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Celebrate Christmas with the return of Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

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Ready for a bit of Christmas cheer? We have just the thing. On Saturday 11th November, the much-loved Hogwarts in the Snow returns to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with everything from snowy scenes to festive feasts.

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Experience the Great Hall dressed in all its finery with the glittering gold decorations from *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* alongside mistletoe, holly, a mouth-watering banquet and Christmas trees – well it would hardly be Christmas without them! Take in the snow-covered Forbidden Forest and Hagrid’s Hut. Stroll along the cobbled stones of Diagon Alley and admire the frosted shop windows. Learn the dance steps that Neville so diligently practiced before the Yule Ball and don’t forget to discover more about one of Harry’s most important Christmas presents… his invisibility cloak of course.

That’s not all, from the Gryffindor boys’ dormitory to the common rooms, you can discover how your favourite sets were turned into Christmassy wonderlands with handmade Christmas cards created by the crew during filming and Christmas trees decorated with glittering skulls. 

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There’s also the opportunity to get hands-on at the snowmaking station where you can uncover the filmmaking secrets of the snow that doesn’t melt but still crunches underfoot and glistens like ice on-screen…

We also can’t forget the Hogwarts castle model that has been transformed by filmmakers with a covering of snow from above, like the icing on a cake. If you pay close enough attention you might be able to spot the snowmen hidden amongst the grounds.

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Once you’ve explored all the festive offerings of the tour, you can browse the Studio Tour’s Christmas shop packed full of exclusive festive souvenirs, gifts and the perfect stocking fillers for your friends and family. 

Excitingly, Dinner in the Great Hall will also be returning this year with a festive feast and exclusive after-hours access to the Studio Tour. You will begin with drinks and canapes in the lobby, then a delicious two-course meal in the Great Hall, followed by a visit around the Studio Tour with treats along the way – including a souvenir gift from the Christmas shop. To top it all off, the evening will end with a disco in the lobby under the giant Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon.

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This particular event will be hosted on Tuesday 12th December and Wednesday 13th December from 6:20pm to midnight, is open to over 18s only and will cost £275. However, for families the Studio Tour has something brand new for 2023…

For one night only, on Friday 8th December the Studio Tour is hosting a Dinner in the Great Hall event for families with young children. Each child ticket will include a fun souvenir gift bag crammed with Harry Potter goodies!

Running from 6:30pm until 11:45pm, this is a family-friendly event, catering to families with children aged 12-17. Tickets will cost £275 per adult and £250 per child and will go on sale at 10:00 am on 13th of September. Tickets can be purchased from the [Warner Bros. Studio Tour London website](https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/dinner-in-the-great-hall/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=wizardingworld&utm_campaign=ditgh) or by calling the Studio Tour’s Visitor Services Team on 0800 640 4550).


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So, if you want to visit Hogwarts in the Snow, it will run from Saturday 11th November 2023 to Sunday 14th January 2024. All tickets must be pre-booked. For all the details, visit the [official website](https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/hogwarts-in-the-snow/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=wizardingworld&utm_campaign=hits).

Everything that happened on Back to Hogwarts Day at King’s Cross station in 2023

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It's that time of year once again. Here in London, we once again flocked to King’s Cross Station (just like a young Harry Potter once did) and readied ourselves for the departure of the [Hogwarts Express](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hogwarts-express) at 11 o’ clock – something we, and the fans, have been doing for many years, counting down the famous moment from the books and films together.

But it’s not just about the countdown! There was Butterbeer, a giant wand spinner and even some bewitched trunks. Read on to discover all the magical happenings. 

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## Sam Thompson was our Chosen One  
With so many Harry Potter fans flooding a functioning train station, you’re going to need a friendly face to help keep order. Thankfully, we had the always-joyful Sam Thompson with us to keep spirits high and guide us through today’s festivities. Thank you, Sam! Maybe there’s a Hogwarts Headmaster job in your future. 


