《主題公園內幕(Theme Park Insider)》網站的編輯羅伯特·奈爾斯(Robert Niles)提到了霍格華茲特快列車這個景點是如何「穿牆」的,例子包括巫師世界與麻瓜世界的分離;環球影業如何讓觀眾成為表演者(如在國王十字車站排隊部分的遊客,他們於穿過牆壁來到9+3⁄4月台)。他於評論中寫道:「主題公園景點的慣例是讓你在上車的同一地點或附近下車,所以當你離開霍格華茲特快列車時,你會發現自己不僅來到了另一個火車站更是置身於完全不同的主題公園,這會讓人有點暈頭轉向和迷失方向的感覺[46]。」
^ 1.01.11.21.31.41.5Hinterseer, Andrea. A High Technology Nostalgic Experience(PDF). Seilbahnen International NSAA/National Ski Areas Association exhibition. 17 April 2015: 17–24 [2019-04-04]. (原始内容(PDF)存档于2018-03-04) (英语). 168-FUL: Project 722-C: Hogwarts Express … Number of places per trains: 168 p. [originally targetted] Carrying capacity 1,747 p/h… idea of linking both parks. … considered various means of transportation. Then, one day, the idea to use the Hogwarts Express hit home … every seven minutes the train starts … 4 1⁄2 minute train ride … 2 trains consisting of 1 locomotive, 1 tender and 3 coaches for 56 passengers and one attendant each … More than 70 percent of the cables serve show effects in the 42 compartments
^ 2.02.12.22.32.4Bevil, Dewayne. How Universal came up with Hogwarts Express and said goodbye to Jaws. Orlando Sentinel. 2014-07-02 [2015-07-05]. (原始内容存档于2015-06-06). Thierry Coup ... "created the whole idea of the Hogwarts Express. ... everyone can ride the train, which we thought "This is fantastic." There's no limitation, no ride-height limitation. You get on the train, and it's a train except the journey is magical. ... we worked on that and created the layout, the path. Where would the train go? Of course, it will go backstage, but the guests will never know because we're going to take them on the actual journey."
^ 4.04.1What is Universal planning for Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion?. WESH. 2013-05-03 [2015-07-13]. (原始内容存档于2015-07-13). proves the permits clear the way for a track that connects the current Wizarding World at Islands of Adenture (原文如此) to the 8-acre corner of Universal Studios, ... The track gives major traction to a rumored Hogwarts Express attraction.
^Bevil, Dewayne. Universal Orlando marks 1 million riders on Hogwarts Express. Orlando Sentinel. 2014-08-07 [2015-07-12]. (原始内容存档于2014-12-04). One million passengers have now ridden the Hogwarts Express, the train that connects the two halves of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, … The vehicle, … links Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks
^ 26.026.126.226.326.426.5Doppelmayr/Garaventa built the Hogwarts Express. Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH. 2014-07-25 [2015-07-18]. (原始内容存档于2015-07-18). composed of two carriage sets, is a faithful reproduction … from the Harry Potter films. The train is made up of a steam locomotive, a coal tender and three passenger carriages. … Faithfully reproducing every detail … The carriage set is constructed to look of solid, heavy iron and wood sections and the interiors of the carriages are accurately lit
^Sehlinger, Bob; Jenkins, Robert. Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld & the Best of Central Florida. Unofficial Guides. 2013: 317 [2019-04-04]. ISBN 9781628090109. (原始内容存档于2019-04-11). Universal was somehow surprised by a survey that showed guests considered the Hogwarts Express an attraction rather than merely transportation connecting the two parks. ... the stations and track were already under construction and designed to handle only two cars carrying guests.
^Geiger, Christophe. Constructing European Intellectual Property: Achievements and New Perspectives. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. 2013: 356. ISBN 978-1781001639. The design of GWR 4900 Class 5972 Olton Hall locomotive is highly functional, built for a specific purpose in 1937. The artistic need to make an authentic visual representation of J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts Express in the visionary world of Harry Potter has, however shifted this utilitarian product into a highly stylistic and lucrative merchandising world.
^ 37.037.1Vieira, Meredith. Harry Potter: The Making of Diagon Alley. Specials. Peacock Productions. 10:00 & 24:00 记录于. 2014-06-30 [2015-07-03]. NBC. 原始内容存档于2017-08-06. We are at the load station for the Connector, which is King's Cross Station, London. … It has the dimensions of a real station
^Geiger, Christophe. Constructing European Intellectual Property: Achievements and New Perspectives. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. 2013: 356. ISBN 1781001634. The design of GWR 4900 Class 5972 Olton Hall locomotive is highly functional, built for a specific purpose in 1937. The artistic need to make an authentic visual representation of J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts Express in the visionary world of Harry Potter has, however shifted this utilitarian product into a highly stylistic and lucrative merchandising world.
^US patent 9509939,Henion, David; Gall, Matthew; McQuillian, Brian B.; Smith, Alex; Schwartz, Justin M.,「Display for immersive window effect」,发行于29 November 2016,指定于Universal City Studios LLC (页面存档备份,存于互联网档案馆)
^Bilbao, Richard. New Universal patent aims to enhance Harry Potter rides. Orlando Business Journal. 2017-04-06 [2019-04-04]. (原始内容存档于2018-04-14). patent, titled "Display for immersive window effect," looks to improve on the curved windows or displays used on attractions by adding more angles of perception … Images provided in the patent show how this could be used for a train attraction that resembles the Hogwarts Express ride that connects Universal Studios Florida's London and Diagon Alley areas to Islands of Adventure's Hogsmeade area.
^Failes, Ian. Innovation and immersion: Escape from Gringotts. Fxguide. 2015-03-29 [2015-07-02]. (原始内容存档于2015-07-03). Double Negative also contributed to the Hogwarts Express — a transporter that takes guests between the two theme parks of Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida at the Universal Orlando Resort. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter spans both parks. Guests on the Hogwarts Express have views showing them leaving London and arriving at Hogsmeade ... projected onto curved screens outside the train windows.