Vacation Packages on Sale Sunday, July 31 for "A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films" at Universal Orlando Resort

VACATION PACKAGES ON SALE SUNDAY, JULY 31st FOR
“A CELEBRATION OF THE HARRY POTTER FILMS” AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

Special Event Hosted by Warner Bros. to Feature Three Days of
Cast Member and Filmmaker Appearances, Autograph Signings, Q&A Sessions and Film Screenings

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 25, 2011) – Universal Orlando Resort announced today that special vacation packages will go on sale Sunday, July 31st that will give guests the opportunity to attend “A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films.” This special event will be hosted by Warner Bros. and will celebrate a decade of movie history by allowing fans to share their love for the Harry Potter films. The event will take place from Friday, November 11, to Sunday, November 13, at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

During this special event, guests can celebrate their favorite memories and stories of Harry Potter with filmmakers, cast members and fellow fans.  While all theme park guests will be able to enjoy The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during their visit, only a limited number of guests and those who buy special event packages will have access to exclusive benefits such as:

    * A spectacular evening gala in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
    * Autograph signings with stars from the Harry Potter films
    * Q&A sessions with Harry Potter filmmakers and cast members, along with the creators of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
    * Screenings of all eight Harry Potter films – including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2” – at the AMC Universal Cineplex 20 in Universal CityWalk.  Access to the screenings can be added to the vacation packages for an additional fee.

Throughout the three-day celebration, guests will also be able to explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where the wonder, excitement and adventure of the Harry Potter films come to life.  They will enjoy experiences such as soaring above Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, sipping Butterbeer in Hogsmeade and being inside Ollivanders and seeing a wand choose its wizard.  

The primary way to participate in celebration events is by purchasing one of Universal Orlando’s special vacation packages.  Packages are extremely limited and go on sale at noon EDT on Sunday, July 31. Guests can choose from two vacation package options:  the Celebration Vacation Package and the Premier Vacation Package. There will be additional ways for a limited number of people to participate in celebration events. Stay tuned for more details.

Vacation Packages for A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films

Celebration Vacation Package – Starts at $369 per person

·        4-night accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel

·        3-day ticket to both of Universal Orlando’s theme parks

·        More time to enjoy The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Early Park Admission starting at 6 a.m.

·        Reservation to one in-park Harry Potter talent Q&A session (one per person)

·        Commemorative pin (one per person)

·        Harry Potter Blu-Ray set (one per package)

Premier Vacation Package – Starts at $699 per person

All of the above, PLUS :

·        Reservation to one in-park Harry Potter cast member autograph session

·        Admission to the exclusive nighttime gala event on Sunday, November 13

·        Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks

For more information about the event and vacation packages, visit www.universalorlando.com/celebration.