Overview
- Major scaffolding was removed from Hogwarts Castle’s towers, a development photographed and shared Wednesday by theme-park photographers showing crews finishing final detail work.
- The exterior repainting and restoration began in March 2026 and focused on refreshing the castle’s stone facades and spires without changing the familiar color scheme.
- Universal kept the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction open throughout the work so guests could still enter the castle and ride while crews worked outside.
- The footbridge between the Wizarding World and Jurassic Park has reopened to guests, though one side of that bridge still has localized scaffolding and black scrims in place.
- Coverage of the project relied mainly on fan photographers and park blogs rather than a formal Universal announcement, and the refresh helps protect the landmark from Florida sun, rain, humidity and the increased wear those conditions cause.