By Meredith Bandy Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. will be hosting the second annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter” event from January 30 to February 1, 2015.
Park guests were so thrilled by “A Celebration of Harry Potter” last year that Universal has decided to host another fun-filled opportunity for fans. This special event celebrates the global phenomenon that is Harry Potter as fans from around the world join together at Universal Orlando Resort for three days of everything Potter. All general admission park guests will have the chance to experience the “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Expo, attend Q&A sessions with Harry Potter film talent, visit the all-new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and much more! For all the super fans out there, a limited number of exclusive event vacation packages—including annual passholder packages—will go on sale at noon (EST) on August 21. These packages offer hotel accommodations, theme park tickets, and exclusive benefits including:
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By Matt Korn You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to spend it in Diagon Alley with the Weasleys.
James and Oliver Phelps, along with Bonnie Wright, were given a special tour of Diagon Alley by Thierry Coup, Senior Vice President of Universal Creative, and Alan Gilmore, Art Director of the Harry Potter films and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Seeing the looks on their faces as they walked through the brick wall into Diagon Alley was awesome. Despite the fact that they have grown up surrounded by the magic of the films, it was plain to see they were awestruck. “I was amazed when I walked into Diagon Alley,” Bonnie said. “The attention to detail is just above and beyond.” Thierry and Alan shared a few of their favorite areas of Diagon Alley, including Gringotts Bank and Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. Universal orlando Resort revealed today on its Blog, the amazing entertainment and interactive experiences you’ll find when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens this summer at Universal Studios Florida.
Imagine catching a live performance by a popular singing sorceress; seeing The Tales of Beedle the Bard come to life with a goose bump-inducing show performed by a troupe of four from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts; seeing the banter between the Knight Bus Conductor and a shrunken head; and exchanging your Muggle currency for Wizarding Bank Notes while meeting a Gringotts goblin. If all of that doesn’t get you excited, I don’t know what will! It begins when you step through the archway in the brick wall into Diagon Alley, take a right at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes and enter the bustling shopping area called Carkitt Market. That’s where you’ll find two live shows performed daily that will captivate fans of all ages. The first show will bring to life two fables from The Tales of Beedle the Bard – “The Fountain of Fair Fortune” and “The Tale of the Three Brothers” (which was featured in the seventh film, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1”). Performed by a troupe of four from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts, this trunk show uses scenic pieces, props and puppetry fabricated by Emmy-award-winning designer Michael Curry. By Jenn Parker USA Today had the opportunity to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley Expansion and discover the great adventures that are hidden behind the construction walls. The New land set to open this summer will bring guests to the exact places named on the books, also features new rides and adventures showed in the Series Films. The video below includes a walk through Diagon Alley with Universal Orlando Creative Director Thierry Coup of and Chef Steve Jaysen, showing off some of its highly detailed facades, window displays, and a sneak peek at the many flavors to be served at Florian Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlour.
By Jenn Parker Have a look at the goblins that will be featured in Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the groundbreaking main attraction that will be in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. The goblins are definitely one of my favorite things about the new ride. Once you’re inside Gringotts bank, you’ll actually walk through the main hall and see goblins hard at work counting money, writing notes — and even occasionally looking up to give you a not-so-friendly glance as you make your way through. By Tom Parker The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will bring even more of Harry Potter’s adventures to life – this time at Universal Studios Florida! Follow in Harry’s footsteps as you pass through the brick wall from London into the bustling, wizarding hub of Diagon Alley.
You can shop at Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions, enjoy a sweet treat at Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour or even brave the dark corners of Knockturn Alley. You can find Puking Pastilles at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, find a new furry, feathered or scaly friend at Magical Menagerie or hop aboard the Hogwarts Express to continue your adventures in Hogsmeade village. |
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