Hogsmeade (Part 1)

Lisa Perna
10.28.21

Hogsmeade is a wonderful place to explore. There are lots of places to shop, three amazing rides, yummy places to eat, and plenty of can’t miss movie details. When you arrive in Hogsmeade the first thing you will probably notice is the beautiful white snowy rooftops that all the shops have. This gives Hogsmeade the atmosphere of a quaint little town you are visiting during winter.

 In the distance you can catch a glimpse of the iconic castle home to Hogwarts. Inside of the castle is the ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. This is a thrilling ride that can be intense so you might not want to ride it if you struggle with motion sickness. For those not riding this, it will give you more time to explore Hogsmeade. However, this is a fun and immersive experience for those who do enjoy more thrilling rides. You start off by walking through Hogwarts Castle and get to see some of the talking portraits and the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. Soon after, you will board the ride, but I will not give any spoilers.

Now this next detail from the books is kind of creepy. Above the restrooms in Hogsmeade you might hear a girl crying. Turns out Moaning Myrtle has haunted the toilets. So fair warning: you might hear crying if you are outside of the restrooms or washing your hands.

Personally, my favorite ride in Hogsmeade is Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motor Bike Adventure. On this roller coaster, you will journey through the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid during his care of Magical Creatures Class. The queue is beautifully decorated making it hard to believe that you really are not at Hogwarts. For the ride you can either sit in the motorcycle or the side car but be prepared for a few surprises near the end of the ride!

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