Warner Bros. and GES Events will launch their Christmas in the Wizaridng World display at the Shops at South Town in Sandy, Utah for a second year. As an extra bonus, those who head down this Wednesday will get the chance to see Harry Potter actor Oliver Phelps (George Weasley). More details on that, along with Oliver's announcement video, can be found below.

Back by popular demand, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and GES Events will once again offer Christmas in the Wizarding World, the family-fun Harry Potter-themed retail experience. The seasonal store opens today at The Shops at South Town and will stay open through January 21, 2019.

To celebrate the return of Christmas in the Wizarding World, Oliver Phelps who played George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, will visit The Shops at South Town on November 7. Fans are invited to attend a Q&A session at 7p.m. and several lucky fans will have the chance to attend a meet-and-greet. For more details on the Q&A, and to learn how to win a chance to attend the meet-and-greet, visit www.shopsatsouthtown.com.

Harry Potter Retail Experience Hours:
Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday noon through 6 p.m.

Christmas in the Wizarding World is reminiscent of the setting and atmosphere of a wintry Hogsmeade village featuring a specially curated selection of Wizarding World merchandise. The engaging shop offers an extensive wand assortment, film-inspired window displays and an enhanced green screen experience, among other interactive elements. Key features of the experience include:

• One-of-a-kind merchandise from the highly anticipated film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which hits theaters November 16, 2018
• A wide selection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™ merchandise including: specially designed holiday ornaments, Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs, fan-favorite plush owls and nifflers, wands, jewelry and branded collectibles
• Shelves filled with hundreds of precariously stacked Ollivanders™ wand boxes
• Photo opportunity, featuring a selection of background options from the Wizarding World
• Quaffle Toss activity where guests can practice their Quidditch skills
• Animated windows throughout the retail experience that will bring the iconic shops from the films to life

“Christmas in the Wizarding World gives fans and shoppers a magical Harry Potter themed experience,” said Robin Stapley, vice president of design and creative, GES Events. “The Shops at South Town is the ideal place in Utah for this holiday retail experience.”

“Building on last year’s debut, we are bringing back even more magical discoveries for this year’s Christmas in the Wizarding World,” said Heather Nash, marketing manager at The Shops at South Town. “We look forward to opening the doors to friends, families and fans to enjoy this unique and memorable holiday experience.”

After last year’s successful debut, Christmas in the Wizarding World was recognized with a MAXI Award during the 2018 Global Awards sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The MAXI Awards showcase the retail real estate industry’s most innovative events, programs and technologies that add value to shopping centers and companies across the country. Read more here.

“It’s phenomenal to collaborate with a talented group of people and companies in creating this incredible experience for our guests,” said Najla Kayyem, senior vice president of marketing at Pacific Retail Capital Partners, the owner and operator of The Shops at South Town. “We look forward to welcoming this year’s returning Wizarding World and all of the magic it promises.”