A new collection inspired by Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the merch in the “Harry Potter” room of the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. The ride itself is located at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure … Read more
Celebrate the holidays in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade with “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.” This projection show with pyrotechnics takes place several times a night from dusk until Universal Islands of Adventure closes. The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle Photos The show can be viewed from in front of … Read more
It’s hard for a muggle to imagine a more serene holiday experience than walking through the decorated streets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida with a refreshing butterbeer in hand. Guests can now … Read more
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
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Crews have been installing trees, wreaths, garlands, and more decorations throughout the park, mainly in Seuss Landing, where every Who down in Whoville celebrates the Who-lidays. Seuss Landing Holiday decorations began to arrive at Seuss Landing earlier this week. Garlands with colorful … Read more
Guests at Universal Orlando Resort unofficially gathered today to raise their wands in tribute to the late Michael Gambon. Gambon, known for portraying Dumbledore for the majority of the “Harry Potter” films, was reported to have passed away today at age 82. Wands Up for Michael Gambon Guests gathered in front of the entrance to … 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
Universal Orlando Resort announced that Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will be temporarily closed on June 8. The ride will be closed for one day so they can perform routine maintenance. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Temporarily Closed The attraction Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey found at The Wizarding World of Harry … Read more
“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
Florean Fortescue’s ice cream cups are now available at Honeydukes in Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure. On a recent visit to Islands of Adventure, we stopped by Honeydukes candy shop to check out these delicious flavors. If you’re looking for these new frozen treats at Honeydukes, head slightly left upon entering and look for a … Read more
Fully dairy-free Butterbeer is now available in both cold and frozen at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. The actual Butterbeer drink has always been dairy-free, but the foam topping was not. Universal began offering the drink without the topping last summer as a vegan version. This new version has a dairy-free topping, so … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort has a new souvenir Butterbeer mug available. Butterbeer Mug – $37.99 This metal mug is available with frozen or cold Butterbeer. It is not eligible for discounted refills. It’s shaped like plastic transparent mugs that have been previously available, with the Butterbeer logo on one … Read more
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is now closed for a much-needed refurbishment in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal has made sure guests don’t walk all the way back to the coaster without knowing it’s closed. There is an A-frame sign at the entrance to the park, and … Read more
The new Hogwarts Legacy video game features an Easter egg referencing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. TikTok user @joanslytherin shared a video comparing footage from the game to video taken at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Players can walk and … Read more
The Owl Post stand next to Dervish and Banges has gotten a bit of an upgrade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Owl Post is within the covered owlery of Hogsmeade. In addition to the new stand, the entire space has been rearranged into a circle around the … Read more