Everyone knows that you should enter the Forbidden Forest at your own risk. It is a prohibition announced to all new students entering Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But apparently there was a time before magical creatures overtook the mysterious wood, and young wizards and witches roamed the grounds freely. In fact, there are …read more!

Leaky correspondent Kathy Paz and editor Dawn Johnson made their way to Universal Orlando Resort on Monday to cover the grand opening of the newest attraction in the wizarding world parks–Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! We followed the development of this new ride from its announcement through its construction and were both honored and excited …read more!

During the day-long media event culminating at Hogsmeade in Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure theme park on Tuesday, June 11, Leaky previewed Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in advance of its official public opening on Thursday, June 13. As a part of that inside look at the attraction, Leaky correspondent Kathy Paz and editor …read more!

For any Potter fan, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the pièce de résistance of the Universal Studios theme parks — and Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will likely be the highlight of them all! Universal Orlando is the dream destination for those hoping to step inside J.K. Rowling’s world, allowing you to walk through Hogsmeade, …read more!

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!

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!

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!

Today, Universal announced the exciting introduction of an all-new magical light projection experience at U.S. theme parks this year! The new show, dubbed the “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle,” will premiere at the Wizarding World in Hollywood on April 13 and run nightly through April 28. It will return to light the castle again from …read more!

Looks like the rumors were true! After leaked documents revealed a plan for a Hagrid-themed coaster replacing the Dragon Challenge in Universal Orlando Resort’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, speculation on the motorbike carts and magical creature theme has been confirmed today, as the park announced the opening date and released a new official photo …read more!

Since Universal announced plans to dismantle the popular Wizarding World fixture the Dragon Challenge to begin construction on a new attraction in Hogsmeade, speculation over the thematic possibilities of such an endeavor have run rampant. Leaky regularly reported on progress in the Orlando theme park, discussing developments as major elements began to take shape, though …read more!