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## A special guest joined us for our famous countdown 
You may have heard that we recently put on an extremely enchanting competition, inviting one lucky Harry Potter fan to lead our countdown at 11 o’ clock. We tasked fans to send us videos of themselves performing their best countdowns from 10 to 1 – and we received many iconic and creative entries. Our lucky winner? The charismatic and wonderful Arnav! Arnav, you smashed it, mate – fancy doing New Year’s Eve next?  


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## Frank Skinner said hello! 

Hello Frank Skinner! Yes, the comedian and host popped down to King's Cross alongside hundreds of fans - and we couldn't resist a little photoshoot with him. We didn't force him into a singalong of Three (Gryffindor) Lions though, promise.

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## The fans excelled themselves with their Wizarding World outfit choices 
Back to Hogwarts Day is an excuse to do many things (re-watch the Harry Potter films back-to-back, treat yourself to a Wizarding World trinket, or simply refresh our website over and over…) but for some fans, the best way to celebrate was through the power of fashion. We always look forward to your fabulous ensembles on the 1st September, and we were not disappointed this year. 

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## Our AR filters caused much amusement 
Forgot to wear a costume? Not to worry – we’ve launched two special Back to Hogwarts filters this year on Instagram and TikTok to help you transform digitally. Our [Chocolate Frog filter](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https:/www.instagram.com/ar/1364027944509987), which invites you to discover your famous wizarding future, is fresh out the box and available for you to try now. – while our [Mis-Spelled filter](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https://vm.tiktok.com/ZT8FvmaW3/) will finally answer the question you’ve always asked yourself: “what would I look like if I was magically vomiting slugs”? We don’t think a certain Ron Weasley would approve of this one. 


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## The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child came to visit for a special Q&A…
London Cursed Child cast-members Michelle Gayle (Hermione) and Tom Aldridge (Ron) popped down to King’s Cross to answer fans’ burning questions, alongside Cursed Child Illusion Designer John Bulleid, the man behind the magical sequences you see in the play, such as the beautiful Patronus effect. 

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## Anyone for a Scavenger Hunt?
If the King's Cross festivities weren't enough, it was revealed that a scavenger hunt had been set up around London, with the chance to win tickets for the play at the Palace Theatre. Equipped with stamp cards, fans set about the capital solving clues, determined to snap up the grand prize.

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## We encountered some very funky trunks… and a giant LEGO® one!
Packing your trunk is an integral part of Back to Hogwarts preparation – but at King’s Cross this year… we bumped into some cases behaving rather strangely. Well, we’re pretty sure trunks don’t usually hiccough or sneeze?! Thankfully, the trunks were, in fact, not bewitched by an unruly stranger, but a fun surprise for our King’s Cross visitors. A huge thank you to our well-dressed King’s Cross porters for keeping a handle on them! 

Once the trunks had calmed down… we were greeted with the pièce de resistance: a lovely life-sizedLEGO® trunk full of prizes! And yes, spoiler alert, the prizes were also LEGO®! The LEGO® Group’s Master Builders are like wizards in their own right, creating a huge Hogwarts-style case  to the delight of the King’s Cross visitors. The perfect spectacle for anyone out there who is guilty of not being able to travel light! The trunk is inspired by a real LEGO® Harry Potter set you can actually buy – the [Hogwarts™ Magical Trunk](https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/hogwarts-magical-trunk-76399). Although not quite as huge, naturally.

This wasn’t the only LEGO® love we saw around the station. A LEGO® Lord Voldemort even cropped up, casting a (thankfully harmless) LEGO® curse. You can see more of The LEGO Group’s fabulous products at their [official website](https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/harry-potter), and see some of their most recent launches. 


