.com/mq7RW56eZC
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) July 8, 2014
[Image via Universal Studios/Vine.]
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