The ride and entertainment were great. Loved all the photos ops, pushing carriage through the wall, owl post, train. They also have some great merch and ornaments. Unfortunately the butter beer is not the same one that's at the parks and actually gross. Butter beer is $13.99 and comes with a souvenir cup, however not worth it at all. read more

I really give this place a 4.5. It's definitely a great experience from start to finish. If you use Apple Maps to the address it tells you to make a right but you can't. You pass that and you will see a Harry Potter banner which is where the entrance is. Someone is waiting right in the parking area and if you paid for parking they will look you up. When you get in you get to pick up the tickets which was a very easy process. Boarding starts at the time you picked for the show. I read reviews that it was extremely hot. However, my experience was the total opposite it was FREEZING. So just take a jacket to be safe. You can always go back to your car to grab it before you board. The train was also a bit cold. Use the bathroom before you board the train. If you are short like I am or have kids I suggest getting the first or second row however the actors do a good job of moving around. No snacks to buy, so definitely eat before. Represent your house with robes! Overall a fun experience! read more

See all

If I could give 10 stars I would absolutely without hesitation. Without spoilers for HP Fans. I have to say the customer service, the staff and the actors were the highlight of this experience. The staff went above and beyond and actors stayed in character the entirely of our visit. Here are some tips: 1) come dressed in your house colors and bring your wand. It adds to the fun and stay in the moment with train staff it's where the magic happens. 2) if you are not ambulatory be prepared for a lot of walking and standing. There is an ADA Carriage but it's #3 and there are 4 long carriages. I was in #4 and wishing I was in #1 3) use restroom before boarding the train, there isn't one available on train 4) hold onto you 9 3/4 ticket 5) dress for weather. We had AC and it was comfortable. 6) bring a battery charger. There are tons of photo ops inside and outside at the end of the train ride and you won't want to miss them 7) eat before your train ride. There are drinks at end but bring a water bottle if you need it 8) this experience is for fans and muggles with families. Believe in the magic for a few hours and leave the muggle world behind. It's not just for kids although being a kid at heart is a plus. Going with my Sister is a core memory. My highlights: 1) ticket check in with ALONDRA started the magic. She answered all our questions and was so sweet. 2) I lost my wand and my Sister got a staff member to help. They took my name and number. As we left to board the train. He came running to me. They found it! THANK YOU, GAVIN! 3) Fellow Hufflepuff on the train DURAN was so amazing. He kept the magic going the entire train ride. I loved interacting with him especially during the trivia contest. So talented and a total sweetheart. 4) VICTORIA staff member outside was so kind and helpful to us during our departure. 5) the VIP of the day was ROXY. She truly made my experience more memorable and comfortable for me and my ADA limitations. Roxy kept checking in on us and asked us what she could do to make our visit more enjoyable. ROXY is one of a kind. Professional and caring. Price: $$ (if you are a fan totally worth it) read more

See all

This was a very fun experience that was especially great for kids who already love Harry Potter. We went as 2 adults and still had a great time, but it was definitely more focused for kids. This is effectively a 1-hour show that happens while riding a train. They have digital screens and lights added inside to enhance the performance and enable some of the magic. What makes or breaks it is the performance of the 6 actors throughout the ride. Ours were very talented and did a great job working the crowd on the train before the show even started. If you're a big Harry Potter fan already, then you would surely have a fun time. One thing we were definitely worried about before we got there was how hot it was outside and whether we'd be sweaty and uncomfortable during this experience. I'm happy to report that you need not be concerned about this! They had a large tent set up where you wait before your show as well as a tent set up for after your show. Both were EXTREMELY well air conditioned with large portable A/C units. The train ride was also air conditioned, so the only time you weren't in A/C was while walking to and from the train, which was very much appreciated during the current heat wave. I'd definitely recommend arriving 30 - 60 minutes before your start time so you don't feel rushed. In the pre-show tent they have a waiting area with some merch for sale, a couple photo ops (Platform 9 3/4 and an Owl Post office), and a coloring station with crayons and a couple Owl Post postcards you can color in. Pro tip: all the merch available here is available in the post-show tent as well (plus a lot more merch that isn't available here), so feel free to browse, but I'd recommend waiting until after to make your purchases. In the post show tent they have a frozen butterbeer station (for purchase), a lot of merch, and a photo op with the Hogwarts Express train engine. Why didn't I give this experience 5 stars? Just because of the cost. It's so expensive for just a 1-hour show and a few photo ops. I really enjoyed it, but it's expensive for a family of multiple kids and just feels imbalanced for what it is. If it were priced appropriately, it'd be a 5-star experience for sure. read more

See all

This is a fun experience for the kids, and adults alike. About 90% of the attendees were dressed in their Hogwarts house robes, so come dressed if you want. The general price range per ticket is between $74-$95, I believe. I'd recommend arriving at least an hour early so you can check out the souvenirs and take photos throughout the area. Also because the Box Office CLOSES AT SHOWTIME. Therefore, all boarding passes must be picked up prior to this time. You don't want to miss that. Parking was only $6 and you can purchase it online when you buy tickets to ensure your name is on the entry list. After boarding the train, you can expect a show aboard the train. It was a fun show for the kids, and you get a chocolate coin aboard as well. It was really good chocolate. The fun ends a little over an hour and a half later and you are released to a different area where you're able to buy butterbeer at the bar in souvenir cups. There's also more souvenirs and a huge train front for you to take souvenir pictures in front of. All around, it was a bunch of fun and I'd recommend it for Harry Potter fans. read more

