Is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter a success? It’s complicated, and here’s why

By now, you’ve probably read some of the scuttlebutt surrounding Universal’s newest addition. In fact, if you’ve browsed our forums, it’s hard to miss the prevailing question surrounding Universal’s latest land: why have wait...

The road to April 7

On April 7, 2016, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted their long awaited mega-attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To give you an authentic account of Wizarding World's grand debut, we joined with the fans...

Universal opens up The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with an extraordinary nighttime spectacular

On April 5, Hogwarts had come to Hollywood. Indeed, The Wizarding of Harry Potter is the capstone of Universal’s ambitious and incredibly comprehensive redevelopment plan – dubbed their “epic transformation” – aimed at redeveloping a...

The Walking Dead Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood: What to expect

On March 26, John Murdy (creative director of Halloween Horror Nights) was joined by Chris Williams (art director/production designer) and Don Burgess (producer) in a panel discussion at WonderCon to discuss Universal Studios Hollywood’s...

What you need to know about Annual Pass Previews of The Wizarding World of...

With Annual Pass Previews for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter now underway, we thought we'd outline what exactly you need to know to attend a successful preview of Universal's latest blockbuster addition to...

A look at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Supervising Art Director Alan...

Lumos Maxima! While the casting of light certainly helped Harry and his friends throughout their adventures, it also proved to be an undeniable ally in Alan Gilmore’s quest to recreate the fanciful world of Hogsmeade...

An in-depth look at Zonko’s, Honeydukes, Three Broomsticks, Hog’s Head, Ollivanders and more at...

With The Wizarding World of Harry Potter now undergoing technical rehearsals, we thought it'd be useful to take a closer look at what Universal's newest blockbuster land has to offer. With several shops, a...

A first look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

After two and a half years of construction, yesterday brought the first public technical rehearsals for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. While this may be the third iteration of...

A Breakdown of Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Hollywood

Every day brings us closer to the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, and there's a lot to take in. Multiple attractions, many shops, a few restaurants and...

Inside Universal’s 2016 Lunar New Year Celebration

Universal’s Lunar New Year Celebration has returned for its third year. Running for just over two weeks and located in Universal Plaza, guests will be able to celebrate with Asian inspired foods, decorations, and...

BOOK WITH OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS

LATEST POSTS