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Universal Studios is all about Harry Potter

July 1, 2016 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

I haven’t been to Universal Studios Hollywood in many years and this was the year, because The Wizarding World of Harry Potter just opened. So, this epic family trip to Disneyland, included a day at Universal Studios. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter may not be as grand and big as Universal Studios Orlando, but if you live on the West Coast, the cheaper alternative is going to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Fans of Harry Potter will enjoy everything about the theme town like the unique shops and waiting in line to get your magic wand. Forgo the kiddie mini-Harry Potter roller coaster and just head straight to Hogwarts castle. The Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey ride is one the best 3D rides, like ever. Take the journey with the young Harry, Hermione and Ron.

Food from the World of Harry Potter

March 4, 2016 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

With the official launch The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016, a must stop is the 3 Broomsticks restaurant. Butterbeer!

Enter the World of Harry Potter

February 15, 2016 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

I have fond memories of family trips to LA for spend a weekend at Universal Studios and Disneyland. Now you don’t have to go to Florida to check out The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This past week, special lucky visitors of Universal Studios Hollywood got see World and rides in the Harry Potter-themed area.

Harry Potter Book ReDesign with Pop-Up Art

December 3, 2014 by kellyannbrooke Leave a Comment

Like any kid growing up in the era of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, it was a big part of my childhood and it gave me a voracious appetite for reading books. As I stumble around the ‘Nets today, I found this neat student project by Kincső Nagy. The question before on this project – What if all 7 Harry Potter books needed to be republished with new cover designs and illustrated art?

Universal Orlando: Walkthrough Diagon Alley!

June 20, 2014 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Why do you need to go to Universal Orlando? Do I have to ask why? If you are a true Harry Potter fan then a point of destination is the land of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The buildings, all the details, it just looks and feels you’re in that world. Amazing. Check out this video walkthrough of Diagon Alley by Inside the Magic!

LEGO Blocumentary – LEGO Hogwarts by Alice Finch

January 13, 2014 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

LEGO web-series Blocumentary interviews and takes a look at Alice Finch’s famous LEGO build Hogwarts Castle from Harry Potter films. A whopping 400,000 plus LEGO bricks were used!

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Filed Under: Art, Collectibles, Design, Geeky, Toys Tagged With: Alice Finch, Blocumentary, bricks, custom build, Flickr, Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Lego

Black Milk Clothing x Harry Potter Collection

September 9, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Fashionable Harry Potter clothing? What are you talking about? Urban apparel company Black Milk Clothing teams up with Harry Potter with this Hogwarts Collection. This capsule collection has 32-pieces featuring leggings, dresses and swimsuits. Prices range from $56.00USD and up to $93.00USD. Harry Potter fans can look sexy and fashionable.

Kazu Kibuishi’s Harry Potter Paperback Cover Art

September 3, 2013 by Stephen Jang 2 Comments

Harry Potter fans may have all the books already in their collection, but this new release has all new cover art by critically acclaimed artist Kazu Kibuishi. The Special Edition Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (#1-#7) features box art and new book cover art by Kazu himself.