Were unlocking the Easter eggs and hidden gems you better know for your next trip.
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The Leaky Cauldron sign actually leaks.
TheLeaky Cauldronisthespot for hearty English fare in Diagon Alley.
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Note that this particular cauldron doesn’t leak, but the wrought-iron sign above the inn’s entrance does.
It’s a tiny detail that’s easy to miss, but it’s fun once you spot it.
You might miss the hidden entrance to Knockturn Alley.
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It’s also easy to miss.
There are secret spots to cast wand spells.
The beers are specially brewed for the land.
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Non-alcoholic,easy-to-make-at-home Butterbeerdominates the drink menus in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Its available as a hot, cold, or frozen drink theres even a dairy-free version.
Youll also find the popular butterscotch-like flavor in dessert forms throughout the parks.
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Over in Hogsmeade, the Hog’s Head pub offers Hog’s Head Brew, a crisp red ale.
you’re able to even combine those brews with others available on tap to create a one-of-a-kind beverage.
you could call the Ministry of Magic.
Keep an eye on the upstairs window of 12 Grimmauld Place.
Hogwarts Castle is full of references to the films.
you’re free to hear Moaning Myrtle in the restrooms.
There’s a money exchange where you might get Gringotts bank notes.
While inside the money exchange, you’ll see a cantankerous animatronic goblin working behind the counter.
He may even talk to you if you ask a question, though you may not like the answer.
Goblins, after all, aren’t known for their hospitality, especially if you interrupt their work.
you might see real props used in the Harry Potter films.
you’re free to mail a letter from Hogsmeade.
Yes, it really is possible to send mail through the U.S.
Postal Service from Hogsmeade, complete with a Hogsmeade postmark stamped on it.
While the postage will obviously cost you, the postmark stamp is free.
