Hogwarts alumni rejoice! There are two new ways to enjoy your morning brew with drinkware from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Polyjuice Potion Mug – $20 This cauldron-shaped mug will give your morning a magical feel. It features an aged Polyjuice Potion label, marked from the apothecarium … Read more
Celebrate your Hogwarts house with one of these stylish new pins, now available at Universal Orlando Resort. There are two new sets of Hogwarts house pins, and we found them all at the Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida. Both sets prominently feature the house mascots. The first set lists the qualities of each … Read more
It’s Harry Potter’s birthday, and we celebrated with a trip to Universal Orlando Resort. At the Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida, we found new drinkware themed to the Boy Who Lived. Marauder’s Map Soup Mug – $20 Say “Accio, soup” into this handy mug and keep your lunch warm on the go. The … Read more
If you’re brave enough to venture into Knockturn Alley, Borgin & Burkes has a new Dark Wizard Wand Collection complete with a Dark Mark wall display available at Universal Studios Florida. Dark Wizard Wand Collection – $200 The collection comes with five wands: Lord Voldemort’s wand (second from the top) and four unnamed Death Eaters. … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is testing a new virtual queue system for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. This system is different from the virtual queue we tried in June of last year when physical distancing was a must and Team Members say it will be testing for a week. The Virtual Line does not appear to … Read more
As we reported earlier this week, “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” show has returned to Universal’s Islands of Adventure tonight. The show features magical projections using Hogwarts Castle as a canvas, accompanied by music, lighting, and more. Let’s take a look! The village of Hogsmeade was packed with eager guests. “The Nighttime Lights at … Read more
Down the winding Knockturn Alley in Universal Studios Florida’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests may find themselves in the spooky Borgin and Burkes. We braved the shop today searching for new merchandise and found a collection featuring the Dark Mark, the sinister skull and snake symbol of Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Dark … Read more
Just in time for Harry Potter’s birthday on July 31, “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts” projection show is returning to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The nighttime spectacular will begin performances on July 1. Come experience a dazzling spectacle of music and lights. On select nights, watch in awe … Read more
Since its opening in 2019, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has seen steady high demand (and wait times) from guests visiting the park. As of today, the ride once again offers a single rider option, which is great news for those looking to ride solo and experience a shorter wait. Unfortunately, the ride was down … Read more
Earlier this month, we reported that the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort was beginning to seat multiple parties together. This practice has continued, with compartments now being loaded to capacity, and distancing has been reduced in the attraction’s queue. We entered King’s Cross station at Universal Studios Florida for our train ride. Distancing markers … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort’s fan-favorite hot version of Butterbeer is now available year-round. Universal made the exciting announcement on social media this morning. Hot Butterbeer was previously only available during the winter months at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Now guests will be able to choose between the hot, frozen, and regular versions of the … Read more
A new collection of Gringotts-themed bags is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this shiny gold cardholder, crossbody, and mini backpack in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Gringotts Cardholder – $20 Each of the three items is embossed with the The Bank of Gringotts logo featuring a goblin. The gold is reflective, … Read more
Physical distancing at Universal Orlando Resort has been reduced from six feet to three feet, and we’re seeing less distancing on attractions. Multiple parties are now being seated together in one compartment on the Hogwarts Express, which travels between the two main theme parks. As a party of one, we were placed with a party … Read more
We’re here at Universal Studios Hollywood for the grand reopening of the park! The last time we were here was for the “Taste of Universal” ticketed event where a few attractions, such as Jurassic World, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Revenge of the Mummy – … Read more
The new Universal Studios Store opened this morning at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. We were excited to see that there was a ton of new Harry Potter merchandise, so read on for a closer look at each item and prices. Hogwarts House Leggings – $35 Gryffindor Shirt – $37 Ravenclaw Shirt – $37 Hufflepuff Shirt … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is once again open for “Taste of Universal,” so it’s time to return to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a bite at Three Broomsticks! Before we dig into some of this restaurant’s magical offerings, we thought we’d show off some of the new safety restrictions in place in the wake … Read more