{"id":248127,"date":"2026-04-27T11:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248127\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:34:22","slug":"universal-orlando-covers-up-hogwarts-castle-in-harry-potter-land","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248127\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando Covers up Hogwarts Castle in \u2018Harry Potter\u2019 Land"},"content":{"rendered":"

In late March, Universal Orlando Resort installed<\/a> scrim, scaffolding, and construction walls around Hogwarts Castle in Hogsmeade without any prior announcement to visitors. Now, almost a month later, some of the barriers are coming down, Universal Islands of Adventure guests<\/a> are getting their first look at the reimagined building in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.<\/p>\n

Hogwarts Castle Refurbishment Update
\n\"HogwartsCredit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the Magic<\/p>\n

The first update<\/a> on the Hogwarts Castle construction came almost a week ago, when some gray scrim disappeared from part of the exterior of Hogwarts Castle. Still, it offered barely a glimpse at the building underneath\u2013home to the Harry Potter<\/a> and the Forbidden Journey attraction.<\/p>\n

As of Sunday, April 26, Universal Orlando Resort guests can finally see parts of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter icon. According to photos posted by X (formerly Twitter) user @bioreconstruct<\/a>, construction crews have removed the scrim from most of Hogwarts Castle, revealing the scaffolding beneath. The scaffolding is expected to disappear soon.<\/p>\n

Scrims removed from the refurbishment of the main tower of Hogwarts Castle. Scaffolding likely to be removed soon.<\/p>\n

Scrims removed from the refurbishment of the main tower of Hogwarts Castle. Scaffolding likely to be removed soon. pic.twitter.com\/rl0yjJ7Pn8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The removal of the construction barriers allows guests to see familiar features of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter icon, like its clock<\/a>:<\/p>\n

The clock in Hogwarts Castle.<\/p>\n

The clock in Hogwarts Castle. pic.twitter.com\/ACbZ1VKiqP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Behind the scaffolding, Universal Islands of Adventure guests can see the repainted<\/a> base and roof of one of the castle towers:<\/p>\n

Recently revealed repainted areas of Hogwarts Castle. Base of the main tower, and roof of the shorter tower just to the right.<\/p>\n

Recently revealed repainted areas of Hogwarts Castle. Base of the main tower, and roof of the shorter tower just to the right. pic.twitter.com\/G8NvEHgWn1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Scrim remains on the right side of Hogwarts Castle, where repainting work continues. That portion of the building is expected to match the completed portion when it debuts. Check out this photo<\/a> of the current state of the building in Hogsmeade from @bioreconstruct:<\/p>\n

Current view of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Scrims removed from the main tower, scaffolding likely to be removed soon. Repainting continues behind the scrim section at right, and in foreground.<\/p>\n

Current view of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Scrims removed from the main tower, scaffolding likely to be removed soon.
Repainting continues behind the scrim section at right, and in foreground. pic.twitter.com\/8wLUkD7zMd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Universal Orlando Resort<\/a> has not issued a construction timeline for the repainting of Hogwarts Castle. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey continues to operate normally.<\/p>\n

Have you noticed any other ongoing construction at Universal Orlando Resort? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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