The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Archives

Harry Potter back-to-school events coming to Universal

08/24/2018

What if heading back to school meant taking a ride on the Hogwarts Express? That’s the idea behind Universal Orlando’s “Back to Hogwarts” events planned for September. While not on the scale of the annual Cele... Read More

Universal teases new lagoon show

Terry Roen

10/10/2017

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Universal Orlando announced today they will add a new nighttime lagoon show to replace Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years of Movie Memories. The movie spectacular, which debuted in 2012, closed at t... Read More

A Celebration of Harry Potter returns to Universal

Terry Roen

10/10/2017

Universal

Universal Orlando Resort announced the return of “A Celebration of Harry Potter,” on January 26-28. Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum) will attend the special event and participate in festivities throughout the ... Read More

Universal announces curtain call for popular satirical show

Terry Roen

08/15/2017

Universal

Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure Show will bring their Farewell Tour to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, after 26 years of mocking the news and pop culture. The live variety show cent... Read More

Universal plans Harry Potter-themed coaster for the Wizarding World

Terry Roen

07/25/2017

Universal

A next-generation coaster with a Harry Potter theme will be built to replace the Dragon Challenge at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Dragon Challenge was originally called Dueling Dragons when it opened ... Read More

Universal’s attendance jumps, Disney slips, SeaWorld dives

Terry Roen

06/02/2017

Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal

Attendance increased at Universal Orlando, dipped slightly at Walt Disney World and took a dive at SeaWorld last year, according to an industry report that tracks major theme parks. Universal Orlando was the k... Read More

Universal veteran named new vice chairman

Terry Roen

02/10/2017

Universal

Universal Parks & Resorts has named a 28-year veteran to the newly created role of vice chairman. Mark Woodbury, who leads Universal Creative for both of the domestic theme park locations and drives creati... Read More

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Harry Potter back-to-school events coming to Universal

Universal teases new lagoon show

A Celebration of Harry Potter returns to Universal

Universal announces curtain call for popular satirical show

Universal plans Harry Potter-themed coaster for the Wizarding World

Universal’s attendance jumps, Disney slips, SeaWorld dives

Universal veteran named new vice chairman