Park Area - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (USH)
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Added 12/27/23
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Attractions
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Entertainment
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Shopping
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ATTRACTIONS
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ - Upper Lot
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Motion Simulation
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Single Riders
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Minimum Height 48" (121.9 cm)
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Studios Hollywood elevates Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ to 4K-HD with State-of-the-Art imagery projecting at four times the frame rate for an even more immersive experience!
Guests enter through the towering castle gates and make their way down the familiar passageways and corridors of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Visit iconic locations such as Dumbledore's office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor™ common room, the Room of Requirement, and more.
Then they'll get ready to soar above the castle grounds as they join Harry Potter™ and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure, coming face-to-face with an array of magical creatures.
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Accessibility Information
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Must Secure Prosthetic Limbs
Must Transfer From Wheelchair
Must Transfer From ECV
Assistive Listening
No Service Animals
Test Seat
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Flight of the Hippogriff™ - Upper Lot
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Thrill Ride
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Kid Friendly
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Minimum Height 39" (99 cm) - Children 39-48″ (99-122 cm): Supervising Companion Required (14 years or older)
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Universal Studios Hollywood’s First Outdoor Family-Friendly Coaster – Guests learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff before they take off on a family-friendly coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch, and swoops past Hagrid’s hut.
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Accessibility Information
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Must be 39″ (99 cm) tall
Children 39-48″ (99-122 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (14 years or older)
No Service Animals
Must Secure Prosthetic Limbs
Accessible in Wheelchair
Must Transfer From ECV
Test Seat
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ENTERTAINMENT
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The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle - Upper Lot
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Nighttime
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Runtime - Approximate 6 Minutes
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Hogwarts™ Castle comes to life with brilliant lights and music in the spectacle The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle. As night falls, state-of-the-art projection mapping, coupled with special effects and lighting, will wrap Hogwarts™ castle in a dazzling display celebrating the four houses of Hogwarts™ – Gryffindor™, Ravenclaw™, Hufflepuff™ and Slytherin™ – all set to incredible music based on the original scores from the Harry Potter™ films. It’s an awesome way to end an amazing day at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Currently unavailable. Check back later for dates and times.
Operational Details
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The Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle - Upper Lot
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Nighttime - Approx time 8 Minutes
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This exciting experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ casts a mesmerizing display of light, music and special effects, unleashing the darkest creatures and villains, including the powerful Dark wizard Lord Voldemort™. Illuminating a darker side of the Wizarding World, this spectacular light projection experience brings more intense tones and drama that reflect the Dark creatures and wizards that challenge goodness in the Wizarding World.
As darkness falls on Hogwarts™ castle, Dementors™, Death Eaters™ and other unspeakable creatures from Aragog and Mountain Trolls to Thestrals will cloak the castle with sinister images from the darker side of magic—even conjuring the visage of Lord Voldemort™ himself, until the Patronus spell—one of the most famous, difficult and powerful defense of the Dark Arts charms in the wizarding world—is cast.
Show Dates
Guests can check the Alerts section of the official app for showtimes and recommended viewings.
FAQ's
Experience Locations
The land and attractions will remain open
No Special Viewing Areas for Express or VIP
Available for all guests on selects nights only
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Triwizard Spirit Rally
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Action
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Cheer on the colorful procession of Hogwarts™, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students as they lead the excitement for the Triwizard Tournament™.
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Frog Choir
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Music
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Guests will enjoy a presentation of songs by a small choir of Hogwarts™ students, accompanied by their large croaking frogs.
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Interactive Wands
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Interactive Purchase
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Purchase an interactive wand in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and guests can cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Hogsmeade™. Wave their wand, recite the spell, and watch as the magic unfolds! Interactive Wands will work in both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.
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SHOPPING
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Dervish and Banges
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Dervish and Banges™ has such magical items as Sneakoscopes, Spectrespecs, Omnioculars, and The Monster Book of Monsters.
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Quidditch™ Equipment, Hogwarts™ Uniforms,
Dragon-related Items
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Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods
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Guests can purchase souvenirs such as Hogwarts™ clothing including jackets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shoulder bags, caps and scarves; plus house crest banners, stationery and other gifts.
