Beginning August 1 is every studious witch and wizards’ favorite time of the year: Back to Hogwarts season! The moment has arrived to hop onto the Hogwarts Express to visit Hogsmeade and celebrate your house pride. Don’t miss out on the limited-time merchandise and food and beverage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.
Read on as I unveil the exciting ways you can take part in the Back to Hogwarts season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort! Here’s what you need to know:
- Back to Hogwarts is a seasonal celebration that happens at the start of the school year to honor witches and wizards heading back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
- To commemorate the Back to Hogwarts season, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort will have new experiences, limited-time merchandise, food and beverage offerings.
- Back to Hogwarts is extra special this year as we also celebrate 25 Years of Magic, marking 25 entire years since the first Harry Potter film and the countless magical moments that have followed!
Go Back to Hogwarts with Spellbinding Entertainment
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort includes wizarding Paris at Universal Epic Universe, Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, and Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure. All year round, you can experience the magic of these lands, but during Back to Hogwarts season, there are even more magical moments to discover!
Hogwarts Always Castle Nighttime Show
During Hogwarts Always in Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure, you’ll be awestruck by this show set against the majestic backdrop of the Hogwarts castle, complete with sensational lights and music. This is a can’t-miss spectacle for all wizarding students this Back to Hogwarts season!
Meet and Greet the Hogwarts Express Train Conductor
If you’ve visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter before, you may have met the jolly train conductor located just outside of the Hogwarts Express. During Back to Hogwarts season, he may have some extra advice to help you navigate the start of a new school year at Hogwarts!
Immerse Yourself in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Treats and Merchandise
Every witch and wizard wears their house pride on their sleeve. At Universal Orlando Resort, you can do it too, quite literally, with treats and merchandise that celebrate 25 Years of Magic and your Hogwarts house!
Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Butterbeer Mug
What’s a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter without a delicious mug of Butterbeer?
Butterbeer is reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread, and also, the crown jewel of tasty beverages (it is if you’re asking me, at least).
To celebrate Harry Potter’s 25 Years of Magic, you can take a sip with the Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Butterbeer Mug! This unique souvenir is served with Butterbeer and available only at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, while supplies last.
Hogwarts House Ice Lollies
My favorite kind of snack is one that offers both a delicious bite and an excellent photo opportunity. Hogwarts House Ice Lollies are now available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe in addition to their previous location at Eternelle’s Elixir of Refreshment in Diagon Alley!
No matter which house you belong to, you are in for an enchantingly yummy experience with the following flavors:
- Hufflepuff: Pineapple and Milk Chocolate
- Gryffindor: Peach and Strawberry
- Slytherin: Coconut and Matcha
- Ravenclaw: Huckleberry and Grape
Show Your House Pride with a Lug Build-A-Bag
With the limited-time The Wizarding World of Harry Potter x Build-A-Bag collection by Lug available only at the theme parks, fans can customize a bag to carry all of their wizarding world necessities by mixing and matching bag styles, straps, charms, and accessories.
There are so many choices here to craft your own distinct look! I, for one, will be making sure that my Ravenclaw allegiance is front-and-center on my bag.
Second Generation Interactive Wands
Some swishing and flicking is always required during a journey through the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. By that, I mean I’m always ready to practice a little bit of magic, especially myself with my Second Generation Interactive Wand.
Before heading Back to Hogwarts, you can fit in a little bit of spellcasting practice with a Second Generation Interactive Wand. These wands offer an elevated experience with effects such as illumination and haptic vibrations that are customized to each spell you cast, and you can shop for one in all three lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
What are you most excited to discover this Back to Hogwarts season? Let us know in the comments below!
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