Chloë James

19 hours ago | disneytips.com | Chloë James

If you’ve ever found yourself power-walking through Hogwarts Castle, desperately trying to soak in the moving portraits while keeping pace with an ever-shuffling line, you’re not alone. At Universal parks, the queue for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is often just as beloved as the ride itself—but rarely experienced at a pace that lets it shine. Universal Studios Japan is about to change that. And honestly? It’s about time.

19 hours ago | disneydining.com | Chloë James

For many theme park guests, entering the Wizarding World of Harry Potter feels like stepping onto a movie set. Between the cobblestones of Hogsmeade, the soaring turrets of Hogwarts, and the smell of Butterbeer in the air, the lands deliver cinematic immersion like few others. Still, even the most loyal fans often find themselves rushing through the experience—especially when a blockbuster ride like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey awaits.

19 hours ago | insidethemagic.net | Chloë James

Universal is officially changing one version of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey from September. When Universal first opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure in 2010, it reshaped what fans expected from theme park lands. Since then, Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley have gone global, first to Universal Studios Japan in 2014, then to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2016, and Universal Studios Beijing in 2021.

20 hours ago | disneydining.com | Chloë James

Five years after the onset of COVID-19, Disney’s theme parks have gradually returned to form. But not all of them have emerged equally strong – and in Japan, the magic may be wearing thin. While Tokyo Disney Resort continues to be lauded online for its attention to detail and enthusiastic crowds, local reports paint a more complicated picture. From restricted ticketing options to the disappearance of Annual Passes, the guest experience has quietly changed. And attendance has reportedly taken a hit.

22 hours ago | howtodisney.com | Chloë James

A police officer was arrested at Disney World on Tuesday on a kidnapping warrant. While Walt Disney World Resort is “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” the behavior of its guests doesn’t always match its design. In recent years, guests have sparked drama for everything from attempting to smuggle drugs into the parks and assaulting cast members to getting drunk and trying to scale the Mexico Pavilion.