I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Wizarding World at Universal Studios Hollywood for a special “Dark Arts at Hogwarts™ Castle” Premiere Event.

I had a magical time exploring Hogsmeade™ village, and experiencing the land’s thrilling rides, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™.”

But the main event was “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle,” an all-new show of light, music and special effects, that transforms the mythical castle with the darkest side of the Harry Potter universe. Watch our exclusive video and photos below!

“Dark Arts at Hogwarts™ Castle” will run nightly from April 13 to 28, returning a few weeks later from May 25 to 27.

“As darkness falls on Hogwarts castle, Dementors™, Death Eaters and other unspeakable creatures from Aragog and Mountain Trolls to Thestrals will cloak the castle with sinister images from the darker side of magic—even conjuring the visage of Lord Voldemort™ himself, until the Patronus spell—one of the most famous, difficult and powerful defense of the Dark Arts charms in the wizarding world—is cast.”