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 June 13 – June 19, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort The … Read more
Walls have gone up around the Hogsmeade Stage for its annual refurbishment. But worry not, Muggles! The Frog Choir and students from the Beauxbatons and Durmstrang schools will be available for a unique photo opportunity instead! Hogsmeade Stage’s signature rock juts out just above the walls. A new chain fence prevents guests from jumping the … Read more
Two new pins inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Hogsmeade Pin – $14 The poster design of the pins matches other merchandise we’ve found at Universal Orlando Resort recently. This one reads “Visit Enchanting Hogsmeade” across the … Read more
New Hogsmeade merchandise inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. We found these in the Universal Studios Store, Upper Lot. Hogsmeade Adult Tee – $27 This blue tee features a poster image of Hogsmeade on the front. It has the Hogsmeade entrance archway in the foreground, followed by the … Read more
Two new tees featuring poster designs for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are available in youth and adult sizes at Universal Orlando Resort. We found them in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. The youth and adult tees have identical designs. The Diagon Alley shirts are light grey. The Hogsmeade … Read more
Two new bottles inspired by the lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter have apparated into Universal Orlando Resort. We found them in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. There is a Diagon Alley bottle and Hogsmeade bottle. Diagon Alley Bottle – $19 The Diagon Alley bottle showcases the land at night. Light purple letters … Read more
We found this new Hog’s Head adjustable baseball cap on our last visit to Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Hog’s Head Cap – $26 This Hog’s Head baseball cap pays homage to the famed inn and pub in Hogsmeade. The Hog’s Head logo is embroidered on the front of a white cap. “Hogsmeade” is … Read more
We took a field trip down to Hogsmeade to try the new Honey Mead drink, now being poured at Hog’s Head in Universal Studios Hollywood. Keep on reading for our review of this magical new drink. Honey Mead – $14 Mead is an alcoholic drink of fermented honey diluted in water. As such, it can … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort has recently added some plant-based offerings, so we decided to take a trip to the Three Broomsticks to try the new Mushroom Pie. Mushroom Pie – $15.99 Stewed jackfruit and mushroom pie served with cucumber and tomato side salad with lemon and thyme vinaigrette … Read more
The newest addition to the new “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” merchandise is this Hog’s Head coaster. We found it at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Hog’s Head Coaster – $8 The coaster is square and has a deep-blue brick pattern. The outline of the coaster is white. The Hog’s Head emblem featuring … Read more
Earlier this month, the Hogwarts Express display at Universal’s Islands of Adventure underwent a short refurbishment. The refurbishment lasted a couple of weeks and the construction walls are now gone. Evanesco! We didn’t notice anything too different on the train. But we are glad to see it back on display for guests to take pictures … Read more
Display your sweet & sour drops, fruit balls, sherbet lemons, and fizzy wizzy with these beautiful new souvenir cups now available for purchase at Honeydukes in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Honeydukes Souvenir Cup (with candy) – $25 each Each cup comes with your choice of sweet & sour drops, fruit balls, sherbet lemons, … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort remains closed for the third day in a row. It closed unexpectedly on January 17 and has not reopened. There is an A-frame sign outside the Hogsmeade station letting guests know the attraction/transportation is unavailable. Team Members were also gathered outside. It was a similar situation at the … Read more
Starting January 3, 2022, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be available during early park admission to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Early park admission is available to Universal Orlando Hotel guests and other select groups one hour prior to park opening. According to the Universal Orlando Resort website, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will … Read more
Nearly three hours after the rest of Universal’s Islands of Adventure opened this morning, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade finally opened. The reason for this morning’s closure has not been officially confirmed, but some Team Members said they were being sent home early due to a power outage. As of 11:50 a.m., … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is closed this morning at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The land and all three of its rides (Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and Flight of the Hippogriff) have yet to open today. A sign at the entrance to Islands of Adventure … Read more