Wizarding World of Harry Potter Soft Open Report RoundUp
As readers will recall, this past weekend saw a soft opening for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios Orlando Resorts. In the following days, a myriad of reports, videos, and photos have made their way online from inside the park itself. Here isContinued...
Leaky in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Part 2!
As promised, here is the second (of we don't know how many, because we have so much footage it's bordering on ludicrous) part of our trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter park. More butterbeer, the Hogwarts Express conductor, Honeydukes, and more in this installment: these videos will alsoContinued...
Leaky in the Potter Park, Part 1!
Again, PotterCast and Leaky were in the new Harry Potter park today and have a ton to share - here's part one of the excursion. Enjoy!
Parade Magazine Profile of Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Forbidden Journey Ride
Parade Magazine has an exclusive profile along with a new video online from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando. Available to read right here, the report details much of the history of the development of the sprawling attraction, as wellContinued...
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Has Soft Open; Images, Video From Inside Appearing Online (Updated)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando opened its doors this morning for a "soft opening" for those individuals who purchased vacations packages back in February with the opening date of May 28. The Orlando Sentinel is reportingContinued...
New Matthew Lewis Interview from "The Sweet Shop" Set
A new interview with Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) is up on "The Sweet Shop"'s production blog. You can watch the video via this link in our video galleries. The interview covers Lewis' favourite sweets and hobbies as well as his current reading choices and his perfect Sunday. A video ofContinued...
NBC to Broadcast Half Hour Sneak Peak of Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A half an hour preview of the Harry Potter theme park attraction will air on NBC on Sunday, 6th June at 7pm. A press release issued by NBC reveals that the sneak peak, entitled "The Making of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter," will "tour the immersive new land, exploreContinued...
Emma Watson Announces Winners of Today Show Class Trip Contest to WWoHP
Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) was on hand on this morning's broadcast of the Today Show to announce the winners of the Today Show's Class Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Contest. Appearing live via tellite from the theme park, Miss Watson reveledContinued...
Details from Private Preview of Wizarding World Theme Park Online (Updated)
This evening, the attendees of the Orlando International Pow Wow 2010 were able to get a sneak peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. InsidetheMagic was able to attain information from the private event for travel and mediaContinued...
Winner of Leaky's Harry Potter Books Giveaway
After receiving hundreds of entries for Leaky's Harry Potter Books Giveaway, which gave readers from around the world the chance to win a complete box set of paperback Harry Potter novels, our contest has closed and the winner has been chosen.
May Edition of The Quibbler Now Online
The May issue of The Quibbler, Leaky's monthly publication for "news that no-one else will publish", is now available for download. May's edition features articles on the recent Wizarding World Fair and Exhibition, Owls gone awry and the magical ash cloud conjured by the Icelandic Ministry of Magic.
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Image of from Hog's Head Pub at Wizarding World Now Online
Universal has released a new image from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resorts, this time showing the mounted hog's head at the Hog's Head Pub. The image can be seen in its high res glory via this link.
May 2010 Craft Along Now Open
The Crafty Witches have launched a brand new Craft-Along for the month of May, entitled "Fighting the I'm-Not-Crafty Syndrome." The task for this month is to make Potter Glass Marbles, which require minimal supplies and are easy for everyone of any crafting ability to make. MyLeaky points will be awarded toContinued...
Exclusive: Leaky's Harry Potter Books Giveaway
New Interview With Art Director for Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Universal Orlando website has a brand new interview online with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Art Director, Alan Gilmore. Gilmore previously worked as the Art Director on a number of projects including the Harry Potter films, "Notting Hill" and "The Bourne Ultimatum."Continued...