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
The holidays are beginning to arrive at Universal Orlando Resort, with the first Christmas decorations going up in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is now adorned with garland and wreaths. Guests entering Hogsmeade from The Lost Continent will feel the Christmas spirit right away with garland trimming the … Read more
Darkness has fallen on the village of Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dementors and Death Eaters abound; the Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle nighttime show has returned! Shows run nightly, approximately every 20 minutes from dusk until park close. After dark, beware of Death Eaters. They appear in between shows, dueling guests and causing … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has released a set of Wizarding World wands for fans to purchase, like the Dark Wizard wand collection we recently spotted over in Knockturn Alley. We found these new wands inside Dervish and Banges in Hogsmeade. Marauder’s Map Wand Collection – $180 This new collection is slightly less expensive than the Dark … Read more
As we reported earlier this week, “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” show has returned to Universal’s Islands of Adventure tonight. The show features magical projections using Hogwarts Castle as a canvas, accompanied by music, lighting, and more. Let’s take a look! The village of Hogsmeade was packed with eager guests. “The Nighttime Lights at … Read more
Since its opening in 2019, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has seen steady high demand (and wait times) from guests visiting the park. As of today, the ride once again offers a single rider option, which is great news for those looking to ride solo and experience a shorter wait. Unfortunately, the ride was down … Read more
The Hogwarts Frog Choir has returned to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The choir, which includes singers from all four Hogwarts houses plus a few singing frogs, is performing their holiday show. The singers are all wearing masks and keep approximately six feet away from each other … Read more
Grab your Quaffle and trusty broomstick, it’s Quidditch season at Universal Studios Japan! Whether you’re the ultimate Harry Potter fan or listen to your crazy friends talk about it, you know every budding witch or wizard attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is admitted to one of four houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. And … Read more
We’ve already spotted signs of the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, including Christmas decorations in Diagon Alley and the Christmas Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. Universal has now announced even more holiday offerings coming to the resort in the coming weeks. Get in the spirit with Holiday shows and decorations in both lands of … Read more
The magic of the holiday season continues to make its way across Universal’s Islands of Adventure as more locations around the park are decorated from the season. In addition to more at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing, we’ve got our first look at décor in The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more
Grab your broom and hold onto that Quaffle, because it’s Quidditch season at Universal Orlando Resort! A new merchandise collection themed to Hogwarts Quidditch is now available. And whether you belong to Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, you can show your house colors and support the team! Let’s take a look at the goods! Hogwarts … Read more
If you’re a fan of Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans, there’s a new way to show your love at Universal Orlando Resort! A new face mask has arrived, joining the red and white-striped mask that premiered last week. The blue mask features a lady wearing a festive hat (similar to what’s on boxes of Bertie Bott’s … Read more