Overview
- Universal announced on July 24 that Back to Hogwarts will run August 1 through September 1, 2026, across Hogsmeade (Islands of Adventure), Diagon Alley (Universal Studios Florida) and the Ministry of Magic (Epic Universe).
- Park‑exclusive items include a 25th Anniversary Butterbeer mug sold only at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, house‑flavored Hogwarts Ice Lollies at Diagon Alley and Epic Universe, and a Lug Build‑A‑Bag collection with location‑specific options.
- Islands of Adventure will feature the returning Hogwarts Always nighttime projection show as a highlighted experience, and second‑generation interactive wands remain available in all three Wizarding World lands.
- Universal has confirmed phased closures and demolition in the Lost Continent to make room for a new themed area but has not named what will replace it, so proposals of a Harry Potter expansion remain speculative and unconfirmed.
- The three park footprint matters for guests because the Hogwarts Express only links Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, Epic Universe is a separate gate, and Mythos Restaurant is expected to remain open into 2027 during phased closures.