I've decided to start a new thread devoted specifically to the Diagon Alley area of Universal Studios Orlando. It includes Diagon Alley, Carkett Market, Knockturn alley and all attractions and performers therein. It also includes the "London" areas just outside, from King's Cross station to Grimauld Place.
Want a drink but don't have the cash? There's a conveniently-located pawn shop right next to the White Wyvern pub. Easy Financing
At the Museum of Muggle Curousities, you can see unbelievable items such as televisions, microwaves and hoovers. Curiouser and Curiouser
Don't tell anyone, but the phone box is the entrance to the Ministry of Magic (if you know what number to dial). Just Dial 62442
Here's a couple of pics from Diagon Alley I took today (5/20/21). Nikon D750/28-300VR, 1/320, f/9, ISO 100, EV 0, 48mm FL For this close up, there was only blue sky behind the dragon so I took artistic license and... Nikon D750/28-300VR, 1/320, f/5.6, ISO 100, EV 0, 250mm FL I was there a couple of times today and spent over an hour but no fire breathing happened. Really wanted a close up with fire!
Disney may have the Back Side of Water, but Universal has the Left Side of Fire. (And also the front, back, right and under sides.) Left Side of Fire
Sadly, I was not able to purchase any of these the day I was there. Could have used some Fire Protection down here in the Florida Sun.
Some of the shops in Diagon Alley are really hard to find. Up this narrow alley are a healer and a clothing shop. Hard-to-Find Shops
They painted a sign right over the top of the sign. Maybe they didn't see the other sign because it's so dark. Painting in the Dark
It's amazing what a long exposure in Knockturn Alley reveals. The part of Diagon Alley is extremely dark. Now we know that Fledermaus and Tanner is your source for bats and skins. Niche Market
Which are the villains and which are the heroes? It all depends on which side you're on. Wanted - Good or Bad
But when you're trying to sleep, you hope the shrunken head keeps quiet. Not-So-Spacious Accommodations
Ignotus Peverell negotiates with the Spirit of Death? Will it end well? Read the book! Deadly Negotiation
Antioch Peverell, one of the two brothers of Ignotus, brags about the invincible elder wand that he got from Death. Unfortunately, the wand couldn't prevent someone from stabbing him in his sleep. Antioch the Braggart
