What We Know About the Wizarding World of HP So Far.

If you are a Harry Potter fan you are probably well aware of the Diagon Alley expansion to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Florida.  Some of you lucky ducks have also probably been there unlike me (one day).

Today news came out about currency in the expansion as well as confirmation of another Ollivanders Wands being added to Diagon Alley and some other cool news.  Here is the information we know about the expansion as well as some rumors.

First off, everyone wants to know when Diagon Alley will officially open.  Although there is no official opening date, you can start booking vacation packages to enter Diagon Alley on June 29th.

Gringotts Bank: The expansion will feature a currency exchange where you can meet a Gringotts goblin and trade in you real life currency for the wizarding worlds knuts, sickles, and galleons.  The flagship ride will also be a coaster called "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts"

Live Shows: Diagon Alley will feature not one, but two live shows for visitors.  The first being retelling's  of two stories from Beedle the Bard; "The Tale of the Three Brothers" which was heavily features in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as well as " The Fountain of Fare Fortune.  The second show will be a musical performance from Celestina Warbeck who many fans know as Mrs. Weasley's favorite singer.  The performance will feature never before heard songs from Ms. Warbeck.

Ollivanders: The will be a second Ollivanders location in Diagon Alley. The location in Hogsmeade will still open as well.

The Knight Bus: Visitors will get to visit the Knight bus and interact with not only the driver, but the shrunken heads as well.

The Leaky Cauldron:  You can finally visit the Leaky Cauldron and partake in typical English fare as well as some wizarding creations.  The menu will consist of things such as bangers and mash, fish and chips, butterbeer, Fishy Green Ale as well as much, much, more.

Hogwarts Express: Guests will be able to hop on the Hogwarts Express to go between the two parks.  You will have to purchase tickets to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure to enter.

Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor: Just like in the books you too can have some of Florean's ice cream. Although none of it sounds like your typical scoop.  Fortescue's will feature flavors such as Earl Grey and Lavender, Stick Toffee Pudding, and Strawberry and Peanut Butter.  All sound interesting to say the least.

Knockturn Alley: I have heard of rumors about Knockturn Alley but I personally have not seen any confirmations about it existing.  I think it will probably show up given how much detail Universal seems to be putting into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and I'm sure it will be just as amazing as the rest.

That is all the information I know for now.  If you have any other interesting news regard the Wizarding World, let me know. I would be happy to include it.  If anyone is also lucky enough to go to either park let me know as well.  I personally would love to go sometime in the future.

One of the goblins at the Gringotts currency exhchange