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
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade will once again be available during early park admission beginning March 2. Early park admission is available to select Universal Orlando Resort guests, including some Annual Passholders. Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be available for early park admission one hour prior to … Read more
Display your sweet & sour drops, fruit balls, sherbet lemons, and fizzy wizzy with these beautiful new souvenir cups now available for purchase at Honeydukes in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Honeydukes Souvenir Cup (with candy) – $25 each Each cup comes with your choice of sweet & sour drops, fruit balls, sherbet lemons, … Read more
Back away, muggles. Magic is currently at work around the Hogwarts Express in Hogsmeade. Construction walls have been erected around the Hogwarts Express display train in Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. This is expected to be a short refurbishment and has no effect on the Hogwarts Express ride that transports witches and wizards from park … Read more
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
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 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
Starting January 3, 2022, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be available during early park admission to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Early park admission is available to Universal Orlando Hotel guests and other select groups one hour prior to park opening. According to the Universal Orlando Resort website, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will … Read more
Nearly three hours after the rest of Universal’s Islands of Adventure opened this morning, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade finally opened. The reason for this morning’s closure has not been officially confirmed, but some Team Members said they were being sent home early due to a power outage. As of 11:50 a.m., … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is closed this morning at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The land and all three of its rides (Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and Flight of the Hippogriff) have yet to open today. A sign at the entrance to Islands of Adventure … Read more