Is Harry Potter closing at Universal Studios?

Fans might be disappointed after Universal Orlando Resort closes a beloved attraction. Vacations for friends and family can take a lot of planning, and well not everything always goes as planned.



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Hogwarts Express Refurbishment The Hogwarts Express will be closed from December 10 through 16, 2023, just before the holiday rush. The ride is both a popular attraction and a convenient transport between Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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As Universal Studios Florida introduced newer 4D theateresque attractions, they included more movement, so Guests didn't feel as if they were simply sitting in a theater watching a short film. As a result, the reign of Shrek 4D was over, and the attraction closed permanently on January 10, 2022.

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Best Attractions at Universal Harry Potter Right off the bat, Islands of Adventure has an advantage because it has 4 rides instead of just 2. Plus, while I'd say the experience is better coming from Diagon Alley, you can ride The Hogwarts Express on either side.

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You can only access this attraction if you have a park-to-park ticket, though! In my opinion, you can absolutely fit everything you want to do in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day, even without Express Passes. You just need to be strategic about your itinerary!

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Universal Orlando Resort has exciting news for fans of DreamWorks Animation! The park has officially announced that a thrilling DreamWorks land will be taking the place of the former Woody Woodpecker's KidZone at Universal Studios Florida.

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ORLANDO, Fla. - It's the end of an era at Universal Orlando Resort – Woody Woodpecker's KidZone has permanently closed after 24 years.

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9 Refurbishments And Closures Happening Now At Universal Orlando Resort (September 2023)
  • Hogwarts Express (Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure) ...
  • Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges (Universal's Islands of Adventure) ...
  • Nighttime Lights At Hogwarts Castle (Universal's Islands of Adventure)


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Universal Studios theme park will open a land based on DreamWorks Animation characters in 2024, Universal Orlando announced Thursday. Visitors can expect to see interactive play spaces and attractions based on “Gabby's Dollhouse,” “Shrek,” “Trolls” and “Kung Fu Panda,” the resort said.

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Universal also previously announced big plans for an all new park. Epic Universe will be the fourth park at the Orlando resort, joining Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and the Volcano Bay waterpark. It was first announced in 2019, but Universal has not yet shared a prospective opening date.

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Can you ride the Hogwarts Express multiple times? Yes! As long as you carry a park-to-park ticket, you can go back and forth as many times as you wish between the parks.

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