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     Today celebrates young wizards returning to Hogwarts and the Harry Potter YouTube<\/a> channel has bestowed us with many new and exciting additions to the Wizarding World! Grab some pumpkin juice and strap in because we can fill Newt\u2019s suitcase with the information given at today\u2019s showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MINISTRY OF MAGIC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Opening in 2025, the latest expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Florida will be the British Ministry of Magic. The feature attraction of the land will be Harry Potter: And the Battle at The Ministry, which will include the return of Dame Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge as she awaits trial. New photos were released for the ride including Harry, Ron, and Neville\u2019s locker room, the Hall of Ministers, Map room, Aurors headquarters, and Dolores\u2019 office. This ride will also introduce new characters, such as Higgledy, the former house elf of Dolores Umbridge, and new locations like the Ministry Archives and the Department of Magical Creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Harry Potter YouTube <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VISIONS OF MAGIC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     This October, a new location for Visions of Magic will open in Singapore. The eastern location will include the Chamber of Secrets and the Trap Door. You can join the waitlist at https:\/\/harrypottervisionsofmagic.com\/sg\/<\/a> or check out their other location in Brussels, Belgium, which is now open. If the Singapore location is similar to the Brussels location, the attraction should take approximately 60-90 minutes, according to the website, and cost between \u20ac20.50 and \u20ac26.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Harry Potter YouTube <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

YULE BALL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     The Yule Ball celebration<\/a> is slated to return to Mexico, this time in Monterrey. Although few details were revealed, based on previous experience dates, we can predict that this year\u2019s event should be this November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Harry Potter YouTube <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GAMES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     We all know about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions coming out in just 2 days, but what about other wizarding games?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery<\/a> is a mobile game, taking place before the original books and films, where you can experience what it\u2019s like to attend Hogwarts. This game has already been released and today\u2019s announcement revealed new adventures and perks such as updated locations and robes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: www.harrypotterhogwartsmystery.com<\/a> <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells is adding a new Super Bombastic Bomb power-up and Grey Thestral in celebration of Back to Hogwarts Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     The Lego Harry Potter Collection is getting a makeover. This series is being remastered for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox X\u2502S, and Steam on October 8th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Want more games? Check out our previous articles covering Quidditch Champions<\/a> and Back to Hogwarts game discounts<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Harry Potter YouTube <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     It was announced today that \u2018Harry Potter: The Complete Collection\u2019 will be available, for purchase, on Yoto with Stephen Fry\u2019s narration. While this is true for the UK website, this does not seem to be the case for the US website<\/a>. Fry is stated to be the narrator for the UK, but Jim Dale is the reader posted on the US site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Yoto <\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Yoto <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Releasing on October 15th, revisit Harry\u2019s first Christmas with \u2018Christmas at Hogwarts\u2019! You\u2019re in luck with today\u2019s announcement, as Amazon is running a discount for this new book. You can pre-order \u2018Christmas at Hogwarts<\/u>\u2019<\/a> for $13.95; the usual price is $19.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Harry Potter YouTube <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     For information on the now released \u2018From the Wizarding Archive\u2019 see our previous posting, \u201cFrom the Wizarding Archive Release: August 29th\u201d<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     A new trailer was released for \u2018Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking<\/a>\u2019 which is set to premiere this Fall. The sneak peek featured our hosts, James and Oliver Phelps, joined by guest stars including Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright. Wizards of Baking will air on the Food Network and Max<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUMA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     A short teaser featuring a collaboration with PUMA and Harry Potter was also shown during the showcase. While not yet available, you can pre-order your new Harry Potter gear on Puma.com<\/a>. The partnership will officially be released on September 6th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: us.puma.com <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPERIENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Short teasers were released for \u2018A Hogwarts Express Adventure\u2019 and the Triwizard Tournament \u2018Warner Bros. Studio Tour London\u2019. The Express Adventure is slated to begin in 2025, though no explicit date has been announced. The Studio Tour, on the other hand, will take place between May 7th<\/sup> and September 8th<\/sup> of next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Check out our latest articles and stay tuned for more Wizarding World information!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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