As the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film draws nearer, Warner Bros. is rolling out all sorts of magical treats for fans of the Wizarding World franchise. Along with the news that a display of Wizarding World wands would be coming to London’s Leicester Square, Warner Bros. also mentioned that the luggage trolley from Platform 9 3/4 would be making its way beyond King’s Cross to other train stations in the United Kingdom and now Ireland.
Its first stop, as announced in a press release today, is Edinburgh, Scotland. If you’re currently in the city, you’ll want to catch the photo opportunity soon; the trolley is only going to be in Edinburgh through Monday, October 18!
The trolley, a symbol of the gateway between the ‘Muggle’ and wizarding world, is situated on the concourse of King’s Cross [s]tation, alongside the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, and is visited every year by over 2 million people, serving as a symbol of the Harry Potter legacy for the last two decades, but soon cities across the UK and Ireland will be able to experience the magic too.
The first 100 fans to visit the trolley were given LEGO Harry Potter items to celebrate, and fans in Dublin now have a reason to rejoice: The trolley, previously scheduled to end its journey in Belfast, will be making its way to Dublin’s Dundrum Town Centre. The updated dates and locations for the trolley tour are the following:
- Edinburgh Waverley [s]tation – 16th – 18th October
- Birmingham New Street [s]tation – 23rd – 25th October
- Cardiff Central [s]tation – 26th – 28th October
- Belfast Lanyon Place [s]tation – 29th – 31st October
- Dublin Dundrum Town Centre – 5th – 7th November
The official 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be celebrated on November 16, 2021. How will you be marking the occasion?
Press Release
WIZARDING WORLD HARRY POTTER PLATFORM 9 ¾ TROLLEY TOUR UNVEILED IN EDINBURGH
- This morning the famous Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ trolley was unveiled at Edinburgh Waverley in celebration of the 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film.
- Wizarding World fans queued up to witness the unveiling and get their photo with the trolley.
- The tour is bringing the magic of Harry Potter to three UK stations, providing fans with a magical photo opportunity, and today it’s been announced this will extend to Dublin, Ireland, too.
- In the film, wizards and witches catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ by running through what appears to be a brick wall with their trolley.
- The official 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021.
16th October 2021– This morning, Harry Potter fans, dressed in their best robes and Hogwarts scarves, gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releasing in UK & Irish cinemas by witnessing the launch of the iconic Platform 9 ¾ [t]rolley at Edinburgh Waverley.
The installation allows fans to re[-]create the moment when Harry first made it on to [sic] Platform 9 ¾ by running through a magical brick wall in London’s King’s Cross station before taking the 11 o’clock train to Hogwarts, which it did every year on September 1st.
The trolley, a symbol of the gateway between the ‘Muggle’ and wizarding world, is situated on the concourse of King’s Cross [s]tation, alongside the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, and is visited every year by over 2 million people, serving as a symbol of the Harry Potter legacy for the last two decades, but soon cities across the UK and Ireland will be able to experience the magic too.
The first 100 lucky fans in Edinburgh were surprised with LEGO® Harry Potter goodies to celebrate the launch. The trolley installation will be available at Edinburgh Waverley for Harry Potter fans to visit until 18th October.
Previously announced that the trolley will also be appearing at three other UK stations, it has now been announced that the tour will extend to Dublin too:
- Edinburgh Waverley [s]tation - 16th - 18th October
- Birmingham New Street [s]tation - 23rd - 25th October
- Cardiff Central [s]tation - 26th - 28th October
- Belfast Lanyon Place [s]tation – 29th – 31st October
- Dublin Dundrum Town Centre - 5th - 7th November
Alex McKenzie, 27, says “I have been a huge Harry Potter fan from since I can remember, so it feels great to be a part of the 20th[-]anniversary celebrations. The trolley is such a classic scene from the films and, re[-]creating it here has been magical”
Jenna Marshall, 7, says “Posing with the trolley was just like I was actually going to go to Hogwarts. I felt so excited; it was so realistic!”
The trolley tour was launched to thank the fan community for their love and support over the past two decades and help them capture their own version of this iconic moment from the first film. The official 20th [a]nniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021. The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode is a wondrous new way to experience Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Available now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital.
