More Photo’s And Video From Diagon Alley Media Day

A few days ago we posted our coverage of Tom Felton’s panel at Universal Orlando’s Media Day in Diagon Alley. Today we bring you Photo’s and Video from the other two panels. Panel 1 featured Domhnal Gleeson, Robbie Coltrane, and Warwick Davis, while Panel 2 features Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps.

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Tom Felton And Helena Bonham Carter Q&A In Diagon Alley

Earlier today, Tom Felton and Helena Bonham Carter took part in a cast q&a in the Leaky Cauldron, located in Universal Orlando’s Diagon Alley expansion. Feltbeats.com was in attendance, and we now bring you our video, as well as photos from the session. Q&A’s with other cast members took place earlier and will be posted shortly.

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New Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Vacation Packages Available From Universal Orlando

Earlier today, Universal Studios Orlando announced new vacation packages for the upcoming Wizarding World Of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley. No opening date has been announced as of yet, but travel packages begin June 29th. From the press release:

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Universal Orlando Resort is announcing an all-new exclusive vacation package giving guests the opportunity to enjoy this year’s most anticipated theme park experience: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter –Diagon Alley. Travel for the vacation package begins June 29.
The new travel offer starts at $135 per adult, per night, tax inclusive for a four-night stay on-site at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort and includes multi-day Park-to-Park tickets to experience both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. As part of the vacation package, guests will enjoy access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, plus exclusivebenefits like Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and breakfast at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley. They will also receive a specially themed Welcome Parcel delivered to their doorstep.

Additional vacation package details can be found below.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Vacation Package

Summer Package
~ Starts at $155 per adult, per night, tax inclusive for travel June 29 to Aug.16

Fall Package
~ Starts at $135 per adult, per night, tax inclusive for travel Aug. 17 to Oct. 2 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 18

 4-night on-site hotel accommodations at Universal’sCabana Bay Beach Resort – an all-new hotel inspired by the iconic beach resorts of the 1950s and 1960s

 3-day Park-to-Park tickets

 One breakfast per person at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade and the all-new Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley

 Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter one hour before the theme parks open

 Special themed Welcome Parcel

 Complimentary on-site transportation to both theme parks and Universal CityWalk

 Book by July 31

 Upgrade to one of three AAA Four-Diamond deluxe on-site
hotels at Universal Orlando Resort to receive complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at select attractions in both theme parks all day (a FREE benefit worth up to $89 per person, per day)

 Vacation package also available at Universal Partner Hotels
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida will double the size of the Harry Potter experience offered at Universal Orlando Resort – expanding it across both of Universal’s theme parks. Guests will pass through London and the iconic brick wall archway into Diagon Alley – a bustling, wizarding hub within a Muggle city. The
new land will offer one-of-a-kind adventures where guests can:

 Experience the next generation thrill ride – Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – where guests are propelled into a pivotal scene from the final Harry Potter book and film

 Stroll along the streets of Diagon Alley and stop inside well-known shops like Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, Magical Menagerie and Quality Quidditch Supplies

 Experience the darker side of magic in Knockturn Alley

 Witness the magical experience of a wand choosing a wizard at Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC

 And more!

And, just like in the books and films, guests can ride the iconic Hogwarts Express to travel between King’s Cross Station in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade Station in Islands of Adventure. The scenic, breathtaking journey will transport guests through the British countryside as they encounter magical creatures and familiar Harry Potter characters.
In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, guests can experience Hogsmeade village and Hogwarts castle – which houses the groundbreaking Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey attraction.

To book a vacation package, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com. For additional information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotter.

 

Harry Potter Celebration Wrap Up

A little over a week ago, we had the honor of being invited to attend the Harry Potter Celebration at Universal Orlando Resort. Here is a sampling of photo’s from the cast and talent q&a’s featuring Harry Potter actors Matthew Lewis, Oliver Phelps, James Phelps, Evanna Lynch, Devon Murray, Mark Williams and various other contributors to the Harry Potter world. Check out more photo’s in our gallery.

Thanks to the lovely Megan from Magical Menagerie and MatthewLewis.com we also bring you videos of the various panels that took place throughout the weekend.

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My Life On A Film Set Panel 1:

My Life On A Film Set Panel 2:

My Life On A Film Set Panel 3:

Graphic Design With MinaLima:

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Last but not least, in case you missed it here is the Webcast from January 23rd, sharing exciting new details about the upcoming Wizarding World Of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley