Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them News

PHOTOS, VIDEO: All the Characters & Magical Creatures in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe

May 25, 2025May 5, 2025

Four images: a magical creature with blue eyes, a robed performer, students talking, and lizards by vintage locks in a shop display.

Though you can’t meet characters like Harry Potter or Dumbledore in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, guests may encounter exchange students, musicians, magical creatures, talking portraits, and Cosme Acajor herself. Most of the characters and creatures can be spotted on the streets of Place Cachée, the main setting of The … Read more

PHOTOS: Tour the Queue of Le Cirque Arcanus in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

A red circus tent labeled "Le Cirque Arcanus: Musée des Curiosités Vivantes" stands in a city square under a clear sky, evoking the magic of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as people walk nearby.

Le Cirque Arcanus is a stage show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic that combines live performers, puppetry, special effects, and more. About Read the official description below. In an attempt to bring Le Cirque Arcanus back to its former glory, ringmaster Skender has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase which contains … Read more

Construction Walls Removed From Revenge of the Mummy in Universal Studios Florida, Construction Continues on Classic Monsters Ride at Epic Universe, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (7/4/22-7/10/22)

July 10, 2022

We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for July 4 – July 10, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Baby Niffler Plush Scamper Into Universal Orlando Resort

July 9, 2022

Three new “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” baby Niffler plush have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these cute critters in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. There are black, brown, and grey Nifflers. These babies first appeared in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Brown Baby Niffler – $18 Each Niffler … Read more

New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Pins, Keychains, and Magnets Appear at Universal Orlando Resort

May 7, 2022

More merchandise for “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” has apparated into Universal Orlando Resort. We found all of this in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Beasts Pin Set – $20 This set includes four pins, each one featuring a different beast from “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” A reddish pin features the Niffler … Read more

New ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Water Bottle Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

March 16, 2022

A new “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” water bottle is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. “Fantastic Beasts” Bottle – $27 These bottles feature the same design as the “Fantastic Beasts” shirts also available at Universal Orlando Resort. The bottle is blue and says … Read more

New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and Hog’s Head Tees Available at Universal Orlando Resort

March 11, 2022

New shirts inspired by the “Fantastic Beasts” series are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these three tees in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. White “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find them” Tee – $34 This shirt reads “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” around a circle of creatures from the series. … Read more

Second ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Trailer Debuts

February 28, 2022

The second trailer for “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is now available. This is the third film in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Jude Law as a young Albus Dumbledore. While Johnny Depp portrayed Gellert Grindelwald in the previous two films, Mads Mikkelsen is taking over the role … Read more

New Baby Niffler Plush from ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Arrive at Universal Orlando Resort

February 27, 2022

New plush from “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, and they’re none other than these adorable baby niffler plushes. Baby Niffler Plush – $18 each There are two new baby niffler plushes. One has orange and white fur and the other has black and white fur. Nifflers are long-snouted … Read more

PHOTOS: Newt Scamander and Death Eater Journals Arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 17, 2022

Two Wizarding World journals are now available for purchase at Universal Studios Hollywood. We found these in the Upper Lot Universal Studios Store. Death Eater Journal – $25.95 This journal is inspired by the evil followers of Voldemort. It’s black with the Death Eater symbol on the front flap and a black strap to tie it … Read more

Permits Filed for New Wizarding World of Harry Potter Land at Epic Universe

November 30, 2021

Alicia Stella has shared screenshots on Twitter of the latest permits for Epic Universe, the new theme park coming soon to Universal Orlando Resort. The permits are for project 905, building 1620 (indicated under the “name” column), which is thought to be part of a new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter land possibly inspired … Read more

Johnny Depp Reportedly Took 8 Ecstasy Pills at Once During Filming of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”

December 13, 2020

A pirate with a red bandana and dreadlocks, reminiscent of Johnny Depp's iconic style, holds two pistols pointed forward. Palm trees and a ship are in the background.

In the December 9th issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine, writer Tatiana Siegel provides an in-depth look at actor Johnny Depp’s fall from grace. Siegel chronicles Johnny Depp’s self destructive and negative behaviors which were brought to light during Depp’s recent Libel suit against The Sun, a U.K. based tabloid.

PHOTOS: NEW Seraphina Picquery Interactive Wand Arrives at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort

October 25, 2020

Though Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out in 2016, Seraphina Picquery’s wand has only just arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Seraphina Picquery is President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) in the Fantastic Beasts films. The wand is only available … Read more