PotterSpotter: a blog about news in the Wizarding World.
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From the Wizarding Archive Release: August 29th
We are just 2 days away from the English eBook and audiobook version releases of “From the Wizarding Archive” by J.K. Rowling. While the original books are already available on Pottermore.com and WizardingWorld.com, they do not include the additional content that will be present in the eBook and audiobook versions. In an interview with…
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Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Shutting Down
It’s a sad day for some Harry Potter fans. Yesterday it was announced that the online roleplaying card game, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will be shutting down. Magicawakened.com has stated that the game will close in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania territories. Other regions will still be able to access the game. As of…
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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 33 Map Breakdown
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 officially kicks off this Friday, August 30th at 6:30 pm! With 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 4 rides, and 1 show, this will be an event you won’t want to miss. The recently released map will make navigating the event much easier. I highly recommend planning your absolute…
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No Universal Express Pass?
The new Helios Grand Hotel has many perks, but it will break a Universal trend considered the main benefit of staying on-site for some guests. The ever-popular Universal Unlimited Express Pass has been a staple of Premier hotels for many years now and allows guests to skip standard lines at the Universal Studios and…
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Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Universal has finally provided an update regarding the Helios Grand Hotel opening alongside Epic Universe in 2025. Located at the back of the park, this Mediterranean-themed hotel will allow guests to walk to and from the new park without ever hopping on any transportation systems. Source: Universal Orlando ResortStandard 2 Queen Bed Room The 500…
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts
Image from: Universalorlando.com We have one month until the official Fall season starts and just over a week until Halloween Horror Nights 2024 begins! With the summer festivities wrapping up, it’s time to check in on upcoming Autumn events, such as the Dark Arts projection show on Hogwarts Castle. While the start date of this…
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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2024
Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for its 33rd annual Halloween Horror Nights event beginning August 30th! This year the event will include 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and their Nightmare Fuel show. Four houses are centered around pre-existing IPs; A Quiet Place, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Insidious: The Further, and Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines.…
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Update
Screenshot 1: Image from https://www.quidditchchampions.com/en-us/purchase The official Harry Potter YouTube channel released its newest Quidditch Champions trailer available to play on September 3rd of this year. You will be able to play both as a single player and in an online competitive arena as you compete to win the Quidditch World Cup. Quidditch Champions is…
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Ministry of Magic Revealed
The new Universal Orlando Park, Epic Universe, has finally revealed details regarding the latest addition to the Wizarding World. The Café L’air De La Sirène has been announced as the foremost dining location for the Potter-centric portion of the park. While menu details are not yet available, this café is planned to be a quick…
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Ministry of Magic
The new Ministry of Magic park isn’t quite here yet, but it’s on the way! It’s planned to be part of a new Universal theme park called Epic Universe opening in summer 2025 https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/everything-we-know-about-epic-universe-wizarding-world/. Here’s what we know so far: With Universal’s history of creating immersive theme park experiences, we can expect the Ministry of…
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