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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Hollywood 10/20/22 (Christmas Decorations & Halloween Atmosphere, Peach’s Castle Arrives, In Memoriam of Robbie Coltrane, and More)

October 23, 2022

Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to check in on everything as Halloween fades into the holidays. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. CityWalk Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen is coming along nicely, with … Read more

Flowers Laid at Hagrid’s Hut in Universal Studios Hollywood for Robbie Coltrane

October 20, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Following the passing of Robbie Coltrane, fans at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter have been paying tribute to the late “Harry Potter” actor. We saw flowers outside Hagrid’s Hut in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood during our most recent trip. A handful of marigolds were at the bottom of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Special Tribute to Robbie Coltrane Added to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

October 17, 2022

by Katie Francis

Flowers for Robbie Coltrane at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Universal Orlando Resort Team Members have paid tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, passed away last week at age 72. Team Members placed flowers near the Hagrid audio-animatronic figure, which is part of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike … Read more

Fans Raise Wands at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Honor of Robbie Coltrane’s Passing

October 14, 2022

by Spencer Lloyd

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This evening, fans unofficially gathered in front of Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to honor the passing of Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in all eight “Harry Potter” films. Fans of the Harry Potter series raised their wands to the sky in front of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at … Read more

Rubeus Hagrid Actor Robbie Coltrane Passes Away at 72 Years Old

October 14, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe)

Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, has passed away at age 72. Coltrane also portrayed Hagrid for Universal theme park attractions, including Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Beyond Potter, he has appeared in several film and TV roles since the 1980s, including James Bond … Read more