VIDEO: Hermione’s Voice Updated to Sound More Like Emma Watson on Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort

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Nearly 10 years after the attraction first opened, Universal Orlando Resort has updated the voice of Hermione on the Hogwarts Express. Hermione’s Voice on the Hogwarts Express Since the Hogwarts Express opened at Universal Orlando Resort in the summer of 2014, fans have shared their negative opinions of the voice used for Hermione Granger because … Read more

PHOTOS: Light-Up Trees in Seuss Landing and More Christmas Decorations Arrive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Crews have been installing trees, wreaths, garlands, and more decorations throughout the park, mainly in Seuss Landing, where every Who down in Whoville celebrates the Who-lidays. Seuss Landing Holiday decorations began to arrive at Seuss Landing earlier this week. Garlands with colorful … Read more

PHOTOS: Epic Universe Continues to Take Shape with Dual-Racing Coaster Landscaping, Scaffolding Down from Monsters Manor, and More

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Construction is moving quickly around the site of Epic Universe. Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct continues to share photos from the sky of Epic Universe, giving us an amazing look at the progress of the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park. Above is the only piece of concept art released for the park. A Super Nintendo World … Read more

PHOTOS: How to Train Your Dragon Spinning Ride Comes Together, Clearance Testing Underway on Multiple Epic Universe Coasters

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Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared more photos on X of Epic Universe, the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park currently under construction. These photos were taken on September 29, 2023. The only land that has been confirmed for Epic Universe is Super Nintendo World, but the other lands are rumored to be Dark Universe (inspired by … Read more

VIDEO: ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Raise Wands in Tribute to Michael Gambon at Hogwarts Castle After Actor’s Passing

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Guests at Universal Orlando Resort unofficially gathered today to raise their wands in tribute to the late Michael Gambon. Gambon, known for portraying Dumbledore for the majority of the “Harry Potter” films, was reported to have passed away today at age 82. Wands Up for Michael Gambon Guests gathered in front of the entrance to … Read more

PHOTOS: Death Eaters Take Over Hogsmeade During Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood

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While Death Eaters are invading Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida for the first time, they’re back in Hogsmeade during Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Death Eaters in Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Death Eaters kind of act as a scare zone in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, wandering among … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Death Eaters Take to the Streets of Diagon Alley at Halloween Horror Nights 32

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Death Eaters are prowling the streets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights, and we were brave enough to encounter them. Death Eaters in Diagon Alley Death Eaters first appeared at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Hogsmeade Village during The Dark Arts at Hogwarts … Read more

Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort Closing For Refurbishment in December 2023

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The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a week in December 2023, likely for regular maintenance. Hogwarts Express Refurbishment The Hogwarts Express will be closed from December 10 through 16, 2023, just before the holiday rush. The ride is both a popular attraction and a convenient transport between Universal Studios Florida and … Read more

PHOTOS: Death Eater Sets Arrive at Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 32

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It’s time for another Halloween Horror Nights construction update, but this time, it’s from Diagon Alley! Some magical new set pieces have appeared around the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley, all but confirming the rumor that Death Eaters would be coming to Halloween Horror Nights. Death Eater Sets in Diagon Alley Never go … Read more

Death Eater Appearances at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood Extended

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Death Eaters will be appearing at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood for two extra weeks this summer. Death Eaters in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Death Eaters are currently appearing in Hogsmeade in conjunction with Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, a nighttime projection show. They were originally scheduled to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Death Eaters Appearing for Limited-Time in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Death Eaters are now appearing in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood through July 30, 2023, in conjunction with Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle. Death Eaters in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter You’ll see Death Eaters wandering around The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but there are a few specific … Read more

RUMOR: ‘Harry Potter’ Death Eaters Coming to Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida

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Death Eaters from the “Harry Potter” series are reportedly coming to Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, possibly in the fall for the Halloween season. The Death Eaters have previously appeared in Hogsmeade Village at Universal’s Islands of Adventure next door, but this would be a first appearance in Diagon Alley. Death Eaters at Universal … Read more

New ‘Harry Potter’ Monster Book of Monsters Puppet at Universal Orlando Resort

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A new Monster Book of Monsters puppet, inspired by the textbook Rubeus Hagrid assigns to his Care of Magical Creatures students in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” is available at Universal Orlando Resort. The Monster Book of Monsters Puppet – $30 The book has fluffy brown fur, a row of four yellow eyes, … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Testing Guest Experience Improvements at Hogwarts Express

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Universal Orlando Resort is testing guest experience improvements, including new speaker announcements, on the Hogwarts Express in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts Express Announcements Previously, after guests boarded the Hogwarts Express, a porter would go to each cabin and give guests the safety spiel, telling them to remain seated, pointing out the switch … Read more

PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World Gets Escalator Entrance, Dragon Statue Painted, and More Visible During Epic Universe Construction

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Twitter user @bioreconstruct has shared another aerial view of Epic Universe construction. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park is scheduled to open in the summer of 2025 with IP-based lands, as well as some original attractions. General Epic Universe Construction The only confirmed land for Epic Universe is Super Nintendo World (bottom left of … Read more

Epic Universe Contractors Previously Worked on Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Toothless Model, and Jurassic World Figures

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Orlando Business Journal has compiled a list of firms hired by Universal Orlando Resort for the construction of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park. Epic Universe Construction Contractors The contractors have filed over 130 documents with Orange County between May 1 and May 3. Most of the notices expire in December 2025, but Epic Universe … Read more