Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open at Universal Studios Japan
Universal recently announced they will be bringing the magic of Harry Potter to Japan by building their own version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Scheduled to open...
View ArticleStars in the Parks: ‘Victorious’ cast enjoys the Wizarding World
The cast of Nickelodeon’s hit TV series, “Victorious,” visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 8, 2012. The group rode the family-friendly coaster,...
View ArticleStill time to sign up for Ascendio, Harry Potter convention coming to...
If you love all things Harry Potter then the place to be in July is Ascendio, the follow-up to 2010’s Infinitus at Universal Orlando. They’re planning a full convention with costume experiences,...
View ArticleAmusement Musings: To experience life among wizards and witches
By Elizabeth de Graaf My Hogwarts letter was safely stowed in my bag – my owl was hooting beside me, and I was anxious for my day to start. OK, I didn’t have a letter or an owl, but I was still on my...
View ArticleRide-along on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry...
Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon...
View ArticlePhoto Update: Construction progresses up at Universal Studios – but for what?
Join us as we take a walk through Universal Studios Florida, stopping to take note of what’s changed and what’s coming. The outside of the Element store in CityWalk received a facelift. It’s hard to...
View ArticlePhoto Update: Transformers and rumored Grignotts Bank coaster buildings being...
Construction continues on the recently announced Transformers: The Ride attraction and the former Jaws area, rumored to be a Wizarding World of Harry Potter London area including a Grignotts Bank...
View ArticleAttractions – The Show – Dec. 13, 2012 – New Fantasyland and Test Track...
Join hosts J.L. Knopp and Banks Lee as they bring you a special New Fantasyland edition of the show, plus this week’s theme park and attraction news and more. On this week’s episode: • Giggle Gang...
View ArticleFive-millionth Butterbeer served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando Resort recently celebrated the five-millionth Butterbeer served within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One thousand guests were given complimentary Butterbeers to mark the...
View ArticleUniversal survey reveals new details about Wizarding World of Harry Potter...
Universal recently sent out a survey asking former guests their opinions on some details recently announced about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion. Sean at Parkscope.net took part in the...
View ArticleAttractions – The Show – June 27, 2013 – Universal Orlando, Transformers,...
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • Special episode from the Universal Orlando Resort • Preview of Universal’s Cabana Bay...
View ArticleSpecial Harry Potter event to take place at Universal Orlando in January 2014
Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. have announced that they will host a special event that will celebrate Harry Potter’s adventures, “A Celebration of Harry Potter.” Beginning Jan. 24, 2014,...
View ArticleNew ‘Wizarding World’ movies announced – What will this mean for Universal...
Warner Bros. Entertainment announced today that best-selling author J.K. Rowling would be making her screenwriting debut on a new series of films inspired by Harry Potter’s Hogwarts textbook “Fantastic...
View ArticleNew details revealed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
During a special live webcast today, Universal Orlando Resort revealed first-ever details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. The expansion will double the size of the area...
View ArticlePARKsaver: Free Memory Maker at Disney and a Universal vacation package deal
By Beci Mahnken and Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio It’s hard to believe the winter that would not end is still going, but we’ve still got some wonderful getaways and reasons to get down here to Florida (as...
View ArticleUniversal releases new details about the Hogwarts Express ride in The...
Universal Orlando has revealed a few new details about the Hogwarts Express attraction that will debut as part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley this summer. The train will connect...
View ArticleNew details and photos for Escape from Gringotts ride in the Wizarding World...
Universal Orlando has revealed new details about Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the main attraction found in the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion....
View ArticleThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to tape a week of episodes at...
Late night host Jimmy Fallon is taking a summer vacation to Orlando, and he’s bringing The Tonight Show with him. From June 16-19, 2014, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will be taping episodes...
View ArticleUniversal releases new look inside Diagon Alley
Universal Orlando recently released a new video showcasing how they are bringing Diagon Alley to life at Universal Studios Florida. Let’s take a close look: The video, posted on the official Universal...
View ArticleButterbeer ice cream and more deliciousness coming to Universal’s Diagon Alley
Universal Orlando has released details about some of the many food and beverage options guests will be able to enjoy inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley when it opens this summer....
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