UPDATE (October 23):
Continuing on like a rock star, the luggage trolley from Platform 9 3/4 was unveiled at its second stop earlier today. From now until October 25, those in the surrounding areas will be able to head over to the Birmingham New Street station, in Birmingham, England, for a photo opportunity with the magical cart.
Fans lining up for a chance to enter the hidden platform were also gifted with a LEGO Harry Potter toy to take home. The trolley will be open to witches and wizards from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. Be sure to head out there before its final curtain call!
Press Release
WIZARDING WORLD HARRY POTTER PLATFORM 9 ¾ TROLLEY TOUR UNVEILED IN BIRMINGHAM
- This morning the famous Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ trolley was unveiled at Birmingham New Street station in celebration of the 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film.
- Wizarding World fans queued up to witness the unveiling and get their photo with the trolley.
- The tour is bringing the magic of Harry Potter to three UK stations, providing fans with a magical photo opportunity, and today it’s been announced this will extend to Dublin, Ireland, too.
- In the film, wizards and witches catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ by running through what appears to be a brick wall with their trolley.
- The official 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021.
23rd October 2021– This morning, Harry Potter fans, dressed in their best robes and Hogwarts scarves, gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releasing in UK & Irish cinemas by witnessing the launch of the iconic Platform 9 ¾ [t]rolley at Birmingham New Street.
The installation allows fans to re[-]create the moment when Harry first made it on to [sic] Platform 9 ¾ by running through a magical brick wall in London’s King’s Cross station before taking the 11 o’clock train to Hogwarts, which it did every year on September 1st.
The trolley, a symbol of the gateway between the ‘Muggle’ and wizarding world, is situated on the concourse of King’s Cross [s]tation, alongside the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, and is visited every year by over 2 million people, serving as a symbol of the Harry Potter legacy for the last two decades, but soon cities across the UK and Ireland will be able to experience the magic too.
The lucky fans in Birmingham were surprised with LEGO® Harry Potter goodies to celebrate the launch. The trolley installation will be available at Birmingham New Street for Harry Potter fans to visit until 25th October. The trolley will open for visitors between 10:30 am [and] 5:30 pm from the 23rd to the 25th October.
Previously announced that the trolley will also be appearing at three other UK stations, it has now been announced that the tour will extend to Dublin too:
- Cardiff Central [s]tation - 26th - 28th October
- Belfast Lanyon Place [s]tation – 29th – 31st October
- Dublin Dundrum Town Centre - 5th - 7th November
Rowan, 8, from Birmingham said, “I’m a really big Harry Potter fan, so [I] came here early to see the trolley. I’ve watched all the films twice and listen to the audio books [sic] all the time. Seeing the trolley today here was great, and it makes me feel like a Weasley, as I have the same hair colour! I don’t know how they’ve done the trolley in the wall. It must be magic."
The trolley tour was launched to thank the fan community for their love and support over the past two decades and help them capture their own version of this iconic moment from the first film. The official 20th [a]nniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021. The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode is a wondrous new way to experience Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Available now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital.
UPDATE (October 26):
The luggage trolley from Platform 9 3/4 has made it to its third stop on its tour of the UK. Fans at Cardiff Central station added some magic to their journeys by stopping for a photo with the iconic installation to celebrate 20 years since the release of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone movie in the UK.
The trolley will remain at Cardiff Central station until October 28, and fans can visit and take pictures from 10:30 a.m. BST to 5:30 p.m. BST each day. After its stay in Wales, the trolley will be spending the Halloween weekend (October 29–31) at Lanyon Place station in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Welsh fans, don’t miss your chance to celebrate Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. Fans in Belfast and Dublin, keep your eyes peeled for a trolley appearance near you soon!
Press Release
WIZARDING WORLD HARRY POTTER PLATFORM 9 ¾ TROLLEY TOUR UNVEILED IN CARDIFF
- This morning the famous Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ trolley was unveiled at Cardiff Central station in celebration of the 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film.
- Wizarding World fans queued up to witness the unveiling and get their photo with the trolley.
- The tour is bringing the magic of Harry Potter to three UK stations, providing fans with a magical photo opportunity, and today, it’s been announced this will extend to Dublin, Ireland, too.
