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Hogwarts Castle Starts To Reappear at Universal Orlando as Scrims Come Down

Fan photos point to real progress on the castle’s exterior refurbishment following weeks of sparse official updates.

Overview

  • Magic City Mayhem, which posted new photos Monday, showed more scrim removed with stonework and spires visible from the Zax Bypass.
  • The uncovering remains partial, and Universal has not given a firm date for when the facade will be fully revealed.
  • Scrims went up quietly in late March with little advance notice, which disrupted planned sightlines and surprised many first-time visitors.
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey continues to run inside the castle, so the ride experience remains available during the work.
  • The large wrap signals routine exterior upkeep for a weather‑exposed facade in Florida, likely cleaning, repainting, and structural care.