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NEW Hogwarts Express Ride Announced, 2026 Opening Confirmed

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If you’ve been to Universal Orlando, you’ve probably taken a ride on the Hogwarts Express (and in Universal Orlando, it transports you between parks).

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Well, if you love Harry Potter and can’t make it to Florida or California, you may soon be able to take the Hogwarts Express in a city near you, thanks to a new experience called Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure. Yes, the famous train from the Harry Potter books and movies could be coming to a location near you. 

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REVIEW: We Ate Like We Were in ‘Harry Potter’ at Epic Universe, and We Never Want to Leave

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Are you happy to be in Paris? Well, it might not be the real Paris, but stepping through the portal to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe sure does make us feel like we are.

Le Gobelet Noir

We headed to Le Gobelet Noir to try some dishes and see if it’s worth the visit. This quick service spot is filled with European cuisine, including French, German, and Hungarian, and we’re ready to dive in and live our Harry Potter dreams.

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A New (and Exclusive) Harry Potter Loungefly Collection Just Released Online

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You’re a Loungefly lover, Harry!

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Loungefly just dropped five new Harry Potter bags, and no matter what your Hogwarts house is, there’s a bag for you. Wands ready?

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5 Rejected Disney World Ideas We Need To Talk About

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Disney has cooked up a LOT of wild ideas over the years, and not all of them made it to the plate.

Mary Poppins attraction concept art

Some were teased with concept art and then never heard from again. Others were actually announced and then slowly faded into the background, like they never existed. And then there are a few that still sting—because we really wanted them to happen. Let’s talk about five Disney World projects that were planned, hyped, and then totally canceled.

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NEWS: HBO Reveals Harry, Ron, and Hermione Casting for NEW ‘Harry Potter’ Series

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Big news for Harry Potter fans! We found out who’s going to play the next Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

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HBO is making a new Harry Potter series that will retell the story of Harry Potter and his friends and will be “authentic to the original books and bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise,” according to HBO.

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You Need to See This NEW Souvenir That Just Arrived at Epic Universe!

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There is a NEW wand that just made its debut at Epic Universe! Universal’s BRAND-NEW theme park officially opened today, and we are here bringing you full coverage. We have been fortunate to have already spent multiple days exploring this new park, but we are still SO excited that it is now officially open.

Epic Universe

Epic Universe offers so much to explore, including LOTS of awesome merchandise. Universal just revealed a brand-new wand that will be available exclusively at Epic Universe, and we had to share it with you!

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As a Harry Potter Fan, Amazon Is Giving Me Tons of Affordable Loungefly Bags To Choose From

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If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we LOVE our Loungfly Bags. What we love even more than Loungefly Bags is affordable Loungefly Bags.

Hogwarts Castle

We rounded up our favorite Harry Potter Loungeflys that every wizard will want to add to their collection.

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TWO Epic Universe Attractions Announce CLOSURES for Previews Next Week

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Grab your wand and your favorite Parisian snack and run to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic to — wait, it’s CLOSED?

Portal Entrance into Ministry of Magic

If you’re heading to a preview of Universal’s Epic Universe, heads up that the attraction you’ve been dying to ride might not be open.

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3 Secrets Epic Universe Doesn’t Want You to Know

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Universal’s new theme park is (mostly) living up to its almost unprecedented hype.

Celestial Park in Epic Universe

The park is also chock-full of secrets, from construction changes to deceptive architecture that masks the length of queues to easter eggs within the park’s portals; there’s plenty below the surface.

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