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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Witches and wizards can show their school spirit with two new items in the Hogwarts Alumni collection available at Universal Orlando Resort. First, for those who use muggle technology, is an iPhone cover. The artwork features emblems for the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. The cover is available for the iPhone … Read more
Any secret witches and wizards out there? Universal Studios Hollywood has the perfect merchandise for any and all Hogwarts graduates. This “Hogwarts Alumni” line has sweatshirts, keychains, pins, and more featuring the four Hogwarts mascots. Let’s take a closer look. Hogwarts Alumni Sweatshirt – $55 This sweatshirt has a “Hogwarts Alumni” logo featured on most … Read more
You don’t need a sorting hat to know which mask fits your personality, or your face. These stylish new Hogwarts masks are available now at the Studio Store in Universal CityWalk Hollywood. While the park may be closed and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with it, you can still represent your Hogwarts House with … Read more
Are you a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin? No matter what house you were sorted into, all Hogwarts alumni will want to celebrate their alma mater with this new line of merchandise. The first half of the collection we found at the exit for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in the Wizarding World in … Read more
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a thrilling dark ride, located in Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure. Prior to entering the queue, wizards and Muggles alike will be asked to store their bags into lockers. The lockers are in a tight, small area at the entrance to Hogwarts Castle, which was often overcrowded long … Read more
A new experiment is taking place at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is not offering Virtual Queue today, leaving the attraction with only a standby queue. This seems to have cleared up some of the foot traffic in the area. But in anticipation of the attraction’s popularity, social distancing markers have … Read more
There’s no better way to beat the Florida heat than with a cold, creamy ice cream treat. If you’re looking for a truly magical experience, take a trip to Diagon Alley and check out Florean Forescue’s Ice Cream Parlour. They’ve got a variety of unique flavors, from Butterbeer to chocolate-chili ice cream, and of course … Read more
All-new “Harry Potter” Slytherin house face masks are available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando parks are open again after a months-long closure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter along with it. This new face mask is the perfect chance for all the cunning Slytherins out there to represent their house at the … Read more