Today show offers first look in Gringotts Bank, plus a chance to win a trip to the opening of Diagon Alley at Universal
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Today show offers first look in Gringotts Bank, plus a chance to win a trip to the opening of Diagon Alley at Universal

The Today show on NBC has posted a video showing their host Al Roker inside the queue of Gringotts Bank ride at Universal Studios Florida. It’s in promotion of their week-long contest and sneak peek at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley.

New Wizarding World merchandise and refreshments shown to Universal Orlando team members
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New Wizarding World merchandise and refreshments shown to Universal Orlando team members

Universal Orlando team members were able to see some top secret magical items today – some new merchandise and foods and beverages that will be sold in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley when it opens this summer. While we weren’t able to attend and team members weren’t allowed to take photos, we…

Wizarding World Update: Knight bus arrives on the London waterfront, details starting to show
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Wizarding World Update: Knight bus arrives on the London waterfront, details starting to show

Need emergency transportation to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley? Your ride has arrived. The Knight Bus can now be seen on the other side of the construction walls at Universal Studios Florida. Let’s take a look at it, and some of the other details starting to appear.

Photo Finds: Epcot topiaries, new stores in CityWalk prepare to open and more: March 3, 2014

Photo Finds: Epcot topiaries, new stores in CityWalk prepare to open and more: March 3, 2014

This week Mikey takes you into Universal CityWalk to see which new restaurants are just about to open and into Islands of Adventure to check on the Wizarding World. Then he takes you over to Epcot to see the new topiaries that are already up for the Flower and Garden Festival.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction update from above – Peek inside Diagon Alley
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction update from above – Peek inside Diagon Alley

We went high above Universal Orlando this morning to bring you look at the ongoing construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion. The new area will include a London waterfront, Diagon Alley, The Leaky Cauldron, Gringotts Bank indoor roller coaster and more, including the ability to ride the Hogwarts Express train between the…

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Guest Editorial: One fan’s hope for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion

By Erin McDaniels Since Universal has not released any official details or plans for their Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, I must start by saying this is all just speculation and dreaming, some based on other rumors. While this post will focus on the rumor that the expansion will be London/Diagon Alley themed, please…

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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride seats modified to fit larger guests

The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure just became a lot more accommodating. As of Sept. 10, 2010, many of the seats on the ride have been modified to fit larger guests who had previously been turned away. Since the feature ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Poter…