How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to Universal Orlando I could have gone to Paris for my 60 th , but no. That would have been too...grown up. What did I choose instead? Yep, the inner Potter Head in me had to jump on a plane to visit the new expansion of Universal Orlando’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Diagon Alley. Of course, to truly enjoy all it has to offer, I had to try the rides. Is that a dragon on your rooftop? As soon as my hubby and I entered Diagon Alley—amazing btw—we couldn't help but notice a huge, chain-adorned dragon atop Gringotts Bank at the end of the block. Of course, the fire it spewed every 15 minutes rather gave it away. And boy oh boy is it hot! All HP fans will recognize our fire-breathing friend as the dragon our three heroes release and use to escape Gringotts in the final book/movie. Seeing the dragon in the ...flesh...well, let’s just say it was very realistic. Unforgettable ...
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