“Happee Birthdae Harry.” Hagrid’s lopsided pink cake is one of the most beloved images in the whole series, and Japan’s official Harry Potter store is building an entire celebration around it. From July 17, Mahou Dokoro is marking Harry’s July 31 birthday with a special cake-themed collection and a run of in-store events. The lineup…
Christmas is coming early to Manila, and it’s bringing the Triwizard Tournament’s most famous night with it. “Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration” will make its Philippine debut on September 3, 2026, at The Space at Solaire in Paranaque City. Co-produced by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Fever, and GMG Productions, the immersive party…
All aboard — Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure just released a new trailer, and it comes with a first look at some of the merchandise waiting for fans at the end of the ride. A quick pan across the event’s gift shop shelves gives fans their first real glimpse of what’s coming alongside the…
Lumos, but make it a light show for 600 fixtures. Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe debuted a brand-new nighttime spectacular today, July 7, called Universal Celestial Goodnight — and the Wizarding World gets its own moment in the spotlight. The show runs nightly at closing time and stitches together nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures, more than…
Summer at Hogwarts usually means an empty castle — but in Tokyo, the magic is just heating up. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter has revealed its summer 2026 line-up, and it’s a full season of seasonal treats, grown-up high tea, hands-on wand-making, and a first-ever crossover with a pair…
The Chamber of Secrets has been opened — but only in Singapore. The Asia premiere of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic at Resorts World Sentosa is the largest version of the interactive art experience built so far, and tucked among its ten environments are two rooms that exist nowhere else on Earth. The Two Singapore…
Not even a vial of Felix Felicis guarantees entry to this one — Universal Studios Japan is handing its Wizarding World over to lottery winners for a single night this September, and the entry window slams shut on July 14. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, USJ will close…
All aboard! The Hogwarts Express is steaming into Southern California this summer, and it’s only about a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure runs July 24 through September 27, 2026 at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, and tickets are on sale now. This isn’t a stationary photo-op —…
Update (July 23, 2026): It’s official. Gaylord has confirmed ICE! featuring Harry Potter, and tickets are on sale now. Read our full coverage of the announcement here. Glacius! The Wizarding World looks set to freeze over in Texas this holiday season and now there’s an official paper trail. A filing with the Texas Department of…
Hogwarts is heading to the San Diego bayfront — and it’s bringing a full symphony along for the ride. The San Diego Symphony will perform John Williams’ beloved score live while “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” plays in full on the big screen. The two-night film concert takes over The Rady Shell at Jacobs…
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