Vacation Packages Now on Sale for Universal Orlando Resort’s A Celebration of Harry Potter

Aug 21, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

HP Cast, News

Universal Orlando Resort’s beloved fan event, A Celebration of Harry Potter, will return from January 29th-31st 2016. Vacation packages are now on sale at the theme park’s official website, and this is the site’s official description of the event:

Be a part of A Celebration of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando® Resort. Take part in all-new experiences as well as returning fan favorites such as film talent Q&A sessions, special panels and demonstrations, A Celebration of Harry Potter™ Expo, and more.

Explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®and Diagon Alley™ at Universal Studios®. Dine at the Leaky Cauldron™ and the Three Broomsticks™, see a wand choose a wizard at Ollivanders™, then ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ and other thrilling attractions. With your park-to-park admission, you can even ride between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ on the Hogwarts™ Express°.

A Celebration of Harry Potter™ is an unforgettable event where the magic of Harry Potter™ continues, and it’s only at Universal Orlando Resort.

The premium  vacation packages sold out quickly, but not to fear: you can still experience the magic as several types of vacation packages are still available. They went on sale August 19th, though, and it is recommended that you buy soon if you wish to attend. Click here to view the packages on offer.

The film talent for the 2016 event has not yet been announced, but here are some of the stars who have attended the event in past years: Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), James and Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins), and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley). (via Orlando Informer, a great tool for planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort. I’ve used it myself.)

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you’d like to attend, there’s a short video about A Celebration of Harry Potter 2015 on the aforementioned event page.

 

 





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