The Orlando Business Journal reports this morning that during Comcast Corp.’s first quarter conference call they revealed that the Diagon Alley expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando will be opening by the end of the second quarter.  This means that the park will hopefully be open by the end of June, which many fans have already speculated. But this is always subject to change.

The Orlando Sentinal is also reporting that The Today Show will be broadcasting from Universal Orlando this Friday, April 25th and the exact opening date could possibly be revealed then. The article states:

A Universal Orlando spokesman confirmed Monday that Today will broadcast from the resort at the end of the week, though he would not say whether the show will include an opening date announcement for Diagon Alley, which is being built in the Universal Studios Florida theme park.

Finally, all this week, EXTRA will be holding a contest to win a trip to the Grand Opening with host Mario Lopez.  Watch EXTRA every day to see the word of the day and enter here to win.

Universal Orlando have shared two new advertisements for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley expansion, opening this Summer. The first ad is titled ‘There’s Something Brewing in Orlando…’ and shows some new clips.

The second is called ‘Who Says Lightning Never Strikes Twice?’

In addition to the press release and photos we posted early this morning, Universal has released a new sneak peek video at the Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express will feature two different experiences whether you’re traveling from London to Hogsmeade or vice versa.  In the video we get to see Warwick Davis in his Griphook costume talking about the ride. as well as Universal’s Alan Gilmore, Mark Woodbury. Even Rupert Grint, James and Oliver Phelps join in!

A new mini-site and interactive site are also online showing a map of the two sections connected. The interactive site lets you explore Diagon Alley with an introduction from Hagrid.

For the first time ever, you will be able to take a ride aboard the iconic Hogwarts^™ Express* between London’s King’s Cross Station and Hogsmeade^™ Station. Encounter different characters and creatures from the Harry Potter^™ films each way as you travel through the British countryside.

If you have a Park-to-Park Ticket or Annual Pass, you can pass through platform 9 ¾™ and board the Hogwarts™ Express* from King’s Cross Station in London, located inside Universal Studios Florida® theme park, and travel to Hogsmeade™ Station, located inside Universal’s Islands of Adventure® theme park (right next door to Universal Studios®). Or you can ride the train in the other direction—it’s a different experience each way!

Earlier today (technically yesterday) Universal held a press event where they revealed new details about the Diagon Alley expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida.  Some new promotional photos were also released, those may be seen in the gallery.  They still have not announced a set opening day, but still state Summer 2014.

One of the most memorable and exciting experiences from the Harry Potter series will come to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer. Imagine:

• Being transported from the Muggle world to the wizarding world as you pass through the brick wall at King’s Cross Station to arrive at Platform 9 3?4
• Watching in amazement as the Hogwarts Express pulls into the station – its billowing steam and authentic whistle beckoning you to hop aboard
• Sitting in one of the train’s cabins with your family and friends and actually riding the Hogwarts Express – just as your favorite characters did in the Harry Potter films
• Looking outside your cabin window and enjoying a scenic, breathtaking journey through the British countryside as you encounter magical creatures, some of your favorite Harry Potter characters…and even Dementors…

The Hogwarts Express will connect the new portion in Universal Studios Florida with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure – allowing guests with park-to-park admission to enjoy a real journey aboard the iconic locomotive. Details on the train ride are as follows:

The Hogwarts Express experience combines powerful storytelling, live special effects, lifelike animation and state-of-the-art technology to take riders on the journey of a lifetime. Guests will enjoy two completely different experiences depending on whether they’re traveling to Hogsmeade or London.

Once seated in the cabin, guests will be able to look out their windows as an incredibly authentic and magical adventure unfolds before them. They’ll see Hagrid come alongside the train on his flying motorbike, Buckbeak the Hippogriff swoop gracefully over the black lake, the Weasley twins on brooms and up to their usual antics, the Knight Bus swerving through London traffic – and other special moments and surprises.

Universal’s Creative team has been working closely with Warner Bros., Stuart Craig and the production team from the Harry Potter films to create a sensational Hogwarts Express experience that the entire family can enjoy. The Creative team has gone to great lengths to ensure the experience is true to the books and films. Everything about the train is authentic – from the paint and the materials used to build it….all the way down to the whistle.

This coming Friday, Universal will be releasing new details on the Diagon Alley expansion set to open some time this Summer.  They have posted a teaser that you can watch below!

The video’s description states: Waiting to hear more about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley? On Friday, March 14, 2014, Universal Orlando Resort will reveal NEW details about the Hogwarts Express experience that guests will enjoy.

The official Harry Potter Facebook page has released their video recap of A Celebration of Harry Potter. Watch below and enjoy! If you attended, what was your favorite part of the weekend?

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