For those at or near Universal Orlando Resort, the Hogwarts Express is now open - although intermittently - beginning this Tuesday, a week before the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley. Photos and updates from those riding the train now can be viewed via the #Potterwatch Twitter hashtag, which Universal themselves announced on their official media. Do note that the train can stop running at any time, as these are soft openings and technical rehearsals for the actual ride, which will open a week from now, on July 8.

Do note that to go from King's Cross into Hogsmeade and to Hogwarts, guests must purchase two-park tickets at Universal Orlando Resort.

Hey #Potterwatch, are you here today? We keep hearing a train whistle. It’s probably nothing pic.twitter.com/kdaOhEsbHJ

— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) July 1, 2014

#potterwatch Arrived at Hogsmeade pic.twitter.com/auFR3O2Nhj

— Peter Hamilton (@FarSide99) July 1, 2014

Plenty of space in the que going both ways on the Hogwarts express. #DiagonAlleyPreview #potterwatch pic.twitter.com/Gs9aIfbaHB

— Florida Thrill Parks (@FLThrillParks) July 1, 2014