See all

I absolutely LOVED THE EXPERIENCE. The sets were amazing and the actors were on POINT start to finish. The train actually moves! I wish there were more opportunities to get food and take outdoor pictures. Ty to the wonderful team! The only thing that it is REALLY far away for non locals and you WILL hit traffic. Leave 1 hour more than you think you need because the train will leave without you. For those saying the butterbeer was too expensive, have you been to Universal Studios? The set was amazing! read more

Skip it. If you are not local to area and live anywhere in the four corners region, choose one of the other stops. We never should have booked this instead of waiting for it in Durango. While the actors were great, the overall experience did not meet expectations. read more

Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Adventure - Outside the train - Trains Near Me - Perris, California

See all

We had a great time at this event. We were worried about the heat but the tent was well climate controlled as well as the train. It was a pain free project from getting our tickets online to getting checked in. The illusion entry was fun for all of us, but you need someone on the other side to film it. The merch area is large and there is a bunch of fun stuff to look at. Prices are pretty high, but it is a licensed item sooo. I wished they did the Butterbeer before and after the train ride because there was no food or drinks available. The photo ops had well laid out lines on the floor, but we didnt even wait line when we arrived it was empty, which was great. There is a post section to color a post card. The actors are great at interaction and the magic is a vibe. Adults and children loved it. We are big fans of HP so we dressed up but it is not required and you could buy robes there if you wanted to spend the $$. The bathrooms outside are clean but extremly hot. Not having food, I feel is a missed opportunity. Overall we had a great time and loved our carriage actors. read more

See all

We had such a great time at the Harry Potter Hogwarts Experience Adventure! The whole experience was a lot of fun, and all of the actors were fantastic. They really helped bring the experience to life and made it enjoyable for the entire family. The show itself was entertaining and definitely worth the money. And I have to say, the Butterbeer was actually better than the one we've had at Universal Studios Hollywood! The only downside is that it's a bit of a drive from Orange County -- it took us a little over an hour to get there. But honestly, once we arrived, it was completely worth the drive. The whole family had a great time, and we would definitely recommend it to other Harry Potter fans! read more

Honest Review The experience was awful and honestly not worth the money. They make you arrive an hour early, so we arrived at 1:00 PM for a 2:00 PM ride. The ride didn't end until around 3:30 PM, and during that entire time no food or water was offered. You're also not allowed to bring your own food or even water, so we were left thirsty for the entire experience. The train smelled terrible, the air conditioning wasn't working properly, and it was so uncomfortable that we could hardly breathe. The restroom was absolutely disgusting--the door wouldn't close or lock properly, and the flush wasn't working. As for the actual "experience," we mostly sat there listening to four teenagers arguing and joking with each other. There was nothing particularly special or magical about it. They repeatedly told us there would be Butterbeer and food available when we got off the train. There was Butterbeer, but NO FOOD AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. For what we paid, this was extremely disappointing. Save your money and spend it somewhere else. I definitely would not recommend this experience. read more

Well done HP experiene. Went for the noon show on a Saturday in August and it was 105 outside but tents and train had AC but still recommend bringing a hand held fan and water. Took about 2 hours one way to get to Perris from LA due to traffic and road construction. Highlight was the 1 hour skit on the train. BTW, the train doesn't move. The weekend we went we received posters, free frozen or regular butterbeer and chocolate coins (really yummy). Recommend purchasing seats on the train that are right next to the performance area so you get a good view of the action. Lots of Gryffindors showed up so more Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs and Slytherins need to attend to make the show more balanced as there is quite a bit of audience participation. Most folks wore costumes and house t-shirts. Plenty of props for photo ops and authentic HP branded souvenirs. read more

See all

The WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!!! My family and I were driving to the Harry Potter train ride and got into a car crash!!!! We were injured and unable to drive and I still immediately called the museum and sent an email to them and Etix that we were in a car accident and couldn't make our time. Their response from customer service was this terrible human being named Rudy that said "sorry no refunds"!!! ARE YOU KIDDING a freaking car crash and unable to get there with a notification still an hour before the show and they couldn't accommodate this emergency refund! It was still an hour before the show too. TERRIBLE do not die business with this or Etix terrible service. I'm consulting legal advice as well on a lawsuit. STAY AWAY. read more

My family and I bought tickets for this event and, on our way there, we were rear-ended by an unlicensed, uninsured driver, so we had to wait for the police to arrive and take a police report. As a result, we were unable to make it to this event. We contacted the ticketing company to see if they would issue us a refund given this unforeseen circumstance. They immediately responded with a NO even though we were willing to provide them a copy of the police report to support why we needed a refund. They offered no explanation whatsoever. This is a complete money grab and run by people with no compassion. I hope their business fails. read more

I'm sad to say I did not enjoy this experience. It was so cheesy and there just wasn't much that happened. I cannot believe I paid almost $400 for my family to attend, it certainly is not worth that much. I do enjoy the Polar Express experience, but this was lame read more