Harry Potter fan convention announced

Warner Bros. planning Star Wars-style celebration event in Orlando, Florida.

Flight of the Hippogriff at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. (Photo: 2013 Universal Orlando Resort)

‘Harry Potter’ fans rejoice. Warner Bros. has announced that the franchise will get it’s own fan convention, similar to the ‘Star Wars Celebration’ events held by Lucasfilm.

The ‘Celebration of Harry Potter’ will run for three days on 24-26 January in 2014. Sadly for UK 'Potter' fans, it’ll take place at Orlando's Universal Studios, in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area of the theme park.

['Real' Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione found in school photo]


Activities will include Q&As with the stars and the filmmakers, lessons in wand dueling hosted by Paul Harris, a ‘Harry Potter’ film tribute and lots more.

It’s not cheap though for the good seats. Packages offering early access to rides and private receptions cost from £250 to £450, but folks with regular tickets to the Universal Orlando Park can also attend most events.

Check out the website for more info.

‘Harry Potter’ remains remarkably popular even though the film series finished back in 2011.

Besides the Wizarding world, Warner Bros. has also opened the Warner Bros. Studio Tour outside London, and is planning further ‘Potter’ attractions in California and Japan.