Universal Studios Japan will celebrate 25 years of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with a special “Back to Hogwarts” event. This includes a one-day event on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — the date students arrive at Hogwarts for the semester. The 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film happens to fall in the … Read more
The iconic Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade has been refurbished. The project began in March. Hogwarts Construction Ends Photographer @bioreconstruct on X shared final detail work underway earlier this week. All scaffolding is now down from the castle towers. The entire castle was repainted but the color scheme did not … Read more
Most scrims and scaffolding have been removed from Hogwarts Castle at Universal Islands of Adventure but refurbishment work is not quite done. Hogwarts Castle Refurbishment As captured by photographer @bioreconstruct, there is now only scaffolding around the towers to the right and in the center. But the scaffolding on the right is starting to come … Read more
This post is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. We receive compensation for promoting their services. Universal Orlando Resort announced the return of Universal Mega Movie Parade, a new Steven Spielberg experience, and more summer 2026 offerings. Universal Mega Movie Parade The Universal Mega Movie Parade returns to Universal Studios Florida on May 23. Though Discover Universal Blog … Read more
Photographer @bioreconstruct on X has shared photos of painting progress on Hogwarts Castle in Universal Islands of Adventure. Work began on the Wizarding World icon in March. A few days ago, we noticed a pale gray shade on the castle. Bio’s new photos confirm this gray is a base coat, not the final color. Hogwarts … Read more
Some of the Hogwarts Castle towers visible in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure are now pale gray instead of the browner shade they were before refurbishment. Hogwarts Castle Painting Crews began installing scrim and scaffolding for the castle’s refurbishment in March. It’s now almost completely blocked from view. … Read more
Show your Harry Potter Hogwarts house pride with the new stoles we found at the Universal Orlando Resort. They mimic the sashes students wear over their robes at graduation. Gryffindor Stole – $35 The Gryffindor stole is burgundy with gold striping on one side and has an attached patch with the lion house mascot. “Gryffindor” … Read more
The iconic Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is being refurbished. Scaffolding wrapped in gray scrim blocks most of the castle’s towers from view. Hogwarts Construction When we shared aerial photos of the refurbishment in March, scrim stopped about halfway up the largest tower. It’s now almost completely blocked from view. … Read more
The ride remains open as crews work on the exterior elements of Hogwarts Castle, the facade for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Refurbishment Underway on School of Witchcraft and Wizardry A new batch of aerial photos from X user @bioreconstruct revealed new angles on the variety of exterior work underway on the Hogwarts castle, … Read more
It’s time to ditch the robes and jump into a more casual style with these new Hogwarts House hoodies available at the Wizarding World in Orlando. Hogwarts House Hoodies If you’re a fan of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you are more than likely familiar with the formal class robes worn by Hogwarts students, … Read more
Universal Studios Florida has released a new hooded, water-resistant poncho themed to Harry Potter. Harry Potter Water-Resistant Poncho – $50 This adult-sized, water-resistant poncho is designed to look like the black robes Hogwarts students wear in the Harry Potter films. Attached to the front left of the chest is a small Hogwarts crest patch. Each … Read more
The Tour En Floo shop is one of four shopping venues in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe. We’ve compiled a full list of merchandise with prices available within the shop. About Tour En Floo Tour en Floo is the exit gift shop for Harry Potter and the … Read more
A new line of holiday merchandise items inspired by Harry Potter, called the Christmas at Hogwarts collection, has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. Gloves – $30 The first new item is a pair of fingerless gloves. The gloves are made of a warm, knit-style fabric with a hole for each thumb and elastic bands at … Read more
Krispy Kreme unveiled new Harry Potter doughnuts coming to stores just in time for “Back to Hogwarts” celebrations. Krispy Kreme Houses of Hogwarts Donuts The Hogwarts house-inspired Krispy Kreme Harry Potter Doughnuts will be available for a limited time beginning on Monday, August 18. The announcement did not include a specific ending date. “We’re channeling … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is discontinuing youth Hogwarts robes, so they are currently discounted by $100. Youth Hogwarts Robes Being Discontinued Team Members in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood told WDWNT that the robes were being discontinued, but did not know why. In Gladrags Wizardwear, the only youth robes left in … Read more
A new collection of Spirit Jerseys inspired by the four Hogwarts Houses has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We saw the Spirit Jerseys in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. The cotton jerseys all feature a gray denim pattern, the house’s crest on the left chest, and the name across the back. Gryffindor Spirit Jersey … Read more