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## Wait a minute, who let Buckbeak in?! 
Look, we’re not Hippogriff experts like Hagrid, but we’re pretty sure King’s Cross Station isn’t their usual habitat. Nonetheless, we were thrilled to see that a giant version of Schleich's Buckbeak paid the station a visit! We hope everyone bowed accordingly when they stopped for photos…


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## Hogwarts Legacy bring Hogwarts to King’s Cross 
What happens when you can’t get to Hogwarts from King’s Cross? Bring Hogwarts to King’s Cross instead! Earlier this year, our minds were blown by the power of Hogwarts Legacy – the open-world RPG game that brought the wizarding school to life like never before. And for this year’s Back to Hogwarts Day, WB Games kindly obliged us with a set-up of the game for fans to play in the station. Let’s just hope people didn’t get sucked in too much and missed their trains.

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## Bloomsbury’s wand spinner made us dizzy with excitement 
We’re only a month away from discovering the delights of The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac, Bloomsbury’s cheerful compendium of the wizarding world, complete with beautiful illustrations, infographics and fun Harry Potter facts. At King’s Cross, the team brought us a wand spinner, to help fans decide which wand was best for them – with prizes to be discovered along the way. Step aside, Mr Ollivander! 

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## And finally… a magical proposal! 

Will you...Harry me?! Yes, this year we got our first Back to Hogwarts proposal, with Sam Thompson ushering up the happy couple on to the stage area to pop the question, via a Niffler. It's a long story. And before you ask - the answer was yes! Love really is the most powerful form of magic.

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And with that, another Back to Hogwarts morning flew right by, quicker than you can say Quidditch. But don’t be sad that it’s over! Smile because it happened… and tune into our friendly [showcase](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BOZcYPMriI&ab_channel=HarryPotter) to enjoy our special year in review of the Wizarding World.

And with all of that said… a huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Back to Hogwarts Day in 2023, wherever you may be, however you did it. Not to get all soppy, but wherever you are in the world, we Harry Potter fans genuinely feel your presence stronger than ever on this day. It must be some kind of magic.

Full steam ahead to next year!  


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Everything we learnt from the Back to Hogwarts 2023 showcase 

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Back to Hogwarts Day is always a super-special moment for fans all over the world, and we loved hanging out with superfans Jake and Adriana as they took us back and forth through the Wizarding World in 2023, interspersed with what you, the fans, have been creating throughout the year too! (We cry-laughed at some of your TikToks – thank you for that.)

Here are some notable highlights from the show. And of course, the full video to catch-up.

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## Did you know it’s been 25 years since the Sorcerer’s Stone released in the US?
First off, a reminder, that it has somehow – without barely blinking – been 25 years since the first Harry Potter book was publishing by Scholastic, bringing its magic across the pond in the US. Of course, this calls for a celebration on top of a celebration! Scholastic are preparing all manner of bewitching activities for US fans later this year. And we’ve already had some gorgeous refreshed [Harry Potter book covers](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/scholastic-celebrate-25-years-of-sorcerers-stone) celebrating Mary GrandPre’s original art on the American books. 


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## The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac is just around the corner 
This October, a new, exciting compendium of the secrets of the wizarding world is launching called the Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac. Resplendent in full-colour illustrations (with the help of a team of notable artists) the Almanac endeavours to dig deep into Hogwarts, our favourite Harry Potter characters, and fun facts around the wizarding world you may not have thought about. Prepare to dig deep into every nook and cranny of the Harry Potter stories with this must-have new addition to your bookshelf! Out 20th October.

You can learn more about the Almanac (including a look inside) [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/the-harry-potter-wizarding-almanac-coming-soon).

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## Hogwarts Legacy celebrates its year of magic with a 30 percent discount on digital editions
Can you believe Hogwarts Legacy came out only this year? Indeed, it was only six months or so ago that this hugely immersive open-world game opened our eyes to the most detailed depiction of Hogwarts castle yet. Now, as a special Back to Hogwarts treat, WB Games want to offer you all a [magical discount for digital editions](https://www.wizardingworld.com/terms/30-percent-off-hogwarts-legacy). Across PlayStation devices, XBox and Steam, you can now grab the game for a little less, on whatever console you use. 

