Hogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort)
| Hogwarts Express | |
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A Hogwarts Express train arriving at Hogsmeade station in Islands of Adventure | |
| Universal Studios Florida | |
| Area | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley |
| Coordinates | 28°28′46″N 81°28′13″W / 28.4794°N 81.4703°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | July 1, 2014 |
| Opening date | July 8, 2014 |
| Replaced | Amity Island |
| Universal Islands of Adventure | |
| Area | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade |
| Coordinates | 28°28′27″N 81°28′22″W / 28.4741°N 81.4727°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | July 1, 2014 |
| Opening date | July 8, 2014 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Train ride |
| Manufacturer | Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group |
| Designer | Universal Creative CWA Constructions |
| Model | People mover |
| Theme | Hogwarts Express (Harry Potter) |
| Music | London Symphony Orchestra |
| Length | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
| Speed | 12.2 km/h (7.6 mph) |
| Vehicle type | Cable car (railway) |
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| Riders per vehicle | 168 + 3 attendants |
| Duration | 4:01 |
| Height restriction | Supervision required if under 48 inches (120 cm) |
| No. of Tracks | Single (with passing loop) |
| Track gauge | 1,800 mm (5 ft 10+7⁄8 in) |
Universal Express Available | |
The Hogwarts Express is an 1,800 mm (5 ft 10+7⁄8 in) broad gauge cable railway, people mover, and attraction within the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, United States. The route runs 676 meters (2,218 ft) between Hogsmeade station in the Islands of Adventure theme park and King's Cross station in the London area of the Universal Studios Florida theme park. It provides a connection between the Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade areas which, together, form The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, based on the Harry Potter film series.
The system, which was manufactured by the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group, is operated with two replicas of the fictional Hogwarts Express. The two directions of travel show two different videos. Because the trains transport guests between stations in two separate theme parks, riders must have an admission pass valid for both theme parks, with ticket inspectors checking prior to boarding.
The Hogwarts Express soft-opened to the public on July 1, 2014, before officially opening seven days later along with the rest of the Diagon Alley expansion. The service was immediately popular and within one month of opening, one million journeys had been made.