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Ollivanders at Universal’s Hogsmeade to Close Feb. 26 for One-Day Refurbishment

Universal says the quick, next-day reopening reflects routine upkeep for the effects-driven wand ceremony.

Overview

  • Universal confirmed the Hogsmeade location will be closed on February 26 and scheduled to reopen on February 27.
  • Operators describe the downtime as brief refurbishment, indicating maintenance rather than a redesign.
  • The rest of the Wizarding World in Islands of Adventure will remain open for guests during the closure.
  • Ollivanders runs intimate, small-group shows where one guest is selected, so limited capacity can heighten the impact of even a short shutdown.
  • The experience doubles as retail, offering the ceremony wand plus replica and interactive versions that trigger spell effects around Hogsmeade.