Death Eaters Descend Upon Universal Studios Japan This Halloween

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Potter fans in Japan have something extra-special to look forward to if they are planning on making a visit to the country’s Universal Studios park this fall – a spooky Halloween event featuring Dark wizards, a dessert feast, and more!

The event will run September 14 through November 6, giving visitors quite a while to experience some Halloween magic! The main draw of the event are two new pieces of entertainment that will run at the park, “Death Eater Attack” and “Magical Trick or Treat.”

“Death Eater Attack” sounds rather terrifying (just right for a Halloween adventure):

Death Eater Attack” joins the line-up as a new piece of entertainment at [t]he Wizarding World of Harry Potter. When night falls, this peaceful, cheerful world of magic transforms experiencing moments of darkness. The Death Eaters appear in Hogsmeade wearing black hoods and masks. Guests can experience the thrill and terror of coming face-to-face with the magical might of the Death Eaters, discovering an unprecedented feeling.

If you’re looking for something not quite as scary, never fear! You’ve never been trick-or-treating like this before:

During the day, ‘Magical Trick or Treat’ newly joins the line-up. Guests can experience a new kind of trick-or-treating in which Hogsmeade villagers will be handing out sweets to kids and guests. The village of Hogsmeade will be filled with the smiles of children enjoying the wonderful trick-or-treating.

 

Universal Japan_Trick or Treat

 

To round out the event, a “Hallowe’en Dessert Feast” will also be available, consisting of desserts inspired by the first Harry Potter book. According to the press release, the Dessert Feast will include mountain-shaped chocolate ganache treats and carrot cake, among other treats. The park’s Great Feast will also feature special Halloween-themed dishes, including a pork rib platter with pumpkin au gratin.

 

Universal Japan_Halloween Deserts

 

This announcement makes a trip to Japan even more appealing for those of us who don’t live there! Anyone planning on visiting this fall?

Press Release

Universal Studios Japan will be holding the world’s first limited-time event since the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a 54-day period, starting September 14, 2016 (Wed). The event will run during the same period as the fall seasonal event 15th Anniversary Universal Surprise Halloween, bringing guests a wizarding world they’ve never seen before.

This fall for the first time, a new kind of entertainment will be offered, on an overwhelming scale and with meticulous attention to detail. The Dark wizards — the Death Eaters — appear and peaceful Hogsmeade will experience moments of darkness. This new, grand-scale piece of entertainment, exciting experiences, and new food are available for this fall only. Enjoy the Hallowe’en in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter that can only be experienced at Universal Studios Japan.

“Death Eater Attack” joins the line-up as a new piece of entertainment at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. When night falls, this peaceful, cheerful world of magic transforms experiencing moments of darkness. The Death Eaters appear in Hogsmeade wearing black hoods and masks. Guests can experience the thrill and terror of coming face-to-face with the magical might of the Death Eaters, discovering an unprecedented feeling.

During the day, "Magical Trick or Treat" newly joins the line-up. Guests can experience a new kind of trick-or-treating in which Hogsmeade villagers will be handing out sweets to kids and guests. The village of Hogsmeade will be filled with the smiles of children enjoying the wonderful trick-or-treating.

Produced on a grand scale that defies the imagination, and boasting overwhelming quality, this new piece of entertainment allows you to dive into an impossible world of magic from daytime to nighttime, bringing you a moving experience for this fall season only.

The new limited-edition food, “Hallowe’en Dessert Feast”, arrives on the scene this fall only!
New foods that let you further savor the world of Harry Potter are coming this fall. From early September, 2016, “Hallowe’en Dessert Feast”, a selection of the desserts inspired by Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, makes a new appearance.

“Hallowe’en Dessert Feast” selection ranges from mountain-shaped chocolate ganache treats to carrot cake, allowing guests to get their fill of cake and candies.

The spectacular Great Feast, which has been a big hit since its arrival, will also feature in Hallowe’en style. This limited-time special menu serves up a juicy pork rib platter with seasonal dishes for the fall season, including a pumpkin au gratin. Enjoy the high-quality atmosphere that can only be experienced at Universal Studios Japan.

Jessica J.

I've been making magic at MuggleNet since 2012, when I first joined the staff as a News intern. I've never wavered from the declaration in my childhood journal, circa October 2000: "I LOVE Harry Potter! If I clean my room, my mom says she'll make me a dinner a wizard would love!" Proud Gryffindor; don't hate.