It’s almost every Harry Potter fan’s favorite time of year — Back to Hogwarts!
Hogwarts Express
Beginning August 1st, guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort will be able to hop on the Hogwarts Express and visit all of the Wizarding Worlds to celebrate everything they love, especially their house pride! Here’s everything you need to know before this celebration starts!
What Is Back to Hogwarts?
Each year, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort holds a seasonal celebration at the start of the school year to honor those witches and wizards heading back to school! The park will offer limited-time entertainment, merchandise, and food and beverage offers, AND this year is extra special because it marks 25 years since the first-ever Harry Potter film was released, so you’ll definitely want to be there to celebrate!
Diagon Alley
Back to Hogwarts will take place at all of the Wizarding Worlds around Universal Orlando Resort — Wizarding Paris at Universal Epic Universe, Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, and Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure.
Wizarding World in Epic Universe
Entertainment
Hogwarts Always Castle Nighttime Show
This show will take place in Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure. It will be set against the backdrop of Hogwarts Castle and will include a great number of lights and music! This is a continuous show that occurs nightly from dusk until park close, weather permitting. It’s the perfect end to any celebration!
Hogwarts Always
Meet and Greet the Hogwarts Express Train Conductor
If you’ve ever taken the Hogwarts Express, you may have had the opportunity to meet the train conductor before! But, during Back to Hogwarts season, he typically has more to share, so definitely take the time to meet him and grab some advice before the new school year starts!
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Merchandise
Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Butterbeer Mug
Nothing says “I visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter” more than a Butterbeer mug, and what makes this one even more special is that it celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first film being released! Butterbeer is the most iconic snack in Universal, and it tastes like a combination of butterscotch and shortbread. This souvenir is available while supplies last at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
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Show Your House Pride with a Lug Build-A-Bag
For a limited time, fans can customize their own Lug bag based on their house! With choices of styles, straps, charms, and other accessories, there are an endless number of combinations, so you can choose one that fits your own style!
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Second Generation Interactive Wands
These wands offer an elevated experience while you’re practicing wizardry around the parks! You’ll see different effects, illumination, and haptic vibrations, which are customized to each spell you cast! These are available in each of the Wizarding Worlds around Universal Orlando Resort.
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Food & Drink
Hogwarts House Ice Lollies
One of the best ways to celebrate Back to Hogwarts is through a refreshing treat that showcases your favorite house! Hogwarts House Ice Lollies are available in The Wizarding Worlds in Epic Universe and in Universal Studios Florida at Eternelle’s Elixir of Refreshment. The flavors are as follows:
Hufflepuff: Pineapple and Milk Chocolate
Gryffindor: Peach and Strawberry
Slytherin: Coconut and Matcha
Ravenclaw: Huckleberry and Grape
Eternelle’s Elixir of Refreshment
There are so many different ways to celebrate at Back to Hogwarts in Universal Orlando this summer! Join in on the fun from August 1st through September 1st and be sure to follow us at AllEars for more theme park news, updates, tips, and tricks!
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