Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

Warner Bros. Announces 2018 London Studio Tours Experiences

Dec 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

19 Years Later, BigNews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Holidays, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tours London announced the new experiences on the docket for the 2018 year, and they sound truly magical. From an inside look at the Art Department behind the beloved film series to an exhibit delving deep into the Dark Arts, the line up of exhibits will offer something for every staunch fan …read more!

Beauty and the Beast Returns to Theaters in December

Nov 29, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Films, Holidays, Movies, News, Thompson, Watson

Emma Watson and company return to select theaters this week for a limited one-week engagement in Disney’s spring mega hit Beauty and the Beast. The live-action version of the Disney animated classic, which has become the most successful movie musical of all time, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, will play at the AMC Century City …read more!

It’s Already Christmas at Hogwarts

Nov 18, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

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

The holiday decorations at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando are up, perhaps a little early for the purists amongst us who think their debut should be post-Thanksgiving in the U.S., but, hey, if you are lucky enough to visit Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in the run-up to the holiday season, why not …read more!

Theater Round-Up: A ‘Cursed Child’ Award, Christmas Benefit Concert, ‘King Kong’ Musical, and More!

Nov 14, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Anthony Boyle, Broadbent, Broadway, Casting, Charity, Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Holidays, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Jack Thorne, News, Producers, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

In this week’s theater news, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picked up yet another award, Anthony Boyle announced plans to appear in Belfast for a Christmas benefit concert, Jack Thorne’s King Kong musical set a premiere date, Jim Broadbent is named as the star of a new play from Martin McDonagh, and Sonia Friedman, …read more!

Seattle Dad Conjures Diagon Alley in His Driveway

Nov 01, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fun, Holidays, J.K. Rowling, Misc, News

For Potter fans in the Pacific Northwest who aren’t able to make it to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter anytime soon, fear not. A replica of the iconic magical street from your favorite series, Diagon Alley, has apparated to a Seattle-area driveway. Father extraordinaire, Jonathan Chambers, a tech wizard with a talent for art, …read more!

The Magic in Harry Potter’s Halloween

Oct 31, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

19 Years Later, Books, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Holidays, J.K. Rowling, News

Most fans are familiar with the year-round magic of the Harry Potter series; each book beginning in summer and carrying through the school term to the following spring. Many know which seasons some of the wizarding events occur; Harry’s first Hogwarts letter arrives in July and the Yule Ball takes place at Christmas. Some aficionados …read more!

A Nod to Crookshanks on National Cat Day

Oct 29, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Art, Companion Books, Fun, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Holidays, Misc, News, Pottermore

Who among us is actually reading their new copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and not just ogling each of the exquisite illustrations, drawn so masterfully by artist Jim Kay? Each page brings the third book to life in a way different than the original and the film before it.  If you …read more!

Harry Potter-Themed Christmas Decorations for Sale at Wizarding World in Orlando

Oct 26, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Holidays, News, Products, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WB Shop, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

I know, I know, it’s not even Halloween yet, so it’s a bit early to be posting about Christmas.  But we thought you’d want to know that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is selling a variety of Potter-themed Christmas decorations this year.  So, you might be tempted to start your holiday shopping early. …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!

A Very Harry Christmas

Dec 24, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Holidays, J.K. Rowling

Christmas was always a lovely time of year for Harry. At a time when others might have felt abandoned in his position, he got to revel in spending the holiday with the friends who became his family, in the places that became home. And a welcome home, it was! Hogwarts was never a more delightful place to …read more!



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