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UPDATE: Live Stream Available for Panels at A Celebration of Harry Potter 2016

Jan 29, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Conventions, Fan Events, HP Cast, News, Theme Park

UPDATE: View the live-stream below.   Universal Orlando Resort is providing official live coverage of some of the panel events from A Celebration of Harry Potter 2016 this weekend. On Friday, the Official Blog for Universal Orlando Resort will host the live stream of the Opening Night Event, where all of the participating film stars …read more!

Universal Offering a Grand Wizarding World Sweepstakes

Jan 21, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

Trip Advisor and Universal are hosting a Wizarding World Sweepstakes called “The Ultimate Harry Potter™ Trip Around The World.” One grand prize winner will have the chance to visit all of the Wizarding World theme parks (starting at the grand opening of the Hollywood location, then unto Orlando and Japan) and end their adventure at …read more!

Rupert Grint’s Interviews with IGN and Entertainment Weekly: ‘Moonwalkers’, ‘Fantastic Beasts’, and ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’

Jan 18, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Grint, Grint Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Theme Park

Last Friday, IGN published an interview with Rupert Grint covering everything from his latest appearance in Moonwalkers to his attendance of A Celebration of Harry Potter next week. Entertainment Weekly published an interview on the same day, and extracts from both can be read below. During the interviews, Grint spoke about working with Fantastic Beasts actor Ron Perlman – hopefully we can …read more!

Plans for Diagon Alley in Universal Hollywood?

Jan 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Rumor, Theme Park

Hypable is reporting that plans for a Wizarding World theme park expansion in Universal Hollywood were hinted at last week. The LA Times reported that a Diagon Alley expansion would be placed right next to Hogsmede, leaving fans wondering how they will incorporate a ride on the Hogwarts Express. Answering many frequently asked questions, the …read more!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter in One Day

Jan 15, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Exclusives, Fun, News, Theme Park

In anticipation of Universal Orlando’s Celebration of Harry Potter weekend and upcoming vacation season, my sister has written a special touring report for witches and wizards heading to the Wizarding World this year. Now that the lines have died down slightly, it is completely possible to follow in Harry’s footsteps and experience all that Universal …read more!

Grand Opening Date Announced for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Dec 08, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

News, Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood posted a video to YouTube today to announce that the opening date for the newest Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be April 7th, 2016. Check out the whimsical video announcement below, in which Evanna Lynch, all dressed up in a Ravenclaw scarf, illuminates Hogwarts with a wand and delivers the exciting …read more!

Universal: Big “Wizarding World” Announcement Coming Dec. 8

Dec 01, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood as posted a tantalizing tweet on their Twitter. The picture in the tweet teases fans about a “big update” about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter park opening in Univeral Studios SoCal location this spring. A big update is on the way for #WizardingWorldHollywood on 12/8! Look for the spellbinding announcement… pic.twitter.com/NA1GGrcmtl …read more!

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 …read more!

Universal Studios Hollywood invites Visitors to Preview “Wizarding World” with Interactive Website

Oct 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood has launched an interactive website that gives global visitors a virtual tour of California’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening Spring 2016. The website allows visitors to walk through Hogsmeade and Hogwarts, read descriptions of shops, and videos featuring members of the Harry Potter cast and the President of Universal Creative for Universal …read more!

Universal Studios Set to Open a Theme Park Near Beijing

Sep 16, 2015

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

News, Theme Park

According to Variety, Universal Studios has signed a contract for a new Hollywood-style theme park set to open near Beijing. The park is a joined project between Universal Parks & Resorts and Beijing Shouhuan, a corporation of four state owned companies. The deal for the new park was signed last week in the New York offices …read more!



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