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Quick Universal Orlando update for you ✨ The Hogwarts Express is currently closed for refurbishment and is expected to remain closed through February 23, 2026. The attraction plans to reopen on February 24th. If you’re visiting during this time, just plan a little extra time to move between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as you adjust your park days 🪄

Heads up, Universal fans! The Hogwarts Express will be closed for routine maintenance from February 9–23, 2026, which means no train transportation between Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade during that time.  ✨ Follow me for more Universal + Disney updates so you’re never surprised by closures or changes! Planning a trip? Message me or click the link in my bio — I plan Disney & Universal vacations at no extra cost to you. My services are FREE and built into the price you’re already paying!

Here are a few February temporary closures you may have missed at the Universal Orlando parks: • Fyre Drill (Epic Universe): Feb 1–13 • Hogwarts Express: Feb 9–23 • Ollivanders™ Wand Shop in Hogsmeade™: Feb 26, 2026 #universalorlando #harrypotter #hogwartsexpress #rides #universalvacation

Make sure you have the correct ticket at Universal Orlando, or you may not be able to ride the Hogwarts Express. Or ask your travel agent (me!) This requires a specific type of park ticket that allows you access to both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. 🪄🦉 I can help you plan a trip full of Harry Potter magic at Universal Orlando! Message me to get started. #universalorlandoresort #universalstudiosorlando

If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, don’t skip this 👇 You MUST have a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts Express between Hogsmeade (Islands of Adventure) and Diagon Alley (Universal Studios). It’s not just transportation 🚂. The experience is completely different both directions 👏 Different scenes. Different surprises. Different storylines. So if Harry Potter is even remotely on your must-do list… this is 100% worth it. Save this so you don’t learn the hard way at the gate ✨ And if you’re not sure which ticket is right for your family, I’ve got you. #universalorlando #harrypotter #islandsofadventure #magicalmemorieswithmerritt #universalstudios

The Hogwarts Express that allows you to ride the train between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks is temporarily closed from Feb 9-23 for some scheduled maintenance. So be prepared if you have the park to park ticket you will have to walk between the 2 theme parks instead of taking the train. Also if you’re a Harry Potter fan it means you’ll miss out on the Hogwarts express which is a bit of a bummer but gives you something to come back for. Not only does the Hogwarts express carry you between the 2 parks but it is a ride experience in itself and you get a different experience depending on which way you’re going. The Hogwarts express allows whichever and wizards to travel between the Diagon alley and Hogsmeade sections of the Wizarding World

If you want to ride the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando, you MUST have a valid park-to-park ticket 🎟️✨ The train travels between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure — and it only works if your ticket allows access to BOTH parks in the same day. A single-park ticket will NOT let you board. Pro tip: the experience is different each direction, so ride it both ways 🚂⚡ DM me “UNIVERSAL” if you want help picking the right tickets for your trip! #UniversalOrlando #HogwartsExpress #WizardingWorld #UniversalStudios #IslandsOfAdventure #ThemeParkTips #OrlandoTravel #FamilyVacation

✨ 1. You need Park-to-Park tickets to ride the Hogwarts Express. If you want to travel between Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure aboard the Hogwarts Express, a regular single-park ticket will not work. The train is not just a ride, it is your transportation between the two Wizarding Worlds. And trust me, you will want to experience both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. ✨ 2. The parks and CityWalk share the same transportation drop-off. Whether you are heading to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, or Universal CityWalk Orlando, you will take the same bus from your Universal resort and be dropped at the main security hub. From there, you walk through CityWalk to enter either park. ✨ 3. Early Park Admission is a BIG perk. If you are staying at a Universal resort, you can enter select parks early and get a head start on popular attractions like Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. This can easily save you an hour or more in line. A little planning goes a long way at Universal. The right ticket type, knowing how transportation works, and understanding resort perks can make your day so much smoother. If you are thinking about planning a Universal vacation, I would love to help you navigate it all.

That magical feeling of boarding the Hogwarts Express is hard to beat! ✨ At Universal Orlando Resort, guests can step into the wizarding world by boarding the Hogwarts Express, a themed train ride that links Universal Studios Florida (USF) and Universal Islands of Adventure (UIOA). The journey begins at either Kings Cross Station (USF) or Hogsmeade Station (UIOA), depending on which park you're starting in. You must have a park-to-park ticket though, since the train transports you between the parks. Along the ride, you'll pass through highly detailed queses inspired by the films before settling into a private compartment where magical scenes unfold outside the window and familiar characters make surprise appearances. Since the story elements change depending on the direction you travel, riding both ways offers two slightly different and equally enchanting experiecnes! Ready to hop on board? Reach out today to plan your Universal Orlando trip! #universalorlando #hogwartsexpress

After Hogwarts Express was closed for some time due to scheduled maintenance, it is officially open! Such a fun way going between both parks. I love that the experience is different each way 🚂 🧙 #universal #universalorlando #hogwarts #harrypotter #universalstudiosorlando

Did you know? 👀✨ One of the biggest things I do for my clients is watch for ride closures and refurb schedules before you travel — because if something like the Hogwarts Express is on your “MUST do” list and it’s down during your dates… that’s a major letdown. 😩⚡️ That’s the white-glove difference when you trust a travel advisor with your trip 💛 I’ll get to know what you’re most excited about, double-check your travel dates against closures, and make sure your plans match your priorities — so there are no unpleasant surprises. And if you’re visiting soon and the train isn’t running, you can still hop between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by walking through CityWalk (entrances are on both sides). 🙌 Want me to check your dates and your must-do list? Message me! 🧳✨ #hogwartsexpress #universalorlando #wizardingworldofharrypotter #universalstudiosflorida #islandsofadventure

Starting February 9th through 23rd Hogwarts Express is closing for refurbishment. #hogwartsexpress #universal #orlando #islandsofadventures #travel