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## And check out the trailer for an incredible new behind-the-scenes documentary 
A love letter to the Wizarding World, learn how Avalanche Software sought to capture the magic of the wizarding world in their recreation of Hogwarts. Find out more about the hard work that went into crafting the ultimate experience for players later this year in The Wizardry of Hogwarts Legacy.


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## Meanwhile, Hogwarts Mystery looks beyond Hogwarts 
While we spend today celebrating going *back* to Hogwarts, mobile game Hogwarts Mystery is going *beyond* Hogwarts, exploring wizarding life once you’ve graduated. In the showcase, you can see a glimmer of the game’s new expansion, where players will be able to get a job and even their own apartment. Well, even wizards and witches have to grow up some time. Maybe they can perform a Vanishing Spell on their bills though?

Learn more right [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/harry-potter-hogwarts-mystery-team-talk-beyond-hogwarts).


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## And Magic Awakened continues to spread its sparkle all over the world 
2023 was a momentous year for Portkey Games, with not only Hogwarts Legacy entering our lives, but also [Harry Potter: Magic Awakened](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-harry-potter-magic-awakened), the uniquely designed RPG card-game with a twist. This year, Magic Awakened rolled out worldwide, after a huge success across mainland China. 

You can read our interview with [Creative Director Justin Webb right here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/behind-harry-potter-magic-awakened-with-creative-director-justin-webb-interview) on how the game came to life.


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## Discover your own Chocolate Frog card or vomit slugs (!) with our new AR filters 
Dear TikTokers and Instagram obsessives, we have two new filters to really bring wizarding world energy to your feed. You may have already tried our “Mis-Spelled” filter, which we launched earlier this week, inviting you to cast a variety of spells on yourself, with varied effects. Cast Bombarda, and you’ll get quite an explosive result. Cast Slugulus Erecto, and… well, you can probably guess what this one does.

Today, we’ve also launched our new [Chocolate Frog card filter](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https:/www.instagram.com/ar/1364027944509987), available for a short time only on Instagram. Discover your very own Chocolate Frog card, where you’ll discover your very own wizarding world achievement. Finally, a chance to be more famous than Gilderoy Lockhart...


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## Warner Bros. Studio Tour London introduces a night of darkness: “Nox” 
Okay, so now it’s September, we can start thinking of Hallowe’en now, right?

Daring Harry Potter Fan Club members are invited to this newest event at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. 

This exclusive Hallowe’en event on 31st October will see visitors welcomed into the Great Hall with a selection of canapes at a standing reception under a ceiling filled with one hundred floating pumpkins, as seen in *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*. Constant vigilance is advised as the Death Eaters will be lurking around every corner at the Studio Tour on this evening. 

For the first time, there will also be a choice of pop-up bars and food stations throughout the Studio Tour and backlot at this 16+ event where a range of dishes and desserts will be available to purchase. Visit the [official site](https://wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/nox/) for details on this one – and be sure to sign up to the Harry Potter Fan Club if you’re interested.


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## While over in Tokyo, we reminisce about Japan’s Studio Tour grand opening
Meanwhile, many, many miles away… [a new Studio Tour opened in Japan](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/warner-bros-studio-tour-tokyo-opens-soon) this year, bringing the behind-the-scenes magic of the Harry Potter films to a whole new audience. Our showcase wanted to pay homage to this spectacular new experience, with the help of a few famous friends, including Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis. The Ministry of Magic display set is particularly exceptional. 


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## Harry Potter and the Cursed Child London invites schools to put on their own production 
*Cursed Child* is coming to schools! Yes, the hit-play, which first launched in London in 2016, is being licensed for school productions across the globe from next year. We can’t wait to discover so many brand-new little Scorpius Malfoy performances all across the world! Check out the [registration website](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https://licensecursedchild.com) to get involved. 


