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In King’s Cross Station in the London section of Diagon Alley look to your left and you’ll see an advertisement that says “Make a little magic,” which is very similar to the one Harry and Dumbledore stand in front of in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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Guests can get a full walking tour of the Hard Rock Cafe including a backstage tour depending on how busy the restaurant is or if there is a music act that day. Just ask one of the VIBE hosts for a tour and enjoy stories about the history of the Hard Rock chain, the musical memorabilia on the walls backstage, and numerous music genres.
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O’Rourke’s Bar & Grill, in the New York area of the park, is named after Kelly O’Rourke, a tragic character from The Godfather.
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The Flaming Moe effect is created by serving up the drink in a special cup equipped with a compartment at the bottom holding dry ice. When the drink is served, the dry ice bubbles up, creating the “smoke” effect.
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Take the time to look at the menu boards on Fast Food Boulevard. They were written by the writers of The Simpsons, and contain all manner of inside jokes.
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To fit Transformers: The Ride inside its building, the attraction was split across two floors, with an elevator carrying the ride vehicles between them. So that guests don’t notice the transition, they witness a spectacular animation sequence while in the elevator—one that sees them encounter a full-scale Transformer. The first elevator scene sees Optimus Prime battling Megatron while Grindor chases EVAC until Grindor’s arm is broken off by a train. The second sees EVAC forcing the AllSpark into Megatron’s chest, causing both to free fall.
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If you dial 62442 (MAGIC) in the phone booth outside King’s Cross Station, it will connect you directly with the Ministry of Magic. So don’t miss the chance to dial up some “magic” while exploring Diagon Alley.
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You can ask the goblin in the Money Exchange any question and he will respond, but he responds better to certain questions. Try asking him about the dragon in Gringotts next time you visit Diagon Alley.
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You can send mail from either Hogsmeade Village or from Rocket Air at the Port of Entry. If you send your mail from Hogsmeade, your letter will get a special Hogsmeade postmark.
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Many of the Egyptian hieroglyphics decorating the walls throughout Revenge of the Mummy spell out real words. And yep, some of them are warnings to you and the rest of the visitors!
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