Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. will host the second annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter” event at Universal Orlando– a special event for fans celebrating the global phenomenon that is Harry Potter. Beginning January 30, 2015, fans will enjoy three days of incredible experiences – including the “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Expo, Q&A sessions with Harry … [Read more...]
JK Rowling Releases New Harry Potter Short Story
In addition to the Diagon Alley grand opening, Harry Potter fans have something else to see for the first time, today! A new Harry Potter short story from J.K. Rowling! The story originally broke on Today.com and you can also read it on Pottermore.com Since March, best-selling author J. K. Rowling has been writing original stories about the imaginary 2014 Quidditch World … [Read more...]
Universal Orlando News Week of June 25, 2014
There are exciting new things happening every day at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida! This week’s update features: Diagon Alley opening date and sneak preview, grand opening of Cabana Bay Beach Resort and VIVO Italian kitchen, plus much more! What’s New This Week? Universal Orlando Theme Parks New! Diagon Alley Opening Date Announced: Last week, Universal Orlando … [Read more...]
A Tour of Diagon Alley with Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis
Go behind the bricks of Diagon Alley on an exclusive tour with Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter movies) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom). Visit Gringotts Money Exchange, Wiseacres Wizarding Equipment, see a show with Tom Felton, try some butterbeer ice cream, see Knockturn Alley, and more with the Harry Potter cast in this video. For more information … [Read more...]
Ride the Hogwarts Express with James and Oliver Phelps
For the second Diagon Alley preview webcast, Universal Orlando invited James and Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins from the Harry Potter movies) to take you on a ride aboard the new Hogwarts Express. Watch as you leave Hogsmeade, bound for Diagon Alley with views of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Weasley twins, themselves, and more! Book your Harry … [Read more...]