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## Mattel Creations takes on the Wizarding World 
It's been a big year for Mattel (let’s just say that 2023 has had very strong Ken-ergy) but this new collaboration with Wizarding World has made our day. Voldemort, Dumbledore and Harry are now looking fantastic in plastic – and you can scan the QR code from the Showcase to learn more about how to get these new figures!


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## Harry Potter: Magic at Play continues to open new experiences 
[Harry Potter: Magic at Play](https://harrypottermagicatplay.com/) opened in Chicago earlier this year, inviting fans of all ages to embrace the spirit of adventure. This fun homage to the wizarding world comes with training games, classes, immersive activities, photo opps and much, much more, already casting a spell on US visitors. And while this experience may soon be ending in Chicago, it is very soon to come to Seattle, Washington. Visit the website for more details.


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## [Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration](https://harrypotteryuleballcelebration.com/#city-selector) keeps on dancing too! 

No need to look like your Great Aunt Tessie – but just to let you know, Yule Balls are a real thing now. So, pick up your finest outfit and ready yourself for an enchanting dance, inspired by the event you saw during the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The event, which features gorgeous ballrooms, festive wizarding wear, professional dancers and delicious drinks and treats, has already got people twirling all across the world.

And! As exclusively revealed in the Showcase, it will soon be opening in a new location: Santiago de Chile! As well as making a triumphant return to fans in Mexico City.

We hope you’ve bought your dress robes! And for fans in Sydney, there is still time to catch the Yule Ball celebration before it departs.

And! As exclusively revealed in the Showcase, it will soon be opening in a new location: Santiago de Chile! We hope you’ve bought your dress robes, Chile! 

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## An exclusive sneak peek at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, an all-new interactive art experience
Now for something a little more ethereal. Discover hidden places, seek magic and illuminate the invisible with Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, a gorgeous new art experience opening December 2023 in Cologne, Germany . The trailer revealed some hints of artistic takes on mysterious wizarding world locations you will explore – including the French Ministry, Newt’s Menagerie ([hello Mooncalves!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/creatures/mooncalf)), and the Hall of Prophecy to name a few! There also looked to be some stunning wand interactivity, which we’re excited to check out.


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## And finally, a shout-out to Jake’s Snape impression 

We loved it. *Obviously.*

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How have you been celebrating Back to Hogwarts Day? There is still time to [visit our hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/back-to-hogwarts) and explore all of the magical activities. 


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Scholastic celebrates 25 years of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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First up, prepare to get a little bit teary at this new sizzle reel put together by Scholastic, rolling back the years…

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And here’s everything you need to know about how Scholastic are celebrating. Including a rather illuminating moment in New York…

## The Empire State Building will light up in Hogwarts house colours 
On 27th September, the world-famous Empire State Building will light up Gryffindor red, Slytherin Green, Ravenclaw blue and Hufflepuff yellow to commemorate this huge milestone in the Harry Potter calendar. If you live in the city that doesn’t sleep, you’ll definitely not want to miss this one. 


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## Scholastic will donate 25,000 copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to schools
Across the US, kids, teachers, and school librarians will receive free copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, in collaboration with the Scripps Howard Fund. The national literacy campaign “If You Give a Child a Book...” focuses on providing free books to low-income students. Additionally, all seven Harry Potter books will be gifted to school libraries in underserved communities.

## Get ready for the “Welcome to Hogwarts” National Contest 
“What class would you take at Hogwarts and why?” – that is the question being posed to young fans with the chance of winning an incredible prize. Competition entrants simply need to answer the question – then three lucky winners and their guests will be whisked off to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at the location of their choice, Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort. Other prizes include a Harry Potter book box set and a classroom set of Harry Potter books to donate to a school of the winner’s choice, among other magical items. If only Felix Felicis was available to help you win! You can grab all the details [here](https://www.scholastic.com/hp25contest).

