PotterSpotter: a blog about news in the Wizarding World.
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Universal Stella Nova Resort Opens!
Universal’s newest hotel, Stella Nova, is now open! Stella Nova is the first of three new Universal Resorts opening this year. Stella Nova’s sister hotel, Terra Luna, is planned to open on March 25th, and the Helios Grand Hotel will open on May 22nd along with Epic Universe. Source: Universal Orlando ResortUniversal Stella Nova…
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Harry Potter Game Sales
Looking for some after-holiday sales? We’ve got you covered! Hogwarts Legacy and Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions are currently available for discount on Steam and through the PlayStation Store. Steam is offering a Harry Potter Bundle, which includes both Hogwarts Legacy and Quidditch Champions at a discounted rate when bought together. This bundle also…
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Universal Mardi Gras Overview
Universal Orlando Resort has announced details of their Mardi Gras celebration next month! The Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival is a two-month event beginning on February 1st through March 30th. This event is not a separately ticketed event and is included in your prepurchase tickets. When visiting during this event you will…
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Last Minute Holiday Shopping!
Miss Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? No need to worry because we found the sales to make any Harry Potter fan squeal with excitement! For PC, Steam has several current sales for LEGO Harry Potter. The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is 50% off at $19.99. Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is 80%…
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More HBO Harry Potter Updates and Rumors
With the new year quickly approaching, more rumors regarding the 2026/2027 Harry Potter Series have surfaced. Just a few weeks ago, we discussed Mark Rylance’s possibility of playing Headmaster Albus Dumbledore; now we have two more character candidates. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paapa Essiedu has been offered the role of Professor Severus Snape.…
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Universal Fan Fest Update
Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting its first Fan Fest Nights this Spring, featuring some of the most popular geeky franchises during the event. Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and Super Nintendo World have been added to the previously announced lineup including Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, Harry Potter, and Star Trek. Short descriptions…
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HBO “Harry Potter” series Dumbledore Candidate
A recent article by Variety has given us a possible candidate to play Dumbledore in the new HBO “Harry Potter” series. Mark Rylance is rumored to be the front-runner for this role but has not entered negotiations. This comes after Gary Oldman’s comments to IndieWire regarding Dumbledore in September. There are no confirmed casting…
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Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest Experience
The final location of Harry Potter: a Forbidden Forest Experience opens tomorrow evening in Austin, Texas! The Forbidden Forest Experience is a 60–90-minute walking trail filled with lighting and displays of the Harry Potter franchise. Source: hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/austin/Harry Potter a Forbidden Forest Experience Tickets are available for purchase between November 9th and December 19th.…
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Wizards of Baking Episode Schedule
The Food Network has released the episode titles for Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. The series will air next week on November 14th, with a 2-hour premiere episode titled “Platform 9 ¾”. The latter episode titles are Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Diagon Alley, The Forbidden Forest, Dumbledore’s Office, and The Great Hall. Each of the…
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Universal Terra Luna Resort Delay
The Universal Terra Luna Resort has a new opening date one month after its original. Terra Luna was planned to open on February 25th, 2025, but is now slated to open on March 25th, 2025. Terra Luna’s sister hotel, Stella Nova, is still planned to open on January 21st, 2025. Thanks to Bioreconstruct, we…
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