Just in time for Back to Hogwarts, LEGO is releasing an all-new Diagon Alley set. Back to Hogwarts is like a holiday to Harry Potter fans as it’s the day in the books all the kids board the Hogwarts Express back to school. There have been a lot of virtual
Author: Susan Wilson
Susan is a writer/photographer and Florida local for Chip and Co. She’s a wife to a fellow Disney addict, and a mom of three boys. You’ll find her most days running around Disney and Universal for all the latest snacks and news.
Wizarding World Debuts New Harry Potter Pin Seeking Collection
Wizarding World has been celebrating Back to Hogwarts and have introduced a new Pin Seeking collection. This fun First Edition of pins comes in each of the four Hogwarts houses and they are available now for Wizarding World fan club members. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wizarding
New Harry Potter Build-A-Bear Hogwarts House Bears Coming Soon
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Build-A-Bear is releasing a brand new line with Hogwarts House themed bears. The new collection will arrive online in September and in stores in October. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Build-A-Bear Workshop (@buildabear) “Experience the magic with an all-new collection full
Brand New Ice Cream Macaron Flavor Debuts At Epcot
One of my all-time favorite Disney snacks is the Strawberry and Cream Ice Cream Macaron Sandwich from L’ Artisan des Glaces. I was excited to see a brand new flavor there on our visit yesterday. The new macaron ice cream sandwich is Raspberry and Vanilla! This sweet ice cream shop
Universal’s Volcano Bay Will Begin Closing Two Days Of The Week Starting In September
Starting on September 8th, Universal’s waterpark Volcano Bay will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. Universal announced this weekend that due to “operational needs and fall travel trends,” the park will only be operating 5 days a week. There are still ticket deals for guests wanting to purchase tickets
Four Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Will Remain Closed Through 2020
We recently announced that Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Aventura Hotel would be temporarily closing on August 21st. They join Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites which haven’t opened since the closures hit. Dockside Inn and Suites was scheduled to have it’s grand
The Magical Rides at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
There are five different rides in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter if you count the Hogwarts Express. Each are so magical in their own way and have pretty amazing queues as well! You get to explore Hogwarts and walk through Gringotts Bank. If you’re planning a trip to Universal
Celebrate Back To Hogwarts Virtually With Harry Potter Cast
Celebrate Back To Hogwarts Virtually With Harry Potter Cast Harry Potter fans around the world are gearing up to celebrate “Back to Hogwarts”. On September 1st (the day Hogwarts students board the train) fans flood to Kings Cross Station in London and the Wizarding World theme parks to board the
Universal Orlando Has Rolled Out a Date-Based Pricing
The Universal Orlando Resort has just released date-based ticket. Guest visiting will now need to select a specific date of their visit when purchasing tickets. The ticket prices will now vary depending on which day of the week guests visit. Guests can access Universal’s ticket information here. Then you can
New LEGO Harry Potter Minifigures are here!
The latest set of Harry Potter mystery LEGO Minifigures has arrived. These limited edition LEGO Minifigure blind bags will be hitting stores starting September for back to Hogwarts. There are 16 to collect. Ginny Weasley will be ready for the Slug Club and some delicious ice cream while Harry preps
All About Interactive Wands At Universal’s Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
If there was one souvenir I would recommend you purchase while visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal it would be an interactive wand. These wands let you cast spells all throughout Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. It really brings the whole experience together and makes you feel like
Hops Meets Drops At SeaWorld Orlando With Their Craft Beer Festival Returning with Limited Capacity
SeaWorld is once again hosting its annual Craft Beer Festival with access to more than 100 crafts brews! The festival is modified to allow guests to safely visit the park with limited capacity, “they can roam SeaWorld’s expansive grounds, sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites,
Universal’s Sapphire Falls, Universal’s Aventura Hotel to Temporarily Close This Month
Universal Orlando Resort announced yesterday that two hotels would close temporarily starting on Friday, August 21st. Guests with existing reservations at Sapphire Falls Resort or Aventura Hotel have been receiving emails with the option to change hotels or reschedule their vacation dates. “We continue to evaluate our offerings and have
New Perks For Universal Orlando Premier Passholders
Universal Orlando has just released new perks for their Premier Passholders. Premier is the highest annual pass tier at Universal and some of the perks were a free Halloween Horror Nights Ticket, Free Valet Parking, and Free Express Pass after 4 P.M. Since Halloween Horror Nights was canceled and the
