Universal Orlando Resort has released a few new videos showcasing the Diagon Alley expansion, more specifically Gringotts.

The first (rather quick) video shows a goblin asking viewers if they are “here to open an account.” The description of the video is as follows: Who’s excited to visit the vaults of Gringotts? Here’s a first look at the goblins that will be featured in Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts — the groundbreaking marquee attraction that will be opening this summer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley.

The second video is a behind the scenes look at the Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express will feature two different experiences whether you’re traveling from London to Hogsmeade or vice versa. You can view a map of the ride over at Universal’s website.

Who else is getting super excited for the opening, we can’t wait!

In a new interview, Loews Hotels Chairman Jonathan Tisch revealed that the Diagon Alley expansion is set to open mid-June, coinciding with the opening of the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort Hotel.

“As you noted, it’s the largest hotel to be built in the world outside of China. Phase one opened, 600 rooms about a month ago; the rest will open when Harry Potter II opens mid-June. It is a big structure so that then will give us 4,200 rooms at Universal Studios Orlando and business is very strong there.”

Thanks to Mugglenet for the tip!

The Today Show posted a video preview for their coverage of the Diagon Alley expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando. Al Roker gives us a first look at the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts queue and animatronic Goblin bankers.

Every day next week, the Today Show will be sharing sneak peaks of Diagon Alley. They also offering viewers the chance to win tickets to the Grand Opening of the expansion this summer. To learn how to enter visit the sweepstakes page

Thanks Inside the Magic For the video!

Last night Tom Felton was a guest on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and thanks to Feltbeats we have a video of just Tom’s portion of the show. He talks about Belle, Murder in the First and living in LA.

Rupert Grint was a guest on BBC Radio1 Breakfast yesterday morning and today, thanks to RupertGrint.net we have the audio, which you can listen to below. In the interview he talks about fans, Postman Pat: The Movie and even premieres his song from the film, ‘Struck by Lightning.’ The film also stars Potter alum David Tennant and Jim Broadbent and will be released on May 23rd in the UK.

Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) has been cast in Star Wars Episode VII.  The film takes place 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi and will be released Dec. 18, 2015.

The Star Wars website announced the new cast members today and Domhnall will be starring alongside John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, and Max von Sydow and the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker.

Director J.J. Abrams says, “We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again.  We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud.”

Since they announced the cast already, we wonder what they’ll announce on (unofficial) Star Wars Day.  May the Fourth be with you! 😉