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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, is nothing short of magical. Potterheads from around the world to visit their favorite places, foods, and characters from the series come to life.
But no theme park is perfect – especially with Muggles on the loose.
Here are 20 photos that show the expectation versus the reality in Harry Potter's world.
You can ride the Hogwarts Express at the Hogsmeade section of the park.
In June, a British railway company was looking for "Harry Potter" experts to work on a real version of the Hogwarts Express train.
However, the traffic at the King's Cross station is almost as bad as it is in London.
Fans flock to the King's Cross station on September 1 every year, the Hogwarts Express left in the books.
That first glimpse of Hogwarts is nothing short of magical …
Many fans still dreaming about attending Hogwarts someday.
though passionate "Harry Potter" fans have been known to get a little bit overexcited.
Many celebrities are hardcore "Harry Potter" fans, too.
Up close, the castle is just as impressive.
The castle is also the entrance to the ride "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey."
If you can get close, that is.
Everyone wants a picture of Hogwarts.
Diagon Alley features famous spots like Gringotts, where goblins keep watch over the wizarding world's bank accounts.
You can exchange money for Gringotts or keep a note of money.
The alley gets pretty packed.
The Diagon Alley Expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2014.
The blinds in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are full of wizarding novelties.
The park is full of delicious treats that you need to try.
But most of them are just storefront facades.
While these shops help the world look authentic, you can not go inside.
Performers dressed as wizards and witches serenade crowds with songs.
The frog choir in Hogsmeade is not to be missed.
If only people would put their phones away.
Celestina Warbeck, Mrs. Weasley's favorite singer in the "Harry Potter" books, performs in Diagon Alley.
Butterbeer is available at the park.
The park celebrating their millionth Butterbeer in 2011.
If you want to pay $ US7 for a cup of tea.
The price of Butterbeer keeps increasing – regular Butterbeer was only $ US2.99 when the park opened.
The hallmark attraction is "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," a ride that takes visitors to the Hogwarts castle with references to the books and movies.
Some of the Hogwarts worn by people working in the ride were reportedly used in the movies and worn by extras.
Unfortunately, the ride sometimes requires a-magical maintenance.
Even magical rides need a tune-up now and then.
The line for "Forbidden Journey" snakes through different parts of Hogwarts, including a Defense Against Dark Arts classroom with Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
The ride features the actors from the "Harry Potter" movies.
The line can take hours.
Part of the line winds through an outdoor greenhouse.
You might run into actors from the "Harry Potter" movies as you wander around the park.
Actors from the "Harry Potter" movies have been known to visit from time to time.
But you'll just be in the company of other Muggles enthusiasts.
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