Conjure up some festive magic with this new line of Christmas merchandise inspired by the iconic town from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The collection includes apparel, accessories, and more in Christmas colors. We found these at the merchandise cart near the London waterfront, just outside of Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Hogsmeade … Read more
Holiday season has begun in Hogsmeade Village! The castle projection show, “Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” has returned to delight guests and light up the night sky. This show is performed nightly through January 1, 2023. The show begins with the Ghosts of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry singing, “Cast a Christmas Spell.” … Read more
Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood on Black Friday to catch the start of the holiday celebrations at the Entertainment Capital of LA, and we want you to join us. The holiday celebration is touted from the street, as the entrance marquee clues passers-by into what is … Read more
Welcome to the spookiest day of the year at the Universal Orlando Resort! It was a very chilly Halloween morning, but the weather by noon was absolutely perfect for walking around the parks. Let’s start our day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Preparations for Grinchmas have begun to appear in Seuss Landing! Green Eggs and … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure is being decked out for the holidays. A few more Hogwarts decorations have been added to the land. Wreath-like decorations now adorn the gates when entering Hogwarts grounds. These decorations have red berries and leaves within them. Two small Christmas trees now … Read more
Welcome to a very cloudy day at the Universal Orlando Resort. Those dark clouds in the sky didn’t stop us from checking out what’s new around the parks. We started our day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where a very festive surprise was waiting for us. Christmas decorations have begun appearing around Hogsmeade! Wreaths and … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has quietly begun getting its theme parks ready for the holidays. Just days after we reported that the first decorations were being installed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is now looking even more festive. Since our last visit, long garlands have been installed at … Read more