Universal Studios Florida has updated its Wicked: The Experience attraction to include costumes from the upcoming “Wicked: For Good” movie.
The display, near the entrance of the theme park, opened a year ago in conjuction with the original “Wicked” film, which grossed more than $750 at the box office worldwide. Both the 2024 and 2025 releases star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and Bowen Yang. They were directed by Jon Chu.
Newly displayed at what Universal Orlando calls an “overlay” are Fiyero’s wedding suit, a look for Madame Morrible and a Wizard ensemble. Also updated is a photo op with gowns for Elphaba and Glinda, which flank a yellow-brick road for visitors to stand on. (Fear not, the popular broom photo spot remains.) The elaborate video set-up now features clips from “For Good,” which arrives in theaters Nov. 21.
Fiyero’s wedding garb, seen in the upcoming ‘Wicked: For Good’ film, is on display at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel)
Some of the previous items have been rearranged, and the bulk of those are listed, in wee type, as “original costume replica.” They are still interesting to look at. (We commend Glinda’s “Popular” pink peignoir and teddy to your attention, but they all appear to be sewing challenges.)
The exterior of the building has fresh and giant graphics but maintains the pink and green theming.
A revised photo opportunity inside Wicked: The Experience includes replica dresses, yellow brick road. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel)
The contents are blend of museum pieces and merchandise, including new spirit jerseys that have cause internet buzz. Other eye-catching merch includes a Lego set that forms Glinda and Elphaba bookends, Glinda’s training wand and an assortment of pressed coins.
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Wicked: The Experience is also the cite of meet-and-greets with the leading witches, but there is no published schedule for appearances.
Need more immersion? “Wicked” themes snacks are at the nearby standalong eatery now knowns as Emerald City Eats. Among the menu items are the Emerald City focaccia, the All Roads Lead to Oz flatbread and adults beverages including the Popular Potion (pink, with rose vodka) and Enchanting Elixir (green, with tequila). Around the corner at Schwab’s Pharmacy are the Yellow Brick Road shake and the Wizard Elixir shake (featuring mint chocolate chip ice cream).
News and nuggets
• Soarin’ Across America will be presented at Epcot and Disney California Adventure theme parks next summer as part of Disney’s celebration for the 250th birthday of the United States. “More than a dozen breathtaking locations” are being captured, the company says.
• Dates are set for the 2026 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The event will run Jan. 16 through Feb. 23. But first, it’s the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, which begins Nov. 28. (First narrators for Candlelight Processional are Constance Wu on Nov. 28-29 and Jordan Fisher for Nov. 30-Dec. 2.)
• Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will debut “Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition” on Feb. 14. Displays will explore the world-building from the original studio tour through Epic Universe.
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• A new pocket exhibit dubbed “125 Years of Audubon in Florida” debuts at the Orange County Regional History Center on Nov. 8. It will explore the group’s conservation efforts, including protecting bald eagles and the battle against plume hunters in the early 1900s. The display remains through Feb. 8.
• The Asian Lantern Festival returns to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford on Nov. 14. The theme is mythical creatures and will include presentations of unicorns and ice dragons. The event is select nights through Jan. 28.
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