Twitter Roundup: #HPCelebration Special
So after LeakyCons, MISTI-Cons and many more fan-led conventions, WB finally got the message and hosted a spectacular expo all of its own. A Celebration of Harry Potter was a bustling affair, taking place at the Universal Orlando Resort and hosting activities to please both book and film fans alike.
Who joined @Mattdavelewis @James_Phelps @OliverPhelps @Evy_Lynch & @DevonMMurray tonight to kickoff #HPCelebration? pic.twitter.com/qHS3XZSirs
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) January 25, 2014
The cast continues to answer questions @UniversalORL #HPCelebration pic.twitter.com/Xu4F1jpJAX
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 25, 2014
Surprise! @DevonMMurray made a stop at the @wbstudiotour #HPCelebration expo booth for some wand combat practice. pic.twitter.com/t10wdZLvJG
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) January 25, 2014
.@OliverPhelps favorite scene to film was when George ruins Harry and Ginny's kiss at The Burrow. #HPCelebration
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) January 25, 2014
A lucky fan got a special visit from @Mattdavelewis right after she was Sorted into Gryffindor! #HPCelebration pic.twitter.com/PogglZd2j0
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) January 25, 2014
But catching the stars wasn’t the only fun to be had. You could take masterclasses in wand combat…
Harry Potter film wand choreographer Paul Harris has some volunteer spell casters on stage! @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/BDCqJK6Kry
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 25, 2014
… wish one half of graphic designers MinaLima a happy birthday…
The cake!!! #universalorlando #wizardingworld #hpcelebration #theprintorium http://t.co/X7OIIoCaSX
— MinaLima (@minalima) January 26, 2014
@minalima explains their work to graphic potters! #minalima #theprintorium #universalorlando… http://t.co/uW2euJPHAN
— MinaLima (@minalima) January 25, 2014
… hit the books with Pottermore…
Practise your spell-casting and polish your potion brewing skills at our booth today #HPCelebration pic.twitter.com/aHVeJKSaSx
— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 25, 2014
– which revealed a Rowling exclusive during the event –
Three exclusive audio clips by J.K. Rowling about Lockhart were revealed at #HPCelebration. Read more on the Insider: http://t.co/SmXuYGmOio
— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 26, 2014
… doodle with Scholastic…
Check out Kazu Kibuishi (@boltcity) signing & illustrating the #harrypotter muggle wall! #hpcelebration pic.twitter.com/pH7YYYH5vZ
— Scholastic (@Scholastic) January 25, 2014
… and oggle props brought over by the WB Studio Tour.
We've brought a selection of authentic props over 4,300 miles to @UniversalORL to display here at #HPCelebration! pic.twitter.com/RGL9HRKwlk
— WarnerBrosStudioTour (@wbstudiotour) January 25, 2014
MuggleNet was, of course, on hand to report from the event…
Video Interview: MuggleNet attends special Harry Potter cast interviews at @UniversalORL http://t.co/j0tS3ffhMF #HPCelebration
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 25, 2014
… not to mention get the gossip on the upcoming Diagon Alley expansion.
"Just months away from the opening of Diagon Alley!" http://t.co/qsm5u996m3 #DiagonAlley
— MuggleNet.com LIVE (@MuggleNetLive) January 23, 2014
MuggleNet's Construction Report: Behind-the-Scenes at Wizarding World – Diagon Alley with @UniversalORL #DiagonAlley http://t.co/EgOJ7lZ5Zv
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 23, 2014
We even enjoyed a cheeky name drop from a certain fan favorite!
Thanks to @Evy_Lynch for the huge shout out to MuggleNet during the Harry Potter Tribute event at @UniversalORL http://t.co/1rSKPppYhm
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 25, 2014
The party lasted most of the weekend…
"We're all gonna pass out. We're all gonna faint. Mira cried." – Eduardo on Diagon Alley #HPCelebration
— LeakyNews (@LeakyNews) January 26, 2014
Art Direction team poses after panel alongside massive Vanishing Cabinet prop @UniversalORL #HPCelebration pic.twitter.com/m6GqOLjph7
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 26, 2014
.@OliverPhelps and @James_Phelps have arrived with more props you can expect to see in #DiagonAlley #HPCelebration pic.twitter.com/oMOyYJKUzo
— Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) January 26, 2014
A tease from @minalima…we may be seeing more of their designs soon at The #WizardingWorld of Harry Potter #DiagonAlley! #HPCelebration
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) January 26, 2014
… but all good things must come to an end.
What an awesome peek into the making of the #WizardingWorld of Harry Potter. Thank you @UniversalORL! #HPCelebration
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) January 26, 2014
Thanks Universal/Warner Bros. for having me at the #HPCelebration and for everyone who came out to do… http://t.co/pkAI1tsp8U
— Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) January 26, 2014
Full reports from the week’s events will be going out here on the main site and over on the blog, so be sure to check those out to get all the details.