No visit to Hogsmeade is complete without a visit to Hogwarts Castle, the home to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
The queue for Forbidden Journey is just as much of an experience as the attraction itself
You start out in the greenhouses where you can see Mandrakes potted in a secured pin
Once you enter the actual castle, you are greeted with a statue called the "Architect"
The current House Cup standings. As a Ravenclaw I disagree with the current standings
Slytherin statue
The entrance to Dumbledore's office
The Hall of Portraits features all four of the founders. This is Godric Gryffindor
Helga Hufflepuff in the larger portrait
Rowena Ravenclaw. Salazar Slytherin is just to the right
Inside the Headmasters Office
This is Dumbledore's pensieve
Portraits of former Headmasters
Dumbledore greeting the castle guests
Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom
Harry, Ron and Hermione explaining to the guests what they can expect soon
Stained glass window
A Christmas Tree just outside the Griffyndor common room
Mirror of Erised
Griffyndor common room
The Sorting Hat giving last minute instructions before you board your flying bench in the Great Hall for your Forbidden Journey ride
Even with all of the new additions to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this is still the "king" of the attractions
I absolutely love this area. This is literally THE reason I come to Orlando