Orlando, FL — Tonight on NBC, join Meredith Vieira for a primetime special on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley which is set to officially open on July 8th at Universal Studios Florida®. The episode “Harry Potter: The Making of Diagon Alley” will air on NBC tonight from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST. The all-new Diagon […]
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Video: VIP & Media Preview Week for Diagon Alley™
Orlando, FL — The Universal Orlando® Resort has released a new video featuring the VIP & Media Preview Week for Diagon Alley™. The all-new Diagon Alley™ area at Universal Studios Florida® will compliment the existing Hogsmeade area located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Guests can travel between the Harry Potter™ areas via the all-new Hogwarts™ Express. Guests can soon experience these additional Harry Potter™ […]
Video: A Tour of Diagon Alley™ with Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis
Orlando, FL — The Universal Orlando® Resort has released a new video with Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Art Director Alan Gilmore touring Diagon Alley™. The all-new Diagon Alley™ area at Universal Studios Florida® will compliment the existing Hogsmeade area located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Guests can travel between the Harry Potter™ areas via the all-new Hogwarts™ Express. […]
Video: Hogwarts™ Express with James and Oliver Phelps
Orlando, FL — The Universal Orlando® Resort has released a new video with James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) showcasing the new Hogwarts™ Express. Hogwarts™ Express will transport guests throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ between Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and the all-new Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida®. Guests can soon experience even […]
Diagon Alley To Officially Open On July 8th At Universal Orlando® Resort
Orlando, FL — Earlier today, the Universal Orlando® Resort officially released the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Guests can soon experience even more of Harry Potter’s adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment which is set to officially open to the public on July 8th. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – […]
Video: Interactive Wands Demonstrated at Universal Orlando®
Orlando, FL — The Universal Orlando® Resort has released a new video with James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) trying out the new Interactive Wands in Diagon Alley. The new Interactive Wands can be purchased from Ollivanders wand shops in either Diagon Alley (Universal Studios Florida®) or Hogsmeade (Universal’s Islands […]
Universal Orlando® Resort Adds Free Xfinity WiFi Plus a New App
Orlando, FL — Guests visiting the Universal Orlando® Resort can now access FREE park-wide mobile Internet access from Xfinity WiFi. Simply connect to “xfinitywifi” on your mobile device when you’re in Universal Studios Florida®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® or at Universal CityWalk®. The Universal Orlando® Resort also launched the Official Universal Orlando® App which includes attraction […]
Musical Performances Announced for The Tonight Show Tapings
Orlando, FL — The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is heading to the Universal Orlando® Resort next week. Today, Universal released details on the musical acts that will perform during the taping of the shows. June 16 – Jennifer Lopez June 17 – Jimmy Buffett June 18 – fun. June 19 – Pitbull Musical acts will […]
AMC’s The Walking Dead Returning to Halloween Horror Nights 24
Orlando, FL — Earlier today, the Universal Orlando Blog announced the first house for Halloween Horror Nights 2014. AMC’s The Walking Dead will return for another year with an all-new house inspired by the harrowing journey to Terminus in Season 4. The nation’s premier annual Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights® 2014, returns to Universal Studios Florida® this fall with […]