With a decade anniversary, a Broadway opening, a game release, a new novel, and a movie premiere, years don’t get too much more magical than 2018 for fans of J.K. Rowling and her Wizarding World. When we took a look back at the past twelve months of news, we honestly wondered how Leaky covered each …read more!

Graphic designers extraordinaire Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima released a “practical map of the Wizarding World in Paris,” and it is as gorgeous as it is rich in detail. The French site Le Point Pop (Pop Point) had the exclusive, including a conversation with MinaLima about their “une carte pratique du monde des sorciers a …read more!

Universal Orlando Resort exclusively revealed a new image of the upcoming ride coming to Hogsmeade in 2019 today, and we cannot wait to hear your theories! We’ve seen glimpses at construction and theorised about the theme of the ride (from the Forbidden Forest to Hagrid’s hut, or a Snape-themed ride), and reported on rumors that …read more!

Last week, Universal Studios Orlando confirmed that the theme park would forego hosting a Celebration of Harry Potter in 2019 in order to ramp up work on the new magical attraction under construction in Hogsmeade. Leaky reported on the announcement, which stated: “Universal Orlando Resort is working on exciting new experiences for guests to continue …read more!

A Chinese film crew recently traveled to the U.K. to discuss Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald with series creator and screenwriter J.K. Rowling, and she obligingly revealed previously unknown details about one of the beasts Newt Scamander encounters in the official new trailer–the Zouwu. She described the ancient mythological creature as follows: “The Zouwu …read more!

After the addition of Diagon Alley in recent years, hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter, and adding The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle show exclusive to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort continues to update its theme parks with all new Potter-themed attractions – and we couldn’t be more excited! *UPDATE 07-17-18 …read more!

Typically, I would set to indirectly honoring mothers of the fandom through a tribute to the remarkable qualities of resilience, generosity, determination and love found in the mothers of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. As a mother herself, Rowling understood intimately the daily sacrifice and the fierce hearts of her invented characters, and she wrote …read more!

Rumors began circulating yesterday that Universal Studios is cementing plans to build a fourth theme park using land acquired in 2015 and 2017, which would almost certainly include an expansion of the lucrative and popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Any unconfirmed report must be treated with a healthy dose of skepticism until official sources …read more!

Is it ever too early to start planning for Christmas? We think not, especially when it involves a visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter–because what better way could there be to celebrate the wintry holiday than in a place of light and wonder and magic! If the prospect appeals to you, Universal Orlando …read more!

It’s been a big week for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Pottermore released a behind-the-scenes video featuring costume designer Katrina Lindsay and Cursed Child cast members. A Celebration of Harry Potter event at Universal Orlando Resort unveiled video messages from the London cast, still enjoying a successful run in the West End; the Broadway …read more!