Nearly 10 years after the attraction first opened, Universal Orlando Resort has updated the voice of Hermione on the Hogwarts Express. Hermione’s Voice on the Hogwarts Express Since the Hogwarts Express opened at Universal Orlando Resort in the summer of 2014, fans have shared their negative opinions of the voice used for Hermione Granger because … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a week in December 2023, likely for regular maintenance. Hogwarts Express Refurbishment The Hogwarts Express will be closed from December 10 through 16, 2023, just before the holiday rush. The ride is both a popular attraction and a convenient transport between Universal Studios Florida and … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is testing guest experience improvements, including new speaker announcements, on the Hogwarts Express in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts Express Announcements Previously, after guests boarded the Hogwarts Express, a porter would go to each cabin and give guests the safety spiel, telling them to remain seated, pointing out the switch … Read more
The Hogwarts Express reopens at Universal Orlando Resort after a multi-day closure.
Following a reported power outage on Tuesday night, the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort has been closed for three full days. It has yet to open today, Saturday, September 10. The Hogwarts Express is both an attraction and a convenient mode of transportation between the two Universal Orlando Resort theme parks. It was refurbished … Read more
Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s get going and see what’s happening in the parks today! As we approached the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, we noticed all the Minions decor has been removed. The inflatable Minion balloons and banner in the arch are gone. Hopefully the next banner … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s another hot day here in the parks, but we’ve got our sunscreen and water bottle and we’re ready to go. Let’s take a look at what’s new in the parks today. Inside the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop, which will be closing permanently … Read more
The Hogwarts Express has reopened at Universal Orlando Resort after a short refurbishment. The train was only closed for about a week. Guests can take the Hogwarts Express from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. In … Read more
The Hogwarts Express will be closed for refurbishment through June 19. Guests will find King’s Cross and Hogsmeade stations completely closed throughout this time. Back in May, the Universal announced a Hogwarts Express closure scheduled for June. Guests will not be able to take a peek down the tunnels leading to the station platform. Unlike … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a brief refurbishment on June 9 and reopen on June 19, 2022. Will your trip be impacted by this Hogwarts Express refurbishment closure? Let us know in the comments.
All aboard! The ever-growing line of Hogwarts Express-themed merchandise has added a new keychain and a pair of socks to its illustrious white and gold lineup. And the best part? They’re available now at Universal Studios Hollywood! Hogwarts Express Ticket Keychain – $14.95 This white and gold keychain features the same art seen across the … Read more
All aboard! A new clock inspired by the Hogwarts Express and Platform 9¾ is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found it in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Platform 9¾ Clock – $30 The circular clock has no hour markings, but there are long black lines where numbers would be, and smaller black lines … Read more
All aboard! A new line of items themed to Hogwarts Express tickets has pulled into Universal Studios Hollywood, just in time for your journey to Hogsmeade no less. So let’s take a look at all of the new items we found at the Universal Studios Store! Wallet – $28 This wallet features a gold and … Read more
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 February 28 – March 6, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Universal … Read more
Good morning and welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort! We spotted quite a few updates around the parks, so let’s jump right into our day. Check out these ‘Harry Potter’ house inspired tote bags we found at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. The tote bags match the house tees that … 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