India, Jan. 16 -- So you never ended up getting an acceptance letter from Hogwarts. That's a shame, but you can still ride the Hogwarts Express, shop for treasures on Diagon Alley, and more at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort (as well as other Universal Studios locations around the world). Deciding whether you should go is the easy part-a better question is when?

Crowds, weather, and prices fluctuate throughout the year. Here's a glance at the tourist seasons:

High Seasons: May through August, late October, and Thanksgiving through New Year's Day Shoulder Seasons: March through April, September through mid-October, and most of November Low Season: January through February Visiting during the busy periods m...