Universal have emailed this afternoon with news about the One-Year Anniversary celebration for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park!  They sent over a press release that you can read in its entirety on this page as well as an image that you can see in the gallery.  The Universal Facebook page has also been updated with a “Share Your Story” tab where fans can share their stories from the theme park, or explain why they would like to attend.  If you submit a story (and live in the US) you will also be entered into a contest to win a trip to Universal in the fall, more details on this may be read in the press release.

Universal Orlando commemorated the anniversary at 9:23 a.m. – the exact time The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010.  After taking part in a countdown led by the Hogwarts Express conductor, guests and team members celebrated in the streets of Hogsmeade while “snow” confetti and gold streamers fell from the sky.  Guests also enjoyed complimentary Butterbeer, cauldron cakes and Chocolate Frogs.
“We’re so excited to celebrate this milestone with our guests,” said Bill Davis, president of Universal Orlando Resort.  “It’s been an incredible year for us and our guests, and we look forward to creating more exciting memories with them in the years to come.”