Florida
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter With Your Grandchild
Program No. 22827RJ
Delve into the wizarding world as you explore Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade with your grandchild, and go behind the scenes to find out how Universal Studios makes the magic happen.
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Itinerary
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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our published materials, programs are typically advertised more than a year prior to their start date. As a result, some program activities, schedules, accommodations, personnel, and other logistics occasionally change due to local conditions or circumstances. Should a major change occur, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
6 days
5 nights
What's Included
13 meals (
5B, 4L, 4D
)
4 expert-led field trips
2 hands-on experiences
1 performance
An experienced Group Leader
5 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location:
Orlando, FL
Meals:
D
Stay:
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Activity Note
Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).
Morning:
We are proud to announce that this program includes a 3-park 3-day pass to visit Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and the new Epic Universe. Within these three parks, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is divided in between Diagon Alley in Universal Studios, Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic. The Hogwarts Express will bring you between them. When we go to the park, we’ll take the hotel shuttle that runs all day. Our tickets allow us to spend as much time as we like in the three parks on Days 2, 3, and 5. However, Epic Universe can only be visited on one of the days.
Afternoon:
Program Registration: 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, other important information, and to confirm when and where the Orientation session will take place. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. The Group Leader will also use this time to hand out vouchers for the meals eaten in the parks. This is a Road Scholar Grandparent program. Grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. If/when separate age group activities are conducted concurrently, program staff will supervise. Children are never to be left unsupervised. Each theme park is very large and divided into multiple sections, making it very hard to find someone if they run off on their own. Periods in the daily schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
Especially for kids: Everyone will get sorted into their “house.” Are you a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? The Sorting Hat will let you know. *Please note that your grandchild may be assigned to a house that would not be their preference as we try to keep the houses with even numbers. All of the houses have good qualities, and participation in their assigned house will only be for 5 days. Please encourage your grandchild to keep an open mind.* Through a series of cooperative activities throughout the week — from Quidditch to judging Butterbeer recipes, trivia, and more — each house will earn points to win prizes. Grandparents join the same house as their grandkids. Get to know the other members of your “house,” then settle in and get a good night’s rest for the fun that’s waiting for you! Get to know the other members of your “house,” then settle in and get a good night’s rest for the fun that’s waiting for you!
Day
2
Wizarding World, Three Broomsticks, Harry Potter Activity
Location:
Orlando, FL
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Activity Note
Getting on/off a shuttle bus. Walking at the park according to personal interest. Please note that this program is high activity and not a good fit for people with severe mobility needs. One must be able to walk at least 5 miles a day depending on how far they venture into the parks. One must also be able to stand for several hours at a time.
Breakfast:
At the hotel. In order to take full advantage of the early entrance admission, today's breakfast will be shorter compared to some days.
Morning:
This morning, we’ll take advantage of early entrance to the theme park to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and enjoy the rides before the lines get long. This will give us an advance look at everything before our workshops begin. Please note that early park admission is just for one park and it changes. As you get closer to your program date, the UO website has the most up to date information. It is up to the individual participant to determine if they need Universal Express Passes for their free time on the program. Express Passes are available for purchase through the Universal Orlando website as well as from Cabana Bay's on-site concierge. Express Passes grant the holder the ability to move to the front of the line at many Universal Orlando attractions in a single day. You may choose to purchase a pass that allows you skip the line once or you may choose one that allows you to skip multiple times. Please note that while many rides at Universal Orlando participate in Universal Express Pass – including Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ and Pteranodon Flyers do not currently participate.
Lunch:
Depending on the park we are visiting, we will either use meal passes at Three Broomsticks, Leaky Cauldron, Cafe L’air de La Sirène, or Le Gobelet Noir. Will you have pumpkin juice or Butterbeer?
Afternoon:
We’ll take a break from the sun and engage in a Harry Potter-related activity at the hotel. Seize the opportunity to win points for your house!
Dinner:
We will have meal passes valid at a selection of locations both in the park and at Universal’s CityWalk.
