Universal Studios in Florida has updated its Wicked: The Experience attraction to include costumes from the upcoming film Wicked: For Good.
The exhibit, located near the theme park’s entrance, opened a year ago to coincide with the release of the original film “Wicked,” which grossed more than $750 million at the worldwide box office. Both 2024 and 2025 films will star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, and Bowen Yang. They were directed by Jon Chu.
Fiyero’s wedding suit, Madame Morrible’s costume and a wizard’s ensemble are newly on display in what Universal Orlando calls “The Overlay.” Also updated is a photo op with Elphaba and Glinda in their gowns, located on the side of the yellow brick road for visitors to stand on. (Don’t worry, the popular broom photo spot remains.) The elaborate video setup includes a clip from “For Good,” which opens in theaters Nov. 21.
Some of the previous items have been rearranged and most of them are listed in small print as “Original Costume Replicas”. They are still interesting to watch. (Note Glinda’s “popular” pink peignoir and teddy bear, but they all seem to be sewing challenges.)
The exterior of the building features fresh, giant graphics while maintaining the pink and green theme.
The contents are a mix of museum pieces and collectibles, including the new Spirit jersey that has become an internet sensation. Other eye-catching items include a Lego set that forms Glinda and Elphaba’s bookends, Glinda’s training wand, and an assortment of pressed coins.
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“Wicked: The Experience” is also a place for interaction with the main witches, but the schedule of appearances has not been announced.
Want more immersion? “Evil”-themed snacks are now available at a nearby independent eatery known as Emerald City Eats. The menu includes Emerald City Focaccia, All Road to Oz Flatbread, and adult beverages like Popular Potion (pink, with rose vodka) and Enchanting Elixir (green, with tequila). Around the corner from Schwab’s Pharmacy is the Yellow Brick Road Shake and the Wizard Elixir Shake (featuring mint chocolate chip ice cream).
news and nuggets
• Soarin’ Across America will be performed at Epcot and Disney California Adventure theme parks next summer as part of Disney’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The company says it captures “more than a dozen breathtaking locations.”
• 2026 Epcot International Arts Festival dates have been set. This event will run from January 16th to February 23rd. But first, there’s the Epcot International Holiday Festival, which starts on November 28th (the first narrator of Candlelight Processional is Constance Wu from November 28-29th and Jordan Fisher from November 30th-December 2nd).
• Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will debut “Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition” on February 14th. The exhibit explores the world-building of the original Studio Tour through the Epic Universe.
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• A new pocket exhibit titled “125 Years of Florida Audubon” will debut at the Orange County Regional History Center on Nov. 8. The exhibit explores the group’s conservation efforts, including protecting bald eagles and battling plume hunters in the early 1900s. The exhibition will be on display until February 8th.
• The Asian Lantern Festival returns on November 14th at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden in Sanford. The theme is mythical creatures and includes presentations of unicorns and ice dragons. The event will take place on select nights through January 28th.
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