Comments on: The Dueling Challenge: Harry Potter, London vs Orlando?

By: Florida Places to Visit for Sun and Fun - Sunny in London

Florida Places to Visit for Sun and Fun - Sunny in London — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:17:40 +0000

[…] coaster! For those that have been to London’s Warner Bros Studio Tour, be sure to read my Harry Potter London vs Orlando […]

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[…] If you’re a Sunny in London reader, you know I’m passionate about Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure (see my post on the Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter). […]

By: Ezra Deane

Ezra Deane — Mon, 20 May 2019 06:25:46 +0000

But If you come to the London venue, you also have a vast history all around you. You can visit film locations, cities that are from Roman, Viking era – Real steam engines, amazing countryside, I could go on forever, Not to mention enough Castles to walk around till your hearts content. Just saying. Also there is a place in Jorvik (York) which has a real Diagon Alley esk place with harry potter themed shops and you are in a Viking settlement, you can also get a coin struck at the Jorvik centre using an Original die which only 2 exist in the world to date.

So Once you are done with Harry Potter world in London, also take into account the magical place where it all began, and visit Liverpool, because its the best City in the world ofcourse 🙂

By: Sami

Sami — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:37:13 +0000

Loved reading this! Im totally obsessed with harry potter but with 5 kids i doubt ill ever go to either unless i win the lottery. Haha. Maybe someday because it looks totally amazing i really wanna see moaning myrtle lol

By: Sunny London

Sunny London — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:52:30 +0000

In reply to Joanne Helperin. Hi Joanne. Great question. I've written quite a few Harry Potter articles. You're right about the studio- it focuses on sets and props. Magnificent, yes. But also stagnant. I've done tours in London too. Since exterior locations were used all over London, you can spend 3 hours on a bus to see 5 locations. Most of your time is on a bus in traffic. Like I say in my most recent Potter video, if you aren't 'super fans', you might want to skip these with only four days in London. My YouTube channel has 3-4 Harry Potter videos (one of a bus tour) that would be worth watching to help you decide. Hope this helps!

By: Joanne Helperin

Joanne Helperin — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:09:57 +0000

Hello! We are a family of four coming to London in April for four days. We live in Los Angeles, and so we have a Universal Studios Wizarding World of Harry Potter here as well (just opened in 2016). It is the more immersive kind… walk into the stores, etc. There are two rides — the great one, and the “eh” roller coaster. A friend from Warner Brothers said he can get us into the one outside London, but, given what we’ve already seen here in L.A., I think the one in England would be a bit boring, no? I suppose if you’re really into the MAKING of the film and want to see all the props, it would make sense, but… Aren’t there also tours in Central London itself that feature locations that were used in the Harry Potter movies? If so, does that seem like a better idea? (And can you recommend one that you think is reasonably priced? There are also self-guided walking tours. Thanks!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:02:49 +0000

Thank you! We went to Orlando this past May and had the best time ever. As huge HP fans it was a dream come true. This May we are going to London!!! (I’ve never been) so I am totally stalking your blog, so much good info! Thanks!

By: anxiousadventurer84

anxiousadventurer84 — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:32:13 +0000

In reply to Sunny London. Yeah, that would be great, I'll pop you an email. I think I may just visit Harry Potter sites in London. After being able to go to Diagon Alley at Islands of Adventure and then only being able to see the set in London, it might just not be the same ! Appreciate the reply :)

By: Sunny London

Sunny London — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 18:42:04 +0000

In reply to anxiousadventurer84. Hi there! Thank you for reading. I have quite a few blog posts on Harry Potter in London and YouTube videos too. Definitely read the one in directions because the Warner Bros Studio is a bit far. I literally just finished a 10 Things To Do for Harry Potter upload on YouTube that will publish Wednesday at 9am EST. I'm happy to email you all the HP story and video links if it would help, as well as offer any advice. Feel free to email me via the Contact section. Tons of videos on YouTube for shopping, what to do in pubs and even 'Foodie Streets' to know :-)

By: anxiousadventurer84

anxiousadventurer84 — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 18:37:11 +0000

I’m planning on visiting London in two months and I’m a Florida native. Nothing has ever been able to match the magic and wonder of walking into Diagon Alley in Orlando. I’m debating whether or not to take the studio tour. I have 5 days in London. Thanks for all of the info! I still can’t decide. Ahhh.