Four Universal Studios Hollywood guests are suing the theme park after getting stuck on a Wizarding World of Harry Potter ride. Guests Sue Universal Studios Hollywood According to Entertainment Weekly, Debra Biane, Gerald Scott Biane, Josh Taylorson, and Sami-Joh Goldberg filed the complaint on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. On April 7, 2022, the … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida has a new Knight Bus purse by Danielle Nicole. The magical triple-decker Knight Bus first appeared in the third “Harry Potter” book and respective movie, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Knight Bus Purse – $79 The purse is blue, although the … Read more
A brand new “Free Wand” promotion has rolled out across the Universal Orlando Resort. Guests looking to stock up on their Hogwarts gear can take advantage of the latest deal and get a free non-interactive wand after purchasing a Hogwarts robe and interactive wand. Free Wand with Purchase Offer The new offering allows for one … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the soft opening of the new Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter Now Soft Opening The news of the soft opening period was shared today on X (formerly Twitter) by the official Universal Studios Hollywood account. The Ice-Cream Counter will be … Read more
For the first time ever, guests can receive a free interactive wand to use in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with the purchase of a gift card at Universal Orlando Resort. Free Interactive Wand at Universal Orlando Resort Signs around the resort advertise a free interactive wand with the purchase of a $300 shopping … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is celebrating Butterbeer Season in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Butterbeer is available year-round in the Wizarding World, but for a limited time, new seasonal treats will be offered. The newest form of Butterbeer has arrived in the form of a caramel. Butterbeer Caramel – $5.50 This new sweet treat can … Read more
For the first time, guests at Universal Studios Hollywood will get a taste of the ice cream served at Florean Fortescue’s, as a Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter is opening at the theme park. Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter Opening Opening Friday, March 29, the brand-new location will be found inside of Honeydukes, the sweet shop at … Read more
MinaLima, the graphic design duo behind the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, is heading to Universal Orlando for a one-day meet and greet event. Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, better known as MinaLima, will be meeting and greeting fans at the House of MinaLima pop-up located inside of the Universal Studios Store at Universal Orlando … Read more
Crews have installed the deck of Constellation Carousel, are testing Curse of the Werewolf, and have added more theming elements throughout Epic Universe. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared photos of all this work and more this week. Epic Universe Overview Epic Universe will be the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park, after Universal Studios Florida and … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the five themed areas that will be at Epic Universe. Epic Universe Lands The lands include: Thanks to rumors and aerial photography of the construction site, we already knew what the lands were going to be, but this is the first time Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed them and announced … Read more
Hogwarts Legacy, the video game inspired by the “Harry Potter” franchise, sold 22 million copies in 2023, making it the best-selling game of the year in the U.S.A. Hogwarts Legacy in 2023 The game, produced by Avalanche Studio, launched on February 10, 2023. Approximately 2 million of the 22 million units were sold during the … Read more
The holidays are only a few days away, so if you’re looking for any last-minute gifts for tech or video game lovers, or maybe you’re looking for a way to spend that gift card you just got, we have you covered! Last-Minute Gamer Gifts PlayStation VR2 — $549.99 This virtual reality system features eye tracking, … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has all the last-minute gifts you need for the “Harry Potter” fans in your life with their Christmas at Hogwarts line of merchandise. Hogwarts House Stockings — $30 – $35 You can represent your Hogwarts house with a holiday stocking this year. Stockings for Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff were all available. … Read more
Applications recently filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office potentially serve as our first indicator of the specific names of several attractions, restaurants, and gift shops that will be located in the currently under-construction Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. submitted 11 service mark applications on November … Read more
It’s hard for a muggle to imagine a more serene holiday experience than walking through the decorated streets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida with a refreshing butterbeer in hand. Guests can now … Read more
A few more items have joined the Christmas at Hogwarts merchandise collection at Universal Orlando Resort. This collection features Hedwig, Harry Potter’s owl, and the Hogwarts castle in snowy scenes. Christmas at Hogwarts Collection New in the past few weeks is a cookie jar inspired by the snowman in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more