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What’s New in the Wizarding World this Week: November 9th – 15th (Tom Felton on Broadway, HBO Harry Potter Photos, New Creamers, and Park Closures)
This week marked Tom Felton’s Broadway debut, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”! The play lasts for two hours and fifty-five minutes, including an intermission, and all guests must be at least five years old to attend. Felton will star in the “Cursed Child” production through May…
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Is Universal Copying Disney? Universal Orlando Resort’s New Express Offering
Universal appears to be taking a page from Disney, as today Universal updated its special offers to test a new kind of Express Pass: Universal Express Single Attraction Access. This limited-time offer was available only today for Skull Island: Reign of Kong and Revenge of the Mummy. Each ride pass costs $24.99 per person.…
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Closes This November, and the Universal Mega Movie Parade’s Return Date
Universal has updated its upcoming closures across the Orlando resort, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and the Hogwarts Express are among the attractions temporarily closing. Source: PotterSpotterHogwarts Castle Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will close this November, from the 10th through the 20th. The…
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Holidays at Universal Orlando – Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Returns This November
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort will begin November 21st this year and run through January 4th, 2026. This festive event includes Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the return of Grinchmas, and the Universal Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. This year will also see holiday theming at Universal’s newest theme park, Universal Epic…
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Universal Orlando Resort Early Entry and Attraction Closures
Universal Orlando has updated its early entry attractions through the end of the year. Universal Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay will all offer up to one hour of early entry. Universal Studios Florida does not currently offer early entry hours. Volcano Bay has early entry available until October 28th and…
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Universal Epic Universe Express Pass Update
As of today, Universal Epic Universe now includes ten of the thirteen attractions with the Universal Express Pass. Guests can now choose to use the Express Pass for “Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry” and “Mine-Cart Madness”. This only leaves “Dragon Racer’s Rally” off the ride express list. The other two non-express…
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Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Food Announcements
Universal has finally announced details regarding dining options for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights events. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida begins with Premium Scream Night on August 28th, while Universal Studios Hollywood starts on September 4th. Universal Studios Hollywood has revealed five dining locations: Leatherface’s BBQ, The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy Bar, Dia…
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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Permanently Closes Today
Today marks the final day of operation for the “Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.” Work has already begun in the surrounding area of the ride, preparing for dismantlement tomorrow, August 18th. Opening on August 19th, 2009, Rip Ride Rockit is closing just shy of its 16th birthday. Source: Universal Orlando/Ride GuysHollywood Rip Ride Rockit …
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New Stay and Scream Policy, Death Eaters, and Attractions at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
All Haunted Houses and Scare Zones have been announced for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando. We previously covered the ten houses, five scare zones, live entertainment, and the new Street Experience. We can now confirm the additional attractions that will remain open throughout the night. “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts,”…
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Three New Halloween Horror Nights House Announcements!
All houses for Universal Orlando Resort have been announced! The Halloween Horror Nights YouTube page released announcement videos for both “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks.” Both new houses will appear at Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood. The Universal Studios Hollywood site also updated with another haunted…
