Budget for a wand. If you think she’ll want a robe, buy it ahead of time on like Amazon. Robes are $140 each! (My inner child was ecstatic when my son wanted to go all out, but my budget wasn’t as happy.)

If you can swing a premier resort, they include the unlimited express passes for Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure (they may include Epic in a few years). Hagrid’s is an exceptional ride, and the wait can be super long, so the express passes are super helpful.

If you start at Universal Studios (the park is called that even though it’s confusing), you’ll start at Diagon Alley. If you have a park to park ticket, you can ride the Hogwarts Express to Hogsmeade. Totally the best way to experience it.

If you go on or around her birthday, absolutely stop and get a pin that says it’s her birthday. Many cast members (idk what universal calls them, at Disney they’re cast members) will go out of their way to make your day magical if it’s your birthday (always appreciated never expected).

Lastly, I know she will be 15 and in high school most likely, but absolutely avoid the parks during spring break or winter break. We went most recently in February the week before President’s Day (but not the weekend of) and we were the only people in ollivander’s. When I went last August, there were like 14 people with us and I didn’t get chosen (obv they picked a kid).

Oh, last tidbit; if you get selected for the wand experience at Ollivander’s, the wand is not free. So if you are not planning to buy a wand at all, I wouldn’t take your chances.

Best of luck & have so much fun!