Breaking: Hogwarts Express to Close for Refurbishment in June at Universal Orlando Resort

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Breaking: Hogwarts Express to Close for Refurbishment in June at Universal Orlando Resort

The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a brief refurbishment on June 9 and reopen on June 19, 2022.

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12 thoughts on “Breaking: Hogwarts Express to Close for Refurbishment in June at Universal Orlando Resort”

  1. Unfortunately the closure will impact our visit. We are coming from Germany and will stop at Universal Studios at 10th of June as my Girlfriend is a real Potterhead. Of course very sad but we will enjoy our trip I guess.

  2. I bought 1 day tickets on June 9th. I was looking forward to riding hogwarts express between the 2 parks. The date should be scheduled further in advance so people dont get disappointed in paying so much money and only get told 1 month away that they cant enjoy a major ride

  3. Yes we are going to be impacted two attractions my kids were hyped to ride are closed now for our visit. Yes this trip is planned months in advance so changes cannot be made after this very expensive purchase. Now we must exit/enter the parks at the main entrance to go between. There should be a free use any day ticket issued for this inconvenience.

  4. Absolutely impacted. So they give you notice after your cancellation date passes. I believe this is called bait and switch in other industries. We purchase stay at hard rock resort to get unlimited express for two days. This is an attempt to universal after doing only Disney on our Florida trip
    No recourse to change tickets take away major reason for visit and choice of hotel.
    Before we even get there Universal has become a disappointment

  5. ABSOLUTELY IMPACTED! I have two grandkids coming in 6/13-6/16. Their only “must do” was the Harry Potter exhibit. The Hogwarts express was a big part of it. When I go to Universal to buy tickets online it says “Hogwarts Express Included”. Does that mean there will be a discount if it is not included?

  6. YES WE WILL BE IMPACTED! 5 day stay 6/10-6/15 then on to Daytona beach. I can’t believe this. NOT ONLY are we missing what likely a one time opportunity for our family but considering the train is a major mode of transportation in the park, the displaced visitors will be crowding other areas and modes of transport, creating severe delays in lines and services. This is a massive blow to our vacation. I’m appalled that the park chose peak season to complete the needed work. Absolutely irresponsible and inconsiderate to all guests. Another factor that plays in is our package included the multi park passes which considering this conundrum, will like not even come in very handy, as it soils now make more sense to plan one park a day to avoid the transportation issues. I will ABSOLUTELY BE FILLING A COMPLAINT WITH THE PARK! We are unable to change dates due to jobs requiring us to choose vacation days months in advance.

  7. We will be impacted by this closure. I was looking forward to riding the Hogwarts Express, bought my tickets and then found out that this ride would not be available. To say that I am disappointed is an understatement.

  8. We have recently been made aware of the “refurbishment” that will be taking place on the Hogwarts express. To my children’s HUGE disappointment, this will be happening during our once-in-a-lifetime trip. We have reservations for June 13th and 14th. I have busted my butt for the past few years promising my children this adventure to which they will now not be able to have. The Hogwarts Express was the ENTIRE reason that we purchased park to park tickets for 5 people!!! Which is not cheap!! Was this not something that could have been completed in the off season? Or was this completely necessary to do when all the kids have gotten out of school for the summer? Maybe other people can reschedule their entire vacation but for us this is not an option, this vacation has been planned and paid for for months! I am certain that we are not the only ones that are highly disappointed in this. This was supposed to be the memories that my children took with them forever. And although there are many other memories that will be made, this was the one that they were looking forward to the most.

    • I’m heartbroken. I have a work thing in Florida and added a few days ahead just to ride the Hogwarts express. Now I’ve spent extra money and can’t do the main thing I wanted to do. I wouldn’t have taken the extra days if I had known that I couldn’t ride the train. I’ve told people that I was going to ride it back and forth all day for two days.

  9. Yes, our multi-generational family of 15! Ages 5-67 will be at Disney and Universal from June 6-14 with our Universal days being the 11th-14th. We had to postpone this trip 1 year already due to the pandemic and now we have a group of 7 grandkids, all Harry Potter lovers, not getting to experience the Hogwarts Express! Why is this happening in June??

  10. VERY MAD SAD HEARTBROKEN. My kids have been waiting for this for years! We are only able to go for one day. Purchased the park to park tickets and express pass just for this experience. This is so so disappointing!

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