I Tried Universal Studios’ Hogwarts House Churros

The boy who lived is making a return with HBO Max’s upcoming Harry Potter series, which means muggles and fans have a reason to break out their wands once more. While you may be excited to see the Wizarding World come to life with a cast of new characters, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, you’ll need to wait ‘til 2027 for the reimagined version.

For those who are impatient, Universal Studios has plenty of new Harry Potter-themed menu items and attractions coming to the parks in Hollywood, California, and Orlando, Florida, throughout 2025. This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating iconic films like Jaws, Back to the Future, and Harry Potter with exciting characters and delicious treats.

Below is my honest review of the Hogwarts-themed snacks at Mega Movie Summer, along with exciting new images of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.

Support Your Hogwarts House With Churros

The popcorn cart across from Ollivander's Wand Shop at Universal Studios Hollywood has specialty churros ($7) themed to each of the Hogwarts houses. There are only two flavors offered each day, depending on who is playing in the fictional Quidditch game.

I was able to try the blue raspberry Ravenclaw churro and cherry Gryffindor churro at Universal Fan Fest Nights, which were both as tasty as they were picture-perfect. I do have to give the cup to Ravenclaw, though, because the blue raspberry icing and sugar was so good that it enhanced the already delicious, warm churro. The cherry flavor on the Gryffindor treat was too subtle and not as exciting.

The other flavor options include a green apple Slytherin churro and pineapple Hufflepuff churro — which I got to try on another day and was just as subtle as the cherry in the Gryffindor churro. Since I want to complete the Hogwarts taste-test, I plan on going back to Universal this summer.

Check Out Fantastic Beasts For The First Time

If you’re not hungry, the Wizarding World also has magical creatures wandering Hogsmeade for the first time in the U.S. You can interact with an adorable baby dragon, gorgeous Occamy, and hilarious Niffler from the Fantastic Beasts franchise. These creatures have appeared at Universal Studios Japan, but this is their American debut.

Mega Movie Summer is running now through Aug. 10, and one-day general admission tickets start at $109 per person.

Epic Universe Looks Straight Out Of Harry Potter And The Order of the Phoenix

Epic Universe officially opened May 22 at Universal Orlando Resort with the all-new Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic. The land, inspired by 1920s Paris, is set around the same time as the Fantastic Beasts franchise. It includes dining locations like the Café L’air De La Sirène, stores like Les Galeries Mirifiques, and a Le Cirque Arcanus theater for live shows.

The menu at Café L’air De La Sirène has a $20 Butterbeer Crêpe with shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle, and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie. The cafe also has an Alchemist’s Platter charcuterie board and Quiche Lorraine that’s at the top of my to-eat list.

Of course, the main attraction of Epic Universe’s Wizarding World is the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride. In the queue, guests travel forward in time from Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for Dolores Umbridge’s trial via the Floo Network.

Once you arrive, you enter the massive Ministry of Magic building. YouTuber Peter Sciretta from Ordinary Adventures was able to visit the actual set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and told his subscribers that the attraction at Universal’s Epic Universe is “more impressive” than the IRL filming location.

Since the ride takes place after Deathly Hallows, when Harry Potter and Ron Weasley work at the Ministry of Magic, fans can also search for Easter eggs in the queue that support that timeline, like their lockers. Along with hidden nods to the films and details within the line, you’ll also come across an animatronic of Dolores Umbridge’s former house-elf named Higgledy in her office.

The ride is similar to other Harry Potter attractions that mix both practical sets and screen simulators, and has drops and fast-paced movement. After you’re done flying through the Ministry of Magic, you may want to go shopping for something sweet or a new wand. K. Rammelle is a new confectionary at Epic Universe filled with Harry Potter French treats like macarons and bonbons as well as coffee bags to take home.

If your go-to purchase within the Wizarding World is a wand, you’ll want to make your way to Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. You’ll find in the shop gorgeous wands that are exclusive to Epic Universe, and can be used to create magic throughout the land. As you cast spells, you may even run into a few creatures from the Fantastic Beasts franchise.

Fans can buy ticket packages now, starting at $117 per day, for Universal Epic Universe.