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## Free Harry Potter “Welcome to Hogwarts” Book Kits 
The Hogwarts goodies don’t end there. To bring communities together and to encourage kids and families to start their own reading journey, Scholastic this month will be distributing thousands of free Harry Potter “Welcome to Hogwarts” Book Club kits to schools and libraries around the country. Each kit will feature fun activities, discussion guides, stickers and bookmarks. All the downloadable magic can be found right [here](https://www.scholastic.com/HarryPotterBookKit). 

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## A new paperback box set 
Enjoy the Harry Potter books with refreshed covers, featuring the iconic Harry Potter logo from artist Mary GrandPré – the incredible talent behind the artwork on the original US Harry Potter books.


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## And many more exciting tomes 
There are three more titles to take a look at this year to get in on the excitement, from creative cooking to an encyclopaedic exploration of Harry Potter.

[The Official Harry Potter Cookbook](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/take-a-look-inside-new-harry-potter-cookbook) (Out now!) 
[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, illustrated by MinaLima](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/take-a-look-at-prisoner-of-azkaban-illustrated-by-minalima) (Out 3rd October) 
[The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/the-harry-potter-wizarding-almanac-coming-soon) (Out 10th October)

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And finally, 25 years calls for [25 fun facts about the Harry Potter books](http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/files/25%20FACTS%20ABOUT%20THE%20HARRY%20POTTER%20BOOK%20SERIES_1%20DOC.pdf). See how many of these you knew!

How LEGO® Harry Potter celebrated Back to Hogwarts in 2023 

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Those clever little colourful bricks that can turn into so many things were infused with the magic of the Wizarding World this past September weekend. Here’s how The LEGO® Group cast a spell on Harry Potter fans for Back to Hogwarts Day and beyond. 

## At King’s Cross Station  


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If you were one of the lucky individuals who got to visit King’s Cross Station across the 1st September weekend, you will have spotted many surprises along the way.

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The station was awash with Harry Potter magic, including a LEGO® Lord Voldemort, a cute LEGO® Dobby and some incredible moving trunks.

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One notable trunk (created by a LEGO® Master Builder) had the magical ability to open and produce LEGO® prizes for the King’s Cross visitors! We only wish our own luggage at home was quite so prolific.

For those who sadly didn’t get the chance to go to King’s Cross, we have a handy catch-up of all the action!  


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And if you’re interested in how the Hogwarts™ Magical Trunk came together, check out our handy timelapse to see how the magic happens.

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## LEGO® x Back to Hogwarts products in 2023  

The imagination of The LEGO® Group and the Wizarding World knows no bounds, so it’s been a joy to see the two forces come together for some brilliant new product additions this year – here’s some highlights. 

## Gringotts™ Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition


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The newest LEGO® set is an epic one, you can bank on that! Yes, LEGO® are celebrating the treasures of Gringotts with their latest release, available now. The grand white bank contains an opulent foyer and mezzanine floor, complete with a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon perfectly created with fiery details. 

[You can take a look at the set here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https://www.lego.com/product/gringotts-wizarding-bank-collectors-edition-76417?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=BTHLEGO-2023)

## Hogwarts™ Castle and Grounds

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It is always a magnificent moment seeing Hogwarts castle in its full glory, and the same can be said for this spellbinding set. At an impressive 2600 pieces, do you have what it takes to be a Hogwarts architect and build this yourself? 

[See more here!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/hogwarts-castle-and-grounds-76419?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=BTHLEGO-2023)


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Why not visit LEGO®’s [Back to Hogwarts](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https://www.lego.com/themes/harry-potter/back-to-hogwarts?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=BTHLEGO-2023) page to see what else The LEGO® Group are up to?

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__The LEGO® products referred to in this article are offered for sale by LEGO at this link and are subject to availability. Before purchasing from LEGO, you will need to agree to their terms of purchase which you find on their website. Any issues with your purchase should be directed to LEGO customer services team – you can find contact information on their website.__

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London announces special Hallowe’en event, Nox

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__Update: tickets for Nox are now sold out.__

Here at WizardingWorld.com, we endeavour to never leave you in the dark when it comes to the latest Harry Potter news. However, on this occasion, that’s kind of the point! Introducing Nox, a new event at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter which shows you the darker facets of the Wizarding World. 