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Apparel, Collectibles, Toys
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Gladrags Wizardwear
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Here guests will find a variety of fashionable wizardwear such as authentic wizards’ robes and accessories, as well as other apparel and jewelry fashion items inspired by the four school houses. And in the front window, get an up-close look at Hermione’s enchanting Yule Ball gown.
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Elegant Wizardwear, Hats., Accessories,
Jewelry
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Hogsmeade Station
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Among the towering stacks of lost luggage and traveling parcels guests will discover magical Platform 9 ¾™-branded items including train tickets, wallets, passport cases, backpacks, blankets, mugs, photo frames, jewelry and more!
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Collectibles
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Honeydukes
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Inside the shop guests can fill up a bag of Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans™… who knows what tasty (or not so tasty) flavors they’ll discover! The shop also offers other classic favorites such as chocolates and fudge.
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Chocolates, Sweets and more
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Ollivanders
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Guests can visit Ollivanders™, Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC. They can step into the small dusty shop and gaze up at countless wand boxes stacked to the ceiling. Here, in a unique interactive experience, Guests can see a wand choose a wizard. They can purchase their own Ollivanders™ wand, or choose from a selection including Harry Potter™ film character wand replicas, collectible wand sets and more.
Interactive Wands
Guests can purchase an interactive wand in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and cast spells to create amazing magical experiences throughout Hogsmeade™. They'll wave their wand, recite the spell, and watch as the magic unfolds!
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Collectibles, Sweets, Toys
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Owl Post
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Look up to the timber rafters of the arched ceilings and guest will see nearly two dozen resting owls dozing, hooting, turning their heads and ruffling their feathers. Guests will cover their ears as they pass the Howler™ displayed in the window, and check their watch as the grand Owlery clock tower hoots on the hour. They can drop their postcards and letters into the post box and they’ll be delivered with an authentic Hogsmeade™ postmark. The Owl Post™ sells a variety of stationery, writing implements, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ stamps, as well as owl-related toys and gifts.
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Toys, Sweets
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Zonkos Joke Shop
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Zonko’s™ is the destination for novelty items, jokes and toys. At Zonko’s™ Joke Shop guests can take home such items as Extendable Ears, Screaming Yo-yos, Pygmy Puffs and more. There are sweets including Fainting Fancies, Fever Fudge, Nosebleed Nougat and U-No-Poo.
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Collectibles, Sweets, Toys
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Wizeacre's Wizarding Equipment
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Wizarding wares, supplies, crystal balls, telescopes, binoculars, armillary spheres, compasses, magnifying glasses and hourglasses.
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Wizarding Wares
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DINING
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Three Broomsticks
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This rustic tavern is the place to go for good food, friendly conversation, and of course—a Butterbeer™. The cozy, snow-capped inn is the place where Harry Potter™ had his first taste of the sweet wizarding drink. Through the centuries, the Three Broomsticks™ has welcomed countless Hogwarts™ students including Harry and his friends.
Inside guests will notice details such as cast-iron chandeliers, weathered wood beams, and balconies brimming with curious bric-a-brac. Guests can take a seat and have their fill of tasty British fare including ‘The Great Feast’, Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Cornish Pasties, Turkey Legs, Fresh Vegetables, Butterbeer™ and Butterbeer™ Ice Cream.
Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Options, Peanut-free Options, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages Available (21+ With Valid ID)
Non-Dairy Butterbeer™
(Cold & Frozen)
Butterbeer™, the iconic drink at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, is also available as a non-dairy vegan-friendly version as well. Available at the following locations:
Hot Butterbeer will not be available as a non-dairy alternative.
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hog's Head
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Guests may notice the stuffed hog’s head hanging over the bar. They’ll definitely notice it if he snarls at them. Don’t be alarmed, though; this pub in the back of Three Broomsticks™ is the perfect place for a Butterbeer™ and Pumpkin Juice™, along with domestic and imported beers, the pub’s exclusive Hog’s Head™ Brew, Gillywater (bottled water), specialty drinks, wine, spirits, and mixed drinks.
Non-Dairy Butterbeer™
(Cold & Frozen)
Butterbeer™, the iconic drink at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, is also available as a non-dairy vegan-friendly version as well. Available at the following locations:
Hot Butterbeer will not be available as a non-dairy alternative.
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Snacks & Beverages
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Magic Neep Cart
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Located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, serving fresh fruit, cold beverages, bottled beers and snacks.
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Snacks & Beverages
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