Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. announced today that they will host the second annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter” event – a special event for fans celebrating the global phenomenon that is Harry Potter.

Beginning January 30, 2015, fans will enjoy three days of incredible experiences – including the “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Expo, Q&A sessions with Harry Potter film talent and more. Special vacation packages, including annual passholder packages, will go on sale August 21 and will include exclusive benefits such as access to an exclusive evening event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and the all-new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Full vacation package details are below.

All general admission park guests will have the opportunity to:
• 3-Night hotel accommodations
• 3-Day Park-to-Park admission ticket^ to Universal Studios Florida® & Universal's Islands of Adventure®
• Exclusive evening event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ & Diagon Alley™, including light desserts and one complimentary Butterbeer™
• Exclusive film talent Q&A session and reserved section for discussions and demonstrations
• Special Guest access to A Celebration of Harry Potter™ Expo
• Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ one hour before the theme parks open.
• Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks™ in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ (one per person)
• Specially themed Welcome Parcel§ and complimentary commemorative merchandise item
• Access to live entertainment^^ at Universal CityWalk®

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley officially opened in Universal Studios Florida on July 8, 2014 bringing even more of Harry Potter’s adventures to life at Universal Orlando Resort. The new land features incredible shops with windows full of magical surprises, authentic dining experiences, a fire-breathing dragon and the new multi-dimensional thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. Guests with a park-to-park ticket will also be able to board the iconic Hogwarts Express and enjoy a unique journey as they travel between London and Hogsmeade. The new immersive area expands upon The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, launched in 2010 in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and doubles the size of the sweeping area already dedicated to Harry Potter’s adventures to create a spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks.

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 exclusive event vacation package or annual passholder package will enjoy certain special benefits and reserved seating for select events. Packages are limited and will go on sale at noon EST on Thursday, August 21, 2014. See below for full package details.

To book special annual passholder event vacation packages, please call 1-888-343-8991 starting August 21, 2014 at noon EST. These tickets can NOT be purchased online for annual passholders.

Packages for "A Celebration of Harry Potter" at Universal Orlando Resort On Sale at Noon EST on August 21, 2014
On-Site Hotel Celebration Vacation Package ~ Starts at  $219 per adult per night, tax inclusive	3-night on-site hotel accommodations at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Orlando Resort's all-new retro-themed moderate & value priced hotel 3-day park-to-park ticket to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure (includes access to the Hogwarts Express) Exclusive Q&A session with select Harry Potter film talent Access to an exclusive evening event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, including light desserts and Butterbeer Specially themed Welcome Parcel and complimentary commemorative merchandise item Special Guest access to the "A Celebration of Harry Potter" Expo Reserved seating or viewing area for select Celebration events Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter one hour before the parks open Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, one per person Complimentary on-site transportation to and from both theme parks and Universal CityWalk Note: This package does not include complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride access
On-Site Deluxe Hotel Celebration Vacation Package ~ Starts at   $285 per adult per night, tax inclusive	3-night on-site hotel accommodations at one of Universal Orlando's spectacular deluxe on-site hotels:  Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel or Loews Royal Pacific Resort 3-day park-to-park ticket to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure (includes access to the Hogwarts Express) Complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines in both theme parks for all three days – a FREE benefit worth up to $89 per person, per day Exclusive Q&A session with select Harry Potter film talent Access to an exclusive evening event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, including light desserts and Butterbeer Specially themed Welcome Parcel and complimentary commemorative merchandise item Special Guest access to the "A Celebration of Harry Potter" Expo Reserved seating or viewing area for select Celebration events Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter one hour before the parks open Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, one per person Complimentary on-site transportation to and from both theme parks and Universal CityWalk
Universal Partner Hotel Celebration Vacation Package ~ Starts at $185 per adult per night, tax inclusive	3-night accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel near Universal Orlando 3-day park-to-park ticket to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure (includes access to the Hogwarts Express) Exclusive Q&A session with select Harry Potter film talent Access to an exclusive evening event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, including light desserts and Butterbeer Specially themed Welcome Parcel and complimentary commemorative merchandise item Special Guest access to the "A Celebration of Harry Potter" Expo Reserved seating or viewing area for select Celebration events Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter one hour before the parks open Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, one per person Free scheduled transportation between the hotel and Universal Orlando Resort Note: This package does not include complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride 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.