It seems like hype for Harry Potter is spiralling a bit out of control lately, definitely thanks to that lengthy gameplay footage trailer for Hogwarts Legacy. The amount of people talking about their houses, wands, and all the other magical paraphernalia you could possibly imagine, you’d think we’d all fallen back into some time portal to the mid 2000s when the books were still being released, but no - we can’t escape the 2020s that easily.
Anyway, with all that excitement in the air, there’s no doubt that the destination that many fans will be hoping to visit sometime this year is none other than Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If your wallet can withstand the cost, it promises a whole host of experiences perfect for any fan of the series. Unfortunately though, one of its most popular attractions has been removed, with no word on when it might return.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out the gameplay footage for Hogwarts Legacy below.
As reported by ComicBook, the attraction, which is currently wearing an Invisibility Cloak, is the preshow for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, which takes place as guests are boarding the ride. Its indefinite closure was confirmed by the official Universal Orlando account on Twitter, who responded to one concerned fan asking what had happened.
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“We apologise for any disappointment. This experience is currently not available, and we do not have information on when it will return, at this time,” they wrote. “Please know, your feedback will be documented and shared with the proper Leadership Teams.”
At the moment, it’s not known why exactly the preshow was closed in the first place - as ComicBook suggests, there was a massive surge of visitors in the park recently thanks to it being spring break, so it could have been put on hold to help the queues move faster. Clearly though, many fans have been left disappointed that they missed out on the full experience of the ride - hopefully Universal takes the feedback on board and gets it back up and running soon. Rollercoasters are supposed to have lots of ups and downs, but this isn’t meant to be one of them.
Topics: Harry Potter