We are mere days away from the first previews of the all new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The all new area is gaining worldwide attention, and is sure to be an all new standard in the theme park industry. While no opening date has been announced yet, there will be a huge media preview this week. Of course, we’ll be there bringing you all the latest updates, but if you want to see the action for yourself, Universal has a way for you to see all the action as it unfolds, and you just might see some wizards helping with the fun.
Beginning Wednesday June 18th, fans can get an exclusive look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley via live webcasts. The events are only available if you are a fan of the official Universal Facebook page.
Here’s the full schedule with special guests:
LIVE WEBCAST #1-THE DIAGON ALLEY™ RED CARPET EVENT
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 8PM–9PM EST: Special guests will walk the red carpet for the star studded premiere of Diagon AlleyWEBCAST #2 ALL ABOARD: A JOURNEY ON THE HOGWARTS™ EXPRESS WITH OLIVER AND JAMES PHELPS
THURSDAY JUNE 19, 12PM-12:15PM EST-The actors who play the Weasley Twins will be on hand to take you on a tour of the most magical train ever built as they go from London to Hogsmeade Station.LIVE WEBCAST #3 BEHIND THE BRICKS: A TOUR OF DIAGON ALLEY™ WITH TOM FELTON AND MATTHEW LEWIS
FRIDAY JUNE 20, 12PM-12:30PM EST-Go behind London with none other than the actors who play Draco Malfoy and Nevelle Longbottom as they take you through Diagon Alley and give you a first hand look at the new world created by Universal Orlando
If you happen to be in the parks this week, you may get a glimpse at not only the actors listed above, but many of the guests that will be appearing on Jimmy Fallon. The Tonight Show has been at Universal Orlando all weekend doing some preliminary filming, which will begin airing Monday June 16th. Guests have reported seeing him, as well as many other celebs throughout the park for the past couple of days. In addition, guests will be able to attend the musical performances each night at 9p.m. for each show at Universal Music Plaza. The performances will be one to two songs long, and will be available to all park guests.
Stay tuned as we bring you even more from Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando, and be sure to get social with us on Facebook, and follow along with us on Twitter @BehindThrills as we will be bringing you tons of fun all week from Universal Orlando.
For more information about the Diagon Alley webcasts, visit the official website by clicking here!