If you’re a fan of the Wizarding World, then you’ve probably noticed all the fabulous new merchandise to arrive at Honeydukes over the last few weeks. From dishes to purses, there’s been a lot of new arrivals. Some magical new items have hit the shelves and we’re going to need them all. Take a look … Read more
Nothing is more delicious than enjoying a cold refreshing Butterbeer while roaming through Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Hollywood. Now guests can savor that experience by taking home something to remember it. This new Butterbeer Collectors Metal Stein can be purchased at several locations throughout the park. Butterbeer Collectors Metal Stein – $35.00 Butterbeer is a … Read more
Today we stopped by The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to try their new Vegan Irish Stew. Join us for our full review below! Vegan Irish Stew — $16.99 Plant based Beef Tips and Potato Stew, Served with Fresh Salad The Three Broomsticks has several delicious options of which … Read more
Holiday season has begun in Hogsmeade Village! The castle projection show, “Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” has returned to delight guests and light up the night sky. This show is performed nightly through January 1, 2023. The show begins with the Ghosts of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry singing, “Cast a Christmas Spell.” … Read more
It’s always a snowy winter in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but the holidays don’t begin until “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” lights up the night. This projection show is performed on Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade each evening. The 7-minute show includes wintry imagery and … Read more
Witches might be more associated with Halloween, but the magical residents of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter can’t wait for the winter holidays. Wreaths, garlands, and more decorations have been hung with care throughout both Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Hogsmeade The entrance to Hogsmeade now … Read more
A new collection of ornaments inspired by the life-size snowman figure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is available at Universal Orlando Resort. The snowman sits outside Hogwarts year-round. It wears a black robe and witch’s hat, as well as a red and gold Gryffindor scarf. A snowy owl is perched on its … Read more
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
Death Eaters are appearing in their own scare zone throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood during Halloween Horror Nights 2022. You’ll catch the cloaked followers of Voldemort roaming around the land as well as in set areas. They have metallic masks and are searching for more Voldemort loyalists. Some of … Read more
The stage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade has reopened after a brief refurbishment in Islands of Adventure. The stage is in the courtyard between Hogwarts and the street of Hogsmeade. It has a tall stone and banners for each Hogwarts house sitting at the back of it. A chainlink fence keeps … Read more
Two new pins inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Hogsmeade Pin – $14 The poster design of the pins matches other merchandise we’ve found at Universal Orlando Resort recently. This one reads “Visit Enchanting Hogsmeade” across the … Read more
New Hogsmeade merchandise inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. We found these in the Universal Studios Store, Upper Lot. Hogsmeade Adult Tee – $27 This blue tee features a poster image of Hogsmeade on the front. It has the Hogsmeade entrance archway in the foreground, followed by the … Read more
We took a field trip down to Hogsmeade to try the new Honey Mead drink, now being poured at Hog’s Head in Universal Studios Hollywood. Keep on reading for our review of this magical new drink. Honey Mead – $14 Mead is an alcoholic drink of fermented honey diluted in water. As such, it can … Read more
A new metal model kit, where you can build Hagrid’s motorbike as seen in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, has just landed at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Hagrid’s Motorbike 3D Metal Model Kit – $30 With the metal parts, you can build your very own miniature 3D version of Hagrid’s motorbike. The motorbike … Read more
The newest addition to the new “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” merchandise is this Hog’s Head coaster. We found it at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Hog’s Head Coaster – $8 The coaster is square and has a deep-blue brick pattern. The outline of the coaster is white. The Hog’s Head emblem featuring … 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