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The Wizarding World park in Universal Hollywood Opening this Week

Apr 02, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Felton, Lynch, News, Theme Park

On April 7, this coming week, Universal Studios Hollywood will be laying down the red carpet for the grand opening of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. It is a highly anticipated event with many special guests. A few Harry Potter alumni have already made their way to the park to enjoy …read more!

John Williams, Tom Felton, Phelps Twins, and More Coming to Wizarding World Hollywood Opening!

Mar 22, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Events, News, Pottermore, Theme Park, Williams

This morning, Pottermore released the list of special guests that will be attending the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood. Among those in attendance are Harry Potter stars, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps for the red carpet Grand Opening on April 5. For …read more!

Universal Orlando to host a Yule Ball?

Mar 05, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Rumor, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

Rumours are flying about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando hosting a Yule Ball, amongst other exciting potential holiday additions. The Orlando Informer started the hype, with reports of a research survey revealing plans to add to or modify holiday offerings at the park, specifically around the Christmas period (a Yule Ball, therefore, would be perfect!): …read more!

Enter to Win Collectible Wands and a Trip to Universal Studios Hollywood!

Mar 05, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park

Universal Hollywood’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter have just announced a very exciting competition, called The Hogsmeade Hunt! Scour participating websites for wizarding items, and for each item found, you’ll be automatically entered to win a VIP trip for 4 to Universal Studios Hollywood (where you can see the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter), and daily instant …read more!

Sneak Peek of Hollywoods’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Feb 24, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Hollywood has been undergoing technical trials, allowing groups of lucky people test out the park before its grand opening April 7th. Theme parks typically under go technical trials, to ensure all is in working order when hoards of people flow into the park to experience …read more!

Demand Prices Adopted for Opening of the ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ at Universal Studios Hollywood

Feb 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Sales, Theme Park

In the run up to the April 7th opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park is planning ahead to try to manage operations around this time. Their new pricing policy will reflect popular demand, so will charge higher for this period of massive fluctuations in visitors (attendance jumped …read more!

Leaky Fans on the Ground at the HP Celebration- Part 1: Chelsea

Feb 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Events, Exclusives, Fandom, News, Pottermore, Theme Park

Unfortunately, this last weekend, Leaky wasn’t able to attend the Harry Potter Celebration in Orlando. However, we do have marvelous Harry Potter fans who follow our site, and we invited them to share their experiences of the celebration. Chelsea Kleven, a Senior Production Editor for a Central Florida newspaper, was the first to share her …read more!

“Bringing the Films to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter” Q&A with the Universal Orlando Creative Team

Jan 31, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Events, Fans, News, Pottermore, Theme Park

The final live stream from Universal Orlando’s A Celebration of Harry Potter was broadcast today. The live Q&A featured a panel of members from Universal Orlando’s creative team, who were there to talk about bringing the magic and wonder of the films to life in the theme park. The live stream itself was quite short, …read more!

Behind the Scenes of “Cursed Child,” “Fantastic Beasts” and More Surprises from the HP Celebration

Jan 30, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Theme Park

Pottermore is releasing surprise after surprise from the Harry Potter Celebration in Orlando. Pottermore has released a short video from behind the scenes of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as well as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Here’s an exclusive message from #CursedChild producers, Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender #HPCelebrationhttps://t.co/t1L157VABT — Harry Potter Play …read more!

Coverage of ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ Talent Q&A, And More!

Jan 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Grint, Grint Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leung, Leung Interviews, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News, Pottermore, Theme Park, Wright, Wright Interviews

Earlier today we published coverage of Bonnie Wright and Katie Leung’s Facebook Q&A as a part of the various Celebration of Harry Potter events, and now the Harry Potter Film‘s Twitter (@HarryPotterFilm) have published coverage of the Talent Q&A, featuring Wright, Leung, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Rupert Grint! On working on the Harry Potter …read more!



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