Are there benches in the Harry Potter areas?

[lvdis]

This might be a silly question, but I'm wondering if there are benches in the Harry Potter areas of both parks (but particularly Diagon Alley) where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere?

 

[JustCallMeMommy]

I am working off memory, so I am probably forgetting some. The ones I remember aren't right in the middle of the action. In Diagon Alley, there are benches at the end near the bathroom, and there is a seating area at the Hopping Pot quick service at the other end near the stage. Many people sit on the edge of the stage when it isn't in use, too.

At Hogsmeade, there are several outside the castle. I have spent many an hour sitting on those while DD rode Flight of the Hippogriff over and over.

 

[rhondag508]

There are also benches in Knockturn Alley.

 

[dixonsontour]

There are benches at the top near Florean Fortescue and thereare some picnic benches next to the hopping pot

 

[keishashadow]

This might be a silly question, but I'm wondering if there are benches in the Harry Potter areas of both parks (but particularly Diagon Alley) where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere?

YMMV but other than the seating at the picnic benches in hopping pot area & stage, most don't offer much of a view due to the constrant stream of guests. Most seem to stand near the shops to gape in amazement

The steps near Hagrid's motorcycle seem to be a very popular spot

I enjoy catching a break from the sun in Hogsmeade while watching the owls overhead. Can't see much of rest of the area there otherwise, but certainly well-themed.

 

[CyndiLooWho]

We enjoyed the steps by Hagrid's motorcycle in Diagon Alley. It was a nice place to eat our butterbeer ice cream and watch the crowds. We also sat on the benches outside 3B in Hogsmeade to drink butterbeer and people watch. They have a nice covered area just for that purpose.

 

[cigar95]

Right outside of the wand shop in Hogsmead, there's a covered sitting area where lots of guests enjoy taking a break. Yes, there's seating, but it may be tough to find a spot.

 

[schumigirl]

Right outside of the wand shop in Hogsmead, there's a covered sitting area where lots of guests enjoy taking a break. Yes, there's seating, but it may be tough to find a spot.

One of my favourite areas to sit and chill for a bit in Hogsmeade........yes, it can get busy but folks will always scooch along if you ask.

Had some lovely conversations with total strangers while I wait for my husband and son if they go on the rides more times than I care to......

In DA we love sitting eating ice cream on the steps by Hagrids bike......and it's nice to sit in the cool inside Knockturn Alley........again, not many seats but folks don't usually take them up for long.

 

[DisneyTravelers2008]

In Hogsmead near the owl post there is a large covered area. Also you can sit in the open area behind Three Broomsticks. Over in Diagon Ally, we like to sit at the picnic benches at the Hopping Pot for a snack and some butter beer...There are several "alley" are in Diagon Alley as well where you can sit and take it all in.

 

[Bluer101]

No time for sitting, time for exploring.

 

[schumigirl]

No time for sitting, time for exploring.

Trust me......after 17-18 days marching around the parks and Orlando......I need a place to rest those weary feet at times.......

 

[Bluer101]

Trust me......after 17-18 days marching around the parks and Orlando......I need a place to rest those weary feet at times.......

Or hanging out with homies!

 

[schumigirl]

Or hanging out with homies!

 

[MilitaryMouse]

The benches/tables right by that frog fountain (near the stage) is our favorite place to sit and soak up the atmosphere! The frog fountain is part of the interactive wand adventure and it sometimes spits out water from the top onto unsuspecting bystanders - we spend way more time than we probably should, sitting there with ice cream and butter beer and watching people get splashed

 

[SnakeofSpades]

When things get hot and busy in Diagon Alley, it's not too unreasonable to exit through the bricks to the fountain area and sit either at those benches or at the benches a little bit behind those where the walkway is. There's usually not a lot of people in that area when the main attraction is just a few feet away! That being said, I've seen many people sit at the stage when a performance isn't going on, and also at the curb or around Gringotts if the line isn't ridiculous. And there's always the Leaky Cauldron if you're hungry!