- In the film, wizards and witches catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ by running through what appears to be a brick wall with their trolley.
- The official 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021.
26th October 2021 – This morning, Harry Potter fans, dressed in their best robes and Hogwarts scarves, gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releasing in UK & Irish cinemas by witnessing the launch of the iconic Platform 9 ¾ [t]rolley at Cardiff Central.
The installation allows fans to re[-]create the moment when Harry first made it on to [sic] Platform 9 ¾ by running through a magical brick wall in London’s King’s Cross station before taking the 11 o’clock train to Hogwarts, which it did every year on September 1st.
The trolley, a symbol of the gateway between the ‘Muggle’ and wizarding world, is situated on the concourse of King’s Cross [s]tation, alongside the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, and is visited every year by over 2 million people, serving as a symbol of the Harry Potter legacy for the last two decades, but soon cities across the UK and Ireland will be able to experience the magic too.
The lucky fans in Cardiff were surprised with LEGO® Harry Potter goodies to celebrate the launch. The trolley installation will be available at Cardiff Central for Harry Potter fans to visit until 28th October between 10:30 am [and] 5:30 pm.
Previously announced that the trolley will also appear at other UK stations, the tour is now being extended to Dublin as well:
- Belfast Lanyon Place [s]tation – 29th – 31st October
- Dublin Dundrum Town Centre - 5th - 7th November
Isaac Lloyd, 8, from Cardiff says, “I came to see the Harry Potter trolley at Cardiff [s]tation, and it was brilliant! I’m going to tell all my friends to come; it’s a really magical experience.”
The trolley tour was launched to thank the fan community for their love and support over the past two decades and help them capture their own version of this iconic moment from the first film. The official 20th [a]nniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021. The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode is a wondrous new way to experience Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Available now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital.
UPDATE (October 29):
We’re back with another update from our favorite touring star! Platform 9 3/4’s luggage trolley successfully landed at its penultimate stop at Lanyon Place station in Belfast this morning. Witches and wizards were lining up to pose for photos with the famous trolley, with one young fan saying that he “thought [he] was going to fly through the wall” when getting ready for his photo. If you want to check it out while it’s in Belfast, make sure to get to the station before the trolley departs on October 31. If you do miss the trolley at this stop, don’t worry – on November 5, the trolley will travel to its final destination, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin, where it will stay through November 7.
Press Release
WIZARDING WORLD HARRY POTTER PLATFORM 9 ¾ TROLLEY TOUR UNVEILED AT BELFAST['S] LANYON [PLACE] STATION
- This morning the famous Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ trolley was unveiled at Belfast['s] Lanyon Place station in celebration of the 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film.
- Wizarding World fans queued up to witness the unveiling and get their photo with the trolley.
- The tour is bringing the magic of Harry Potter to four UK stations and now will be extended to Dublin, Ireland, providing fans with a magical photo opportunity.
- In the film, wizards and witches catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ by running through what appears to be a brick wall with their trolley.
- The official 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021.
Friday 29th Oct 2021– This morning, Harry Potter fans, dressed in their best robes and Hogwarts scarves, gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releasing in UK & Irish cinemas by witnessing the launch of the iconic Platform 9 ¾ [t]rolley at Belfast Lanyon Place station.
The installation allows fans to re[-]create the moment when Harry first made it on to [sic] Platform 9 ¾ by running through a magical brick wall in London’s King’s Cross station before taking the 11 o’clock train to Hogwarts, which it did every year on September 1st.
The trolley, a symbol of the gateway between the ‘Muggle’ and wizarding world, is situated on the concourse of King’s Cross [s]tation, alongside the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, and is visited every year by over 2 million people, serving as a symbol of the Harry Potter legacy for the last two decades, but soon cities across the UK and Ireland will be able to experience the magic too.
The first 100 lucky fans in Belfast were surprised with LEGO® Harry Potter goodies to celebrate the launch. The trolley installation will be available at Belfast['s] Lanyon Place station for Harry Potter fans to visit until Sunday 31st October
Previously announced that the trolley will also be appearing at three other UK stations, it has now been announced that the tour will now extend to Dublin Dundrum Town Centre from the 5th - 7th November.