The after-hours event, for fans 16 and over, takes place on the spookiest night in the calendar – the 31st October.

Step into the Great Hall for drinks and canapes under a ceiling filled with one hundred floating pumpkins – with constant vigilance strongly advised - Death Eaters will be lurking around every corner! 

Head off on a trail through the darkened Studio Tour, discover magical sweet treats and enter the Forbidden Forest before refuelling at one of the pop-up food stations ready for an epic and immersive encounter with Lord Voldemort’s supporters.

So, do you dare join us for this mysterious evening? Visit the [Studio Tour website](https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/nox/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=wizardingworld&utm_campaign=nox) for more details.  

And to catch up on all other announcements in today’s showcase, step [right this way](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/everything-we-learnt-from-the-back-to-hogwarts-2023-showcase). 

Your handy Back to Hogwarts 2023 timetable

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The Hogwarts Express departs King's Cross Station

*All aboard: follow us on IG @HarryPotterFilm*

__10am PT / 6pm BST__

Back to Hogwarts 2023 - A Look Ahead

*Tune in to @HarryPotter YouTube*

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*Join our Watch Party on Threads by following @HarryPotterFilm and @StreamonMax*

__We're celebrating across the globe__

King's Cross, UK: 1st-3rd September<br>
Hamburg, Germany: 26th August<br>
Paris, France: 2nd September<br>
Milan, Italy: 1st-2nd September<br>
Chengdu, China: 1st-3rd September<br>
Sydney, Australia: 1st-3rd August<br>
Tokyo, Japan: 1st September

*See the movies in theatres again: US Cinemark Theatres, UK Everyman Cinemas* 

__New IG Filters__

Ever wondered what it would be like to have your own Chocolate Frog card? Keep your eyes on our Instagram.

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[Visit the Back to Hogwarts hub for more details.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/back-to-hogwarts)

House of MinaLima to open new pop-up store in Seoul

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The team of designers that brought you The Daily Prophet covers, the Marauder's Map and much much more are spreading their wings once again - this time opening a special shop out in Seoul for the next 12 months.

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Expect to see many of your favourite designs from the Harry Potter stories represented in this new home, such as Sirius Black's family tapestry, the Howler, and of course, that always-iconic Hogwarts acceptance letter.

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Miraphora Mina, one half of the original duo that formed MinaLima, alongside Eduardo Lima, spoke about the new addition.

“House of MinaLima Seoul is a visual mirror of our London Flagship and MinaLima’s international ‘embassies’ in New York, Osaka and Tokyo. We have recreated key elements of our London home for Korean fans, from the iconic windows outside to the ‘MinaLima Golden Pointy Hands’, letters overflowing in the fireplace, and emblematic wallpapers inside.  A very special addition for the Seoul pop-up store – currently only seen in our London Flagship – is the impressive Marauder’s Map floor”. 

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So, keep an eye on the 2nd September for this new, friendly magical hotspot and see which details from the Wizarding World you can find! [Visit the official website for more details.](https://minalima.com/) The pop-up can be located at: __1st floor, 5 Seolleung-ro 62-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.__
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And if you love MinaLima's artwork as much as us, remember you can check out their latest creations in the upcoming illustrated edition of *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*, coming 3rd October. [Details (and a sneak peek inside) here!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/take-a-look-at-prisoner-of-azkaban-illustrated-by-minalima)

Presenters announced for Back to Hogwarts showcase 

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Unless you’ve had Muffliato cast on you recently, you may have heard that we’re getting ready to celebrate Back to Hogwarts day on the 1st September. And to help us out, we’ve found two bona fide Wizarding World experts to help us make some special start-of-term announcements, Dumbledore style. Take a look.