New ‘Hogwarts Always’ Castle Projection Show at Universal Islands of Adventure Will Have Four Different Endings

A side-by-side comparison of hogwarts castle at night, one showing fireworks bursting above it and the other peacefully under a starry sky.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure is getting a new castle projection show: “Hogwarts Always.” “Hogwarts Always” The show, debuting on June 14, replaces “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle,” which closed for “refurbishment” last May. “Hogwarts Always” will be performed on select nights, taking “guests on a journey through … Read more

‘The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle’ Returning for 2023 Holidays at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The holiday season is almost upon us. At Universal Orlando Resort, holiday celebrations will officially kick off on November 17. Bookings opened on Thursday for holiday offerings, including for Universal’s Holiday Tour. The tour includes a vague mention of an “after-hours showing of a stunning nighttime projection show,” likely The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts … Read more

‘Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle’ Now Closed for Extended Refurbishment at Universal Orlando Resort

Tonight is the final nighttime lights performance at Hogwarts Castle before its extended refurbishment period at Universal Orlando Resort. Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure will close for an extended refurbishment for “future show enhancements.” Its last … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Show Closing for Extended Refurbishment Period at Universal Orlando Resort

Fireworks going off during The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle in Islands of Adventure, Orlando

“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure will close for an unknown extended period of time for “future show enhancements.” Its last performance, for the time being, will be May 9. The show features magical projections using Hogwarts Castle as a canvas, accompanied … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle’ Returns to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood

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

VIDEO: 2022 ‘Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle’ in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

It’s always a snowy winter in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but the holidays don’t begin until “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” lights up the night. This projection show is performed on Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade each evening. The 7-minute show includes wintry imagery and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle Nighttime Show Returns for the 2021 Holiday Season at Universal Orlando Resort

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Happy holidays from the Universal Orlando Resort! The Awesomest Celebration of the Season has started and with it comes the return of the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle nighttime show at Islands of Adventure. Last year, the show was only available with a Holiday VIP Tour, but this year it is performed continuously throughout … Read more

Universal Holiday Tour Returning November 21 With Reserved Parade Viewing, Grinchmas, and More

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The Universal Holiday Tour is returning to Universal Orlando Resort this year. Though the holidays officially begin on November 13 at Universal Orlando Resort, the tour will be available starting November 21. With many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, this year’s tour will have even more than last year’s, which we already loved. Here’s some of what … Read more