Harry Potter Celebrations Brings Movie Cast to Florida

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The fourth annual “Celebration of Harry Potter” returns to Universal Orlando Resort with cast members from the Harry Potter film series. The three-day event, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will include first-time participant Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom).

At Islands of Adventure and Universal Florida theme parks, the celebration takes place Jan. 27 to 29, 2017, and will include panels and demonstrations such as a Behind-the-Scenes: Harry Potter Film Talent Discussions with cast members. A Celebration of Harry Potter also includes the Harry Potter Expo at Universal Studios Florida theme park. Open to all park guests, the Expo includes the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Harry Potter: The Exhibition – Sorting Hat Experience, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child West End production, and more.

Guests of the celebration weekend will have access to the attractions, as well, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at both theme parks. Access to the event is included with regular theme park admission. Certain events are first-come, first-serve. Exclusive event packages are also available that include special benefits and reserved sections for panels and discussions.

Visit Universal Orlando to learn more about the event and packages.

–Lissa Poirot



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