The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort has reopened after being unexpectedly closed for a week. It initially closed on January 17 and we later learned this was due to an issue with the attraction’s pull cable. Team Members expected it to be closed for another week, but thankfully it reopened today, January 24, and … Read more
A new Loungefly wallet inspired by Diagon Alley has appeared in Universal Orlando Resort. We found it in the “Harry Potter” section of Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Diagon Alley Loungefly Wallet – $55 The front of the wallet resembles the famous alley, with a starry sky behind Gringotts Bank. The dragon also featured at the … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort is closed for the fourth day in a row. Earlier today, Team Members told us that it would be closed until at least this Saturday, possibly longer. We now know it will likely be closed for another full week due to an issue with the attraction’s pull cable. … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort is closed for the fourth day in a row. Team Members are telling guests it will be closed for the rest of the week and possibly into next week. We spoke to a Team Member at King’s Cross Station in Universal Studios Florida, who said it would be … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort remains closed for the third day in a row. It closed unexpectedly on January 17 and has not reopened. There is an A-frame sign outside the Hogsmeade station letting guests know the attraction/transportation is unavailable. Team Members were also gathered outside. It was a similar situation at the … Read more
The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort — which transports guests between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure — is closed today. We visited the King’s Cross station in Universal Studios Florida, where a sign said it was closed. Team Members said it did not seem the attraction/transportation would open today. The reason for … Read more
There’s no denying that Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlour is the best place to get ice cream at the Universal Orlando Resort. Nestled inside Diagon Alley, this ice cream parlour offers more than just your typical chocolate and vanilla. A variety of unique flavors is available here, from the enticing Salted Caramel Blondie to the … Read more
While riding the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort may not require you to pack a suitcase for the trip, you can still add that magical Harry Potter touch to your flight home with these two new faux-leather suitcases we found at Globus Mundi in Diagon Alley! Gryffindor Faux Leather Suitcase – $195 These suitcases … Read more
With Halloween over, Christmas decorations are arriving at Universal Studios Florida. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is now decked out for the holidays to match its counterpart, Hogsmeade, at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The decorations start at the brick wall entrance, which is framed by wreaths. There is classic garland above … Read more