Seven Reasons to Stay at Harry’s Hangout on Your Next Trip to Universal
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Ever wanted to stay in a Harry Potter-themed space while visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando? We have just the space for you at Harry’s Hangout. This short-term rental is a fully immersive magical experience that will leave you feeling like you’re part of the wizarding world. “Harry’s Hangout is as warm and homey as if Ginny and Hermione themselves designed the place,” the owner, Jen, tells us. “We wanted the space to feel homemade and like a real house that someone could easily live in.”
Jen took her love of Harry Potter and all things wizarding world and decided to create a space for other fans of the books and films. She also kept her kids in mind when they created Harry’s Hangout — they wanted to make sure it would be somewhere kids would find just as magical as the adults did. With all of this in mind, we have compiled our top seven reasons why you should visit Harry’s Hangout.
This magical rental has a room for every Hogwarts House, providing a space for everyone in your family. Each bedroom is equipped with themed bedspreads, wall decor, and fun-themed artifacts to make you feel a part of the magical world of Hogwarts. As for your un-Sorted friends and family members, Harry’s Hangout has other themed bedrooms. From a Hogwarts-inspired escape to Beauxbatons Academy elegance to a Durmstrang Institute getaway, you’ll find the perfect spot for everyone.
Fun for the Whole Family
Harry’s Hangout provides fun for the whole family with a room dedicated to family fun. This room has thoughtfully been named after the Room of Requirement and has a play gym as well as a Roku and oversized couch. The fun doesn’t stop there; the guest book has a scavenger hunt included inside with both a kids’ easy version and a more difficult one for adults. Solving the scavenger hunt will open up a special treasure with some magical wizard swag inside.
Magical Bathrooms
Even the bathrooms are immersive, including an Umbridge theme and themes to match the other rooms. You will also spot some fun wall decor that may look familiar.
Cool Off from the Park
The private pool and jacuzzi area will leave you feeling refreshed from a day in the park and rejuvenate you to hit the ground running the next day. Harry’s Hangout provides enough magic and comfort even for those days off from the park.
The themed bedrooms aren’t all this magical escape provides. With other themes such as Durmstrang and a Hogwarts master bedroom, this house never ceases to amaze. “This house is not trying to replicate Universal’s Wizarding World. It is a complement to it and moreover meant to be a home away from home for wizards and witches at heart,” the owners state. Harry’s Hangout also has a common room for a more quiet space to read, write, and relax, as well as a Great Hall-themed dining area and a Weasley-inspired kitchen.
Never the Same Visit Twice
The greatest thing about Harry’s Hangout is that it is always changing and being updated. “With repeated visits to Harry’s Hangout, guests will discover something new as we keep adding more to the home,” the owners said. So even if you stay there every time you visit the parks, you will always find something new in every magical trip.
Close to the Parks
With the front door being a nine-minute drive from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and 20 minutes from Universal Studios Orlando, you are always within a convenient distance from the parks. You can make a couple of trips to the parks throughout the day without feeling like you’re in the car more than in the actual parks.
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We’re starting with the original trilogy. We’ve watched a New Hope – by request – 3 or 4 times. And then today, we finished Empire, and started Jedi.
Watching him discover Star Wars is heartwearming. It’s one of the blessings of fatherhood.
The first time he saw the opening scroll, he literally said, “Wow! Big letters!”
And he loves the droids. “Watch out, R2-D2! There are Jawas hiding in the rocks!”
And as we watch, he literally keeps repeating, “I wish I could go there. Someday I’m going to go there.”
That kills me! Because – technically – he can go there! We live in Orlando, and there’s a Star Wars Land in Disney World! It’s fun, and well-designed!
Buuuuuut there are 0 family rides. The Star Wars movies have no height restriction, but all of the rides do.
Disney did the same thing in Toy Story Land! And Universal did it with Harry Potter!
What kind of business plan is that??
1️⃣ Buy a popular series, for all ages 2️⃣ Adapt it into a well-designed theme park land 3️⃣ “Oh, by the way: no kiddie rides! Go enjoy the gift shop, twerp! Come back when you’ve got a pube!” 4️⃣ ??? 5️⃣ Profit!
Which idiot is making these decisions? Why does anyone listen to them?
Last week my friend and I took a vacation to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka (USJ). I had never been to a Universal park before so it was an exciting experience. We took a Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Osaka and checked into our hotel without any trouble. Train navigation in Japan is very easy as it is all in English as well as Japanese.
We stayed at the Universal Keihan Hotel at Universal City Walk. The room was pretty dated by its decor, but the bed was comfortable and everything was very clean.
While my friend and I were super excited to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter we had a two day park tickets so there was no need to rush. We took in everything the park had to offer, every ride, every show, and all of the food. With that being said our favorite ride of the entire trip was called Space Fantasy, and if you ever find yourself at USJ make sure you ride at least once (we rode it three times)
After hitting all of the major rides and shows in the main part of the park we ventured into the Wizarding World. My friend said that the Harry Potter area was an exact replica of the one in Universal Studios Florida. That was great for us since we were able to navigate the park easily without having to look at a map!
The Frozen Butter Beer, the Frog Choir, The Triwizard Show, and of course The Forbidden Journey are MUST SEE- MUST DO- at Wizarding World. We spent most of the second day at USJ doing these again… and again… before going back into the rest of the park. In addition we also hit Flight of the Hippogriff, Olivander’s Wand Shop, and all of the stores.
Other Great moments from our trip…
Getting to meet the cast of the stunt show, “Waterworld" We watched this show both days and absolutely LOVED it!
Buying Wizarding Snacks at Honeydukes
And Blowing a Kiss with Marylin !
all in all it was a blast! Universal Studios Japan would be a trip I wouldn’t mind doing again in the near future :) If you have any questions about the park, or are planning a trip and need any questions answered just let me know! Also if you want a few more pictures check out my instagram.
Slytherin room
Ravenclaw room
Gryffindor room
Hufflepuff room
Headmaster room
Molly’s kitchen
The Great Hall
Common room
