Heading to Universal Orlando this summer? There’s nothing better than settling in for an epic nighttime show after spending a day in the parks. 

Luckily, Universal has two new brilliant offerings to feast your eyes upon. Last night, June 14, Universal debuted two shows: Cinesational and Hogwarts Always. 

Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular

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If you’re a music lover, make sure you check out Cinesational in the lagoon area of Universal Studios Florida. The 22-minute show features a stellar mix of movie soundtracks from the likes of How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., and Jaws. 

This nighttime entertainment is one of Universal’s most technically demanding yet; it involves 228 fountains soaring to 131 feet, plus 4K projection mapping, and more than 600 drones. The reception to Cinesational has been incredibly popular – check out a sneak peek of the show for yourself.

Hogwarts Always

Harry Potter fans will not want to miss Hogwarts Always, the new show inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. 

This nighttime projection show sees Hogwarts Castle illuminated in a myriad of colours as a magical soundtrack plays. Park guests will go on a journey through the year at Hogwarts, from shopping in Diagon Alley and sitting beneath the sorting hat to playing a mean game of Quidditch.

The highlight of this show is, without a doubt, the surprise ending. Hogwarts Always culminates with one of the four houses - Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff – winning the House Cup. The castle is then lit up in the house colours in the show’s final moments.

Don’t mind spoilers? Watch one of the endings for yourself below…

These shows will run on selected days throughout the summer – we recommend getting to the designated watching area around 20-30 minutes before the performance starts. Keep checking the Universal Orlando app for the correct times during your visit.