Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is now closed for a much-needed refurbishment in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal has made sure guests don’t walk all the way back to the coaster without knowing it’s closed. There is an A-frame sign at the entrance to the park, and … Read more
You’ll fit right in at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley with this new Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes button-up shirt available at Universal Orlando Resort. Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Button-Up – $70 Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes is a joke shop run by the Weasley twins Fred and George. They open it after leaving Hogwarts in a … Read more
The new Hogwarts Legacy video game features an Easter egg referencing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. TikTok user @joanslytherin shared a video comparing footage from the game to video taken at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Players can walk and … Read more
A couple of days ago, Universal Studios Japan teased a surprise new announcement for springtime offerings coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Today they revealed the special treat — atmospheric encounters with magical creatures from the Harry Potter universe around Hogsmeade! For the first time at any Universal park worldwide, guests will be … Read more
In a cryptic tweet, Universal Studios Japan said that a new experience will be coming soon to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In the first tweet, which features the image of Harry flying over Hogsmeade and is the stock photo for the Japan version of the land, it says “The world of magic never … Read more
The Owl Post stand next to Dervish and Banges has gotten a bit of an upgrade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Owl Post is within the covered owlery of Hogsmeade. In addition to the new stand, the entire space has been rearranged into a circle around the … Read more
If you’re a fan of the Wizarding World, then you’ve probably noticed all the fabulous new merchandise to arrive at Honeydukes over the last few weeks. From dishes to purses, there’s been a lot of new arrivals. Some magical new items have hit the shelves and we’re going to need them all. Take a look … Read more
Photographer bioreconstruct has shared another round of aerial photos of Epic Universe construction on Twitter. Epic Universe will be a new Universal Orlando Resort theme park, scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. It will have its own Super Nintendo World. Other details haven’t been officially announced, but the other lands are rumored to … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the upcoming refurbishment dates for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction will be closed from February 21 through March 5, 2023. We earlier reported on the rumor that the ride would close for refurbishment soon. During Hurricane Ian in … Read more
More new Honeydukes kitchenwares have arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve already cataloged the candy shop’s branded apron, measuring spoons, and plates. Now guests can complete the set with a Honeydukes potholder and oven mitt. These are, of course, available in the Honeydukes candy shop at The Wizarding … Read more
Nothing says Happy Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter more than a hand-knit (or magic-knit) sweater from Mrs. Weasley. Now you can decorate your tree with the next-best thing: a miniature Weasley sweater ornament. “H” Weasley Sweater Ornament – $22 This tiny replica of Harry’s first Weasley sweater is navy with an ivory … Read more
One of the best experiences at Universal Orlando Resort is getting your sweet tooth on at Honeydukes in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and now you can celebrate one of those iconic treats with a new Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans pin and keychain we found. Bertie Bott’s Pin – $11 The pin features … Read more
Kids can enjoy the magic of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at home with this new Rubeus Hagrid toy. It’s available at shops near the ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Rubeus Hagrid Toy – $32 The toy is made for ages three and up. Hagrid, in his long coat and goggles, … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for November 14 – November 20, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Universal … Read more
It’s always a snowy winter in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but the holidays don’t begin until “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” lights up the night. This projection show is performed on Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade each evening. The 7-minute show includes wintry imagery and … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for November 7 – November 13, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort As … Read more