Archive for August, 2019

Universal Orlando Launches Resident ‘Harry Potter’ Vacation Package!

Aug 10, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The Wizardng World of Harry Potter exclusive Florida resident vacation package has returned to Universal Orlando, and is now offering a few extra bonus items in the package! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Florida Resident Exclusive Vacation Package includes hotel accommodations at Universal Orlando Resort, park admission to Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios and …read more!

LeakyCon Returns to Orlando, Florida In 2020!

Aug 09, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, LeakyCon, News

LeakyCon is taking place this weekend in Dallas, and made the announcement today that the world’s largest convention for fans of ?Harry Potter? and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World will return to Orlando, Florida in 2020! Mischief Management will bringing LeakyCon back to the Orange County Convention Center from July 31 through August 2, 2020, which means LeakyCon …read more!

Funko Teases Pop! Town Hagrid’s Hut Coming for Christmas!

Aug 09, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Products

This week Funko teased yet another exciting new product in its Harry Potter line of Pop! figures. Rather than producing more of J.K. Rowling’s numerous unforgettable characters, like the upcoming Yule Ball-themed Pop! figures announced last month, Funko plans to branch out creatively, opting for a favorite venue and beloved magical creature this time round. …read more!

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Conjures 2.2.0 Game Update!

Aug 06, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Games, Harry Potter Wizards Unite, News

Potter fans have been exploring the world created by the AR app Harry Potter: Wizards Unite all summer, discovering foundables, brewing potions, unlocking Portkeys and challenging foes, and though it got off to a slower start than expected (a bit like Hermione learning to fly a broomstick), with a few glitches along the way, those …read more!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ San Francisco Cast Announced and James Snyder Joins BroadwayCon!

Aug 05, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News, Potter News, Round-Up, Theater, Theater Round-Up

This week, we have BIG news for theater fans, news that spans the coasts of North America! On the Pacific side of the continent, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced the cast of the San Francisco production, now in rehearsals before an October premiere. And on the Atlantic side, James Snyder continues to be …read more!

Mini Boden Launches ‘Harry Potter’ Line at London Store Event!

Aug 05, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Exclusives, News, Products

Today we got to attend a very special launch of Mini Boden’s new line of clothing for mini wizards and witches, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for the Autumn/Winter season. Prepare to be incredibly jealous of those able to fit into these new creations! The collection features ‘bespoke prints, one-off styles and truly …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Emma Watson’s Birthday Message for J.K. Rowling, Playmobil Fun for Daniel Radcliffe and More!

Aug 04, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Audio, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Films - Trailers, Harry Potter Round-Up, Lynch, McCrory, Movies, Pattinson, Radcliffe, Redmayne, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Trailers, Watson

News appeared from all corners of the Potterverse this week. We reviewed the play Games for Lovers starring Evanna Lynch, reported on another first edition Philosopher’s Stone sold at auction, and shared Halloween season details for this year’s Hogwarts After Dark at Warner Bros Studio Tour London. We learned that Leakycon’s bringing Fantastic Beasts Dan Fogler to …read more!

Another Harry Potter first edition sells at auction

Aug 02, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Bloomsbury, Books, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone

Following up on our report that a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone would be up for auction at the end of July, we can now inform you that the book sold for £28,500.  Rare first editions  of the Harry Potter books have been selling for stratospheric prices at auction.  Just over a year ago, another …read more!

Universal Orlando Announces Fourth Park: Epic Universe

Aug 01, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

We previously reported on rumors that Universal Orlando Resort was building a new, fourth, theme park, and today that rumor became reality in an official announcement from the park! The new park will be called Universal’s Epic Universe, and will aim to create ‘an entirely new level of experience that forever changes theme park entertainment’. Venturing outside …read more!



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