Evening:
At leisure. Your park ticket is valid for the entire day, enabling you to return to the park to spend some more time enjoying the rides and attractions this evening if you choose to.
Day
3
Wizarding World, Behind the Scenes, HP Craft, Performance
Location:
Orlando, FL
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Activity Note
Getting on/off a shuttle bus. Walking/ standing for 2.5-3 hours during workshop. This workshop provided by Universal Orlando Resort is not specifically about Harry Potter; we will be learning about other features at Universal Studios which may or may not include the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One must be able to walk at least 5 miles a day depending on how far they venture into the parks.
Breakfast:
Hotel vouchers. Today's breakfast will be shorter compared to some days.
Morning:
We’ll take the shuttle over to the park for our first workshop at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. We’ll learn about the technology behind the magic and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how one of the most technologically advanced theme parks in the world operates. We'll also have opportunities to go on some rides. The rides included in this workshop are likely to be more intense, so feel free to sit out of you like. Due to Universal's varying schedule, the specific rides that will be included in this workshop are not available in advance.
Lunch:
Meal passes in the park.
Afternoon:
For today's activity, you'll be doing a Harry Potter craft with the Group Leader at the hotel.
Dinner:
Hotel vouchers. Head to the Bayliner Diner to choose what you like from a wide selection.
Evening:
Enjoy a performance at the hotel by The House of Black, a band which performs “wizard rock,” a novelty genre inspired by the Harry Potter franchise.
Day
4
Quidditch, Wizard’s Owls
Location:
Orlando, FL
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motor coach. Kids will play Quidditch; adults are welcome to watch or join in. In order to participate in the Quidditch clinic, each child must have returned a signed waiver.
Breakfast:
Hotel vouchers.
Morning:
Especially for kids: Quidditch! We’ll take a short ride aboard our motor coach to a local soccer arena where we will be joined by members of the Category 5 Quidditch team to learn the rules and play a match on house teams. Adults are welcome to join the kids, or cheer them on from the sidelines. The sport of Quidditch — inspired by the broomstick-based game of the same name from the Harry Potter books — has become so popular in America that it has its own governing association. According to U.S. Quidditch, it’s “a co-ed contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag.”
Lunch:
Hotel vouchers.
Afternoon:
We’ll connect the Wizarding World and nature as we take a field trip via motor coach to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey to learn about owls with center staff. The center is dedicated to ecosystem & bird rehabilitation, education, and research. It works to increase public awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of Florida’s raptors and the natural habitats in which they live.
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to have what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening:
At leisure. Return to the park to continue the fun on your own or relax at the hotel.
Day
5
Wizarding World, Pool Party, Final Dinner
Location:
Orlando, FL
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Activity Note
Getting on/off a shuttle bus. One must be able to walk at least 5 miles a day depending on how far they venture into the parks, and stand for several hours.
Breakfast:
Hotel vouchers. Today's breakfast will be shorter compared to some days.
Morning:
We’ll take the shuttle over to Universal Studios for another day in the parks. We'll then return to the resort mid-day to get ready for a pool party.
Lunch:
Lunch will be eaten at the pool.
Afternoon:
Pool party (assuming we have Florida's sunny weather)! Continue the fun at the pool after lunch, relaxing with your new friends. We'll have some fun Harry Potter activities to do while we enjoy our last afternoon together. If you like, you can use your ticket to return to the park this afternoon instead. Our tickets allow us into the whole theme park all day. Before dinner activity especially for kids: Which House has the most points? What prizes will be given? Regardless of who wins, we’ve had a great time getting inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and making new friends.
Dinner:
We'll walk to a popular restaurant at CityWalk.
Evening:
At leisure. Enjoy!
Day
6
Wrap-up, Program Concludes
Location:
Orlando, FL
Meals:
B
Activity Note
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
Hotel vouchers.
Morning:
This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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Please Note:
This program has itinerary variations on certain dates.
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
Jun 14 - Jun 19, 2026 Itinerary Differences:
This Road Scholar program includes a three-day, three-park pass to visit Universal's Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure parks. This includes the new Universal Epic park.
