Warner Bros. finally announced the official release date for the yet-to-be named third installment in the Fantastic Beasts series last month, and fans and fan sites alike were initially stunned by the announcement of the November 2021 date. By the time we meet Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore again, three years will have passed since …read more!

Today Universal Orlando revealed its most life-like animated figure ever, Hagrid, set to feature on their all-new thrill ride, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! The ‘story coaster’ will open next month on June 13th, and will see guests encounter several magical creatures in a Care of Magical Creatures class in the Forbidden Forest, led by …read more!

Christmas starts early at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando, with this year’s celebration beginning November 16, 2019 and running through January 5, 2020.  Hogwarts Castle will be festively decorated, as will Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventures, a new ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands …read more!

Though things have been relatively quiet in the theater world recently, one big landmark anniversary stands out–Harry Potter and the Cursed Child recently celebrated one year on Broadway! Additionally, photos have been released of Maggie Smith and Tom Burke, Smith during her current run in A German Life and Burke in preparation for the opening …read more!

Remember all the times we heard complaints about Hagrid introducing the Blast-Ended Skrewt to Care of Magical Creatures? We never actually got to see these creatures in the films – despite their all-too-constant presence throughout Harry’s fourth and fifth year at Hogwarts – but Universal Orlando Resort are bringing this magical creature to life for …read more!

This weekend, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted their new “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” light show. We were lucky to be given tickets to attend the premiere event and be among the first to see this spectacular new addition to the Hollywood Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Through the use of incredible technology and artistry, Hogwarts …read more!

All this week Universal Orlando Resort will be giving Harry Potter fans a first-look at the magical creatures set to feature on the upcoming “story coaster” (as Universal described it to us), Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! Each day at 11am EDT through April 19, the Universal Orlando Blog will give guests a first-ever look at the magical …read more!

It seems odd that legendary wand maker Garrick Ollivander did not yet have his own Chocolate Frog card, given his iconic status in the wizarding world.  Well, as of March 30, that oversight was remedied as you are now able to purchase Ollivander’s Chocolate Frogs at Universal Orlando.  You can find them at both Sugarplum’s Sweetshop …read more!

  Universal Studios Hollywood will host two exclusive after-hours premiere events next month, offering fans a first look at the upcoming Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle light projection show at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, taking place April 11th and April 12th. Fans will be greeted at Hogsmeade with a selection of shops (including Zonko’s, Olivander’s …read more!

Universal Orlando held a special event in London last night, hosting special guests from the Potter series to help announce new details about Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, the new ride coming June 13th 2019! According to a press release from Universal Orlando Resort, the ride will  combine “a new level of storytelling and innovative coaster …read more!