Lucas, 6, from Belfast says, “My favourite character is Harry Potter because he is magical. When I pushed the trolley I thought I was going to fly through the wall into Platform 9 3/4.”
Catherine, 45, from Belfast says, “I really enjoyed bringing my children down, and it was so lovely to see them smile and have fun. It has brought a bit of the Wizarding World to life.”
The trolley tour was launched to thank the fan community for their love and support over the past two decades and help them capture their own version of this iconic moment from the first film. The official 20th [a]nniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021. The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode is a wondrous new way to experience Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Available now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital.
UPDATE (November 5):
The beloved luggage trolley from Platform 9 3/4 has finally arrived at the final stop of its tour. Unveiled earlier today at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin, Ireland, the magical cart will be available for photo opportunities until November 7, and then it will finally make its way home. It is highly recommended that witches and wizards in the surrounding areas head over this weekend for a chance to experience the magic of running through a wall.
In fact, go ahead and double down on the magic to make it a full Potter weekend. To commemorate the arrival of the luggage trolley, the Movies @ Dundrum movie theater, also located at Dundrum Town Centre, will be hosting special screenings of all the Potter movies on November 6 and 7. For younger Potter fans who never got to experience the magic of the earlier Potter flicks in theaters, this weekend will be the perfect opportunity. Not only will they get to experience running through the barrier between platforms nine and ten, but they’ll get to see Harry do it on the big screen as well.
Press Release
WIZARDING WORLD HARRY POTTER PLATFORM 9 ¾ TROLLEY TOUR UNVEILED IN DUBLIN
- This morning the famous Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ trolley was unveiled at Dublin’s Dundrum Town Centre in celebration of the 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film.
- Wizarding World fans queued up to witness the unveiling and get their photo with the trolley.
- This marked the final stop on a tour that has brought the magic of Harry Potter to the UK and Ireland, providing fans up and down both countries with a magical photo opportunity.
- In the film, wizards and witches catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ by running through what appears to be a brick wall with their trolley.
- To celebrate the arrival of the Platform 9 ¾ Trolley, Movies @ Dundrum will be hosting special screenings of all the Harry Potter films this weekend (November 6th and 7th).
- The official 20th [a]nniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021 with cinemas across Ireland showing the film to packed-out screens.
5th November 2021– This morning, Harry Potter fans, dressed in their best robes and Hogwarts scarves, gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releasing in UK & Irish cinemas by witnessing the launch of the iconic Platform 9 ¾ [t]rolley [at] Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin.
The installation allows fans to re[-]create the moment when Harry first made it on to [sic] Platform 9 ¾ by running through a magical brick wall in London’s King’s Cross station before taking the 11 o’clock train to Hogwarts, which it did every year on September 1st.
The trolley, a symbol of the gateway between the ‘Muggle’ and wizarding world, is situated on the concourse of King’s Cross [s]tation, alongside the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, and is visited every year by over 2 million people, serving as a symbol of the Harry Potter legacy for the last two decades, and over the last two weeks, cities across the UK have been able to experience the magic too.
The first 100 lucky fans in Dublin were surprised with LEGO® Harry Potter goodies to celebrate the launch. The trolley installation will be available at Dundrum Town Centre for Harry Potter fans to visit until 7th November.
Paul Sheeran, 8 years old, said “I’ve been preparing all day for this, as I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. I was a little bit nervous but very excited to be here. My favourite thing about Harry Potter is all the friendships and that everyone is different; no one is seen as not good enough.”
Criona Brassill, 46 years old, said “it’s been wonderful for the kids to get a photo here today and feel that bit closer to the magic of the films.”
Over the course of the tour, the trolley has visited Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast and now Dublin.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has returned to UK and Irish cinemas for a limited time, with Movies @ Dundrum cinema additionally hosting special screenings of all the Harry Potter films this weekend (November 6th and 7th) to coincide with the arrival of the Platform 9 ¾ [t]rolley.
The trolley tour was launched to thank the fan community for their love and support over the past two decades and help them capture their own version of this iconic moment from the first film. The official 20th [a]nniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be celebrated on the 16th November 2021. The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode is a wondrous new way to experience Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Available now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital.
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