Photo: Branson visits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Sir Richard Branson was invited to take a sneak peek of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this week.

He was greeted by the Hogwarts Express, the steam engine from the Harry Potter books and films.

The Virgin Group chairman was in Orlando to celebrate 25 years of Virgin Holidays’ service to the destination.

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