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Harry Potter Returns to Universal Fan Fest 2026! Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for Universal Hollywood’s Fan Fest 2026! Step into your favorite fandoms starting April 23rd. The event runs on select nights from 7:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. through May 16th. Tickets start at $74.00 per person. Source: Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal Fan Fest Nights Tickets Set foot into the worlds…
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Last Minute Holiday Harry Potter Video Game Steam Sales!
Christmas is just two days away! Looking for last-minute gifts? You’re in luck, because Steam is running its annual Winter sale now through January 5th. The sale includes up to 90% off on all Wizarding World games available on the platform. Source: SteamWinter Sale Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions standard and deluxe editions are each 80%…
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Paramount Fails Hostile Takeover, Netflix and Warner Bros. Launch Duo Site
The war to own Warner Bros. Discovery has come to an end. On December 5th, it was announced that Warner Bros. would merge with Netflix for $82.7 billion. Shortly after the acquisition agreement was published, Paramount released a statement opposing the merger. Paramount argued, over Warner Bros. heads, to their stockholders that the deal was…
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic To Get Epic Universe Expansion
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter may soon see an expansion in Universal’s newest park, Universal Epic Universe. Permits have been filed for the land around the Ministry of Magic, specifically for Site Utilities and Foundation Work. Behind the Thrills first reported this update for P905, the area code for the Wizarding World of…
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Harry Potter Black Friday Discounts: Audible, Games, Merchandise, and More!
Happy belated Thanksgiving! With turkey day wrapping up yesterday, Black Friday deals have emerged in the Wizarding World. For today only, get the brand new Full-Cast Audible Edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” for free! Yes, completely free. The nearly nine-hour-long audiobook was released this month, on November 4th, for $29.98.…
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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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J.K. Rowling reacts to the Harry Potter Series
Creator of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, has commented on the Harry Potter series coming to HBO. In a post on X, Rowling confirmed reading the first two episodes and described the scripts as “SO, SO, SO, GOOD.” The series is currently in pre-production and is set to begin filming this…
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Universal Orlando Park Updates: Hagrid’s Express Pass and Rip Ride Rockit Closure Date
After nearly 6 years, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has finally been added to the Universal Express Pass. Excluding the brand-new Ministry of Magic, Hagrid’s has been the latest addition to the Wizarding World and averages approximately a 90-minute wait, according to Thrill Data. The attraction had replaced Dragon Challenge, a dueling roller coaster…
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Park-to-Park Epic Universe Tickets Coming in 2026
Epic Universe is finally here! With Orlando’s newest park opening, let’s review the package options to attend. Universal offers 14 different ticket options to attend Epic Universe, but none allow park hopping to Epic Universe. This will change starting January 1st, 2026, with Universal’s “Create Your Own Vacation Package with Universal Epic Universe”.…
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Universal Epic Universe is Now Open!
Universal Epic Universe is now open! The highly anticipated park is the newest addition to the Universal Orlando Resort line-up; and includes five lands themed to Celestial Park, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Source: Universal Orlando Resort AppEpic Universe Map …
