More details on ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ 2016!

Nov 10, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Grint, HP Cast, Leung, Lewis, Lynch, Theme Park, Wright

Universal Studios Orlando have released more details about their third annual A Celebration of Harry Potter, taking place at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando in 2016!

“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.

Behind the Thrills reports the guest list, who will be taking part throughout the event, and in Q&A sessions:

  • Rupert Grint  (Ron Weasley)
  • Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom)
  • Katie Leung (Cho Chang)
  • Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
  • Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)
  • Pierre Brohanna (Head Prop Maker for the film franchise)
  • Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina of MinaLima (established the visual graphic style of the films)
  • Paul Harris (wand combat choreographer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)
  • The creators and talent that have made Harry Potter: The Exhibition a global touring phenomenon.

Guests will also be able to attend wand combat classes and take part in a huge Expo!

“Make your way through interactive displays in this one-of-a-kind collection of Harry Potter™ themed props, movie sets, artwork and more. This year we’re excited to welcome back Harry Potter™ The Exhibition, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, MinaLima, Pottermore and Scholastic as part of A Celebration of Harry Potter™ Expo.”

Universal have also announced details of various panels and demonstration events on their website.

The event will be held in Universal Studios Orlando from January 29th – 31st 2016. Read more and purchase tickets on the Universal Studios website here, and take a look back at last year’s event below!





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