Back to Hogwarts Celebrations Announced at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood

by · August 4, 2024

It’s August, which means the countdown to Back to Hogwarts on September 1 has begun, and Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are helping you prepare for the big day with special Back to Hogwarts school bundles and biscuits.

From August 1 through September 1, fans who are visiting Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are being encouraged to take part in the Back to Hogwarts celebrations by representing their Hogwarts Houses.

Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, don’t forget to don your House robes when you visit the theme parks and show off your House pride. You can join in with the Back to Hogwarts celebrations at both at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.

 

Kids in their Hogwarts robes outside Hogwarts Castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

Kids pose in their Hogwarts robes outside Hogwarts Castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.

 

You will also be able to purchase special Back to Hogwarts school bundles, which include a backpack and a journal (themed to reflect your Hogwarts House), and a Hedwig owl plush. A special themed iced biscuit will also be released on August 12, which will be available to buy at Honeydukes within Hogsmeade in both Orlando and Hollywood, and at Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop in Diagon Alley in Orlando. 

The upcoming Back to Hogwarts celebrations this year include worldwide physical and digital celebrations throughout the Harry Potter fandom. While fans are being discouraged from making the journey to King’s Cross station in London on September 1, they won’t miss out on the fun because there will be a live broadcast on the official Harry Potter YouTube channel, where Warner Bros. is set to reveal a showcase of the year ahead. We’re expecting to hear from the likes of publishers, Warner Bros. Games, and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London.

Plus, those who are in the London area can head to the House of MinaLima to discover a special event with limited-edition pin badges and other surprises.

How are you planning on celebrating Back to Hogwarts this year?

Press Release

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
Celebrate “Back to Hogwarts” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,”
Inviting Guests to Flaunt Their House Pride as the Academic Year Commences,
Now Through September 1, 2024

Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (August 2, 2024) – Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort prep for the new academic year with “Back to Hogwarts™,” a seasonal celebration from August 1 through September 1, that invites guests and fans to experience the magic of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” and flaunt their house pride: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw.

The start of the academic year is one of the most exciting times for a young witch or wizard as their journey begins from King’s Cross Station and Platform 9¾ leading to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While every day is a perfect day to visit “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” “Back to Hogwarts” carries particular significance for Hogwarts students to proudly wear their house robes to strike a pose at the Hogwarts Express or raise their wands in solidarity of their individual Hogwarts house at Hogwarts Castle.

To prepare for the exciting academic year ahead, special “Back to Hogwarts” school bundles are available for purchase, including must-haves such as a backpack and journal themed to their preferred Hogwarts house as well as a Hedwig owl plush.

As “Back to Hogwarts” continues, a specially themed Iced Biscuit will debut on August 12, and will be available for purchase at Honeydukes™ within Hogsmeade at both theme park destinations, plus at Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop at Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando.

At Universal Orlando Resort, guests can celebrate “Back to Hogwarts” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade” at Universal Islands of Adventure as well as at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley™” at Universal Studios Florida.

For more information about “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com and at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. 

Grace Hurley

I'm an animal-loving Ravenclaw with a Masters Degree in Writing and a passion for the Harry Potter universe since the age of five.