Hogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort)

Hogwarts Express
A railway vehicle disguised as a red-colored steam locomotive pulling into an old-fashioned railroad station building.
A Hogwarts Express train arriving at Hogsmeade station in Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Florida
AreaThe Wizarding World of Harry PotterDiagon Alley
Coordinates28°28′46″N 81°28′13″W / 28.4794°N 81.4703°W / 28.4794; -81.4703 (King's Cross station)
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateJuly 1, 2014 (2014-07-01)
Opening dateJuly 8, 2014 (2014-07-08)
ReplacedAmity Island
Universal Islands of Adventure
AreaThe Wizarding World of Harry PotterHogsmeade
Coordinates28°28′27″N 81°28′22″W / 28.4741°N 81.4727°W / 28.4741; -81.4727 (Hogsmeade station)
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateJuly 1, 2014 (2014-07-01)
Opening dateJuly 8, 2014 (2014-07-08)
Ride statistics
Attraction typeTrain ride
ManufacturerDoppelmayr/Garaventa Group
DesignerUniversal Creative
CWA Constructions
ModelPeople mover
ThemeHogwarts Express (Harry Potter)
MusicLondon Symphony Orchestra
Length676 m (2,218 ft)
Speed12.2 km/h (7.6 mph)
Vehicle typeCable car (railway)
Vehicles
Riders per vehicle168 + 3 attendants[1]
Duration4:01
Height restrictionSupervision required if under 48 inches (120 cm)[2][3]
No. of TracksSingle (with passing loop)
Track gauge1,800 mm (5 ft 10+78 in)
Disabled access Wheelchair accessible

The Hogwarts Express is an 1,800 mm (5 ft 10+78 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.

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