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UPNT Weekly Recap: “Puppet Theatre: Captive Audience” Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2021, Beetlejuice Haunted House Opens at Universal Studios Florida and More

November 1, 2020

by Alicia

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from October 25 to November 1st, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal has released a behind … Read more

REVIEW: Hot Butterbeer Returns to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

November 1, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

Florida may not yet have reached winter weather, but that won’t stop Universal Orlando Resort from serving hot Butterbeer in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter again. We visited The Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley to get a sip of this warm brew. The line was long, but we knew it would be worth it. … Read more

PHOTOS: Amazingly Themed “Jurassic Park”, MARVEL, and Seuss Christmas Trees, Arrive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 30, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

The magic of the holiday season continues to make its way across Universal’s Islands of Adventure as more locations around the park are decorated from the season. In addition to more at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing, we’ve got our first look at décor in The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Parks Extend Hours on Weekends, Nighttime Spectaculars Return to Universal Studios Florida, Christmas Decorations Arrive, New “Harry Potter” Merchandise, and More

October 25, 2020

by David Noonan

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Florida “Strike Teams” have been … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Seraphina Picquery Interactive Wand Arrives at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort

October 25, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

Though Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out in 2016, Seraphina Picquery’s wand has only just arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Seraphina Picquery is President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) in the Fantastic Beasts films. The wand is only available … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Harry Potter” Quidditch Ornaments Fly into Universal Orlando Resort

October 25, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

Make your Christmas tree magical this year with some new Harry Potter Quidditch ornaments now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Nimbus 2001 Nimbus 2000 Firebolt Snitch Snowflake Snitch Hogwarts Quidditch Cup Each Quidditch ornament is $19.00 and is available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. While visiting, Annual Passholders … Read more

PHOTOS: New Gryffindor House Face Masks Now Available at Universal Studios Japan

October 20, 2020

by Spencer Lloyd

When Universal Studios Japan started selling themed masks back in August, notably absent were the Hogwarts House-themed masks seen at Universal Orlando Resort and in Hollywood. Well it seems Universal Studios Japan is getting the message, because a Gryffindor mask is now on sale at the park! Gryffindor Face Mask – ¥900 ($8.54) The masks … Read more

New “Harry Potter” Button and Map Available Exclusively for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Starting in November

October 16, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will be able to grab a new Harry Potter button and map as part of their exclusive November perks. The button has the incantation “Meteolojinx” with a hand holding an umbrella, with rain falling beneath the umbrella. “Meteolojinx” is a weather-altering charm in the Harry Potter universe. Guests can cast the … Read more

Join Geekly Kingdom at 5:00 PM For a Very Spooky Edition Of Geekly Trivia

October 10, 2020

by Jilly Hite

Who’s ready for round two? Our first Geekly Trivia such a hit, that we thought we’d do it all over again, only now with a sinister twist! This time around, we will be testing your knowledge of all the best parts of the Halloween season. So study up, and get ready to answer questions on … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hogwarts Quidditch Merchandise Collection Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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Grab your broom and hold onto that Quaffle, because it’s Quidditch season at Universal Orlando Resort! A new merchandise collection themed to Hogwarts Quidditch is now available. And whether you belong to Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, you can show your house colors and support the team! Let’s take a look at the goods! Hogwarts … Read more

PHOTOS: New Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans Face Mask Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

October 3, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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If you’re a fan of Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans, there’s a new way to show your love at Universal Orlando Resort! A new face mask has arrived, joining the red and white-striped mask that premiered last week. The blue mask features a lady wearing a festive hat (similar to what’s on boxes of Bertie Bott’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Harry Potter” Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans Face Mask Arrives at Universal Studios Florida

September 26, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

You won’t be saying “alas, earwax” with this Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans face mask at Universal Studios Florida. The pinstriped mask resembles the Bertie Bott’s candy containers from the Harry Potter films and available in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Different flavored (or “flavoured” if you’re in the UK) beans are scattered over … Read more

Watch Geekly Kingdom LIVE Today at 5:00 PM (ET) For Disucssion on “Magic Camp”, “Harry Potter” and House Sorting!

September 12, 2020

by Jilly Hite

Whether you’re fueled by the happy thoughts of seeing a fairy fly, or by running through Platform 9 3/4 at full speed, the one thing that we all have in common is our love for one thing; magic. This weeks episode of “Geekly Kingdom” is dedicated to all things magical, as we talk about visiting … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Resort Now Filling Every Row on Select Attractions

September 11, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

Some Universal Orlando Resort attractions are now loading every row of a ride vehicle, instead of leaving empty rows between parties for social distancing. On Skull Island: Reign of Kong, plexiglass dividers have been added between the loading gates and each row of seats inside the ride vehicles. Unfortunately, this does cause a lot of … Read more

PHOTOS: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Reopens Following Backstage Fire at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 17, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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After a nearly week-long closure, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has reopened to guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction closed on August 12th due to a fire that broke out backstage. Back on Friday, we learned that the ride was expected to reopen today. Long lines greeted the attraction on its return, with … Read more

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Still Closed Following Backstage Fire at Universal’s Islands of Adventure; Expected to Reopen Monday

August 14, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is closed for the third day in a row today. Signs at both the front of the park and the entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter indicated it would not be operating. This closure began after a small fire broke out backstage earlier … Read more