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Death Eaters soon to appear at Universal Orlando's Diagon Alley for first time

Lord Voldemort’s devoted followers are due to arrive in Diagon Alley

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By Bea MitchellAug 23, 2023 1 min read
Bea Mitchell
Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.
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For the first time this Halloween, Death Eaters will be appearing in Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

On select dates from 1 September through 4 November, a "sinister energy will fill the air" in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida when Lord Voldemort's devoted followers arrive.

Until this year, guests have only seen Death Eaters roaming the streets of thethe Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeadeat Universal's Islands of Adventure.

"This interactive live entertainment experience puts guests face-to-face with these fanatic witches and wizards as they roam through London, lurk their way through the cobbled streets of Knockturn Alley, and challenge guests to join the Dark Lord," said Universal Orlando in a press release.

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Also at Diagon Alley this year, guests will get to shop for various Death Eater-themed merchandise.

Universal Studios Florida's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is home to the Leaky Cauldron restaurant, Ollivanders wand shop, and the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts thrill ride.

As for Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando has unveiled three new haunted houses for 2023 inspired by The Exorcist: Believer,Chuckyand Universal’s classic monsters.

Florida's Halloween Horror Nights includes 10 immersive haunted houses, five scare zones, live entertainment, and frightening F&B.

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

The newChucky,Exorcistand Universal monsters houses join the previously announced Stranger ThingsandThe Last of Usexperiences.

Earlier this month, Universal Orlando officially opened its new Minion Land, home to theVillain-Con Minion Blastattraction and Minion Cafe.

Halloween Horror Nightsbegins on 1 September at Universal Orlando

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Bea Mitchell
Bea Mitchell
Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.
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