For the third year in a row, Muggles, witches and wizards will converge on Universal Orlando for a three day celebration of the Boy Who Live, as “A Celebration of Harry Potter” returns! This year will see more fun than ever before, as the park welcomes cast members, and those who have helped bring the movies to life both on screen and in the theme parks. Guests will be able to hear from designers, illustrators and more! We have the run down of what to expect, when to be there, and where you can see it all!
Harry Potter fans from all over the globe have the opportunity for the third year in a row to come and celebrate all things Harry Potter this coming weekend at Universal Orlando. The three day event brings out a massive Harry Potter Expo, panels featuring artists who helped to design the film and theme park attractions, and of course the biggest reason-stars of the film! This year’s panel of cast members are Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Katie Leung (Cho Chang), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). This year, there will be autograph sessions limited to just those guests who purchased the exclusive vacation packages. Those packages are sold out, and there are not any other opportunities to get autographs.
To get a better look at what’s happening this year, here’s a look back at last year’s massive festivities!
Video-Take a look around A Celebration of Harry Potter 2015!
This year the Expo and panels will return, with some surprises and big events planned in the park. Guests can check out the films in the park, they can also take part in a huge tribute to the films and even learn how to duel like a wizard!
Here’s the full line up:
The Harry Potter™ Expo
9AM – 6PM | Soundstage 33
Movie in the Park
1:30PM – 4:30PM | Music Plaza Stage
Opening Night Event
7:30PM – 8PM | Music Plaza Stage
The Harry Potter™ Expo
9AM – 4:30PM | Soundstage 33
Kids’ Duelling Demonstration & Wand Masterclass with Paul Harris
10AM – 10:30AM | Music Plaza Stage
Kids’ Harry Potter™ Film Trivia
10:45AM – 11AM | Music Plaza Stage
Bringing the Harry Potter™ Films to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
11AM – 11:30AM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Kids’ Dance Like a Beauxbatons, Battle Like a Durmstrang
11:30AM – 12PM | Music Plaza Stage
The Global Impact of Harry Potter™: The Exhibition
1PM – 1:30PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Kids’ Harry Potter™ Film Trivia
2PM – 2:15PM | Music Plaza Stage
Graphic Design for the Harry Potter™ Films with MinaLima
2PM – 2:30PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Kids’ Dance Like a Beauxbatons, Battle Like a Durmstrang
2:45PM – 3:15PM | Music Plaza Stage
Harry Potter™ Props Showcase with Acclaimed Prop Maker Pierre Bohanna
3PM – 3:45PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Behind the Scenes: Harry Potter™ Film Talent Q&A Session
4:15PM – 5PM | Music Plaza Stage
House Rally
5:30PM – 6PM | Music Plaza Stage
Harry Potter™ Film Tribute
6:45PM – 7:45PM | Music Plaza Stage
The Harry Potter™ Expo
9AM – 6PM | Soundstage 33
Kids’ Duelling Demonstration & Wand Masterclass with Paul Harris
10AM – 10:30AM | Music Plaza Stage
Kids’ Harry Potter™ Film Trivia
10:45AM – 11AM | Music Plaza Stage
Harry Potter™ Props Showcase with Acclaimed Prop Maker Pierre Bohanna
11AM – 11:45PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Kids’ Dance Like a Beauxbatons, Battle Like a Durmstrang
11:30AM – 12PM | Music Plaza Stage
Bringing the Harry Potter™ Films to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
1PM – 1:30PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Kids’ Harry Potter™ Film Trivia
2PM – 2:15PM | Music Plaza Stage
Graphic Design for the Harry Potter™ Films with MinaLima
2PM – 2:30PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Kids’ Dance Like a Beauxbatons, Battle Like a Durmstrang
2:45PM – 3:15PM | Music Plaza Stage
The Global Impact of Harry Potter™: The Exhibition
3PM – 3:30PM | Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Behind the Scenes: Harry Potter™ Film Talent Q&A Session
4PM – 4:45PM | Music Plaza Stage
If you are looking for a little more fun, then Universal has an awesome printable Scavenger Hunt to take with you. It utilizes social media, and takes you to destinations throughout the entire Harry Potter Celebration. Click here to download!
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