Hogwarts Archives

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Modified Projection on Hogwarts Castle Spreads the Holiday Spirit at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

November 14, 2020

The holiday season at Universal Studios Florida spreads beyond yuletide decorations and new seasonal entertainment and cuisine. Hogwarts Castle erupts with Christmas cheer as projections depict Christmas lights, garland, bows, and a decorated tree onto the castle structure. It’s worth noting that it is a modified version and not a show, but The Wizarding World … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Harry Potter” Hogwarts Crest Face Mask Available at Universal Orlando Resort

November 8, 2020

A new Hogwarts face mask matching the “London to Hogwarts” merchandise collection is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. The new mask is different from the one that we already spotted with the rest of the collection, which had one large Hogwarts crest in the center of it. This mask has several small versions of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Harry Potter "London to Hogwarts" Merchandise Collection Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

November 4, 2020

For budding witches and wizards, few things are more exhilarating than departing Platform 9 3/4 and taking the ride to Hogwarts. Now, you can share that excitement (and a love of travel) with the new “London to Hogwarts” merchandise collection at Universal Orlando Resort! Each item in the collection is styled after a ticket on … Read more

Special Experiences Announced for the Holiday Season at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020

Christmas is a special time around the Universal Orlando Resort theme parks, and this year the holiday will be celebrated in full effect over at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Starting November 14th and running to January 3rd, 2021 guests can experience Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida “transformed with festive décor and brilliant … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hogwarts Quidditch Merchandise Collection Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

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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

PHOTOS: Scrims and Scaffolding Surround Future Lockers at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

September 29, 2020

New lockers have been under construction at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey for over a month now. The pre-existing locker area inside of Hogwarts is currently a small space that was already difficult to navigate before social distancing was required. These new lockers are being built to the side of the queue entrance so … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal CityWalk Hollywood 9/5/20 — 9/11/20 (Openings, Closings and Pressed Pennies All Over)

October 25, 2020September 6, 2020

Welcome to Hollywood! We’re back at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a look at what’s new, what’s good, and what’s happening. We have a double-sized report for you today, including photos from Labor Day weekend and from September 11. So let’s dive right into this photo report! Park Entrance We’re starting from the far West end … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hogwarts Alumni iPhone Cover and Picture Frame Fly Into Universal Orlando Resort

August 11, 2020

Witches and wizards can show their school spirit with two new items in the Hogwarts Alumni collection available at Universal Orlando Resort. First, for those who use muggle technology, is an iPhone cover. The artwork features emblems for the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. The cover is available for the iPhone … Read more

PHOTOS: Show Your House Pride with New Hogwarts Face Masks from Universal Studio Store at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

August 5, 2020

Harry Potter Hogwarts Face Masks at Universal Studios Hollywood Aug 3, 2020

You don’t need a sorting hat to know which mask fits your personality, or your face. These stylish new Hogwarts masks are available now at the Studio Store in Universal CityWalk Hollywood. While the park may be closed and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with it, you can still represent your Hogwarts House with … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hogwarts Alumni Apparel, Pins, Keychains, and More Arrive at Universal Orlando Resort

August 4, 2020

Are you a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin? No matter what house you were sorted into, all Hogwarts alumni will want to celebrate their alma mater with this new line of merchandise. The first half of the collection we found at the exit for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in the Wizarding World in … Read more