Walking under the Hogsmeade sign was surreal – if you haven’t been it’s a must! I recommend the frozen Butter Beer with a shot of Jameson mixed in.

I got share the first time experience with my two sisters. We have been huge fans of Harry Potter since the beginning. I was staying on my older sister’s couch when the 7th book (Deathly Hallows) was released. I remember her picking up two copies so we could both read at the same time!

I wrote some of my favorite quotes beforehand and had a chance to snap my lettering at Hogsmeade! *squeal*

Behind the scenes of me trying to get ALL of Hogsmeade into the background. So overwhelmed.

The night show at Universal Studios was UNBELIEVABLE. When I heard the night show was just light projections onto the castle, I didn’t have high expectations.

But you guys. IT WAS AMAZING. WILL DO AGAIN. ANY TIME.

Here we are waiting for the night show. My college friend, Alfie, lives in the area and has an annual pass. He came along to hang with us and give insider tips!

One of Alfie’s tip: get in the solo rider line if you don’t have any children. Usually you’ll end up in the same car with at least one of your group.