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Take the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Magical Virtual Reality Challenge!

Sep 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

19 Years Later, Fandom, Fans, Interactive, News, Pottermore, Video Games, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Today Universal Orlando tweeted a link to their new 360-degree virtual reality search-and-find game that takes you on a tour of the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes shop–and challenges fans to find six magical objects hidden throughout the store! Step into the shop, and you’ll be amazed at the details that have been recreated. It looks exactly …read more!

See James and Oliver Phelps at Steel City Comic Con!

Aug 16, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Phelps, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Steel City Comic Con, one of the largest comic cons in the US, just announced that James and Oliver Phelps will be attending the Pittsburgh area convention along with a variety of other celebrities this December! The Phelps twins, who of course play the lovable pranksters Fred and George Weasley, are among the few Harry …read more!

Happy Birthday to LeakyCon 2017 Special Guest Katie Leung

Aug 08, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Actor Interviews, Birthdays, Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, LeakyCon, Leung, Leung Interviews, News, OotP Film, Television Programmes, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Katie Leung, the Scottish film and stage actress best known to Potter fans as Harry’s first love interest Cho Chang, celebrates her 30th birthday today. As reported here by Leaky, Leung will also be a special guest at this year’s LeakyCon in Dublin, Ireland Aug 31-September 3 along with fellow Potter alumni Evanna Lynch who …read more!

New Thrill Ride Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Jul 24, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fun, News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Hold on to your Sorting Hats Harry Potter fans–it looks like the ride’s getting a whole lot wilder at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! According to Universal Orlando’s blog site a “new generation of thrill ride” is coming to Hogmeade at the Harry Potter Theme Park. These are the specifics the park revealed about this …read more!

Universal Plans to Augment Theme Park Rides!

Jun 29, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fans, J.K. Rowling, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal filed a new patent yesterday that would enhance the visual effects at Universal Studios theme parks. The parks in Orlando, Hollywood, and Japan boast some of most incredible, high-tech effects available today, creating immersive experiences for fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, Despicable Me, and Marvel’s super …read more!

Bloomsbury Brings Back Wizarding Wednesdays

Jun 22, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Contests, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Fun - Contests, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News, Scholastic, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is almost here and to celebrate Bloomsbury has brought us more exciting news by bringing back Wizarding Wednesdays (as you may recall from last year as we awaited the highly anticipated arrival of Fantastic Beasts)! Every Wednesday from now until August 2nd Bloomsbury will be …read more!

Wizarding World Cauldron Cakes Undergo Magical Transformation

Jun 12, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fun, Misc, News, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Aside from the overall overwhelming excitement experienced from actually walking through the Hogsmeade village and seeing the Hogwarts castle standing proudly on the hill ahead of you, one of the main things that makes a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter feel so magical and authentic is the detail that goes in to everything from the …read more!

Christmas is Coming to Wizarding World Hollywood!

Jun 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fun, Interactive, Misc, News, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal Studios Hollywood is bringing a new Christmas experience to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this November! With the announcement back in April of the Christmas festivities coming to Universal Studios Orlando, we are excited to now know that fans on both coasts will get to experience this Christmas magic. Along with the already snow-topped …read more!

Latest on The Girl Who Lived

May 16, 2017

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Books, Celebration of Harry Potter, Fans, Felton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, News, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Juniper French melts the hearts of Potter fans with each new step in her miraculous journey. Six years after conquering all odds and surviving birth at 23 weeks-old, Juniper has continued to spread joy with her Potter-related escapades. Back in January, Juniper attended A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando with her friends and family. The young fan was granted …read more!

Exclusive: Celebrate Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Apr 13, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Exclusives, Holidays, News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort shared with us plans for very special Christmas experiences coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this year, as well as a brand new parade! Universal Orlando said of the celebrations in their exclusive press release: “As night falls, a magical holiday transformation of Hogwarts castle will take place right before guests’ …read more!



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