UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT AND WARNER BROS. TO
HOST AN EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF HARRY POTTER IN JANUARY 2014
“A Celebration of Harry Potter” will Feature Exciting Activities Across Both Universal
Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure from Jan. 24 - 26
Vacation Packages with Exclusive Benefits,
Including Access to a Private Evening Reception in
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Go on Sale
Thursday, August 22 at Noon EST
Orlando,
Fla. (August 7, 2013)
– Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. announced today that they will host
“A Celebration of Harry Potter” – a special event for fans of all ages
that will celebrate all of Harry’s adventures, from the beloved books to the
Warner Bros. feature films.
Beginning
January 24, 2014, fans will enjoy three days of unforgettable experiences –
including interactive Q&As with Harry Potter talent and more. Special
event vacation packages will go on sale August 22 and will include exclusive
benefits such as access to a private evening reception held in The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter. Full vacation package details are below.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
Attend Q&A sessions with Harry Potter talent, filmmakers, and
other special guests (talent
attendees will be announced at a later date)
Revisit some of their favorite Harry Potter film moments during a
film tribute with Harry Potter talent and filmmakers (talent attendees will be announced at a later date)
Learn the art of “duelling” at a wand
masterclass that’s featured at the Warner
Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and hosted by
Paul Harris – the choreographer who trained the cast of the Harry Potter
films
And much more!
Guests will also have access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, located in
Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where they can soar above Hogwarts on the
thrilling attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, sip Butterbeer at the Hog’s Head pub, see a wand choose a
wizard in Ollivanders, explore iconic shops like Honeydukes, Zonko’s, and more.
While
most of the activities for “A Celebration of Harry Potter” will be open to all
Universal Orlando park guests and annual passholders,
only guests who purchase the special event package will enjoy exclusive
benefits and reserved seating for select events. Packages are extremely
limited and go on sale at noon EST on Thursday, August 22. See below for
full package details.
Packages for “A Celebration of Harry Potter”
at Universal Orlando Resort
On Sale at Noon EST on August 22, 2013
On-Site
Hotel Celebration Vacation Package ~ Starts at $675 per adult, tax inclusive
·
3-night
accommodations at one of Universal Orlando’s award-winning on-site hotels –
including complimentary Universal Express access to select rides and
attractions
·
3-day
park-to-park ticket to both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal
Studios Florida
·
Access
to the exclusive evening reception held in The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter
·
Reserved
seating for select events – including the Harry Potter film tribute, Q&A
sessions and the wand masterclass
·
Early
Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and breakfast at the
Three Broomsticks
Off-Site
Hotel Celebration Vacation Package ~ Starts at $395 per adult, tax
inclusive
·
3-night
accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel near Universal Orlando
·
3-day
park-to-park ticket to both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal
Studios Florida
·
Access
to all celebration activities– including reserved seating for select events
and access to the exclusive evening reception in The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter
·
Early
Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and breakfast at the
Three Broomsticks
·
Note:
This package does not include complimentary Universal Express access
Access to
select events within “A Celebration of Harry Potter” is included in regular
admission to Universal Orlando or with an annual pass. For more information
about the event, tickets and vacation packages, visit www.universalorlando.com/
celebration.
About
the Harry Potter series
Harry Potter continues to be a global phenomenon. Each of the seven
books by author J.K. Rowling has broken sales records, with the series
to date having sold over 450 million copies worldwide and translated into more
than 70 languages. The Harry Potter films,
produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, have grossed more than $7.7 billion to date
worldwide at the box office, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film
franchise in history.
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jaw-dropping, goose-bumping second counts. With two incredible theme
parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, three
magnificently themed on-site hotels and a nighttime entertainment complex,
Universal Orlando is the only place where you can turn spending time with
your family into spending time as a family. Together, you
can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with
Spider-Man, be transformed into a banana-loving minion in the hilarious
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, and join Optimus
Prime in the fight to save mankind on the new mega-attraction, TRANSFORMERS:
The Ride – 3D.
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About
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Warner
Bros. Entertainment is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their
related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A
Time Warner Company, the fully integrated, broad-based studio is home to one of
the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the
forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature
film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide
distribution to DVD, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games,
product and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.
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POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner
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